2 week Check-up

Kaley is growing fast! She grew an inch (now 20 inches) and gained a pound. Last week when we went to the doctor for her jaundice she was 6 lbs 10 oz and yesterday she was 7 lbs 10 oz!! It was a very exciting day for all of us because the doctor said we could stop waking her up every three hours at night and wait for her to wake us up. She has been sleeping so well these first two weeks that we have to actually set an alarm to wake her up to feed every three hours. However, last night was the first night we could let her sleep until she woke up and guess what...that little stinker woke up every three hours on the dot!!!! I couldn't believe it. Actually, yes I could. I knew it was going to happen that way. Oh well, she is worth every bit of sleep deprivation! At least she goes right back to sleep after I feed her. John and I are really trying to enjoy this time that she is sleeping so well and not being fussy.

Her cord fell off yesterday, so tonight she got her first real bath and I think she really liked it. She fussed a bit when we first put her in the water but after that she was very content and didn't fuss or cry at all.

Her Uncle Lee came into town last night and got to see her for the first time which was very exciting for everyone! He couldn't believe how small she is and I can't believe how fast she is growing!

I am sure we will have more to post after Thanksgiving so check back in a couple days.

My Husband

I don't have a whole lot to say considering that life around the Vasel house pretty much consists solely of sleeping, eating, and changing diapers. We couldn't be loving our new life more!

John and I have been married for just under a year and I have loved every minute of it. When we got married last December I thought that my love for him was at an all time high. As I looked into his eyes when we said our vows I honestly thought that I would never love him more than I did at that moment. I was definitely wrong.

Now, as I walk through the apartment and see him with Kaley my heart fills with love even more than it did on our wedding day. I always knew he would be an amazing father but I never imagined just how amazing. For a man who has absolutely no experience with babies he has learned very quickly. I cannot believe that I am so lucky as to have this man who is changing diapers and taking naps on the couch with his daughter on his chest as my husband and best friend forever.

I cannot stop from smiling as I sit here and watch him dance around the house with her and cover her with kisses!

Eating, Sleeping and Sunbathing

Kaley is one week old today and she could not be a more perfect daughter. She eats every 3 hours and in between those times she is very content to just look around or sleep the day away. We have no complaints there.
We took her in to the pediatrician on Tuesday and Kaley had a little jaundice. The doctor's orders were to get her some sun.
Other than that everything else is starting to fall into routine. I am in charge of dirty diapers and making sure Kaley is awake to eat. Then Emily works her magic and I get anything that she might need.
Here are some recent pics of Kaley sleeping in various places and working on her tan to impress all the boys.

More pictures than you can shake a stick at

For all of you impatient people out there, here are all of the photos taken last night on Kaley's birthday. Enjoy..

Baby Kaley's Pics

She's Here!!

Sorry it took so long to update with the big news but the internet here in the hospital is not very cooperative.

Kaley Marilynn Vasel was born on November 7, 2007 at 5:37 in the evening. She weighs 6 lbs 12 oz and is 19 inches long.

Daddy did great during the labor and delivery! He even looked when she was coming out! For those of you who don't know we were just hoping he didn't pass out in the middle of the delivery! But he did awesome. Mommy is doing well but a little sore. Here are just a couple pictures until we have more time.

The Journey Begins...

John and I are currently sitting at the hospital in our labor and delivery room. I just got the cervidil to prep me for labor and then I will be starting the pitossin tomorrow morning at 5 AM. Who knows how long it will be after that. We are hoping for an early afternoon/evening delivery tomorrow but it could be much longer. That's about it, we just wanted everyone to know what is going on! Please pray for a quick, easy, uncomplicated labor and delivery as well as a healthy baby girl! We hope our next update is with pictures of Kaley!

Emotional Roller Coaster

Well I went in to the doctor this morning and my blood pressure was good and Kaley's heart rate was good so when we left we were under the impression I was just to be on bed rest until I went into labor or something changed. My doctor wasn't in this morning so I only saw the nurse but about an hour or so after leaving the office I got a call from the nurse saying that after she talked to the doctor the plan was still to induce. So, I will be induced on Wednesday morning. We will go in tomorrow evening for the prep and stay over night and then the induction will be Wednesday morning. I cannot believe it is so close!! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers over the next few days!

38 weeks

Just to update everyone who hasn't heard. I went in for my weekly check up this morning and my blood pressure was up again. My doctor decided to admit me to the hospital and basically told me that we should expect to have a baby at the latest by Tuesday. John was in St. Louis (even though he wasn't supposed to be traveling) and I was by myself. She sent me home to pack my bag and then check into the hospital. It wasn't exactly how I had planned to have Kaley but I definitely want to keep both of us as healthy as possible.

I got to the hospital and they hooked me up to the fetal monitor as well as a blood pressure cuff that took my blood pressure every 15 minutes. They took a urine sample as well as blood to run some tests and I was there for what seemed like an eternity...After a few hours and getting my blood work back the doctor came to the hospital and told me that my pressure was staying down while I was in bed and my blood work looked good. She then gave me the choice of being on bed rest at home or at the hospital for the weekend. I definitely chose to go home! So now I am home after a very emotional day. I am only supposed to get up to potty so time is passing by VERY slowly. I go in first thing Monday morning to have her check me out again and we will see what happens from there. Depending on what she says I will either be induced next week or be on bed rest until I go into labor. Not too excited about the bed rest possibility but I want to do what is best for Kaley and myself so I will suck it up and do nothing.

We will keep you all posted about what is going on.