Don't you love the shirt!!? Shayden has one too...Elizabeth mad them!! Bishop was very proud to wear Shayden on his shirt!!! 

A good big brother standing watch:)!! He checks on her ALL the time!! 

Snoozing in her bassinet! 

HOME!!

We are finally home & it feels GOOD!!! We made it home around 2 PM. Shayden saw the doctor this morning & she is down to 6 pounds,1 ounce but she is eating like a hoss so that should change quickly:)!!! I finally got my staples out & got discharged & we headed home. Bishop was SO excited to see us (or maybe just Shayden:)!!! He had his big brother shirt on & was ready for her to be at "his" house. As soon as we got her out of her carseat, he led us to her bed & told her that this "is where she sleeps." He turned on her mobile & just watched her. Shayden has been asleep all afternoon. Mom woke her up to eat & then back to sleep she went. I figure that she will want to sleep until bedtime & then she will want to be held;)! She is laying in her bassinet snoozing as I type. Brad & I have decided to do it ourselves tonight!! We may regret that around 2 AM but we can do it, right...RIGHT?!?!? I figured my mom needed a break....Bishop is a real handful & she has had him since Friday! She will come back tomorrow to help us since Brad has to return to work on Thursday. I think that will be hard for him! He is enjoying just holding her!! I think that is all for now...I am feeling like I was run over by a truck but that is pretty normal:)! Everyday I feel a little better! Please continue to keep us in your prayers:)!!!! Here are some more pics....:)

Look at that smile...:)

Okay...so it isn't really a smile...it's gas but isn't it cute?!???! She is beautiful!! God is awesome!!!

Two days old...

It's hard to believe that Shayden is already two days old. I was so worried that we had forgotten everything we knew about having a newborn. We HAD but it is amazing how quickly it all comes back. Athe doctor came by this morning & she had dropped down to 6 pounds but is having NO trouble putting it back on. She is definitely an eater like Bishop...she ate 68 mL in one sitting today!!!! That is a LOT for a two day old. She is just as sweet as she can be...she rarely gets upset. Mostly she just sleeps but she is usuallly pretty happy & alert when she is awake. Bishop still thinks she is pretty cool. He doesn't want to hold her much but he is always checking on her. He is protective....always needs to know where she is & what she is doing. When he leaves he always wants to take her with him....I only hope that protective vibes stays with him:)!! That is all I have time for today...my eyes are trying to close even as I type:)!!! Hope you enjoy the new pics...thanks for the continued prayers!!!!!

Oops...

It was brought to my attention this morning that I did not post the pertinant info?!?!? Ooops!! Shayden Starr Baker came into this world at exactly 10:48 AM on Friday, June 9th. She weighed in at a hefty 6 pounds 8 ounces & measured 18.5 inches! She is such a tiny girl:)!! Things are still going well. I am feeling the pain today....all of the good drugs have left my system:(. Shayden has been checked out by her doctor again & got another good report! She is proving to be a goood eater...it is only her second day on the planet & she is already eating up to 50 mL of formula?!?!? Bish & Brad decided to go see a movie & went & saw the new "Cars" movie! Bish LOVED it...his favorite part was the "wrecking." Such a boy!! Love to you all...I will be able to post more pics at home....Brad's laptop is a little harder towork with.

And like that...life is changed...

....AND IT IS SO WONDERFUL!!! I don't have much time...I just wanted to get some pictures posted!! I will try to get more up soon but this will have to do for now. Shayden is absolutely beautiful & so sweet!! From the moment I heard her cry...all of my worries were laid to rest...isn't God awesome?!?! Within seconds of holding her in my arms I knew that it would all be better than okay...it would be wonderful!! Bishop was a little unsure at first but he warmed up quickly!! He was already wanting to take her to church with him & he HAS to know where she is & who is holding her!!! He is ready to have her home!! Thank you all for your prayers...they did the trick!! The surgery went well, Shayden came out healthy & I am feeling good!! Thank you Lord most of all for miracles!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAYDEN!!!!

Does she look like Bishop?!??!

This man is ALREADY wrapped around that little girls finger...Brad has been awesome!!! Thank you baby for all that you have done!

A proud Papa with his grandbabies:)

Bishop is ALREADY a GREAT big brother...he may not want to play but he HAS to know where she is!!

WOW!! Is it REALLY time?!?!?

IT IS!!!!! How did that happen?!?! I thought tomorrow would never get here & now it is LOOMING!!! We are getting SUPER excited!!! I am still quite nervous...wondering how I will get ANY sleep. I just can't wait to hold her & see what she looks like. I can't wait for Bishop to see the baby sister that he has heard so much about. I just want to know that everything is the way it should be!!!! I can't wait to see Brad's face when he sees his daughter for the first time. Having a son is a proud moment...having a daughter is different. I think she already has him wrapped around her finger & she isn't even here yet:)!! I just can't WAIT!! That said...I know that when I drop Bishop off in the morning...I will lose it. He is my baby...it's hard to accept that he isn't the baby anymore. I will update this blog as soon as I can. I hope to have pictures up by tomorrow night!!! I know everyone is wanting to see who she will look like. My guess is Bishop..I think she will look like her Big Brother:)!! Please keep us in your prayers...it will be a LONG weekend!!!

Bishop showing off his Maverick pride:)! GO MAVS!!!! 

A close up of their FUN collars...this is Tammy who has since lost her flower... 

Look at their festive new collars:)!! YES...I'm goofy;)!! 

MDO

Bishop had a GREAT first day!!! His teachers were impressed...he is a good boy!! He has trouble sitting still during story time but he is a three year old boy so I don't worry too much about it. He got along well with the kids, he ate his lunch, & took a nap WITHOUT Binksie!! They played outside & the highlight of his day was the craft. He got to CUT (yes, with scissors!) all by HIMSELF!! He loves to cut but I only let him do it at McDonald's:)!!! He also told me about "Uncle Noah" & his ark:)!! LOVING THIS SCHOOL already:)!!!

I got our photo album caught up & am almost through with his baby book (BAD MOMMY, I know:)!! I also went & got a pedicure....FABULOUS!!! My piggies are interesting. As I was sitting down, Brad called & I asked his opinion on the color. This is what he picked...:)! They are pink for a girl according to Brad. They are definitely festive:)!! Gotta love my husband!!

One more reminder for the baby pool...only two days left. We are taking bets on her weight & her height since the day & time are pretty much a given! You can comment or email or call...I would love to hear from everyone before I go to the hospital anyways & for the record....anyone who wants to come see us at the hospital is welcome. I should be up for vistors by Friday evening or anytime during the weekend!! We would love to show her off!!! Have a GREAT Tuesday!!!

No baby yet...

For the record...I did TRY to post last night to let everyone know that Shayden had not made her worldly debut but blogger wasn't working:)!! We went to the doctor prepared to stay but my fluid levels were fine. That was my plan. I figured as long as I was prepared then I wouldn't need to stay...if I went unprepared then they would have kept me:). So, Bishop & I ran a few errends & came home to veg. We are still on for Friday at 10:00 AM. I can't WAIT!!!!!

Today Bishop is at his new school. And since I am here typing...I am not with him:(. This is the first time that he has ever been to MDO and I am not there working. It will be good for both of us...probably more so for me. He wasn't upset about staying...I was just upset about leaving. I am home now & wondering what to do?!?! I haven't ever had a day like this!!!!!! And it will be my last one since Shayden will be here this weekend. What's a girl to do?!

I will keep everyone posted on the new arrival. Please keep us in your prayers...my anxiety level in on the rise. I know in my heart that everything will be fine...it is just my head that has trouble. I also have another prayer request...her name is Laura. She has been diagnosed with cancer & is just having a really rough time in life along with the diagnosis. Thanks guys...have a GREAT Tuesday!!!

The changing table..don't worry...we'll move the bouncer before we put her in it;)