Somehow the past 2 months have FLOWN by!! In part, I think the fact that the previous 4 months crept so slowly...
Non the less, we are WAY over due for an update. So this one may be a little long.
As many of you found out Abigail Elizabeth Caskie was born October 6th @ 9:37pm. Weighing 8lbs 9oz, 20.5 inches long, Blue eyes, light brown hair, long skinny toes, long eye lashes, and chubby cheeks. God blessed us GREATLY with a beautiful & healthy daughter.
After many hours of strong labor, the doctor determined that I was not making any progress, and I ended up with a c-section. I was not very happy about this, and in fact was not so nice to Dr Martin when he mentioned it. But...When Abby was born she had little bruises on her temples from my pelvic bone. I'm not sure she would have come on her own. I have healed nicely from the surgery, and was up and about within a week.
We've had LOTS of company these 2 months. Abby is the first baby on both sides. So everyone was excited. My Grandma & Pappap Myers (my mom's parents),my brother Josh and his wife Emily were in South Carolina when Abby was born. It was so neat to see my younger brother interact with my baby!! And so precious to see my grandparents hold their First great-grandchild. Dan's dad, stepmom (Crystal) and his Nana and grandma Nini (Crystal's mom) came down when she was 10 days old. Nana has other great-grandkids, but Abby is the first girl!! Dan's mom came the end of October, and she stayed for 3 weeks. I also had a visit from college friends, Anna & Shannon. Our house was busy!!
I am so blessed to be able to Breast-feed Abby. It is truly a special bonding time for mommy and baby. We had a very rough few weeks, but after seeing a lactation nurse, things have been much better. Our local hospital has a wonderful Support group every week. It is so nice to be able to meet with other moms going through the same things right now!! I Have 2 friends who have babies Abby's age, and it's nice to see them reach milestones together! Plus they weight the baby each week.
For Thanksgiving we took a trip to Pigeon Forge, TN. My parents rented a cabin for the week, and we talked Dan's dad & stepmom into joining us. It was nice to have both sets of grandparents together for Abby's first Thanksgiving. We have much to be Thankful for!!!!
I returned to work the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. There was much anxiety about going back to work. Not because I was leaving my baby, since I have full confidence in my mom, who is watching her. But because I haven't done my job since June. The day was long, had a few tears, but all-in-all it was a good day. I am blessed that I was able to return part time (2 12 hours days a week).
Abby is healthy and growing like a weed. She had her 2 month shots last week. Our Baby girl was 12 lbs 4 oz, 23 1/2 inches long. In some clothes she is wearing 3 months, others she wears 3-6 months. She often rolls over from her tummy to her back & will scoot her self around the crib on her tummy. Abby loves to sleep!! PRAISE GOD!!! Most nights she sleeps 10+ hours!!
She has great head control, and likes to sit up and look around. She loves to play peak-a-boo with her GrandPap (my dad). She loves spending the days mommy works with her MeMaw (my mom) She has a beautiful smile, and just recently started to giggle. On occasion she will "babble" at you when you talk to her. She loves to be read to and LOVEs music!
Every day she does something new!! And I LOVE IT!!
We are heading down to the Orlando area for the week. My mom's family lives in the area. And we are going to Disney!!!
Dan and I both have to work on Christmas day & the day after. Abby is going to be staying with our good friend, Sandra Reeder, Since my mom is still going to be out of town. We will celebrate Christmas on Sunday.
Thank you for your Prayers throughout our pregnancy and these first few months.
We praise our Heavenly Father for a healthy & beautiful baby girl
Abby's first Steelers outfit!!
