Caroline month 2

It is so hard to believe that Caroline is 10 weeks old. I swore I would never be a parent who thought every milestone my child hit was amazing---- but I totally am. I think she is absolutely amazing and that everything she does is wonderful! She is already weighs 12.10 (90th percentile) 23.25 inches long (85th percentile)

She is very Strong. She loves to be in a sitting up position(we just started using the bumbo), putting weight on her feet and looking around. She smiles all the time, and when she is really excited she will laugh. She sleeps for about 8 hours every night (we know we are beyond blessed for this) She is wearing 3-6 months clothes. She is not a very good day time sleeper. This means she usually falls apart with a wicked crying spell every night about 8. She has found her hands and loves to put them in her mouth sometimes both at the same time. She makes all kinds of cute noises!

(I told you at the beginning I thought she was amazing)

Overall being a mom is the best thing ever! Her are some pictures!

1 month old

Tummy Time on my boppy! Mommy and Daddy Love my boppy!

Drying off after my bath!!

Went to church for the first time!

Showing off my one month skills!

Things have changed so much in just one month. We can't believe that it has already been a month already, yet it feels like forever in other regards. Anyway C-doggy, as I often refer to her as is doing great! We went to her one month Dr. Appointment this week. She went ahead and once again peed all over the table for the third appointment in a row!! She now weighs 10.9 (90 percentile) is 22 inches long (70 percentile) She is a big girl and seems to be growing fast. She can no longer wear newborn size clothes, and fits nicely into 3 months! She is very alert and loves to look around. She loves her swing and bath. During bath time she put her head in the water and wiggles all around....it is very cute! She will sleep for 5 to 6 hours almost every night! She has a really Strong neck and does not need much head support at all! I have gotten much braver with her! I now will take her on errands by myself. I am still getting use to how much stuff we have to take every time we go someplace. I am sure we will get better with time an practice!

We will keep updating and taking pictures!!

Life with Caroline!!

Baby Caroline is doing great! Pat and I can't believe how much she has changed in just over a week. She is such a good baby, I hope she keeps this up! Last night she slept for 6 hours straight!! We were really excited about this. She is much more alert during the day. She seems to love all of the dark wood in our house. The banister, ceiling fan, and bar stools are her favorite things to look at! She also has made her mark at the pediatrician. She went two times over the last week, and both times decided to pee all over the examination table! It was quite funny! The nurse told us it happens all the time!

I can't stop taking pictures so I have tons to share!!

CAROLINE MICHELLE LABUHN 9.5 Pounds 21 Inches February 9, 2011 2:45 PM

Caroline is here and we are very excited. Tuesday evening I started having strong contractions. I went to bed thinking it was going to be like the night before. At 2 o'clock I woke up and was sure I was in labor. An hour later I woke Pat up to tell him we needed to go to the hospital. By the time we got the the "test room" at the hospital I was already past 5 cm dilated. The Dr. said that we could start the epidural. After that things seemed to go really fast. I spent the morning finishing dilating, while Pat and I played cards, and read people magazine. My epidural was amazing I really had no pain! Then when it was time to push, we had to wait for the doctor. We started pushing at 2:15 and she was here by 2:45. For first time labor, with what I am told is a by everyone at the hospital is very big baby girl, it went really easy and smooth!

I can't tell you how blessed I feel. We are both so in love with her. Pat is an amazing dad, so hands on, and learning everything that he needs to. He and I have been working really well together, and I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful husband! She is amazing, I can't believe how in love with her I am. I just look at her and can't believe that she is my daughter. God has really blessed my family.

Here are some pictures of Caroline!

She has very chubby checks!!

Grandma Nancy meeting baby Caroline

Grandma Jayne with Baby Caroline!

I am Here!!

Still Waiting....but with news!

Caroline's due date as come and gone, everyones predictions as to when she will be here have passed, including both Pat's and mine. Over the past few days I have learned that I am A. not good at waiting B. that I like know when things are happening and definite dates. C. I do not do not sit around well.
Anyway, we went to the doctor today. We went ahead and scheduled an induction for Thursday morning. We are worried that if we wait any longer that she could be too big for me to deliver. We will keep everyone updated on this weeks developments!

Dear Caroline, When are you coming?

It has been a week of waiting for Patrick and me...and we are still waiting! On Monday I went to the Dr. and she was shocked at how fast I had progressed from last week. She told me I was dilated 2.5 cm was 80% effaced and that Caroline has moved into the proper position. She also said expected she would come sometime this week. So everyday we have waited. On Wednesday night I had really strong contractions and was sure she was on her way...But at 3 am everything stopped. Needless to say I was disappointed, at this point I am really feeling ready to have this baby. As soon as we have news we promise to post! Please think thoughts of having a baby soon for us!

Big Baby!

Today we went for an ultrasound for baby Caroline! We found out what the Dr. suspected was true and that she is going to be a big baby. She already weighs close to 8 pounds with her due date about two weeks away! When I said that does not sound too big they informed me that she is in the 82 percentile at this time! Even with this news the Dr. said that there is a good chance that she will go past her due date! She promised not too far, which made me happy to hear. It was very fun to see this ultrasound, the technician even did 3-D for us! We got to watch her try to put her entire hand in her mouth. She would put her thumb in, and then proceed to try to put more of her hand in her mouth, it was very cute! She seems to have very chubby cheeks. Everything else is checking out great, so we just need to wait for her to get here!!
We are still trying to think of middle names so if anyone has one they like please let us know!!

Caroline is ALMOST here!

My favorite Toy for Caroline!!
A girls closet is very important!

I don't think this shows how big a really am!

Hi Everyone! I know it is has been way too long but I am going to really try to do better updating! Caroline's due date is a little over two weeks away. We are feeling as ready as we can with just a few last minute details to cover! We are having an ultrasound this Wed. because the Dr. thinks that she might be big. We are excited and ready for her to arrive!! First I have included a picture of me this is 8.5 month pregnant! I also am posting pictures of her nursery and new toys!