From Meyery Depths

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Kathryn

Working backwards...here are some pictures of Kathryn's first days

Grandpa and Grandma Elaine came for a visit the weekend after Kathryn was born.

All bundled up and ready to leave the hospital on a cold Ohio night. Going home was such a relief after they said she might have to stay for more antibiotics. However, it didn't feel like such an "event" I think because we weren't first-time parents, so there weren't the nerves associated with leaving the hospital with a tiny, helpless infant.

Aunt Priscilla Frances holding her second niece, Kathryn Frances.

Kathryn smiling at Poppy's funny faces. She smiled in the hospital - FOR REAL!

Evelyn looking somewhat guilty and Kathryn looking tired ;-) Big Sister has lots of energy and can't wait until Kathryn can play!

Kathryn listening intently to Grammie.

Look at all that hair!

Such a good sleeper!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Finally Here!!!!!!

Kathryn Frances Meyer

Kathryn weighing in at 8 lbs. 13 oz., and 21.5 inches. She gave a few little cries at birth and really hasn't cried much since!

Joann, one of the midwives at Wright Patterson Medical Center. She is a wonderful advocate for moms and babies. With her is our sweet nurse.

Evelyn meets "Baby Kathryn"

Baby Kathryn finally arrives home!!!!

I guess it should come as no surprise to us that we have a very laid back baby. With the arrival of our second child I think we are learning that the name of the game is patience! Evelyn came after 36 hours of labor and Kathryn came 10 days after her due date. Being 10 days late was not so stressful, but turning transverse at one point did give mom and dad a little bit of stress. After the wait we are just so glad to have her here with us. The labor was shorter this time. There was really only about 8 hours of labor. However, that was preceded by about 15 hours of waiting for labor to start after my water broke! Once it started it moved pretty quickly. Thanks to the support and encouragement of our midwife and of course Paul's unfailing support, we made it through labor. Kathryn had three elevated temps following birth and was put on a precautionary round of antibiotics while they ran blood tests for infection. It was so pitiful to see our tiny, little girl with and IV access in her arm. Kathryn was much more brave than her mother about getting an IV. She hardly cried. After much poking and prodding her blood cultures all came back normal. We were so thankful for this news.