First Photo's, Dr.'s appts, and Many Thanks

I can't believe two weeks have already gone by!!! We've had a couple Dr.'s appointments and she was slow to gain back her weight, but today at her two week appointment Sophie was up to 8 lbs adn 13.5 ounces (1.5 over birth weight) so we no longer have to wake her up for feedings every three hours! If they were correct in the hospital with her height, she has already grown 1 1/4 inches as well. Today she was 21 3/4 inches! She is thriving and doing extremely well.

We can not thank everyone enough for the support and love during the first few weeks of her life. It is amazing how such a little girl can make such a huge difference is so many people's lives. Kyle and I are completely and totally in love and couldn't imagine life without her now. I am sitting here now looking over on the couch watching Kyle cuddle with and stare at our beautiful little girl.

We had our first photo session last week when Sophie was just 4 days old. We should get the complete set of proofs in a few weeks, but the photographer put a few up as a "sneak peek" of what is to come. Please check them out at www.jodylynnphoto.com/blog/

We have gotten lots and lots of thoughtful gifts, but a couple days ago a box came from my Aunt in New York and in it was a beautiful monogrammed prayer blanket that was placed upon the alter at her church and prayed upon by the whole church. It is extremely special to us and we can't wait to tell Sophie the story behind it. However, the most precious thing in the package she sent was my grandma Lillian's silver baby cup from 1921! This was the amazing woman that Sophie was named after and I can't explain how much it means for us to have such a special keepsake that was made for her when she was born. Thank you so much Aunt Linda, words just can't explain just how much these gifts mean to our new family!!!

Sophie Lillian Jaacks is here!!!

Sophie was born on July 17th at 3:38. Weighing 8 lbs. 12oz. and 20 1/2 inches. Contractions started on Wedneday July 15th around 10PM and continued through the night and all through the next day. We did our best to stay comfortable at home as long as possible, but ended up going to the hospital about 28 hours later around 2 am on Friday, the 17th. After some much needed relief by my new best friend, the anesthesiologist, we rested comfortably until around 10AM. We started pushing at noon and after three hours and three redoses from my best friend, she just didn't want to budge. The doctor was called and we had to make a choice whether to try a vacuum or go directly to the operating room. The doctor came back with forceps and two contractions later she was out. Turns out she was face up (OP) and no one knew it, causing her to be stuck in my pelvis all that time.

After a long 41hours, everyone is happy and healthy. We had a great hospital stay with wonderful doctors and nurses and are glad to be home. Now its just trying our best to get into a routine and show this little girl just how much we love her and will do anything in the world to make her happy.

Thank you for all the well wishes, gifts, and cards. Kyle and I couldn't be any happier to be new parents to an amazing and beautiful little girl.