Quinn's Newborn Photo Shoot

We were SO lucky to have Sarah Fields come to our house and do Quinn's newborn photo shoot! Sarah is an AMAZING friend who takes PHENOMENAL pictures. You'd never know how difficult getting Quinn's picture was. We had our first well baby checkup that afternoon and as a breastfeed baby they have you meet with a lactation specialist, in order to ensure all is going well with her latch and weight gain. Since we were meeting with lactation I was supposed to bring Quinn hungry. It is impossible to get any sleepy baby or happy baby pictures when the baby is STARVING. I don't know how she did it, but Sarah got some truly AMAZING pictures that morning!!!!!!

Here are some of Quinn's newborn pics!

Quinn is HERE!

Things have been so CraZy I haven't been able to get on here! Where to begin? At my last Dr appointment we had scheduled an inducement for Monday, May 16; which is also Quinn's cousin Liam's birthday. When Sean and I were talking about possible inducement dates he kept saying I couldn't do it on Friday because it was the 13. Well, I guess Quinn had a different plan!

Friday morning around 3 am I woke up with the worst stomach pains I've EVER had. Seriously I thought I was dying of the stomach flu or food poisoning. Around 4 I called my sister. At this point I was pretty sure they were contractions. After about 30 minutes on the phone with her we decided they were contractions and they were about 4 minutes apart last about 2 - 2.5 minutes each. I didn't want to wake Sean, I feared I'd wake him up and they'd stop. Then he'd be tired and have to go to work. So I waited until about 5:30 and snuck into the room, turned on my lamp, and said "Babe, I don't think she's going to wait till Monday." Much like the day I told him I was pregnant, he jumped out of bed and tried to get dresses before his eyes ever opened. I kept telling him to slow down and wake up; after all I still needed to put makeup on before we can leave anyway.

Once we got to the hospital they hooked me up to monitor my contractions and Quinn's vitals and called Dr Perryman to determine whether to keep me. At this point I was dilated to a 3 and 90% effaced. Dr. Perryman told them to keep me and we were moves to the labor and delivery room. Our labor and delivery nurse, Anna, was AMAZING. At this point I REALLY wanted to deliver without an epidural. She was so helpful bringing us a laboring ball, hot fowls, and cold soda cans to try and help with pain management. I made it somewhere between 3 and 3.5 hrs and finally caved. Sean kept telling me if I needed it to just get it, that he wouldn't think any less of me. I knew this however, I felt like a weenie. I must admit though, it made things a lot easier!

Since it was Friday, Dr Perryman was working in Leawood. So he came in around 7 and broke my water and then went to Leawood. At this point I was dilated to 5 and 100% effaced. The next time they checked was about 12:45 and I was was already dilated to 10! Anna let me know it was time to start pushing. She went to get somethings and was back at 1. Dr. Perryman was just getting in the building, but we started our practice pushes while he got ready. Then at 1:28 our perfect baby girl joined us! It was THE most amazing experience I've EVER had!

Welcome to the world my beautiful baby girl!
Quinn was nor Friday, May 13, 2011. 6 lbs 13 oz, 19.5" long with a 14 cm head. Absolute perfection!!!!!

Late Night and an Eviction Notice

Last night was a LATE night for Sean and I. After having steady and strong contractions from 1-7 we decided to get checked out at the hospital. I REALLY didn't want to go and be sent home! For.the first 30 minutes we were hooked up to a monitor to check the length and timing of my contractions. Once this was done they did a pelvic exam and determined I had had any progression. So, we loaded up with water and spent the next hour walking the halls. They then hooked me back up to the monitor for another 30 minute observation, which ended up being much longer thanks to l the water I'd drank. They then did another exam and still found no change. It was decided that my contractions were where they needed to be, however I wasn't processing. So, they gave me some meds to help with the pains from the contractions in order to help me sleep. They monitored me for awhile longer, to make sure the meds were taking affect and at midnight sent us home. I was told to keep hydrated and rest! So, today I've been lounging around as much as possible. I've had a few contractions while resting, but nothing note worthy. However, as soon as I get up I instantly start contracting.

I went to the Dr Today for my weekly checkup! I've had no progress from last week (dilated @ 3 and about 90% effaced). They did another fluid check on Quinn. The last 2 sonograms showed her fluids @ about 5.6. 5 is the lowest they will let the fluids get. Quinn aced her test today, We were up to 11!!!!! The sonographer said that it's not uncommon foe the levels to fluctuate like this. Quinn drinks the fluid and then releases. Therefore it is very possible that her fluids were low because she had a full bladder.

While visiting with Dr Perryman he asked if I had thought about an end date (at what point would I want to be induced)? After talking we set an appointment for 7 am on Monday May 16. So, if Quinn hasn't blesses us with her presence, she will be evicted next Monday!!!!!!! I'm SOOOOO ready to meet her!

Sarah's Sprinkle!

Yesterday I hosted a "Sprinkle" for my sister Sarah!  She is having her 3rd child and it's a girl too!   Our due dates are only about 2 wks apart!  At first Sarah didn't seem to want a shower, but I told her that wasn't an option :-)  I told her we could just have a sprinkle, get it?  Like a shower only smaller.  I had SO much fun putting this together!  Words can't express how excited I am for my sister and her husband.  I'm also beyond THRILLED that Quinn with have a girl cousin to grow up with!  Sarah I hope you had a wonderful time and thank you for letting me throw you a party!!!!!!!!!  I LOVE you SO incredibly much!

Here are all the little details!

 This was the dessert table I set up!  There were glass vases filled with sugary goodness!  Along with a cake, Lemonade cupcakes with whipped vanilla icing, popcorn boxes with cocoa kettle corn, and purple peeps!  On each side of the cake there was a bird house I had painted to match the colors.  I LOVE  my knew cake plate!  I'm so excited to be able to switch out ribbon to match every theme!

Here are close ups of the candy vases and their labels.  We had M&M's, Sixlets, Grape Mike & Ikes', Gum Balls, Chocolate Twizzlers and Cookies & Creme Eggs!

Here is a closer picture of the cake I made!  Sarah wanted chocolate, so I gave her chocolate!  The bottom tier was a chocolate fudge cake with alternating layers of chocolate pudding and chocolate frosting.  Then each layer also had sliced strawberries!  The top tier was an orange pound cake with chocolate frosting.  The fondant was homemade chocolate fondant made from marshmallows!  The ribbon, birds and egg were made from MMF as well and then hand painted.

These were the take home goody bags.  To keep with the bird them I used a stamp with birds on it.  I lucked out with this stamp to.  It says "All you need is LOVE".  Sarah is a HUGE Beatles fan!  So this was perfect!  Then using brown ink I stamped Thank You at the bottom.  Everyone was invited to take goodies home with them.

 Here is a close up of the Sign I made for above the table.  Sticking with the bird theme and the fact that Ms. Indecisive still can't pick a name; it says "Tweet Lil Girl!"

 Here is the "guest" table.  I used a purple plastic table cloth and then put a piece of fabric on top of it.  It's hard to tell in the pic, but it's white with tiny purple dots forming stripes down the fabric.  On the table I place thank you cards and invited everyone to address them.  I had already written Sarah's return address on them.  So all she has to do is write in the card and stick a stamp on!

Here is the invitation that inspired EVERYTHING!  I also had two more bird houses and a bowl with pink and white swirled suckers.

Here is the guest book I made.  Inside there was a place for each guest to sign and leave their address.  There is also a gift log, space for Sarah to write her favorite memories and blank pages in the back she can put some pictures in.

Hanging from the tree were little tags that read "Tweet Wishes for Baby Capps".  Everyone was encouraged to leave a wish for baby!

35 wk check up!

Yesterday was my last 2 wk appointment! We were lucky enough to get another sonogram. Quinn's head is down, WAY down. Our sonographer was trying to get a good view of her head to see if she has hair, but her head was so far down she couldn't get a good view! We have a great amount of ambiotic fluid and Quinn is still measuring right on target, weighing approximately 5.25 lbs (in the 50%).

I got my first checkup from my Dr. I'm dilated to 2 cm and 50% effaced. I wasn't sure if that was good or indifferent, but when I asked Dr. Perryman expressed that it was great progress for 35 wks and my first pregnancy. I guess Quinn's already an over achiever! :-) Next Friday I start going to the Dr once a wk! We shall see if we've progressed any further.

Shower-palooza

I didn't realize how long it's been since I've posted something!  I'm sure there is lots to share, but for now we'll start with our 2 wonderful showers! 

First up is Courtney and Mom!  Thank you BOTH SO MUCH for an amazing shower!  I know you both put a LOT of work and thought into all of the planning and details!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'd also like to thank Dotti for getting us the space, you are a wonderful person and I'm SO glad to have you as part of our extended family.

With my love for monkeys this HAD to be a monkey themed shower!  The palm trees were absolutely adorable!  This was a whole family effort too!  Mom, Bob and Courtney worked together to make this.  The adorable burp cloths were made by mom!

 Here is the cake Court had made!  The frosting tasted AMAZING!  Mom made a delicious punch!  I think I drank half the bowl :-)  There were meatballs, dip, chocolate covered strawberries, fresh pineapple and chocolate covered bananas!!!!!!!

Quinn got SO many precious outfits! There were so many that the pile of laundry was about 2 feet high and covered about 3.5 feet wide! We started stacking it on top of the dresser and VERY quickly realized we needed a hamper! We were also luck enough to receive a boopy, her car seat, and her bouncy seat!




Thank you to EVERYONE who helped out and was able to come!!!!!!!!


There were SO many people who helped out with my next shower! Thank you Erin for all of your creativity, hosting it at your house and the AMAZING cakes! My sister who I love dearly for all you did, April who is now a professional pom pon maker, Tina for putting together the games and gifts, Shirley for the ridiculous diaper decor and all of my friends who helped bring food and set up!

 This was the guest table.  Each guest was asked to leave a parenting tip (from a wise owl) on a card and hang it from the tree.  Quinn's piggy bank was also on the table, along with the guest book and envelopes for the thank you cards.

 This is the dessert table!  Erin made my FAVORITE cake mojito along with an orange mocha cake, which is now one of my top 5!  There were owl cookies, twizlers, orange slices, gum balls, sixlets, chocolate covered pomogranetes, and SO much more!  Then there were also goody bags for everyone to take some home!

 These are the ADORABLE diaper decorations Shirley made.  I have NEVER seen any diaper decor this stinkin cute!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you to EVERYONE for the PHENOMENAL showers!  I've never felt so loved by my friends and family!!!!!

Sean's 29th Birthday

This past weekend we celebrated Sean's 29th Birthday!  We started off the weekend by going out with some amazing friends on Saturday.  As we all know Sean's not much of a drinker, so every year I try to come up with something he'll enjoy.  Well for the past several months all he's talked about is going to Flying Saucer for their Beer Brat Con Queso.  Every time I mention going he comes up with a reason we shouldn't.  So I decided this was where we needed to go!  Thank you to all of our AMAZING friends who were able to make it out!  Sean had a wonderful time and I know it meant a lot to him.

Sunday was his actual birthday, so we did a family dinner at the house!  Boy did I learn a big lesson that day!  I am 34 wks pregnant and not super women.  After spending the whole morning cleaning up the house and the afternoon shopping for a stereo for Quinn; I was EXHAUSTED!  By the time dinner was ready my feet were SO swollen you couldn't even see the veins in my and I couldn't spread my toes apart. Not to mention my back was killing me! It was TRULY horrible!  I definitely learned I can't be on my feet running around all day.  However, I think Sean had a wonderful time!  We had lots of family there. For dinner we had Indian Tacos, YUM!  Then for dessert I made him a poke cake. We used strawberry-banana Jello on one cake and Pineapple on the other.  Then for filling and frosting I made a banana mousse!  I must say it was pretty darn delicious!  Sean also got his favorite cheese cake, lemon-raspberry!  He decided he wanted one just for us.  He was afraid if we made that the dessert he'd only get one piece :-) 

Happy Birthday Hubbers!  Hope you had a phenomenal weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!