Love from some family

Here are some pictures of love from the family. I am waiting for other pictures to be sent to me to post from other members of the family... send them over...

Seoul visits Daddy at work

Seoul came to visit me at work the other day. It was so fun to parade her through the office to show her off to everyone. Everyone was so surprised at how awake and alert she was. They also thought she was so beautiful. One lady said that she should be a baby model. I also had to keep my eyes on some co-workers because I thought that they were trying to keep her. Lucky for me, they gave Seoul back.

Here are a few pictures from her trip to see daddy.

Snuggling with Seoul

One of my favorite things is my "hugging hold" with Seoul... she snuggles her little face into my neck and I can put my cheek on hers to calm her down. Then I just wrap my arms around her like a big hug to secure her body. She wraps her arms around me or holds on to one of my fingers with her little hand and she can fall asleep.

Oh how I love this little girl!

Daddy gets to feed Seoul

The doctor suggested I introduce a bottle around 3 weeks to see if she takes it. She did great! Kelley loved being able to share that with her. He feeds her every few days.

Our Angel - 4 weeks old today!

Seoul changes every day. She can hold her head up, and can move it from side to side during tummy time. She makes lots of baby noises and kicks her legs and arms. I think today she started really smiling. It's funny when she is falling asleep she does this laugh/smile thing and shows her dimple. Enjoy the photos!

I'm working with daddy so mommy can sleep longer in the morning.



Sweet dreams for me... do I do anything else?



Where am I??



First attempt to suck my thumb - if I hold all my fingers in front of my face mommy can't see me doing it!



Chilling while mommy and daddy are making dinner - do I get some??



Hi Mom - I'm just going to poo again now that you've changed me!



Got to pray just to make it today...



Quality time with daddy when he got home from work.



Haha - not sleeping... but at least I'm super cute!



I hope future Valentine's Days are more eventful.

Growing so BIG!

This is a daddy-love outfit for sure - orange beaver beanie and an "I heart my daddy" sleeper. What a cutie!

Seoul had her 2 week well-baby appointment today. Our lovely girl is growing like a weed! She is now 8 lbs 2 oz and 22 1/2 inches long. The doctor gave her a clean bill of health and said she's doing very well. She sleeps well and eats about every 3-4 hours. Fortunately she isn't fussy often (unless she's hungry and then don't mess with her!). I like to believe she smiles at us (non-gassy smiles) to show off her adorable dimple. She holds up her own head briefly when she's upright over my shoulder. In the mornings she's very alert and we just hang out and read books and sing songs. Apparently she likes car rides... she didn't sleep during our drives this morning that I am aware. I could hear her making noise and sucking on her hands. She found her thumb this morning... the other fingers aren't in a fist, they are splayed across her face like she's hiding. Maybe she knows I hope she doesn't become a constant thumb-sucker - ha!

First Kiss from a Boy (non-family)

Jennie and Blake came to visit Monday. Blake loved giving Seoul kisses on the cheek. Should daddy be concerned?? :)

Unfortunately I didn't catch a kiss on camera, but here is a picture as Blake's moving away from her cheek... I think she is showing him her dimple!

Domestic Dispute

Joo Lin and I got in a fight yesterday and I was wondering what everyone thinks about the topic. Here it goes:

This weekend, I wanted to do something nice for Joo Lin for Valentine's day. My plan was to take her and Seoul to Monster Jam 09 at the Rose Garden. Our favorite monster truck is going to be there, El Toro Loco!!!

(Grave digger!!!)

Joo Lin says that it would be to loud for Seoul and my thoughts are that it would make Seoul stronger in the long run plus she would have ear plugs. So who's side are you guys on? Was I in the wrong or was Joo Lin? (Don't forget to vote in the poll, it's to the left of this post).

UPDATE:
So it looks like everyone is taking Joo Lin's side for this battle. Thank you to the other two people that voted for me. We will forever be friends! It looks like we will not be attending Monster Jam 09, :( El Toro Loco will be sad that we won't be seeing him this year. Hopefully he will be back next year.

Visit from our Aunt & Uncle

Also on Wednesday, my Aunt Laurie and Uncle Jerry came up from California to visit our newest addition. It was great to share Seoul with them and I could tell that they fell in love with her instantly. Here are pictures of them with "Lizzy" (Aunt Laurie's nickname for Seoul, her middle name is Elizabeth).

Seoul's BFF

On Wednesday, my little sister Klorissa (she isn't really little anymore though), her husband AJ, and their adorable son Cason paid us a visit. They came all the way from Tucson, Arizona. Tucson is a hot and miserable place year round, so it was nice for them to get away from the heat. They enjoyed the coldness of Oregon. I think the best part of Tucson is that the movie "Can't buy me love" was filmed their and that they have an "In-n-Out".

Cason is the cutest, he is almost three months old. He has grown so much since we have seen him and it was strange holding him after holding Seoul because of their difference in size and weight. Joo Lin and I visited Cason shortly after he was born and it is amazing how much he has developed since then. His daddy is hoping that he will be self sufficient soon (ie changing diapers, eating on his own, getting a job).

Here are some pictures of the two cousins. Joo Lin and I like to say that they are BFF's!

Seoul Update

Seoul went to the doctor on Tuesday. She got a clean bill of health and the doctor seemed impressed by how well she was doing. Her weight is back up - she was 7 lbs 4 oz at birth and is now 7 lbs 8 oz. I guess that is very good for less than a week old.

I will say that she is the best baby in the world (as a proud mom)!!! She cries little and just chills with us. The adjustment is going rather well I think. Kelley can't get enough Seoul time, and quickly became comfortable with changing diapers and holding her while doing other tasks. It's pretty cute watching him! For me, looking at her sweet little face makes all the nighttime escapades and labor & delivery so worth it. After gazing at Seoul and kissing her little dimples Kelley asks what took us so long to have a baby. We are obviously excited and so happy that she is doing so well... and hasn't kicked us to the curb as parents yet!!

We have enjoyed the visits and introducing our little angel to everyone! If you haven't met her, please do - your life will never be the same again because you will fall in love with her :) Please note that little boys must keep their eyes off her for a few years! Haha!

I will ask Kelley to post more pictures since I'm not sure what has been uploaded to the computer yet.

Seoul Slideshow!

MORE PICTURES!!!

Seoul

Here is a picture! Enjoy!

More to come soon!

Seoul Elizabeth!!!

Was born this morning at 12:24 am. She was 7 pounds 4 ounces! Mom and Baby are doing well! \

Pictures coming soon!

10 Oclock Update

Joo Lin is a tough one! She is now 8 cm dilated and we are hoping for Seoul to come out to play. We will keep you posted!

Still kicking!

Things are going well but still no baby. Hopefully soon!

41 Weeks and still going!

We are now over the 41 week barrier now. We are going in tomorrow for another try. The doctor said that we would definitely have a baby girl by tomorrow. He promised, scout's honor, he actually knew how to do the boy scout's hand sign.

Here is a lovely picture of Joo Lin. Just picture Seoul in her belly being all cute, cuddly, and mischievous!

Stubborn Seoul!

40 weeks, 5 days... and still counting...

I went in to be induced this past Monday and unfortunately baby Seoul didn't grace us with her presence. After a day of trying we were sent home. We are hoping to go into labor naturally now... SOON!! Otherwise we will see the doctor again next Tuesday to see if my body has progressed enough to try and induce again Wednesday. Otherwise there will be discussion of a C-Section sometime before or around the 42 week mark.

Don't worry - I am healthy and the baby is healthy. She wasn't fazed at all by the day of contractions. At least she's a tough one!

Keep your fingers crossed we go into labor soon! Thanks for all your thoughts and good wishes!

Coming soon!

This morning at 8 AM Joo Lin is being Induced! Hopefully our beautiful baby girl will be out and ready to play by this afternoon!

waiting patiently...

... for our little princess to come and play! This is one of the wall decorations we have up in the nursery.



Here are some pictures from the nursery now that it is complete:

(I haven't finished painting the other butterfly yet)






5 days until the due date. I know it's more common for first babies to be late, but of course we are anxiously awaiting the time I go into labor. I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions almost every day but they haven't turned into anything as of yet. I feel good - just chilling and working part-time from home, which is very good for me mentally. Hopefully the labor is as non-eventful as the pregnancy has been. Cross your fingers!

This is me last week (38 weeks plus a few days). Haha - Kelley loves the outtie belly button, which you can see a bit in this picture.

Always supportive Kelley urged me to spend last Saturday pampering myself with a girlfriend... we went to lunch at The Olive Garden, saw the movie "Bride Wars," hit up the mall for a little shopping, had a pedicure, and got a smoothie. Good times!

Kelley is getting over a cold, and working frantically to try and get everything done at work that he can before the baby comes. Fortunately he will get to take two weeks off when she comes home, potentially working part-time from home also. He is such a great man to provide and be supportive of how I'm feeling these days. Hopefully I am as good to him with all these funky hormones in me as he is to me!

Look out - Fat Mama!

We're counting the days now.... less than 2 weeks to go til the due date! Here is a picture of me at week 37... I'd like to think it's the baggy shirt that makes me look HUGE but maybe not....? Haha!



This one is just funny to me because I'm being silly. My belly really is GINORMOUS, though!!



Ok, so I feel a bit narcissistic with how often I post pictures of myself and talk about myself lately! Here is a fun picture of Kelley and one of his Christmas gifts from this year:



We always look for "daddy's girl" type stuff. Kelley is so very excited that he wants Seoul to come early. His first wishful birth date was Dec 23rd so she would be here for Christmas. The second was this anytime this past weekend just so he could play with her. I don't know if he can wait any longer... almost every night he asks if I am having contractions or going into labor. It makes me laugh!

Kelley got me this picture frame for Christmas - cute, huh? (Yes, we opened our Christmas gifts early again this year - on Tuesday the 23rd).



Life is good. Through the generosity of friends and family we are prepared for this little baby to come. We have the necessities plus extras plus an adorable little wardrobe. Thanks to all! The car seat base is installed after much laughter; my hospital bag is packed after much drama and procrastination (by me, of course!); and Kelley has (supposedly) prepared himself to not be overly sensitive during the whole labor process. Come on Seoul - come play with us!

Any words of wisdom for us as we embark on this new adventure??