Category Archives: Baby Howe

First night wasn’t bad. She had been really cranky during the night in the hospital but she was great at home. Problem is, she hardly cried and we still didn’t sleep much. We need to get a better system here. … Continue reading →

It’s amazing how much this little girl cuts into my blogging time but she’s sleeping so here’s a few highlights from the last 24 hours. I love her. I think I love her a ton, then I keep falling even … Continue reading →

Where to start…yesterday was an adventure for sure! Got in, got settled, and they started Pitocin right at 9am. And somehow, eight pound, eleven ounces, 22 inches, and 14 and a half hours later I was holding my baby girl … Continue reading →

I wasn’t anxious but still didn’t sleep well Kept having Braxton Hicks and thinking my water broke, then getting up to pee, try to sleep again, then repeat. INSANE dreams. Dreamt that I was going in to have the baby … Continue reading →

Well time is up for little Avery. We asked to move the induction up to Saturday from Sunday and met no opposition from anyone at the OB office (maybe they have experience denying 42 week pregnant women inductions). Brian and I … Continue reading →

Well there is not much news to report, which to me is good news! Avery is still doing very well and since we’re not post-term yet we will keep waiting for her to come on her own…until Sunday. She has until … Continue reading →

9am – Non Stress Test (Avery usually passes these with flying colors. Her Dad commented to the tech last time that we hope she does as well on her SATs) 1pm – Appt with midwife in which we’ll have to … Continue reading →

Driving home from dinner last night: Libby: “I’m not going to church in the morning, so you wanna just come home after and have lunch with me?” Brian: “OK.” Libby: “What do you want for lunch?” Brian: [long pause] “Hospital food.”