Emma Kate Weilbacher

My first blog entry since Emma Kate was born! What a whirlwind these past few days have been - we've been so blessed to have such a wonderful baby come into our lives. She has been very easy on all levels - nurses wonderfully, sleeps soundly, etc. We couldn't ask for more!

I can't thank everyone enough for their thoughts and prayers over the last 9 months and of course during my surgery. Bobby and I are extremely thankful for Grandma and Grandpa Weilbacher watching Ryan while we were in the hospital and getting our house ready for the holidays. What a great feeling to walk into your home after being gone for days and seeing the house cleaned, organized and decorated - blessed!

Here are a handful of pictures leading up to Emma's birthday, making her big debut and meeting family for the first time!

- Our last family picture - just the three of us!



Getting ready for surgery. At this point, I am trying to think good thoughts but the idea of having major surgery within the hour was making me very anxious.

I insisted on taking some pictures of the two of us before I really looked like hell. I made it a point to do my hair and make-up that morning. I have seen pictures of me after having Ryan and let's just say those pictures have not seen daylight - trust me, I looked bad!



Grandpas!





Not very happy when this picture was taken. The nurse was unable to get an IV put into my arm properly so she had to "stick" me multiple times in the hands and arms. It was very painful. Finally, another nurse came in and did it - took her the first try. Thank you Bobby for not capturing my face in this picture.



Well, hello, my angel! Emma Kate weighing in at 7lbs 3 ozs!



Waiting patiently to meet her!





Dots, Paw-Paw and Aunt Tara







Ryan meeting his sister for the first time.

Grandma and Emma



Uncle Brandon, Lauren and Emma



Aunt Kristen, Brooklyn and Emma





Emma already sportin' some battle wounds. She had the longest and sharpest nails I have ever seen on a baby. Ouch!



Lets get out of here! Emma's car ride home!



Had her all bundled up - so cold outside. It was much different taking Ryan home 2.5 years ago in 100 + degree weather!