The Krinks family on Mother's Day
We won't always acknowledge the specific people who have given generous gifts of time, energy, money, food, etc. But please know that all of it has been such a blessing to us, and we're very thankful!
Sunday, May 13, 2007
First Mother's Day
Just one week after Kaitlyn's birth, Kara celebrates her first Mother's Day. Her mom is still staying with us and has been a momentous help. So it's a special day for all of us. Best of all, Kaitlyn has been significantly less fussy! Each day and night her contentment and our sanity get progressively better -- a much-needed answer to prayers. She has been feeding well and spends more of her waking moments observing us and her surroundings, rather than crying. We're thrilled!
The Krinks family on Mother's Day
We won't always acknowledge the specific people who have given generous gifts of time, energy, money, food, etc. But please know that all of it has been such a blessing to us, and we're very thankful!
The Krinks family on Mother's Day
We won't always acknowledge the specific people who have given generous gifts of time, energy, money, food, etc. But please know that all of it has been such a blessing to us, and we're very thankful!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Bundle of "Joy"
We were thrilled to have all the grandparents visit within the first few hours after Kaitlyn's birth. The labor happened a lot faster than we or the doctor expected, so they made their way as soon as we could share the good news. Kara's mom drove up from Fayetteville, and Jeff's parents came in from Collierville where they were visiting with Jess, Adam and baby Noah, who had just been born four days earlier.
The grandparents get acquainted with little Kaitlyn.
We came home from the hospital Tuesday around noon and were greeted by the smell of slow-cooking roast. Melissa and Sonua had prepared a meal for our first evening at home, and it was delicious! We spent the rest of the afternoon settling in -- not knowing how our first night without nursery care would go.
As it turns out, our little bundle of "joy" left us feeling overwhelmed, exasperated and exhausted. The three of us barely got a few hours of sleep combined. Lots of crying and fussing -- parents included. It was a night we'd love to forget.
The next day, Kara's mom was able to come up and provide an extra pair of hands to help us out. What a relief! Last night was a huge improvement! We all got several hours of sleep and feel much better today.
Kaitlyn pretending to be tired.
The grandparents get acquainted with little Kaitlyn.
We came home from the hospital Tuesday around noon and were greeted by the smell of slow-cooking roast. Melissa and Sonua had prepared a meal for our first evening at home, and it was delicious! We spent the rest of the afternoon settling in -- not knowing how our first night without nursery care would go.
As it turns out, our little bundle of "joy" left us feeling overwhelmed, exasperated and exhausted. The three of us barely got a few hours of sleep combined. Lots of crying and fussing -- parents included. It was a night we'd love to forget.
The next day, Kara's mom was able to come up and provide an extra pair of hands to help us out. What a relief! Last night was a huge improvement! We all got several hours of sleep and feel much better today.
Kaitlyn pretending to be tired.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Welcome Kaitlyn
So much for May 12! Kaitlyn Amelia Krinks made her grand entrance on Sunday, May 6, at 11:14 a.m. She was 8 lbs. 13 oz. and 20 inches long. Imagine her size if she actually had gone to her due date!
The labor experience started at 1 a.m. on Sunday when Kara felt a gigantic kick that woke her up. Moments later, it became obvious her water had broken. And the pre-labor contractions she'd been having the previous few days now were extremely painful. We called the OB, and she advised us to come in to the hospital to assess the situation. We arrived at 2 a.m. and confirmed she was, in fact, in labor -- with big contractions every 3-4 minutes. We both were in disbelief when the nurse said, "Your baby's going to be born today!"
Once in the delivery room (about 2:30), we learned that Kara was dilated to 4 cm. So she took the epidural, and was to 10 cm by 9:30. At 9:45 a.m., she began pushing. And at 11:14...well, you know the rest!
Moments after birth, with smooshed forehead (rounded out after a few hours).
Mom and baby get to know each other.
...and baby makes three!
The labor experience started at 1 a.m. on Sunday when Kara felt a gigantic kick that woke her up. Moments later, it became obvious her water had broken. And the pre-labor contractions she'd been having the previous few days now were extremely painful. We called the OB, and she advised us to come in to the hospital to assess the situation. We arrived at 2 a.m. and confirmed she was, in fact, in labor -- with big contractions every 3-4 minutes. We both were in disbelief when the nurse said, "Your baby's going to be born today!"
Once in the delivery room (about 2:30), we learned that Kara was dilated to 4 cm. So she took the epidural, and was to 10 cm by 9:30. At 9:45 a.m., she began pushing. And at 11:14...well, you know the rest!
Moments after birth, with smooshed forehead (rounded out after a few hours).
Mom and baby get to know each other.
...and baby makes three!
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