The past 7 weeks

Maya is 7 weeks old now and what a busy, exciting, tiring, and wonderful 7 weeks it has been. On March the 13th the Egan family arrived home as a family of 3. All of our visitors had headed home and we spent the weekend getting to know each other. Maya had her first trip to the doctor on March 16th and she checked out perfect just as we suspected! She weighed in at 8lbs 11 oz, almost back up to birth weight which usually takes 2 weeks- that's my girl! On March 17th Mike and Becky flew in from Portland to see their new niece. They were great company and even cooked for us several times! Grandma Thoma also came back to visit on March 19th.  On March 20th JT, our nephew made his grand entrance weighing in at 8lbs 8oz and 21.5 inches long.  March 21 I had my work shower, it was great to see everyone and we got some wonderful and generous gifts. Mike and  Becky flew back to Portland and Grandma headed back to the beach later that afternoon- it was sad to see them leave! On March 22 the Egan three headed to Spartanburg to meet our new addition and visit with MeMommy and Granddaddy Hunter and the Steeds. Maya had a weigh in at the doctors office March 25th and she said adios to the 8 pound mark and moved on to bigger and better 9lbs 1oz. What a whirlwind of a first 2 weeks! 

Maya had her first pictures on March 27th and left her mark with an explosive diaper all over the studio- not once, but twice! After the initial excitement things calmed down and we got some great pictures. Maya's cord just fell off March 29th (I realize that it is probably weird that I remembered this date!), always thought people were crazy for saving them, but have to admit it crossed my mind! 

On March 31st Joey and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary at 131 Main, a very tasty restaurant here in Charlotte. Berny and Wendy babysat Maya- it is awesome having the right across the street- we will try not to take advantage too often! 

On April 9th Joey, Myself, Maya and of course the dogs headed to Charleston for Easter. It was a weekend of first for Maya- first trip to Cosmic Dogs (a chuck town favorite), first trip to the beach, first Family Circle Cup tennis tournament, first church service (after which she left her mark on MeMommy and caused her to have to change her robe in between services!), and most importantly first Easter Sunday. We had a great time, but realized that traveling will never be the same. Maya did pretty well in the car, only needing to stop once each way, one of which we noticed a big sign for the "Correctional Institution 3 miles" as soon as we exited, therefore we promptly turned around in a very shady gas station and got back on the interstate with a screaming baby and two stressed out dogs!

On April 13th Joey headed out to Toronto for his first business trip since Maya was born. My Mom came to stay with Maya and I, which was a lot of fun. You never realize how much you want and need your Mama until you have a newborn at home! We had a great visit and managed to make it to Spartanburg to visit my sister and her family- which we are realizing that family  get togethers will not be as peaceful for a long time.

April 22nd we celebrated my 30th birthday. Maya's present to me was 8.5 hours of sleep- quite possibly the best gift ever! That Friday Joey threw me a party for family and friends which was  lot of fun and a lot of work for my sweet hubby (he's the best). He is also building  a patio in our backyard for my birthday gift- I can't wait until it's done!

So, as I said... a busy, exciting, tiring, and wonderful 7 weeks. Maya is such an awesome and beautiful gift from God and we have loved every minute (ok, most every minute) of the past 7 weeks!

March 11, 2009 IT"S A GIRL

On March 11th at 2:23 AM our beautiful baby girl Maya made her grand entrance.  Here's how it happened... My water broke at 0500 AM on March 10th and after breakfast (priorities!),  showers, and calling Nurse Gayle to make sure she was still working that day, Joey and I headed to the hospital. After confiming that yes, my water actually had broken (we had a false alarm about 3 weeks prior that landed us in the hospital with me having regular contractions for about 12 hours) we made our phone calls to parents and siblings to let them know that it was time. Around 1200 they started me on Pitocin to try and move things along. After cranking it up to 25 (usually they only go to 20) by the end of the day I was having regular contractions, but still not making any progress and not having any pain with the contractions. It is pretty strange to wait around all day be in pain!  So, at 0115AM on March 11th our OB decided it was time for a c-section. So, off we went. It was a pretty sureal experience. I have attened tons of c-sections as a nurse and NNP, but never had I been on the other side! The c-section went well and at 0223- we heard the OB say IT'S A GIRL! We were so excited! She weighed in at 8lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches long. She is beautiful! We had a good stay at the hospital; everyone was awesome. We headed home on March 13th as a family of 3! Our lives are changed forever- we have a new meaning to life and a new purpose!