Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Life Lately {July 2011}

Life Lately {July 2011}
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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Friday, July 1, 2011

Today was our first day home from the hospital. Wayne was still off of work and at home with us. I was still extremely sore and not able to drive because of the percocet I was taking for the c-section. Hailey was due back at the Dr.'s office that afternoon to check-up on her jaundice, which the Dr. said she was "in the clear." He said her skin looked great and usually once they come back from jaundice they don't regress and get it again. So that at least was great news. She was also back up to her birth weight of 6lbs. 9oz. Yay! That means she's growing and eating well!

Also, one of her newborn screening tests came back abnormal. They believe it was because she was on IV's in the NICU for so long. They wanted to re-test her for it and they needed blood plasma in order to do that. It was sort of scary for me watching them prick her arm and take blood, just like they would for an adult. I thought they would just be able to take it from her foot, but since they needed PLASMA, they had to take it from the arm. Who knew? This is her waiting in the Dr.'s office. She did such a great job and didn't even cry when they pricked her. 

She looks so little.

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P.S. The test came back negative. :)

Saturday, July 2, 2011

My Mom's best friend, Shelly, came for a visit that afternoon.

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

This was Hailey & one of her puppies, Tony. He loves her so much.

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Here she is 1 week old already and her first bath at home.

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She was NOT a happy girl.

We had Wayne's family over to visit as most of them weren't able to hold her at all in the hospital. Here are a few of them holding her for the first time.

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Monday, July 4, 2011

With it being 4th of July and since Wayne had to work at night, my Mom came and picked us both up and took us to her house for a bit. It was nice to get out of the house at least for a little while. We got to see Uncle Ross.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Today was my boss' birthday, so we decided to take Hailey for her first trip downtown to meet my co-workers and my boss for her birthday lunch. My boss didn't know we were coming and it was great to surprise her with little miss Hailey.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Hailey was 10 days old and I was leaving her for the first time. My MIL came and watched her that evening while I went to the Nicki Minaj/Britney Spears concert with Lemonhead.

Nicki Minaj

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Femme Fatale Tour

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Britney Spears

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Me & Lemonhead

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Some family was in town from Florida and we met them for lunch at Broadway Pizza - Robbinsdale.

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This is Cousin Kari with Hailey. Her kids, Kally & Drew were also with, but they were both scared to hold her. Haha.

Later, that afternoon we took a trip to Clara City. It was Prairie Fest weekend and since my Gramma Kleene was unable to travel to see us due to her knew replacement surgery the week before (when Hailey was 2 days old), we went to see her. This is Great Grandma Kleene and Hailey at 12 days old.

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This is the 4 generations.

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Today is when all the festivities occur. This is the post from Prairie Fest last summer. They have games and food in the park and then a parade later in the afternoon.

Hailey in her stroller in the park (13 days old).

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It was very warm and bright out, so I decided to put her sunglasses on. They were a little too big.

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We hung out most of the afternoon at my Aunt Cari's and Uncle Jeff's house. This is my Aunt Cindy feeding her and seeing her for the first time.

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Cindy wanted to get a few family pics.

My Dad, Me, Hailey & My Mom

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My Dad being funny.

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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Today we went to our friend Nicole's babyshower. She is Kayla's younger sister and HERE is a picture of her and Holly Marie at 30 weeks.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Today we went to FLASH Portraits in Ridegdale for Hailey's newborn photo shoot. Here is a sneak peak:

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Stay tuned for more of her pictures.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Today I had my 2 week Dr appointment. They checked my c-section incision and it looked great and I got the OK to drive since I hadn't been taking the percocet anymore. Yay!

Friday, July 15, 2011

Hailey had her 2 week Dr check - up. Since I was still breastfeeding/pumping they wanted to make sure she was gaining weight and doing good. She weighed in at 7lbs. 3oz. Yay for a growing baby!

That night my cousin Beth was meeting me at our house to meet Hailey and then we were headed off to the NKOTBSB concert! Here is both groups!

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NKOTB

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BSB

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Me & Beth

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It was seriously one of the best concerts I've ever been to!

Saturday, July 16, 2011

My Mom's girlfriends wanted to throw Hailey & I a shower. We went to Theresa's house. Here is the super cute cake:

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Her first purse. And here are all of us ladies.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Wayne and I went to WWE Smackdown. It was a fun night just him & I.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

My BFF, Kayla, had her little boy, Dylan Joseph. He was born at 9lbs, 9oz. Exactly 3 lbs bigger than Hailey when she was born. We went and visited them in the hospital. They are exactly 1 month apart.

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

My youngest sister, Kate's birthday was July 30th. They were going up to a family friend's cabin for the weekend, so we celebrated her birthday the Thursday before. She turned 12 and my parents decided to get her her first cell phone. I went with my Mom to pick it out. We ate dinner and gave her her new phone. She was super excited! I was planning on taking her to a concert for her birthday that was at the end of August, but she didn't know that yet at this point! Happy Birthday, Kate. Love you!

Sunday, July 31, 2011

2 of my co-worker's, Nancy and Krista, met me at our house and we went to our ex-co-worker, Mary's baby shower.I got to bring Hailey with and show her off. I love being able to do that because I'm such a proud Mama.

Stay tuned for the August and September update!

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Our Maternity Photoshoot {June 2011}

Our Maternity Photoshoot {June 2011}
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Wayne and I met up with my photographer friend, Jenny. She also photographed our wedding. Here are some of my favorites from our maternity photo shoot.

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Love these in the white.

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With our wedding rings.

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My favorites.

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I can't believe she is already 3 months old. It seems like yesterday that these were taken.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Hailey's Hospital Visitors

Hailey's Hospital Visitors
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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Throughout our 5 day hospital stay, we had some family and friends come visit. The first few days I said no visitors because I was just not up to it.

Of course both our Mom's were there everyday, as well as my sisters. Several family members: our brothers, Andy and Ross, Green Grandma, Great Aunts Sandy and Kristi, Aunt Dianne and cousins Aly & Veronika all came and saw her when she was in the NICU, so we didn't get any pictures of them with her in the hospital.All these pictures with Hailey were taken when she was released from the NICU and finally in our room.

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Grandpa Stager was there everyday.

Our friend, John came the day she was born and then again a couple days later with his girlfriend, Jess. 
We call them Uncle John and Auntie Jess. 

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Family friends Gwen and Gina Hamilton came to visit. My friend Laura, as well as my friends Kayla and Jeannine. We didn't get any pictures of Hailey with Kayla and Jeannine because they both came when she was in the NICU.

I love all my family and friends for their love and support! Thank you!

Leah
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Hailey's Hospital Photoshoot {June 2011}

Hailey's Hospital Photoshoot {June 2011}
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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Thursday, June 30, 2011

These were taken on our final day in the hospital a few hours before we were discharged. Anyone who knows me, knows I am all about pictures and I couldn't resist capturing her at only 4 days old.

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SMILE!

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Daddy's Girl

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Mommy & Daughter

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Love!


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Monday, September 12, 2011

Laura & Colin {Engagement}

Laura & Colin {Engagement}
Monday, September 12, 2011
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Saturday, June 11, 2011

I graduated from High School with both Laura and Colin. They are both mutual friends from different groups and I was so happy to find out they were dating and now getting married in 2012. I'm so happy for the two of them. They have such a fun & loving relationship that truly shows through these pictures.

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Congrats on the engagement Laura & Colin!

Leah
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