Baptism

Sage was baptized last Saturday in Luverne. All four uncles served as godparents (she has no aunts! hint hint). We had a great weekend. Sage got to meet most of her Siebenahler/DeBates family.

So Behind....

I am way behind on blogging! I guess my excuse is that we have been very busy! Sage is 8 weeks old and growing like crazy! She has discovered her hands and mouth. She is also smiling :)

Each day, she gets more fun! It's hard to believe that my leave is half over!

Sage had a follow-up ultrasound on her hip today. She has been wearing a brace for the last 6 weeks because her right hip was loose from being breech. The radiologist said it looks great! We see the orthopedic doctor tomorrow. Hopefully he gives us the ok to quit wearing the brace (we have been cheating the last week!).

Introducing Sage Lynn...

Sage Lynn Siebenahler

Born 8.26.10 @ 8:07 am

7 lbs 11 oz 21 in

We are so happy she is finally here! We have been a bit busy, as you can see that I am finally posting and she is already 2 1/2 weeks old! We have had visits from both sets of grandparents, uncles, cousins, and friends the past two weekends. This weekend though, it is just the three of us!

Sage was very fussy after eating a few days last week, so we made a formula change and added gas drops which have both made a huge difference. She has ointment for her eyes because her tear ducts didn't open so she has a little infection.

The biggest issue is her poor right hip! Since she was breech her pediatrician ordered a hip ultrasound to make sure things developed properly. Her right hip is a tad loose so they are afraid it could start to go out of joint. The poor little thing has to wear a velcro brace for six weeks to keep her legs slightly elevated towards her hip. She doesn't like it, but she doesn't hate it either. I think it has been hardest on mom! The doc said that the brace has a 99% chance of fixing the problem so she can avoid future issues.

Thursday, August 26th....

...is the big day! Baby Girl S is still Frank breech, so we have a C-section scheduled for the 26th! I really wanted her to be born in September, but I feel better having her coming early to be safe.

We have to check in at 6:25 a.m. and surgery is at 7:40 a.m. Crazy to think she'll b here in less than 48 hours!!! My doctor is on vacation but really wanted to deliver so she is coming in! That is why it is so early- we are the first scheduled surgery of the day

The Nursery...

...is/has been done for awhile. I am finally posting some pics. The room started as our office/guest room, everything was moved downstairs to the "man cave", which is now the family room/office/guest room/man cave.

The walls need some decor, but I couldn't find anything I like- too fussy! I figured the room could grow with Baby Girl and we can add things as we find them. It turned out great- not too modern and not too girly. It took some convincing to talk Justin into two dressers, but we need the storage! Most of the drawers have something in them already! He was a bit surprised at all the things a baby needs and the extras I wanted :)

6 Weeks!!

Yikes! Only 6 weeks until Baby Girl is here! We still have a lot to do so I hope she takes her time! I REALLY hope she waits to arrive until September.....since my birthday and both my brothers birthdays are in September, I want her to be a September baby too! I might change my mind in August :) She has been moving quite a bit lately and is starting to kick up near my ribs.

Baby classes are done! I am glad we went, we learned a few things that will be very helpful. On the agenda for this weekend- buy the dressers!! I want to get some of her things washed up and put away. We are starting to accumulate a few items and the bags in the closet are getting in the way!

Brenn and Terran spent a few days with us a couple of weeks ago. I think Brenn is the most excited about the baby. She wants her weekly, Thursday update on how big the baby is (today she is a cantelope). She thinks it's pretty funny. She made some pictures for her and wants to have matching outfits!

Happy 4th of July!

We had a great 4th of July weekend! My parents came to visit. We did some shopping, spent a night at Canterbury, went to a Twins game, and just hung out! My dad drove his pickup so we could get the crib. Grandpa also bought Baby Girl S a gift- her stroller! He said he did it in memory of my Grandma Kiefer who would have been very excited for the baby and would have wanted to buy me something nice from my registry.

The crib was already put together, so of course it wouldn't fit through the bedroom door! The guys were able to take the base off and then it fit- no worries! Now we just need a couple dressers, some wall art and we will actually be close to having a finished room.

Happy 4th of July!!