Playing on my play mat

Baylee is becoming more alert and focusing on things.  Here a short video of her during tummy time this morning.  She woke up in a great mood because she slept for 3-4 hours at a time today, instead of 1-2 hours! Mommy and Daddy woke up in good moods too! :):) 

1 month old today!

I can't believe that one month ago Baylee was born!  She is already so much bigger and starting to interact with us more. I can't wait until it is obvious that she is smiling.  Sometimes there is a smirk but I don't think we have seen a real smile yet!

On Saturday, July 17th, Baylee turned 4 weeks old!

Today, July 19th, Baylee is one month old!  I can't decide which picture I like best so you get several! :) 

Baylee has really taken to her WubbaNub.  She loves the little frog!  Too cute!

I forgot to get these pictures up on the blog last weekend.  When we went to Granbury to get her pictures done, we were able to spend the day with Eric's Grandmama.  Grandmama was so excited to meet Baylee.  It is so exciting to see Baylee with her great-grandma!  Grandmama had given Gary the rocking chair that she had rocked him in as a baby.  We got some sweet pictures of her rocking her 1st great-grandbaby in that chair!  Great keepsake pictures! 

First 'real' bath and 3 week pictures.

Last Saturday, we had newborn and family pictures taken from a very talented photographer in Granbury.  Here are the sneak peek pictures that she sent us.  I can't wait to get the rest of them back. 

Baylee got her first bath in her bath tub last week.  Here are a few pictures.  She likes getting a bath in the bath tub.  She didn't like the sponge baths at all!  

On Saturday, July 10th Baylee turned 3 weeks old.  Here are her 3 week pictures. 

Catching Up!

It's been a bit since I have posted, so I am updating with several events.  

Baylee turned 2 weeks old on Saturday, June 3rd.  So, she wore a red, white, and blue plaid dress to  begin celebrating our nation's birthday!  

On Sunday, July 4th, we went over to Brad and April's house for a swim party.  Here is Baylee in her 4th of July outfit (Thanks Babette!).  How cute is this little dress.  If it is nice in September, she may be able to wear it again for Labor Day. 

Uncle Brad was so excited to see and hold Baylee again.  He had not seen her since her birth day! She was happy to see him again too!

Daddy and Baylee ready to celebrate.

Aunt April and Baylee

Baylee didn't swim, but she did get dressed for the occasion. How cute is this little swimsuit and hat!  Still a bit too big, but I am sure we will be wearing it at Brad and April's sometime soon!

Our little family!

Baylee got dressed up to go to the hospital to get her 2 week newborn screening done.  How cute is she.

Look at the bee on her butt!

On Thursday, July 8th, my Aunt Debbie, my cousin Amy and her three kiddos; Kaitlyn, Camden, and Landry came to visit Baylee.  Here is Kaitlyn holding Baylee. She is so good with babies.  She is definitely her mama's helper.  What a sweet young lady you are Kaitlyn.  We are all so proud of you.

Landry (3 months old) and Baylee (almost 3 weeks)

Landry is such a sweet guy!  He is just so content and happy to just be looking around and watching what's going on.  Camden wouldn't let me take his picture today, but he was very sweet and had fun playing on the stairs!

Amy and me with our sweet little ones!

Baylee is 2 weeks old now!

Here is a slideshow of all the pictures from the hospital and coming home.  If you click on View All Images, you will be able to see the full pictures!

Baylee is FINALLY here!!!

Baylee Nicole Smith was born on Saturday, June 19th at 6:36 pm.  She weighed 6 lbs. 12 ounces and was 19 inches long.  

Birth Story:   On Friday, June 18th, I had a technology training to attend in Fort Worth.  I had to get up early to be at the conference and was there all day.  I was pretty exhausted when I got home that night.  Eric had been up at the office cleaning and organizing all day.  So, around 11:00 pm, we decided to get in bed for the night.  Around 12, Eric got an emergency phone call from a patient in extreme pain.  So, he had to drive up to Corinth and ended up having to do a root canal.  He did not get home until about 3:00.  I didn't sleep the whole time he was gone because I was concerned about him being there so late.  Well, he just climbed into bed and I tapped him to let him know that I thought I was beginning to have contractions. Contractions continued every 7 minutes or so for the next hour and half.  So, we essentially had NO sleep and got up to go to the hospital around 5 am.  We finished getting a few things together and got to the hospital about 6:30.  They put us in triage to check for "actual" labor.  Contractions were still about 7 minutes apart.  But, Baylee's baseline heart rate was a little low and the hospital was empty, so they decided to admit us around 8:30.  Finally got IV fluids going around 10:00.  After I had gotten enough fluids, I got my epidural around 12:00 (THANK GOD!).  The epidural was great because I was really needing to get some sleep (and so was Eric), but wasn't able to due to contractions.  The epidural slowed down the contractions so the doctor decided to start some pitocin.  They slowly increased the pitocin over the next few hours.  I slept!  The doctor came by at some point and broke my water.   Around 5:30, we did a few practice pushes.  Then, the doctor came in and had to turn little Baylee around because she was "sunny side up".  Finally, got her turned around, pushed for about 45 minutes and Baylee was born at 6:36!  She didn't really cry, but was perfect!  She made one little cry to let us know she was good, then just looked around trying to figure out what was going on.

NOW, what everyone is waiting for....PICTURES!

About to leave to the hospital!  39 weeks pregnant! (remember, I haven't had any sleep!)

Resting at the hospital!  Relaxed because I am comfortable and about to get some sleep! :)

AWWW getting weighed!  

AWWW So Sweet!

LOVE THIS PICTURE!  She has him wrapped around her finger. 

First pic together

Heading Home! So cute! 

We are so in love with our little Baylee!  

Another Wonderful Baby Shower!

My wonderful mother-in-law, Karen, and two of Eric's closet family friends, Patti and Suzanne, threw us a couples BBQ shower last weekend.  It was such a great time.  They did such a fabulous job.  Baylee got so many fabulous things.  We now have everything that Baylee needs!  We just need her! :)

Enjoy pictures of the fabulously fun shower!

Dessert table inside the house!  The little duckie was signed by people and will be a fun keepsake in Baylee's room. 

WOW, look at all the pretty packages!  Can't wait to see what's in each!:)

Sweet diaper cake from Jennifer, Jeremy, McKenna and Madison!  Girls, you did a fabulous job! 

Drink table!  Lemonade and Mango Tea

Gifts again....here we go!

Cute Longhorn dress from Patti and Tim!  Hayden was excited to see the "L-L-Longhorn!"

Play gym from Gina and Rachel!!  Can't wait to see Baylee enjoying the lights and music!

Cute outfit from Lauren!  Love it! :) 

Sweet pink play gym from Nelma.  Somehow I missed a picture of the "Born to be a Longhorn Fan" picture frame!  I can't wait to use them both!

Sweet lamb from Grandmama!  Can't wait to see Baylee snuggle with her little lamb!

Precious sign for Baylee's room!  LOVE IT!  Darla had this made in Canton (and then fixed by Lauren).  :)

Look at this precious bow and hat!!! Can't wait to see it on Baylee's head!

Sweet onesie and tutu from Donna.  TOO CUTE!

Precious Longhorn dress and bow from Karen!

Awww sweet frame for Eric from my mom!  It says, "My prince did come....His name is Daddy." 

Mug for Eric from Karen.  It says, "NEW DADDY Get ready to have your world rattled."  Haha

Beautiful needlepoint that Debbie made for Baylee.  LOVE IT.  Will have to frame this in a shadow box!

Thanks everyone for a wonderful shower and for showering Baylee and us with so much love!  We feel so blessed that our little girl is coming into this world so loved already!