Saturday, August 16, 2008

Breast Pumps and Wet Wipes!!!







Newly aquired Mom Skills:

Night Vision- Very important for navigating the dark hallway to the nursery, and trying not to step on Toby who has decided that he should sleep right under Sydney's cradle. I think he may feel slighted because we had to relocate his bed to the other side of the room.

The Sway- The constant rocking motion that I involuntarily do 24 hrs a day. It's a lot like being on a boat, only I haven't experienced motion sickness. I have dramamine on hand in case this becomes an issue

Taskmaster- I am constantly thinking of all of the things that I need to get done in a day, and rarely getting around to any of them. Apparently nesting phase is far from over.....

Swadler Extrodinare- Thanks Jen for an amazing swaddle technique. Our little Houdini sometimes manages to break an arm free, but I have no idea how!!!

Photographer - We had hoped to find a way to attach a camera to Sydney, kind of like a pacifer to capture all of the firsts, but still haven't quite figured out how to do it. We definitely won't be sticking it in her diaper as she fills it constantly.
We each have a quota of 14 photos a day that we have to meet

Numbchuck Enthusiast
- Brent and Jen and Kym please it is my "last pregnant wish" that you watch Napoleon Dynamite!!! Let it be said that David had to humor several "last pregnant wishes".

Here are some more photo's of our beautiful little girl! Hope you all are well and surviving this little heat wave!!!

God Bless
The Sheldon's

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Home again Home again..... Jiggity Jig

The Sheldons have sucessfully survived the first 6 days of parenthood. The return policy for Miss Sydney ran up at 5 so I guess we'll keep her!!! It is amazing how much one little person can shake up your world. David and I are totally smitten with our little girl, and can't imagine a day without her!!!
It was great to get home after a couple days at St. V's!! Thanks for all of the visits... although most of them mysteriously came as I was just laying down to take a nap.... I am learning that functioning on little sleep is possible and am thankful for the naps that I have stock piled thus far. Sydney decided to really show us the meaning of sleepless last night with hourly feedings and one fussy baby. We had an appt this morning with a lactaction specialist at 9:00 and I am going on about 3 hours of sleep right now. David, Toby and Sydney are all cuddled in their beds and I can't get my mind to shut off to join them. This was never a problem before.

The good news is Sydney is very healthy!! She has already gained 9 oz and is above her birth weight!!! It usually takes about 10 days for babies to make it back to their birth weight! While she packs on the pounds I am hoping to shed some, although we have already been spoiled with some meals from friends and definitely took advantage of all of the milkshakes and the "night owl" menu at St. V's!!!! It was a lot like a stay at a "fine hotel", minus the "fine" and throw in some vicodine and an epideral. By the way praise the Lord for Epiderals!!!

Well I am hoping that the cupcake I just ate is enough to send me into a slumber so that's all for now.
Thanks again for all your prayers and support. We feel very blessed to have so many special people in our lives to share this with.

Lot's of Love
David, Amy, Sydney and Toby

( David is thinking about adding a y to the end of his name, because he is feeling a little left out)

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Sydney's Here!




I'll let Amy give all the details, but the basics are:
Born on 8-9-08
Weighed 7lbs 11oz
20 1/4 inches long

Just a few pics here, waaaaaaaaay more to follow!