Noisy Sleeper and The Constant Hickups

Maya is 7 1/2 weeks old, and is without doubt the nosiest little thing ever. She makes theses crazy grunts which Jimmy has dubbed "the march of the penguins". She also can't seem to get rid of the hiccups, poor little thing, although they don't seem to bug her. Right now we're working on her sleeping schedule. Yesterday she wouldn't sleep all day, and today she just won't wake up... She is talking up a storm, and smiling constantly.

Maya Week Three - Sad Baby Acne

Maya Showers

Maya loves the shower in the evening... She's big eyed, and makes these sweet, girlish cooing noises, all while the water splashes. We think we have a little water baby on our hands! Thanks for the tip Aunt Monica and Uncle Walter.

Dear Maya from Dieter and Sven

It is the morning of you life and all your dreams are just beginning. May you touch fireflies and stars, dance with fairies, and talk to the man in the moon. May you grow up with love and a gracious heart and people who care. Welcome to the world little one, it's been waiting for you.

From two of the coolest uncles ever...

Tummy time...

Maya's been lifting her head pretty well since day one, but now she's all about wiggling for her little lady bug from Auntie Trina....

Maya Video

The Wait is finally over, and we're in love...

For a photographer I've been super bad at the whole photo thing with Maya, but more will come in the next few days, as we're all starting to feel more like ourselves.

So, for everyone wanting all the details - here they are: On Thursday, early morning I started feeling mild contractions, and they kept coming along all day on and off, so Jimmy and I took are last walk as just a couple... We got home and I took a shower and then the contractions started coming in at 5 minutes apart, for a minute long each, so the doctor said to head into her office, and bring the overnight bag "in case"...This was around 3:00pm As we drove over the Ashland we took pictures of all the rainbows and chatted. When we got to the doc's office she told us I was 3-4cm dilated and that we should head to the hospital ( she later told us that she didn't expect to get call to go to the hospital until 3am). Once at the hospital, around 5:30pm, we decided to do some walking to get things going... we saw Mom and Dad in the waiting room, chatted for a second, did two laps around the wing, and headed back to the room... I was then 6cm dilated, so I hopped in the shower, and boy did it get things moving. The contractions were coming one on top of each other. After a half hour in the shower we went back to the room, where I had already progressed to 8-9 cm, so I decided to get in the birth tub. Next thing I knew the doc was in the room asking if we wanted the water broken to have a baby. Once the water broke I started pushing, and continued for about 40 minutes, and out came our "little swimmer" Maya Helene at 9:21pm, weighing 6lbs 7oz. The next morning we were told we could go home, and after waiting for the massage the hospital offered, headed home to Selma. What a crazy experience this whole thing was. Although it was t he most difficult thing I've ever done, it was also super empowering now reflecting back on it. After a few short hours Jimmy and I were parents and more in love than we ever knew possible. She is such a sweet little perfect baby, and we've spent the last couple of days not doing much else by laying in bed staring at her in disbelief.

Today Maya had her first doctors visit, and the doctor told us, she's already back to her birth weight in only three days! Yeee for engorged boobies. She's also very alert, lifting her head and smiling alot (especially for Jimmy - already a daddy's girl). We feel so very blessed for not only this little bundle of love we have, but for all our friends and family sending all their love and support. Thanks everyone, and check back in a few days - I promise to post some photos!