3 weeks old!

Here is our beautiful little girl. She has started to see more with her eyes and if I had to guess, they will probably be blue like her momma's! She has also been a little more fussy/colic. We started her on her acid reflux med and that seems to help a little. She still hasn't wanted to take the binky, so I pace our halls and floors quite a bit, but mostly in the afternoon and evenings. She is a wonderful night sleeper, just gets up 2-3 times to eat, but goes right back to sleep. It is amazing how you forget how much work a newborn can be....but we love her anyway! We are enjoying having her around. Each day she wraps her daddy a little tighter around her finger...his little princess! Jace is quite protective of his little sister...so cute!
Funny Jace says the other day after he tooted - "That was my tractor honking"! He seriously comes up with the cutest things to say sometimes. He is such a fun kid and keeps life so entertaining :)

2 weeks old!

I can't believe it was 2 weeks ago that I gave birth to Mckelle! What a wonderful experience it has been. She is a little more alert to what is around her, she officially has a belly button, she still won't take a binky (we are working on it...I don't prefer to be a binky), and she will occasionally hold her head up for a significant amount of time. Nights haven't been too bad, but I am certainly ready for a stable schedule. Jace is a wonderful big brother...he is already smitten just like his Dad. We love our new addition!

Mckelle Eggett

Where to start! I called the hospital that morning at 6 and they said to be there by 7:15! I was so excited...I didn't have to wait half the day to be called by labor and delivery. We arrived and after about 2 hours of paperwork, we finally got started on some pitocin. After 3 hours, I was still at a 3cm dilation, but was effacing more. To hurry the process along we decided it would be a good idea to break my water. Once my water was broken, it only took about 45 mins for me to dilate, resist the urge to push, and wait for everyone else to finally be ready to deliver. She made her debut at 2:29pm and was 8lbs .04oz and 20 inches long...and spectacularly beautiful with all that vernix! I had some IV pain meds to begin with, but it had already worn off by the time I delivered. At one point I asked for the epidural, due to having piggy back contractions for about 20-30mins, but really there was no time...she was there and ready! In the end I was really glad the anesthesiologist was taking his time, because I would have missed the incredible and invigorating experience of delivering her on my own. We are so glad she is here!


Our first contact...it was exhilarating!


The excited new big brother!

Mckelle's first road trip...HOME!

We are now adjusting to life!

We just wanted to say thank you for everyone and all that they have done. We have had wonderful family and friends in support and know that we are truly loved!

A week of fun, eventhough we have been waiting impatiently!

These are Jaces's "angry eyes"...just a phase I hope. He puts them on and then says "Do you see my angry eyes? Because I am angry!" Too cute!

I am so glad that I have had the past week to spend with my Mom-in-law. I am pretty lucky in the fact that I have no qualms with my MIL! She came up last sunday in hopes that this sweet little girl would make her debut...but we all know she is just waiting until she is ready. But in the meantime, we have gone and done lots of fun things with Jace to pass the time. We have walked the Logan River Walk, visited Willow Zoo, played in the park, let Jace swim in his little pool, gone to the Cache County Fair, played in the mall soft play, and the list goes on. We have tried not to let a moment pass without having some kind of fun. Luckily, my MIL will be able to stay through Tuesday and hopefully see the birth. We are keeping our fingers crossed that I won't be "on call" for labor and delivery on Monday...this only happens if they are filled to the brim! Hope you enjoyed the pics...sorry they were in no particular order...I am pregnant...give me a break!

Nothing yet...aka...still waiting!

Had my membranes stripped this morning and he said he stretched me to a 3cm dilation and that he still thinks it is highly probable that it would work. I am still wondering. Really haven't had any contractions all day, until we went and walked 2 miles, and since then they have been stronger and a little more frequent, but nothing consistent enough to go to the hopsital. We just have to keep hoping...at least until monday...and then it is induction time! Wish us luck...we are hoping for tonight or tomorrow :)