Life So Far as a Family of 4

We are doing really well since bringing Kate Rivers home from the hospital. I can't believe she is only five days old. It seems like she has been with us for much longer. She is such a blessing to our family. I am so blessed with my sweet little girls and a wonderful husband.

Ava is adjusting quite well. She has shown no real signs of jealousy yet. I hope that continues. She seems to really like the baby, and she has been such a good help! Adjusting from 1 to 2 has really been MUCH easier than I thought it would be--maybe we'll entertain the idea of having a 3rd baby! :)

Kate Rivers is also doing well. She hasn't "woken up" yet, though. She has been pretty easy so far since she sleeps most of the time right now. We took her back to the hospital yesterday for her 2 day checkup, and she has gained 1 ounce since we left the hospital. Yay! I was worried that she may have lost some more weight, but she seems to be doing well. She is just perfect. I could stare at her all day!

As for me, I am doing well. My hormones are a little crazy right now, though. It's not severe by any means. Things just aren't back to normal right now, and I am having a hard time settling into a routine. I can't lift Ava right now, so that is kind of hard. I don't want her to feel neglected, and I miss spending so much time with her. I do try to spend as much time playing with her as I can. I just feel a little out of sorts trying to adjust to our new normal. I will be glad when I can get out more, and we can get into a little more of a routine so to speak. I know it will come with time, though! :)

We are taking Kate Rivers' newborn pictures tomorrow. I can't wait to see how they turn out! Keith is going back to work Tuesday, so my mom will be here Tuesday-Thursday. I can't wait for her to be back! :) I love having her here.

Well, I hope everyone has had a great weekend! I just wanted to give everyone an update on our new family of 4!

Kate Rivers

Hey From the Hospital!

Kate Rivers Keeton was born yesterday at 12:22pm. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She is perfect, and we already love her so much! :) We are so blessed! I will post pictures soon!

3 Days!

Tuesday is the big day! I can't believe we only have 3 days until we meet Kate Rivers.

I am finished with work until late October. This past week was really hard with trying to work, get ready for the new baby, etc. However, I made it. My feet have been so swollen, but at least there is an end in sight. I am actually afraid that I am going to miss being pregnant. We are thinking this may be our last baby, but we'll see on down the road!

I am anxious to see how Ava will react to having a baby sister. I don't think she quite realizes there is going to be a baby in the house. She has no idea how much her little life is about to change, but it will be a good thing! :)

I will keep everyone updated over the next few days!

Back to School

Well, school starts back for the kids tomorrow. I got to meet my class Friday at Open House. I really think I am goig to have a great group of kids and parents! :) I can't wait to get to know them all! I wouldn't be telling the truth if I said I did not have the first day jitters. I think every teacher gets a little nervous before the first day of school! I will actually be glad to have this first WEEK behind me. The first week is always so hectic. It'll be great though!

I am a little overwhelmed with school starting and trying to get ready for the baby at the same time. I don't have as much done around the house as I had hoped, but that's ok. It WILL get done! At least that's what I keep telling myself. I have also been trying to organize as much as possible at school so everything will be in order before I am out for my maternity leave. I have a GREAT long term sub, so I am excited about that.

Pregnancy is still going great! I feel WONDERFUL! Hopefully that feeling will last. I have really been blessed with such an easy pregnancy. My c-section date is August 24th, so only 2 weeks to go...wow! :) I have a doctor's appointment Wednesday. I will try to give an update afterwards!

I can't do a whole post without mentioning sweet Ava. She is great! She has started potty training a little. We are not there yet, but getting close! I am proud of her. She has also done great in her new room and her "big girl" bed. The switch couldn't have gone smoother. I will have to post some pictures of her soon!

I hope everyone has a great week!