Lalon Hope Higgins

Day 2 and Lalon is getting stronger. She's still in the Special Care unit and will remain there a little longer - right now the doctor thinks another 7 - 10 days until she can catch up. Although she's weak and a bit behind, it's all "normal" for a baby born at this stage and while being precautious, there isn't any grave concern other than letting her get up to speed.

Naylor had a fun night with Annie and Pa and visited just a little while ago with Annie, Aunt Christie and Ava James. Due to the flu precautions at the hospital, no children under 12 are allowed in right now so we all visited in the vestibule!

Looks like I'll be released to head home tomorrow sometime and we'll just rest up and hang out until Lalon can join us at home. More updates to come as we have them.

She's Here!

Baby Girl arrived quickly this morning at 7.53 am... needless to say, we just like to have babies early and fast around here! :)

Everything is going well - she's had a little difficulty breathing simply because she came out so quickly and is a bit early, but nothing life threatening or create too much caution. She's in the Special Care unit now just so they can keep a closer eye on her, but all seems to be well.

Sweet Naylor gave me a big smile and kiss before we left this morning and was off to spend the day with his buddy Luke across the street. A big THANK YOU to the Fogg's for having Naylor for the day and a big THANK YOU to Annie & Pa for keeping Naylor while we are in the hospital! (I'm not sure they know what they are getting in to)! :)

Sweet little girl weighed in at 5 lbs, 8 oz and 19" with TONS of black hair. We're working on a name - thought we had a little more time to talk that out... maybe tomorrow will be the big day to reveal it to the world!

General update...

Guess I haven't really posted since Naylor's birthday and sadly enough, he'll be 13 months in less than a week!

He's doing great and we've been having lots of fun. He's really becoming his own little person, generally happy, but when he isn't, watch out! We've been having more playdates with the boys on the street, which is great for Naylor and me. Last weekend we headed out to the pumpkin patch to get ready for Halloween - that was fun and he loved banging on all of the pumpkins, but was easily distracted by all of the cars driving by, he's already acting like a boy watching cars and trucks. Later that afternoon we headed to the NCSU game and had a good time (except maybe Brian due to the terrible playing by the team). Naylor had his first Chik-fil-A and is no doubt a huge fan, much like his Daddy.

We're working on walking and talking - Brian and I are trying to be much better about pointing out and naming things and each night we work on some walking. Just the other night Naylor took one teensy tiny step from me to Brian; it was pretty much accidental, but I'm counting it for now!

Baby Girl is growing along - we're now 34 weeks and all is well. Went for another check-up this morning and everyone is great... now just in the hurry up and wait stage!

We're trying to get some loose ends wrapped up before she gets here in preparation... Kitty and Rudy are at the vet right now getting their shots updated and overall check; Brian and I are going this week to get our flu shots (Naylor has had his); and the painter is coming by tonight to check the room and give us a quote. If I can just get the nursery painted, I'll feel much better about things. I'm starting some Christmas shopping too... figured it will be easier on the pocket book to pick up things here and there as well as easier to do it with just one kid in tow rather than two!