Sleeping Beauty has awoken!

My little baby has awoken from her slumber. For the last week or so all she does is sleep. Now, she no longer needs as much sleep, but she is unsure what she is supposed to do instead. It has made her a little cranky. But we still love her!

These are some of the funny positions I find her sleeping in. She loves to have her little hand up by her face and she loves to sleep on her side. I always tried to get my other girls to sleep on their side because I always thought they were so uncomfortable flat on their back, but neither could figure it out.

She has already outgrown her little leg trick from being breech. I am so glad I have this picture! She would sleep with her legs up by her head, just like she was inside my tummy. This is literally exactly her fetal position. I laughed so hard when I saw her curled up that way. I guess old habits die hard, even for newborns.

She had her one week appointment last Thursday and had already gained 9 ounces! She is already filling out and looks bigger. I wish they stayed little longer!!!!

Memory Tag

Steph gave me this fun idea!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Daddy's Girl

Brandon was a little shocked, to say the least, when we found out we were expecting. Truthfully, I don't think he ever adjusted to the suprise. When we were walking the halls at the hospital, I kept hearing the newborns cry and kept smiling to myself. All Brandon could say is that he was dreading the crying and the diapers, etc. I couldn't believe he still was so negative about this when it was upon us!!!

So, after Kendi arrived and the nurses were cleaning her up in the warmer, I looked over at Brandon and he was glowing!!! The smile on his face. . . I SOOO wish I had a picture (Brooke, where were you?). And ever since she has arrived, Brandon is quick to even change diapers.

Kendi even likes to hang with her Daddy while he studies. He props her up on a pillow right next to him and she sucks on her binky and usually falls asleep.

I am so glad that Daddy loves his girls!!!

Mommy and Me Time

Who: Baby Kendi and her Mommy

Where: Payzant Living Room

When: 2-4 AM

Activities for Kendi include: Pooping, eating, burping, pooping, crying, waking sisters, waking Daddy, pooping, spitting-up, staring off into space, pooping.

Activities for Mommy include: Changing diaper, feeding, burping, changing diaper, putting sisters back to bed, putting Daddy back to bed, changing diaper, finding more diapers and clothes in the dark, running ANOTHER load of laundry, trying not to fall asleep, changing one more diaper.

(It is a good thing she is so stinkin cute!)

Little Luxuries

Being friends with Brooke has introduced me to some of life's little luxuries. Here are some of my favorite!

Pedicures

Happy Hour at Sonic Drive-In

Pina Colada Smoothies

Yummy new scents at Bath and Body Works

And Wallflowers-- they make my home smell so yummy!
Now, if I can just figure out how to pay for all of these little luxuries. . .

Birth Story- A Little Miracle!

(Side note- this post is rated PG13 for adult content!!)

I am sharing this info because, like Steph, I always enjoy hearing about the birth and how it went. Plus, this little girl's entry into the world was a little miracle for me.

I have to admit that with everything that has happened this pregnancy, I was an emotional wreck about giving birth. I could not picture going to the hospital one more time to go through what I knew was going to be horrible pain. Then, when we learned she was breech, I really fell apart. Miracle of miracles, my doctor was actually willing to deliver a breech baby, which is very unusual in this day. But at the same time he was preparing me for a c-section. It just seemed as though nothing was going as smoothly as I had hoped.

I had an appointment on July 9, the day before my due date and I was pretty tired of being pregnant at this point. Plus, the bigger the baby got, the harder a breech delivery would be. The doctor had me scheduled to be induced the next day, but also stripped my membranes while I was there.

That evening, about 6:00, I started having contractions. We got the girls together and took them to Brooke's for a slumber party and headed to the hospital. I was dialated to a six when I got to the hospital. I wasn't having really consistent contractions because Kendi was breech, so they started me on pitocin. At about 10:00 they gave me an epidural (recommended by the doc, in case they needed to do a c-section). I had never had one before, but highly recommend them!!! Not too long after that, my water broke and not too long after that, the doctor showed up to deliver the baby.

I was quite the novelty at the hospital since Kendi was breech. All the nurses wanted to watch the delivery and I had quite the audience. Apparently there were about 9 c-sections delivered there that day and the only vaginal delivery was my breech baby.

Kendi arrived after only about 3 pushes and came out perfectly at 11:34pm! And I didn't even tear! No one could believe it. The doctor said she had a short umbilical cord, thus not allowing her to turn.

She was nicknamed the "pretzel baby" by the nurses because her little legs are used to being stuck up by her chin and can't seem to come down very well. It is so cute!

We came home 24 hours after she was born and are very happy to be here. I am so grateful for all the prayers-- they were answered! I couldn't have planned a better labor and delivery myself than the way it went! A precious miracle!!

PS For anyone who knows Shannon Davis, she had a c-section the same day as I did and delivered a baby boy! Congrats to the Davis family!

Introducing Kendi Payzant!

This beautiful baby was born on Wednesday July 9th at 11:30 (about) pm. She weighed in at 7 pounds 5 ounces, is 19" long, and has a perfectly round fuzzy little head of hair! Mommy is doing great! Here are some pictures of her at about 13 hours old..... -guest poster

Cute Pics!

Thanks, Brooke for the fun pics and fun times!!!

WALL-E

Over the 4th of July weekend, Brandon's brother Mike and family came to visit. While they were here we went and saw Wall-E, the new Disney/Pixar movie. It was so darling! I really, really enjoyed it. It is only the second time that we have taken our girls to the theatre and they sat through the whole thing perfectly. I would definetely recommend it to anybody, with or without kids. It kept me entertained the whole time! And Wall-E's character is so darling. Fun, fun, fun!

Thanks Mike and Annie and Aden and Addison for the fun weekend! Hope to see you again soon!

Come out, Baby!

I know I still haven't reached my due date (July 10), but I am tired of being pregnant! And I am already dialated to a 4 (maybe more! That was last week!). Why won't this baby come out? She is big enough. . . So, does anybody have any good ideas on how to start labor??? Maybe some magic potion that will turn the baby at the same time as inducing labor???

Fourth of July Cake

I tried a new recipe this weekend and it is the perfect summer treat!

Lemonade Party Cake

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® lemon or yellow cake mix (I used Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 container Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white or fluffy lemon frosting (I used cream cheese-- tones down the lemony flavor a little!)
Yellow colored sugar, if desired

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 15 minutes.
2. Mix lemonade concentrate and powdered sugar. Pierce top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork, wiping fork occasionally to reduce sticking. Drizzle lemonade mixture evenly over top of cake. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
3. Spread frosting over top of cake. Sprinkle with sugar. Store covered in refrigerator.

Yummy, yummy, yummy!!!!

Top 5 Ways to Stay Cool

Top Five Ways to Stay Cool in Las Vegas when you are 9 Months Pregnant:

1. Wear as few clothes as possible and hope that the UPS man does not come by.
2. Drink lots and lots of water (and stay close to the bathroom!).
3. Lay on the floor in front of the fan, just make sure you have someone around to help you up off the floor.
4. Go swimming-- oh wait! I'm still not allowed to do that.
5. Go to Brooke's house. She keeps it nice and cool and if you promise to let her hold the new baby LOTS, she will even run around after your children so you don't have to and make you things like Crystal Light and ice cream. (This is the girls and my favorite! Thanks, Brooke!)