Big Changes in the Schoultz House!

Happy( belated) New Year everyone!

Alot has happened since our last post!

On December 20, 2007 our beautiful baby girl was born. Bridget Grace Schoultz was born at 11:00 via an unfortunate emergency c-section. ( Her name was originally Ella Grace, but it didn't seem to fit her when I saw her the next day!)She was so close to coming out on her own and mommy was pushing as hard as can be, but her heartrate dropped too low and the rushed me off to get her out safe. She was totally fine when she emerged, which was amazing. She was 7 pounds 13 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long. She also had some eating issues like Jack did so she is also on Soy formula. She was pretty jaundice when she came home so she had to have that Bili Light( the ultra blue light) on her for12 or so hours to lower her levels. She looked like a glow worm!

She has been gaining weight and eating great. Bridget is much different than Jack...she only cries when she is having a diaper change and sometimes when she is hungry...Besides that she is content to be swaddled and loved. She is not too keen on bath time, but I'm sure her big brother will get her liking them soon.

Speaking of Jack, he is doing great. It has been a hard adjustment for him, but overall he is doing good. He tends to ignore Bridget most of the time and does NOT like it when she cries. When she starts to cry, Jack cries/yells louder. He has also started throwing some nice tantrums, but that will pass. If you ask him to be gentle with Bridget he will pat her head and he'll give her a kiss if you ask him too. He has started giving her the pacifier too.

I am recovering well from the c section. It was rough for a while and at times still is. I haven't decided yet what is harder to heal from, a vaginal or c section...they both definitely have their pros and cons!

I am also adjusting to being at home with 2 babies. Luckily I have some good friends like Kelly, Elizabeth and Di to talk to.

Grandma Debbie came for 5 days to help and visit and that was great. Jack LOVED going for walks and building with Lego's with Grandma Debbie.

Grandma Karen and Grandpa Thom have been great helps. They helped clean the house before Baby Bridget was born and are a huge help with Jack. So is Uncle Dan....whenever we need some help putting Jack to sleep etc..Uncle Dan works his magic!

Unfortunately John and Dan got food poisoning this week, so we had some sickies at home too. FYI- don't get the grilled chicken sandwich from KFC!

Uncle Jason is coming to visit next week, Jack will have a blast with him I'm sure!

The jury is still out on who Bridget looks like, but regardless she beautiful!

I'm learning many things as a mom, but most recently its that I'm not a hairdresser. I cut Jack's hair 2 weeks ago and it looks like Edward Scissorhands got a hold of him. Luckily its too early on in his life to scar him!

We hope everyone is great and I'll write more soon!