One week.

WOW! Its hard to believe that one week ago little Brooklynn was being "plucked" from her home of 9 + months and being handed to her new Daddy. We're not biased at all, But we think she's the cutest thing in the world! We love being parents and all the challenges that come with it! We were both very nervous at first, and still have our butterflies at times but we are learning as we go and honestly loving every minute of it. No one really tells you how nerve racking leaving the hospital really is, you are so excited to go home and sleep (so you think) in your own house, but driving your new precious cargo home and having to watch stupid drivers around you is so scary. Then you get home and the real nerves set in.

Leaving the Hospital

The first night home from the hospital was quite exciting. For some reason we both had the idea that she'd come home and sleep well.... She didn't.. We were both up with her most of the night, but night after night she has gotten better at sleeping at night after eating.. You don't realize how nice it is to have a nursery that will help put baby to sleep. However, We LOVE having her at home and can't get enough of watching her every move.

4 Generations: Great Grandma, Grandma, Amy & Brooklynn

Grandma and Grandpa Green

She has had lots of family visitors , her two sets of grandparents, and two sets of great grandparents, and they all say she is the cutest.. which is to expect, It's what they all say. Daddy thinks shes cute too, He really can't get enough of her.. When she is awake she loves to just look around and explore her new world, and when she is sleeping she makes the funniest faces.. cant wait for them to start when she is awake and playful. She has had two baths so far, they aren't her favorite, but then again she hates having her diaper changed too..
We love her tons and tons and are excited to see what the future holds for our new family.
My mom has been here to help out around the house and keep me from doing to much..(anything really) but i guess that's what happens when you get a major abdominal surgery, Right? We love having her here, she is a life saver, and a great cook! I am recovering well, and taking it easy to make sure I don't over do it, but feeling pretty good most of the time..
Thanks for all the well wishes and congrats.

Brooklynn is here!

Hey Everyone,
I just wanted to let you all know that Brooklynn is here! She was born at 5:17 AM on July 20th, 8 Pounds, 12 Ounces, 21 Inches long. She didn't really fit through my pelvis, so she actually came C-section after 2 and a half hours of pushing and trying to get her here normally. We can both barely express the joy and satisfaction as well as the suddent bit of fear that hit us when she arrives, Neither of us could really hold back the tears. She's Beautiful, Simply put... It's been a long long day, For those of you who may not already know, We were in labor and delivery for nearly 36 hours before the decision was made to go C-Section. We are both pretty exhausted but can't stop watching Brooklynn's every move. We will certainly take more time to post more details and pictures once we get a bit more rest. Until now, Here's a few.
Stay posted for more information, pictures and updates!

I can't wait for this show!

Hey Readers:
Its Derek, Amy and I are currently prepping to check into the hospital for Brooklynn's arrival, Amy, as well as I seriously can not wait for her to come, We are looking forward to being parents, and the challenges that come with it. I figured as I'm killing a bit of time on the internet that I would share with you all something else that I really can not wait for, That is NBC's new show, "Trauma" This is my dream in action, Someday I hope to land a job with San Francisco Fire, These guys portray the dream, and although its not out yet, I really hope the series does a good job portraying what it is that we try to do.



Well, Our next post will probably be baby pictures, Keep checking back and we'll post them as soon as we can! Until then, Watch this video... (Sorry about the ad) I must have seen it a dozen times already ;)

Waiting

Well, Brooklynn is now a week over-due. We thought and hoped that she would be here by now, Apparently she's happy and comfy in my belly. I just thought we would update those of you who are wondering as to what is going on. We went to the hospital yesterday to have a Fetal Non-Stress Test done to see how she is doing, after our Dr. looked at the readings, He called to tell us that Brooklynn is a very healthy baby, That's always good news to hear.

As for this waiting game that we have been playing, If she doesn't come naturally between now and then, I'm going to be induced on Sunday the 19th, We'll post pictures as soon as we get to that point. We're really looking forward to being parents.. Keep posted!

Look what I did.

Thanks for all the help and website links. I found some fun ideas and stole some off your blogs.(Hehe) This is what I came up with till I ran out of clips. I made all but 2, got them for a dollar each, couldn't pass it up. I also made the cute bow board to hold them.


We also had a great 4th of July. We went and watched the Stadium of Fire fireworks from the MTC field which ended up not being as good as we remember but still fun. Some good friends of ours came and played games while we waited. The only downfall was there was only 4 bathrooms so I waited 30 mins to use on and got out right before the fireworks started.. good timing!!

Help.. I'm not crafty

Ok. So I think I can totally make all those cute little girl head bands and flowers but I am having the hardest time trying to find all the pieces, does anyone know where I could find them or any helpful tips on making them. I also just saw the cutest little tu-tu, does anyone know how to make those? there is no way I am paying what they want for those! So thats it, I am just trying to kill time while I sit at home waiting for Brooklynn.
THANKS!!!!