MILK DRUNK MARGARET

So, Margaret is now getting enough to drink(ya think??). We were laughing so hard today after Shana got done feeding her. Baby girl completely passes out when she has a full belly. I'm not really so worried about Margaret's weight when we go back to the doctor Tuesday. I actually think she looks like she's a little "fuller" today than a couple days ago!!! Now if I can just teach her that mommy & daddy are not equipped the same way. We've had some awkward moments the past couple mornings...ha ha!!!!

..5 days on the outside..

So back to the doctor we went this morning for yet another foot prick. Honestly..she seems to be doing better with it, but it is still heartbreaking for me!! We've not heard back yet from the doctors...hopefully in the next hour or so. Good news was that she had not lost any more weight! Which is a good thing...because the girl can eat!! We also think her other systems are starting to move a bit more...which will prayerfully move the jaundice on out!!!! She and I spent a nice afternoon together while mommy napped! She slept most of the time, but it was still fun to have her near me...and just watch her!

...prayers for baby girl...

Hey everyone! We are loving having Margaret in our lives as an outty baby!! She's beautiful, funny, and teaching us daily how much God must love us!!!! We do have a prayer request. She's having new born issues...like so many babies. They told us when we came home that she was a bit jaundice. We went yesterday to get tested again(one of the most heart breaking things...they had to prick her foot to get the blood..and she screamed more than when she first popped out!!). The results were that her level was a 13...not terrible, but something to keep an eye on. Also..she had lost 10% of her weight since birth(normal for most babies)...but she really needed to not lose much more. They had us come back today...and once again took her blood from her foot. Not as bad as yesterday...she's getting tough!!!(but still broke dad's heart!!). This time it was a little over 15...which is getting closer to where they will take action to treat it(not a terrible thing...baby tanning bed kind of thing). However, she dropped a little more weight. So now she is 1 lbs less then when she was born(which honestly is still bigger than a lot of babies!!). So, we are adding an oz of formula to her feeding in addition to what Shana is providing. We really need her to eat well...and POOP!! YES..I'M ASKING YOU PRAY SHE POOPS!!! :) This will also help to get rid of the stuff that is causing the jaundice. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

(oh..in other news..she did better night #2 at home than night #1...prayerfully this trend will continue...for mommy's & daddy's sake!!!! AND...we think she likes the car seat!! ha ha)

ha ha ha...Lilypie Counter..

The Lilypie Counter to the side is so wrong!!! Not only is Margaret already here...the original due date was March 19th! Silly counter!!!! We'll try to put a new one up soon to count the days of our little lovely's life!!!

Margaret Danielle Edinger

6:12 PM March 9, 2009....Margaret Danielle Edinger was born in Hermitage, TN. God blessed us in such an amazing way!! She came quickly & healthy! 8lbs 7oz & 20 1/2 inches long! She has her mommy's nose, daddy's lips, and a nice amount of dark hair & eye lashes. She has been a sweet sweet girl so far....as well as extremely curious(always looking around!). We're so excited to have her in our lives.

...update #3 from the hospital...

Taking a rest...listening to some praise & worship music...peaceful....Margaret's heart beat in the background. What a sweet sound! Shana is at 8 cm...and all is well...shouldn't be long now.

update #2 from the hospital

Shana finally got her epidural!!! It was a bit rough for awhile, but she's a lot calmer now. Margaret's heart beat sounds beautiful...and is strong/healthy!!! Shana is munchin' on ice & watching soaps....just waiting for the doctor to come back and check her progress!!! :)