We let Felicity have a lie in, seeing as though she's a bit young to understand the whole Christmas concept.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
7am Christmas Wake-Up
Seeing as Felicity had just settled back off to sleep, Mummy and Daddy decided to go and wake Cara up so that we could open our stockings together.
It didn't take her long to get into the swing of things. We spent most of the day opening and playing with presents. I plan to blog more about the day later.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Felicity Doesn't Like Baths... Yet!
Well.. to be fair some of the time she looked liked she could have been enjoying it. It was rather hectic trying to keep two little girls under control in the bath. I'm sure bathtime will continue to be lots of fun.
Two Babies in Our Bath
Cara enjoying a bath with her little sister. There was no big splashes or getting upset, so well done Cara.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Baby Thoughts
Felicity does look a lot like her sister Cara, but this is a very Felicity face - at least, I think so.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Cara - the big sister
Cara meets her little sister, and wants to hold her all the time. Pointing out her tiny fingers, tiny nose, tiny eyes... tiny everything really. She loves her new baby sister. It was so cute to see this first real interaction as sisters.
Felicity Marie Munzer
One of the first of many photos of Felicity. This was taken in the delivery room not long after birth. Born at 11:46 on Monday, 15th December 2008 (also my Uncle Alan's birthday), and just minutes before my Estimated Due Date, weighing 6lb 6oz, and 48cm long.
Welcome to the world our little girl, we all love you so much!
Felicity Marie Munzer
She's here! And only fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. Born at 11.46pm on Monday, 15th December, weighing 6lb 6oz, and measuring 48cm.
The birth happened rather quickly, in the end. We put Cara down to bed, and Mummy got in the bath, but it didn't take long for her to realise that things were moving swiftly. We called Grandma and Grandad, who came over to babysit Cara as she slept, while Helen and I drove to the hospital.
It's amazing what the human body can do (particularly; Helen's!) - things were already quite along way down the process of getting ready for birth. She was so brave through the whole thing, and didn't end up using any pain relief apart from the standard 'gas and air'. This was something that Helen was really hoping for, so we're all really glad that was able to go to plan.
Before long, we could see Felicity, and she popped out, with her hand right next to her head - like Superman, the midwife pointed out. There were some complications with the placenta, but with some more bravery and strength (from heaven knows where!) Helen was able to naturally deliver the afterbirth, too. She needed a few stitches before everything was done, and the midwives left Mummy and baby to have a little time cuddling together.
I drove home a bit after four in the morning, not quite sure whether everything had really registered - Felicity is with us now - and I am so excited to start to get to know her properly. Some observations so far:
1) She likes to make noise and kick about. (We knew about the kicking before today!)
2) She likes to suck on her hand. She must have been doing that before she came out, too.
3) She has beautiful big eyes, and dark hair, in a bit of a mullet - short on top and long at the back. The mullet is only temporary, however.
I'm so glad everything went so well. We love you, Felicity, and can't wait to see you again in the morning! Cara's going to be so excited to meet you...
The birth happened rather quickly, in the end. We put Cara down to bed, and Mummy got in the bath, but it didn't take long for her to realise that things were moving swiftly. We called Grandma and Grandad, who came over to babysit Cara as she slept, while Helen and I drove to the hospital.
It's amazing what the human body can do (particularly; Helen's!) - things were already quite along way down the process of getting ready for birth. She was so brave through the whole thing, and didn't end up using any pain relief apart from the standard 'gas and air'. This was something that Helen was really hoping for, so we're all really glad that was able to go to plan.
Before long, we could see Felicity, and she popped out, with her hand right next to her head - like Superman, the midwife pointed out. There were some complications with the placenta, but with some more bravery and strength (from heaven knows where!) Helen was able to naturally deliver the afterbirth, too. She needed a few stitches before everything was done, and the midwives left Mummy and baby to have a little time cuddling together.
I drove home a bit after four in the morning, not quite sure whether everything had really registered - Felicity is with us now - and I am so excited to start to get to know her properly. Some observations so far:
1) She likes to make noise and kick about. (We knew about the kicking before today!)
2) She likes to suck on her hand. She must have been doing that before she came out, too.
3) She has beautiful big eyes, and dark hair, in a bit of a mullet - short on top and long at the back. The mullet is only temporary, however.
I'm so glad everything went so well. We love you, Felicity, and can't wait to see you again in the morning! Cara's going to be so excited to meet you...
Monday, December 15, 2008
Happy Birthday Alan
Cara sings Happy Birthday, for Alan. However, she has had a few birthdays very recently for Daddy's side of the family, and so the name part is always a little confusing.. I think she wants it to be her birthday. Not too long to wait now, Cara.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Winter in Yorkshire
It's good up North! One of the great things about living so far from the equator is that when it gets a bit cold, it actually gets cold and wet enough that snow falls in some volume, and stays on the ground enough to play in it!
Over the last few weeks we've had a lot of snow, and at the first opportunity we drove up the nearest hills, and took Cara to have a walk and a play in the white stuff. She seemed to really enjoy herself - even when she got a bit of snow on her during the snowball fight! Ben came with us, and we made a little snowman together. Let's hope we get even more good snow this winter, so we can show New Baby - although perhaps we'll show her through the windows, from where it's warm!
Over the last few weeks we've had a lot of snow, and at the first opportunity we drove up the nearest hills, and took Cara to have a walk and a play in the white stuff. She seemed to really enjoy herself - even when she got a bit of snow on her during the snowball fight! Ben came with us, and we made a little snowman together. Let's hope we get even more good snow this winter, so we can show New Baby - although perhaps we'll show her through the windows, from where it's warm!
Looking forward to New Baby
Hello 'new baby': we've been calling you 'new baby' so far, but sometimes 'Felicity', as we think you'll be lovely little girl. We don't mind, though, if you're a little boy, either. In that case you'll be George, and either way you'll be a great little friend for your big sister, Cara. I think she's aware that you're almost ready to be with us. She puts things in your Moses basket and then takes them out again, telling us that these are 'baby's dummies'.
It's almost Christmas, and we can't really believe that you're going to be here with us even before we get that far. It's going to be just wonderful to be the four of us: our little family for our first Christmas all together!
Keep growing, and come to us safely - we're going to have lots of fun together very soon!
love, Daddy.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Hello Baby!
You are in there.. and hopefully coming out really soon. We love you so much already, our little one.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
When will you come?
OK.. so it's Wednesday 10th December today, you are due Tuesday 16th, so less than a week away, but when will you actually come? Before, after, exactly on your due date? Who knows?
Well.. I think we are finally completely ready for you. Mummy has packed a bag of things to take to the hospital, some cute little tiny clothes for you to wear and keep you warm and cosy. I can't believe how small you will be. Your big sister Cara is just so big now compared to a little baby. Mummy's been trying to explain to Cara about you coming to be part of our family, so we're all getting extra excited - and we hope you'll be here to celebrate Christmas with us.
Last week at Mummy's appointment to check that you are doing well, the midwife said that you had turned round into a breech position, this would not be good for Mummy, and might mean that you would have to be born by C-section. Mummy really would like for you to be born naturally, so when we went this week, Mummy was really happy that you had turned back round to be head down - well done! Now you just need to stay there, OK.
Cara was born by C-section, and if that turns out to be the way you are born, then it'll be for the best, as long as we have you out in the world with us all will be great. Your big sister is so special, I think you are going to be the best of friends.
See you soon, little one.
Mummy x
Well.. I think we are finally completely ready for you. Mummy has packed a bag of things to take to the hospital, some cute little tiny clothes for you to wear and keep you warm and cosy. I can't believe how small you will be. Your big sister Cara is just so big now compared to a little baby. Mummy's been trying to explain to Cara about you coming to be part of our family, so we're all getting extra excited - and we hope you'll be here to celebrate Christmas with us.
Last week at Mummy's appointment to check that you are doing well, the midwife said that you had turned round into a breech position, this would not be good for Mummy, and might mean that you would have to be born by C-section. Mummy really would like for you to be born naturally, so when we went this week, Mummy was really happy that you had turned back round to be head down - well done! Now you just need to stay there, OK.
Cara was born by C-section, and if that turns out to be the way you are born, then it'll be for the best, as long as we have you out in the world with us all will be great. Your big sister is so special, I think you are going to be the best of friends.
See you soon, little one.
Mummy x
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