2 weeks

Brooke had her 2 week check up and we found out she weighs 9 pounds and 3 ounces! They are suppose to be back at their birth weight by 2 weeks...Brooke went a little past that! She is a great eater and a very good sleeper. We are very lucky that she only gets up once during the night to feed. We hope this continues!
My mom was in town for about 2 weeks and helped out which was nice. After she left Brian's mom and sister Melissa came over and helped out a bit too. Now, Brooke and I are enjoying our days and keeping busy. We went to the library for her first outing and she was a very good girl. She already loves to listen to books.
Also, this week we have started going on walks with Daisy which is working out well. Daisy is still jealous when people come over to see the baby so we are trying to give her lots of attention too. Here are some pictures of Brooke!

Brooke Laura Cieslik

On September 7th, 2010 we went into the hospital at 6 AM to be induced. I was in active labor for about 9 hours and then pushed for 2 more hours. The doctor thought she was not positioned right and was not moving down so we had to do a C-section. I was SHOCKED when we found out she weighed 8 lbs and 10 oz! The doctor had predicted a little over 7 lbs! During surgery the doctor said, "Wow, this is a big baby you should call her Bertha!" Also, he said she could be on SNL because of her conehead.

Once I heard her cry I started crying right away! I was so relieved she was out and could not wait to see her!! She scored a perfect 10 on her apgar screening which is very rare. Brian was able to hold her right away but I had to wait about an hour, which was so hard. Once she was placed in my arms I feel completely in love with her. We were so excited to tell everyone her name. Brooke we found on a list and both like and Laura came from both of our sisters.

I really enjoyed being at the hospital. They took great care of me. I especially enjoyed nap time which would end with hot out of the oven chocolate chip cookies. The nurses were so great to us and very helpful. A lot of family was able to come to the hospital and meet Brooke.

On Friday we took her home and she was able to meet Daisy. We are now enjoying having her home and feel completely blessed to have a healthy, happy baby girl.

Day Before Birth

Here is a picture of me the night before I went into the hospital. My last day of being pregnant!!

Update

I went to the doctor on Monday and things are looking good! I am dilated 1 cm and 80 % effaced. We made an appointment at Bergan to be induced on September 7th. I am SO excited! I am hoping that baby girls decides to come earlier.
I have been pretty tired this week and have been swelling. I officailly now have cankles!! I am so anxious to meet my baby and hold her in my arms. Hopefully next time I post I will have pictures of my cute little girl!