Our Family---Updated

Meet our "new" little family...the updated version. :)

Heather, Addison, Corey, Audrey


Daddy with his little princesses.

Big sister, Audrey, giving Addison some love.

My sweeties!

Mommy and her girls.

Heather, Addison, and Corey

Mommy and Addison



Addison's first time in the swing.

Addison update

It has been a long week! Of course you can see we were blessed with a sweet little bundle of joy. She has been a doll. Audrey has been the sweetest big sister to Addison. We are so blessed!

All I can say is I am SO glad to be home! So much took place while we were in the hospital.

Grammy came up and stayed with Audrey at our house so that she could visit us in the hospital and continue with her usual routine as much as possible. We were so glad that Grammy could help us out that way. I didn't have to worry about Audrey being taken care of. I knew that she was getting as much spoiling as possible.

At the hospital, they have a "sibling party". They have cupcakes, ice cream, juice, party hats and party favors for the big sister/brother. Audrey enjoyed having the party. All the nurses were so sweet to her and really made her feel special as the "big sister". She has done a fantastic job as the big sister- always giving hugs and kisses to Addison and helping me with the diaper changes and such.


Audrey and Daddy at the sibling party.


Big sister and little sister

Just as we were thinking our discharge from the hospital was growing near, Addison's jaundice levels went up and so did my blood pressure. That happened to me when I delivered Audrey, but it took care of itself. This time it kept me in the hospital the entire week and I went home on BP meds. Addison ended up under photo therapy. That was difficult for me to watch.

Isn't that just pitiful!



Addison and Daddy getting some snuggle time.

In order to get my BP down, Addison was sent to the nursery and I had to try to "sleep". Yeah-right! Once I found out that I wouldn't be going home when we thought I had an emotional breakdown (that is probably an understatement if you ask Corey) and I wanted so badly to hold my 2 girls. I missed them so much. I'm not sure what Corey told the nurses and my mom, but within minutes Addison was in my arms and Audrey was on her way to visit. That, of course, made me feel so much better.

Finally, after BP meds and photo therapy, Addison and I were doing much better and able to be released.


This is Addison in her going home outfit. My Aunt Carolyn made this dress and it is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! These pictures don't even do it justice. It just takes my breath away seeing our little sweetie dressed in this exquisite dress.

All buckled in and ready to go home to see her big sister.

Happy "Birth"day, Addison Brooke!

We would like to introduce you to our newest little princess, Addison Brooke. All of us are so in love with her.

She was born this morning, February 15, 2010, at 8:36 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. She is 19 inches long.

Delivery went very smoothly. Many prayers were answered. Addison has been doing wonderful and we think she is just perfect (of course).

Big sister, Audrey, has done really well with her and seems to be smitten with her. She even did well with seeing mommy in the hospital bed. I couldn't have asked for it to go any better.

Thank you for all of your prayers!

Now you can enjoy a few more photos ('cause I know that is what you were dying for anyway:))

Addison Brooke:

Our "family of 4"

One proud Daddy!


I promise more photos are to come when I can get up and around more.

38 Weeks

Well, we are on the countdown now. I have been nesting and trying to get everything prepared. As well as trying to spend as much time with Audrey as I can. Not only is she going to have to adjust, but I can tell this will be a huge adjustment for me too. I'm having a hard time figuring out how I am going to love another child as much as I do her. She is truely the light of our lives.

I have been so blessed that this pregnancy has been a fairly easy one. I, of course, am to the miserable stage now where it is difficult to get comfortable and sleep. Swelling continues in my feet and hands, but not enough to be a concern...just enough to be a bother :).

Audrey seems to be getting excited- as excited as possible with the limited understanding as to what is about to happen. I have been talking to her and trying to prepare her for what is to come. Fortunately, Grammy and Granddaddy will be up here to take care of Audrey while Corey and I are at the hosptial, so I have no doubt that she will receive TONS of spoiling.

My c-section is scheduled for the early morning, Monday, February 15. I would really appreciate all your prayers. I am quite nervous and anxious about the procedure.

36 Weeks

34 Weeks

We have now reached 34 weeks. Although it seems like forever that I have been pregnant, the end seems to be quickly approaching. Especially since I have a "to-do" list a mile long.

Apparently I can kiss sleep good-bye. It is hard to get comfortable and the nights that I can get comfortable, insomnia hits me and I can't sleep. And for the record...there is NOTHING good on TV at 3am. (sigh) I guess I am just getting prepared for the "all nighters" I'll be pulling really soon. Although some days I am not comfortable or feeling my best, at least I can say that I am not miserable all the time just yet. I know it is coming. Of course, if I am on my feet alot during the day, I regret it by mid afternoon.

At my last appointment Addison's heart rate was 158. My doctor declared that we would probably have another very active little girl. As long as she is healthy, I'll take active. Audrey already keeps us on our toes and wears us out...so I figure at least we are prepared for an active one :) haha.

We have set Addison's official "birth" day. (and I use the word "official" loosely) I am scheduled for another c-section on February 15...so not a Valentines Day baby, and not on my brother's birthday (the 16th). She will have a day all her own...and that is assuming that she doesn't have a different time frame in mind. If I do go into labor before February 15, then she will still be delivered via c-section as planned...just on a different day :) I am hoping and praying that she will hold out until the 15th because that would make the logistics of having help with Audrey much easier.

So please keep us in your prayers as this time quickly approaches. I am going through many emotions and worries right now as the time draws near. It helps to know that I have many prayer warriors out there.

And now for a little info on Miss Addison (according to websites):

Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is around 18 inches long. Her fat layers- that regulate her body temperature once she is born- are filling her out making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well.

Build-a-Bear Trip

While we were visiting family during the Christmas holidays, Aunt Carolyn wanted to take Audrey to Build-a-Bear.

Bela (our cousin) came along to show us what we were to do there. She is apparently a "pro" at that stuff. Audrey adores Bela so it made it that much more fun for her.

When we arrived Audrey got to pick out her animal. That was quite a task since she was overwhelmed by everything in there.

Then she did the "monkey see, monkey do" thing. Everything that Bela did, Audrey followed. It was so adorable.

After putting in the heart and stuffing then "fluffing" her kitten, Audrey picked out a cute little "Tinkerbell" dress for it. Grammy also bought the kitten some "pajamas" to wear at night :)

Bela and Audrey "fluffing" the pets.

Once we had the stuffed animals finished, complete with their very own birth certificate, we all got cookies from the cookie company and watched all the ice skaters at the rink.

Audrey kept asking to go skating. She couldn't quite understand why her 8 month pregnant mommy wouldn't go. She was convinced that "those kids were skating at the North Pole". That is all she talked about for days. I guess there will be an ice skating trip in my future (you know...after Addison arrives!)

What wonderful memories were made that day!