Sunday, September 5, 2010

Leona Ray

Leona Ray was born a week ago today.  I went into the hospital just to get monitored for an hour to make sure everything was alright.  The night before and all day Saturday I hadn't felt as much movement as I normally did so we went in just to be safe.  After monitoring her heart and all of her movements for an hour there was 2 little blurp things on the monitor that the doctor didn't like so they sent me upstairs to get an ultrasound. 

In the ultrasound the babies get a score.  They are supposed to developmentally achieve certain things during the sonogram and based on those things they get a score.  In most cases if the baby gets anywhere from a 6-10 they'll call it good and let you go home.  Leona scored a 4 so my doctor decided it was just time for her to join us since I was already far enough along and contracting on my own anyway.

Long story short and to spare everyone the details it was a FANTASTIC delivery.  It was quick and easy, and I'm extremely grateful.  We are loving having her here.  Maya is oblivious and doesn't really get it, but you can tell she's like, who is this new baby my parents are holding all the time.  Jayda is a little jealous of the time spent with Leona now but is adjusting and loving being our little helper. 

When Leona was born she weighed 5 pounds 9 oz and left the hospital at 5 pounds 6 oz, the next day at her doctors appointment she was 5 pounds 3 oz so from each day to day she lost 3 oz but now that she's home and feeding on more of a regular schedule she is doing great and gaining weight......i think :) I stare at her all day everyday so I can't really tell but her cheeks look chubbier to me so I'll take that as a good sign.

Little Leona Ray

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9 comments:

Heather Wells said...

beautiful!! Congrats!

daveandlisa said...

Congratulations! She is adorable!

Pink Caboose said...

Congrats! she's so cute. 3 girls, bring on the drama! Love her name too.

tessa said...

So precious! Glad all went well. Your 3 girls are just beautiful. Great pics.

mashby said...

Oh my gosh! I knew that was what you texted me the other day, but I don't get picture texts - SOOOO cute!! I cannot imagine such a small little thing. You are seriously born to give birth. Congrats to all of you!!!

Alli said...

could she be any sweeter? I could just eat her up! Your babies come out smiling! I can't take how cute she is! You and chis sure know how to make cute baby girls! Can't wait to see her in person.

Kathy's Boys said...

Denee' I love that you named her Leona. I loved Grandma Heap so much and know she would be honored that you named her that. I can't wait to see her at Brooklyns wedding. These pictures of her are adorable and the quilt in the background remind me of something Grandma Heap would have made for her if she were here. See you soon. Love you all:)

Kelli said...

so darling. congrats! lovin that hair.

Jaime said...

Great pics!!!! Congrats! I'm a little behind on blog hopping. Being out of internet service for almost all of September really cramps my nosy-ness! :)