Addison's Check -up

Addison went back to the doctor yesterday for a weight recheck. She had gained 4.4 ounces since last Wednesday! I was so excited. That meant no hospitalization for her. Dr. Cooper (her pediatrician) said that although she hasn't gained what he would have liked for her to have gained, we are on the right path. So, he just wants to see her again next Monday to make sure we are continuing to gain weight!! Thanks for all your prayers!!

Update on our lives

Well, Addison is a little over three weeks old now and has yet to gain back to her birth weight. At her 2 week checkup she was only 6lbs 13 oz and a week later had only regained 2 ounces, weighing in at 6lbs 15oz. Her pediatrician is wanting to reweigh her on Monday and says that if she hasn't gained the weight that he thinks she should, he is going to put her in the hospital. I am having to keep a log of when she eats, how much she eats, and when she pees and poops. It hasn't been much fun, but we hope and pray that she is gaining the weight she needs to gain! We just want her to be healthy and happy!

Brady adores his little sister. He loves to touch her hands and her feet and kiss her on the head. He likes to help hold her bottle while she is eating! The first thing he asks when he wakes up in the mornings is "Momma, where's Addi?" It is so cute. I was afraid he might be jealous of all the attention that I have to give to Addison, but he has adjusted well. We still have to remind him that he must be gentle with her, but I think that goes for most 2 year olds.

Chris has started his second semester of his Master's program. If all goes as planned, he should be finished with his Master's degree in May. He wants to be a guidance counselor. He is currently teaching social studies at one of the local middle schools and enjoys his job and his co-workers, but is ready for a change. He will be the head coach of the middle school baseball team in the spring, which I think he is secretly looking forward to! He loves coaching!

Not much has changed in my life, except obviously I have 2 kids now (3 counting Chris!!). I still work at the Emergency room as a registered nurse, but am always looking for "the perfect job," if it really exists! I like what I do, but would love to find a job with hours that are more appropriate for having 2 kids!!

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Addison Leigh O'Quinn

Today we welcomed Addison Leigh O'Quinn. She was born at 2:30pm, weighing in at 7lbs 2oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has a head full of dard brown hair. So much, that I could actually put a bow in it and it would stay put! Brady is so proud to be a Big Brother!! He went around the hospital today telling everyone her name!! Everyone is doing GREAT. If all goes as planned, we should be able to go home Friday and hopefully get everyone in a regular routine! Chris and I are hoping that Brady will be as excited about Addison once we get her home as he was today in the hospital! We have enjoyed lots of visitors today and look forward to enjoying more over the next few days! Thanks to all your thoughts and prayers during this pregnancy and delivery! We have truly been Blessed by God with 2 wonderful and healthy children!!

Playing on the slides

Yesterday Chris took Brady to the playground down from our house. I decided to go and get out of the house to take some pictures. He absolutely had a blast! He went down every slide on the playground except one that was just too hot for him. He fell off face first into the sand at the end of one, but didn't get hurt. He just didn't like having the sand in his face. But, that didn't stop him from going down the same slide. I was taking a video of him when it happened, so I hope you enjoy!!!

Helping Papa Work

Brady is not even 2 yet, and already has his first tool belt, fully equipped with hammer, level, ruler, tape measure, chalk line, flashlight, hard hat, and safety goggles. We finally got started on building a storage shed in the backyard so that we can close in our garage to make room for Addison. Brady has really enjoyed helping his Papa work. I just wanted to share some of the pictures with you!!

Easter 2009

Just wanted to share some pictures from Easter with you all! Sunday was a busy day for us. First, we went to church together as a famil, which was nice. We haven't done that in quite a while. Then we went over to Chris' parents house for lunch and an Easter Egg Hunt!! Brady found lots of eggs, some of which had money in them, which he later got to put in his piggy bank that his Papa and Nana gave him!! We stayed there and played until about 5:00pm then came home and fought to keep Brady awake until 8:30, since he didn't have a nap all day!!! He made it until after 8:30 by playing on his new Hot Wheels Trike that the Easter Bunny brought him...It's too cute. His little legs aren't long enough to reach the pedals yet, but he loves to ride it. He rides it inside the house. Wherever mommy goes, Brady and his trike are right behind her!!! He also loves to ride it outside, especially in the grass and make mommy push him!! Not much fun for mommy, but he loves it!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!! Never forget the reason we actually celebrate it!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!