2 weeks [and 1 day]

Little YaYa is 2 weeks and 1 day.  She had gained 8oz since her last dr appointment.  We are so proud of our good little eater.  She is getting better at tummy time and not screaming and crying non stop :]

White bow.

Sassy like her mama.

Sleeping beauty.

Video's

Maija 1 Day Old

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M04BsvmPH_o&feature=youtu.be

Maija 11 Days Old

http://youtu.be/J2uXw5keQik

Tummy Time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR0X-UO5hoc&feature=youtu.be

Mommy Time

My parents came out for almost a week.  It was beyond nice to have them here.  They cooked and cleaned and talked through some baby issues.  They never told us how to do things, they asked us how we wanted to do things.  I will be forever grateful for that time.  Ryan and my dad even got some golf in! 

Being a mom I know feel a deeper connection to my mom.  I now understand why when I hurt, she hurt.  When I was disobedient how it impact her whole being.  I look at Maija and just can't imagine her ever doing anything wrong, but I know she will.  I know through the teens we will have our ups and downs.  I am not looking forward to it.  For now I will cuddle and love her, she is dependent on me and I am totally fine with that.  I will take it all in. 

My mom is such a good grandma and has such a strong bond with both of her granddaughters already.  Can't wait to be up at the lake with her soon!

Big mile stones: 

• Maija went on her first social outing at 7 days to ChicFila- She slept through the whole experience

• Maija put on 5 oz in her one week appointment so she is almost up to her birth weight
• Maija started to suck on a pacifier and it is almost as big as her whole face

• Maija lost her umbilical cord yesterday- thank goodness, it was gross
• We think we found a dimple!

The best dad's in my life.

I mean, how can you not cry?!  Just brings tears to my eyes.  Ryan is a great daddy.  [They both sleep the same with their mouths WIDE open].

And my dad holding my daughter, it's just the best.

Welcome Maija Brianne Robinson!

We are so thankful with the quick labor and delivery and the welcome of our beautiful daughter Maija Brianne Robinson.  (Yes, you pronounce it like Maya say "My Uh").  We liked the name Maija and the scandanavian spelling.  It means "by the sea" which is perfect for living in Dana Point.  Her middle name is after her auntie Krista Brianne Goff.  She has been such a good little girl- she sleeps and eats very well making my recovery a lot easier. 

I went into labor at 1:15am on February 28.  Ryan and I hung out at home timing the contractions and discussing when we should head to the hospital since it was a 45 minute drive.  When my contractions were 6-7 minutes apart we decided, it was time!  Off we went, as soon as we started up the freeway my contractions were about 5 minutes apart and getting stronger.  I did end up getting the epidural although it didn't go so well so they had to turn it off.  Labor was quick and I only had to push about 12 times before she came out to meet the world. 

I have never experienced such an overwhelming emotion of love and happiness.  Previously it has been walking down the aisle at our wedding. The moment we saw Maija just seconds old laying on my chest was a feeling I will never forget.  Praise Jesus for her and the joy she has already brought into our family.

Maija Brianne born at 10:12am on February 28, 2012.  She was 7lb, 7oz and 20 inches long.

The final week... hopefully!

Let me tell you a little tip, when you are 39 weeks and 1 day pregnant, it is not a good idea to get down on the floor cross legged [especially when you are home alone] because there is something about a pregnant belly, balance and leg strength that won't work in your favor when you are trying to get back up again.  It took me a good full minute to get up... all I could think was, where is my phone, can I reach it if I need to call Ryan to come home from work to pick me up off the floor?!  The answer was no- the phone was in the kitchen so I would of had to crawl which would have been equally painful.  So I had no choice but to laugh and laugh [causing more pain to the growing babe I am sure] as I shimmied and shook , grunted and groaned until I could, in fact, get back up in a standing position.  I won't be on the floor for the rest of this pregnancy.  I should have known better.  Now I have been on the couch for the last half hour just trying to relax after that unnecessary exercise.

We are having a nice little heat wave. In the 80's the last few days!  So I have been putting on flowy dresses for comfort and to keep cool.  Here is what I hope is the last baby bump picture...  My doctor is back tomorrow, Ryan is working in Irvine again, and I wrapped up the last few things I needed to complete before going on leave from work.  Come on baby!  We are ready to meet you!!!

Dana Point Harbor.

With only 9 days (yes 9!) until my due date, I am anxious.  Sleeping has been so horrible that I am up every 1-2 hours so I figure I might as well have baby pee here for it instead of just having to try to roll out of my bed on my own with this big ole belly.

So although Ryan is working in San Diego this week and my Doctor is on vacation, I am ready.  I have started to try to jump start this labor business.  Walking and eating SPICY foods.  Let's see if it works.  This morning I walked by the harbor.  It was overcast but still so beautiful and there is nothing like the smell of salt water.  I love that we get to see the ocean every single day, a perk of living just a half a mile from the ocean.

And because I miss Abby so much and Krista sent over this adorable picture from my mom and her visit this weekend.  Almost 11 weeks old!  Love that half smile.