Waiting for Baby Witko

Monday, May 3, 2010

2 Weeks Old

I'm finding that as a stay-at-home mom it's not the easiest thing to just sit down and work on the computer. So, posting to my blog doesn't get done as frequently as I would like...it's just a lot more fun to cuddle with my baby girl!

McKenna had her 2 week doctor appointment on Monday, April 26th. She weighed 5lbs. 15oz.! She gained 11oz. in 11 days! She was 20 1/2 inches long and her head measured 13 3/8cm. Her weight was in the <5th percentile, her height the 50th, and her head the 5th. She's a peanut!

At two weeks old, McKenna already made her first trip to the hospital for blood work. I guess she's a lot more like her Momma than we all thought!!!

Dr. Kreiling's office called to tell me that Kenna's newborn screening results had come in and her TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) came back abnormal. They wanted her to head back to the hospital for another round of blood work that way they could recheck it. As a newborn, TSH level should be <20, McKenna's was 28.5. Not ridiculously high, but high.

waiting in the hospital waiting room

a little piggy warmer...getting ready for another heel prick

my sweet baby girl

done and done...all wrapped up

Kenna had a few tears while the nurse took her blood. The nurse pricked her heel and proceeded to massage the blood into the vial...I can't believe there isn't an easier way...

another view of the bandage and those delicious little tootsies!

Later that evening Dr. Kreiling called me with the results. As of that moment, a normal TSH level is 5.5. McKenna's was 5.59! Dr. Kreiling was very happy with that level and was not worried at all. But, just to make sure she wants to redraw in 2 weeks.

Here's Kenna in her rocking chair...two weeks old on April 23, 2010

We're working on strengthening those neck muscles! Here's McKenna enjoying her tummy time...she didn't enjoy it for very long!

whoa! check out that lift!

McKenna snoozin' on Daddy

SISTER!

Mackenzie & I ventured out of the house on a beautiful day and took the puppies and MJ on a walk around our neighborhood.

We met Katie at Starbucks after school one day.
It's Katie's mission to get "Starbucks" in her vocabulary before she's 2! ;)

Trippy loves her sister so much. It's amazing how great she is with McKenna. Check out these pictures of the two of them laying with their Dad! So sweet!

Friday, April 23, 2010

1 Week Old

My mom's best friends, Marie, Jody & Diane, made and gave this special rocking chair to McKenna. Not only did I know that this chair would look perfect in her nursery, but I also knew it would be perfect for her milestone pictures!

On Friday, April 16th, McKenna was ONE WEEK OLD! Here she is in her chair!

Dear McKenna,
At one week old, you are still a peanut! By the end of the week, Dr. Kreiling weighed you in at 5 lbs. 4 oz.! We were very excited that you gained 3 oz. You are wearing preemie size clothes and newborn size diapers. Getting your diaper changed is your least favorite thing to do. You love to snuggle with everyone, but especially with me! You are eating about every 2 1/2 to 3 hours and would prefer to sleep with Mommy & Daddy rather than in your bassinett! Right now we are living at Grandma & Grandpa Milazzo's house and you couldn't be any luckier of a little girl! You are loved so much and you get so many kisses! We are so lucky to have you. I can't imagine my life without you.
I love you with all of my heart!
Love, Mommy

Welcome Home McKenna!

I have a feeling that every blog post is now going to contain about a million pictures of our sweet girl. I just can't help but share them...they are just too too cute!

Here are some pictures of McKenna's first week at home. She had a few friends come by to see her and love and hug on her.

home sweet home

Uncle Eric holding McKenna

McKenna is so tiny she can wear her Dad's wedding band

The Witkowski's came by on Sunday, April 11th to welcome McKenna home from the hospital. Here is Uncle Eric and Aunt Sabrina

Here are a couple of random pictures throughout the week of our Kenna Girl...I just can't help but document every moment!

The visitors continued to pour in...my Godfather, Uncle John surprised us with a visit from Ohio! He drove up on Tuesday the 13th and headed home on Wednesday the 14th. I was very excited to see him and introduce him to MJ!

On Thursday, April 15th, McKenna & I were very excited to have more visitors! My roommate/friend from college, Renee Myers came over with her little boy, Jackson, her mom, and her sister Jamie. McKenna had so much fun meeting Jackson! Amazing the size difference, huh? Jackson is 10 months old and McKenna was only 6 days old :)

Jackson loved looking at Kenna. He kept trying to touch her!

Renee & I and our babies!

My school had School Improvement Planning Day on Friday, April 16th, so a few of my friends came by for lunch. We had pizza and salad and snuggle time with McKenna. We wish they didn't have to go back, we had so much fun catching up! Thanks girls for coming over. You made my day!!!