One Month!

Yes it is true one month has flown by in Kendals life. Casey and i are still amazed at the sweet miracle we've created. Kendal is growing and thriving. She's around eight pounds and her cheeks, hands, legs, and arms are filling out. She's no longer my newborn, but a sweet little baby.

Kendal is getting stronger every day. She's gained a lot of muscle control in her neck, learning to focus more on people, and overall has a very good demeanor.

I cannot say i was entirely prepared for motherhood. But i feel i could do my best, and feel that I've tried to so far. I did expect to be tired, and to not know everything. I do have a wonderful and supporting family, and husband who've mentored me and helped me out a lot.

Kendal was finally able to go and visit her grandparents in Idaho this past weekend. She got lots of love and care from them and from her aunts and uncles. I'm grateful for the love and support they give her. Kendal went to her first Webb family party. She was passed around and loved by all, however she slept through most of it. Maybe next year she'll see more. The party was fun. Singing, cereal, and seeing everyone was great. I know Casey looks forward to the party and the cereal every year.

Well one month already gone; yet it was filled with loads of fun and memories of Kendals firsts. I cannot wait for Christmas and what the new year will have in store for my little sweet pea!

Two week appointment

Well it's been about two and a half weeks since our little sweet pea joined the family. I had no idea how much a c-section can affect a person, but I'm doing tons better. Kendal is still on her own schedule, but feedings and sleeping are going well, so I'm OK with having things her way (for now). Today was her two week appointment; she currently weighs 7 lb. 9 oz. so she's average for growth. Her head is measuring big, but I'm attributing it to all of her wonderful brains inside it.

Kendal is learning to focus more, and she's gaining more muscle control / neck control. She mostly smiles when she's asleep, but we do see a rare awake smile / smirk. She's very mellow, and doesn't get upset unless she has a gas bubble, or really wants to eat. I am so very grateful to be the mother of such a wonderful little girl!

Kendal has been able to meet most of her immediate family, except for her two uncles serving missions. She had her first thanksgiving at my Grandparents home. She did well, but by the end of the day i was done and needed a nap. I'm looking forward to celebrating her first Christmas and enjoying the holidays with family. Happy December Everyone!!

Surprize, Shock, Awwww

Surprise -

Sunday morning just before two in the morning my water broke. I did not expect to go into Labor before my due date, i actually thought i might have to be induced. Well little did i know Kendal had plans of her own to come earlier than expected. ( I honestly think it's because Casey had prayed that Kendal would come earlier rather than later).

Shock -

Labor was progressing wel (painfully well). When i first arrived at the hospital the nurses noticed that there was some merconium in my discharge, so i knew there could be potential issues, but hoped for the best. As things continued, the merconium color got worse, and worry set in. It wasn't until about five hours into my labor that my nurse decided we needed to check and make sure Kendal wasn't breech. Low and behold my daughter was bottom down. Nothing could be done, so they quickly ordered a c-section. It was a bit of a shock to go through six hours of labor and then end up having to have a c-section.

Awwww -

After the news of a c-section things moved quickly and i was in the operating room before i knew it. Casey watched the whole thing (Crazy i didn't think he'd want to) Kendal graced us with her wonderful presence at 8:41 in the morning on Sunday the 15Th. She came out, and all was well weighing in at 7 lb 1 ounce. and stretching to 19 in. long. I was elated to have her arrive safely and in awwww of the sweet miracle i beheld.

Because of the c-section i was in the hospital for a few days. I still have six weeks of healing a head of me, but thankfully i have drugs and a cute daughter to distract me from the pain. Kendal is doing very well. She's healthy, happy, eating and sleeping well. Casey and i are beyond happy to have her in our lives. She is a true blessing from heaven.

THANK YOU so much Family and friends for your love and support and all that you've done for us!!!! We appreciate and love you all so much!!

Thank you Sisters!!!

Yesterday i was blessed with a wonderful ward baby shower given to my by Janalee Hubbard, and Aria Spear. First of all i just want to give a big THANK YOU to the both of them for the time, effort, and love they put into the shower. It was wonderful! Thank you also to the sisters in the ward who came to share their support, and love with Heather and me. I feel so privleged to be in a ward with such carring and loving sisters. I truly love and appreciate all of the sisters in this ward; you are all such wonderful examples to me. I look up to you all. I love to see the moms in the ward with their kids, you all are shinning examples i hope to live up to. I am so happy to be able to bring this little girl into the world! Thank you again.

Here are a some of the things i recieved from the shower. I feel bad, i wanted to put everything in its place for the baby that i neglected to take a picture of it all, and of the diaper cake that was so cute.

Getting close

We have five more weeks until our little sweet pea is due. Casey and i are both very excieted for the time to come. We have been getting things bought, and set up. We have most of the essentials ready. We finally put the crib together that we've had for months on end now, and i love it. I also finnished my baby quilt with the help of my mom, and Kim.

I even had extra material to make these sweet baby booties.

We're patiently waitning for this little girl to come into our lives. I am so excited, and feel so blessed to become a mom.

Baby Shower

Today i was blessed with a baby shower given by my Mom, sister Katherine, and sister in law Kim. Firstly i want to say Thank You to them for the time, effort, love, and energy they put into the wonderful baby shower. It was awesome and the food was great.

We had some of my dad's side of the family come and celebrate today. Thank you Nana, Bonnie, Sue, Linda, Amber, Pam, Patty, Berta, Kim, Katherine, and my mom were there to congratulate and to share in the festivities. We had a yummy potato bar, with sweet truffles, and awesome pie tarts! I'm proud to say that even though i don't really have a sense of smell i did pretty well at guessing baby food's just by looking at them.

I got some wonderful gifts from my family for the baby.

My mom, grandma, Kim, and Katherine all went in to get me this sweet stroller / car seat. The more i see it the more i love it, and can't wait to use it. Notice the cute poka dots ( I'm a little obsessed with poka dots)

.We've got about a month and a half to go before our little sweet pea arrives. We have the crib, the car seat and the basic essentials now its just a matter of waiting. Thank you family for a great baby shower, and many wonderful gifts and memories!