11 days, many more poops

Stacie went to Dosha today and Violet and I took a walk around Hawthorne, lots of fun. Violet slept the whole time, and I think it was the most exercise I've had in the last ten months

I'm a little tired today/tonight, it felt like little Mai was up like 372 times last night, but in reality it was only twice.

Who would've thought that something so adorable could poop so much.

Bed time.

John

Violet is 1 Week Old!

It's hard to believe that just last Saturday Violet Mai was brought into this world. 5 hours of labor and a beautiful girl was delivered into my arms! This past week has been an amazing time. I can't tell if it's felt like a year has gone by or only a few seconds. We've been managing pretty well at home. Nana Ellen has spent a lot of time here helping us adjust to the new role of "parents". We've also had quite a few vistors bearing gifts of food & arms to hold Violet.

John has been absolutely amazing! He is the best dad anyone could ever ask for!! I've been recovering from labor, breastfeeding, no sleep & sore muscles. And I couldn't do it without the love and help from John. I've still only changed 3 diapers!! :)

We celebrated Violets 1 week anniversary with nice little sponge bath! She did quite well. Only a few cries and of course a poop!

Well, I'm off to go rest and cozy with dad and Violet!

New Babe!

We did it! Violet Mai is a living, breathing baby!

I say "we", but Stacie truly stepped up like I've never seen anybody do. Truly amazing and inspirational!

I'll post a few pics now and try to keep this updated.

Violet Mai Thering
05/20/2006
6lbs. 13ozs.
19 3/4 in.
Beautiful



John

the haps

i just wanted to give everyone an update as to what's going on. my midwife has decided to induce my labor 1 week early. we are going in to the hospital friday, the 19th @ 7pm to start the induction. most likely my labor will start early saturday morning and we shall have little miss violet mai on saturday the 20th.

the past week i have been going in for acupuncture to get my body ready to be induced. i saw my acupuncturist 4 times and boy was that enough! it's definitely a test of patience. i'm hoping that it has had some positive effects on my body that will help my labor go as smooth as possible.

i'm filled with excitement and anxiety. i can't believe that she'll actually be here in my arms! it's almost like i'm just so used to being pregnant that this is my new body/state of being. what a crazy time.

thank you for all of the love and support you have offered john and i throughout this pregnancy. it truly means a lot to us. wish us luck~!

we'll let you all know when she arrives!!!!

love, stacie & john