So, its been a little while since I've blogged.Miss Lailah is doing just fine, growing more and more each day. We've been some busy girls these last 2 weeks. We spent about a week in DC, and then a week in PA with Dad. Now we're back home and trying to get readjusted.So far, so good. She's sleeping from about 12ish to around 6am.Yayy!!!I'm sorry to say that I dont have any Easter pics..but i do have some from our trip..enjoy.


LAH and Auntie LoLo




Here's Lailah with Auntie Lette, wrapped in her beautiful hand-knit blanket



LAH with Cousin Tear & Baby MJ



Grandpa Bridges



Grandma Bridges





And here's the kid! We're just relaxing in the house today..





Me and my princess..

Happy One Month Birthday!!!!

Today LAH is officially one month old! She has changed soooo much in this past month.Her beautiful green eyes are wide open, and can even follow you out of the room. I put her on her tummy recently, and believe it or not she kicks her legs as if she's trying to crawl! She sleeps longer and gets more attentive by the day. It's so amazing to watch this little one grow. So, have some cake for Lailah, and enjoy these flicks.

Baby Lailah-Alease is now 3+weeks, and gets sweeter everyday. She had her first bath the other day, which she didn't enjoy but I thought she looked sooo cute in the hooded towel from Damali and Tiffany.We also went to go visit Brandie this week...just can't help but show this kid off ;)









Now Lailah is spending quality time with Daddy..

Baby Lailah's Favorite Pastime

After fearing that Miss Lailah would not latch on, and I would have to give her formula--she has since attached herself to my "ninny",lol.Lailah eats alllllll the time! But I'm thrilled she got the hang of it. My Auntie C told me not to give up...glad I didn't.

Here's a pic of the kid a tad stressed out..trying to get the ninny...

Hello, Hello, Hello...Greetings from the land of motherhood. I am enjoying this phase of my life sooo much. Miss Lailah now weighs in at 8lbs 6oz, and is seemingly more alert everyday. She has even given up a few smiles..although not for me--for her father!But nontheless its the cutest thing. Hopefully I can catch it on camera soon. This breastfeeding thing is getting better day by day, and although it still hurts when she initially latches on, I enjoy the private bonding time.
I am also pleased to announce that sleep is getting better each day. We're starting to develop somewhat of a pattern. I can usually get her to sleep by 12:30, wake up for a feeding at about 3:30..then sleep again and back up at about 6 or 7.Sooo I am really happy about that. Not much else to report for right now, but here are some pics.

So, my little Angel is 10 days old now and everyday there's a new experience. Today she pooped all over my bed..what a joy! I guess when I put that diaper on at 6am (half sleep by the way) it wasn't as tight as I thought.lol. We had a busy weekend..tons of visitors. Lailah got to meet her great Auntie C, auntie Laurin, Tiffany and Damali, Grandpa, Great Grandma Carter...the list goes on and on. So of course there were tons of pics taken. Here are a few...

Superdad (self proclaimed)



Great Grandma

Auntie LoLo



Great Auntie C


Grandpa

Lailah Has Arrived!!!

My Lailah has finally made her debut into the world. I am pleased to announce that she was born Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7:27pm.She weighed 7lbs 9oz, and measured at 21inches. After waiting 9 plus months, I was induced Thursday night. Getting through the night wasn't so bad..it was Friday afternoon that had me in a daze...
On my way to the hospital...

This is a piece of cake...



NOT!!!



But SOOOOOO worth it..





There's much more to share, but I'm outta time--the little one is waking up.

We Made it!!

Sooooooo, today is the first BIG day in a series of BIG days to come. Tonight at 6pm I will be at Kent General Hospital..getting induced! Since Miss Lailah decided she wasn't ready, we're gonna speed up the process. I must say although I'm nervous about the pain...I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited. I finally get to meet her!I haven't been sleeping well lately, but after I said my prayers last night I slept like a baby...no pun intended.I truly belive God has a method to this madness..there's a reason it takes 9 plus months for them to develop, I really believe it gives the parents time to wrap their minds around the idea and get as prepared as possible. And although these last few weeks have been anxiety ridden, I am thankful for the healthy pregnancy I had, and thankful for the time and prepartation.And now it's time to get things started.It's such an overwhelming feeling knowing what's about to happen--but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. So...with having said all that I'm gonna take the next few hours to check and make sure I have everything I need, try to rest..and I'll be back next week with TONS of pics of Baby Lailah.

The Big Day...or is it?

Well, well , well...we finally made it to the 27th of January--Happy Birthday Grandaddy ;-)--and Miss Lailah is not here! So for all of you who voted she would not be on time, pat yourselves on the back! I must admit I had nooooooo faith that she would be here today, although it would have been nice! Nonetheless we're happy and healthy and eventually SHE WILL BE HERE!
I went to the hospital last night (don't laugh, I'm a first timer)because I hadn't felt the baby move all day..or if she had I was sleep and never knew.So rather than call my Auntie C (which I should have done) I called my doctor, went to the hospital, got hooked up to the machines, to discover SHE WAS FINE! I suppose I'm just becoming anxious.So I came home, talked to my aunt who made me feel MUCH better, ate some ice cream and an apple and went to sleep.
At our doctor's appt last week the midwife guessed LAH weighs about 7lbs..maybe I'll start another poll and see what others think.Other than that it was a pretty routine visit, nothing special. The real visit will be this coming Wednesday--to see if I've dialated any.
Soooooo....for now, no Lailah, but we'll see what happens in the next few days. Wish us luck!
Oooooooo....Miss Lailah did get a present this week from Great Aunt Chelette. A beautiful HAND KNIT blanket. Here it is



I also wanted to share a few pictures of Lailah's first cousin William Hayes Jr. He just turned 6 months, and is as cute as a button.He's crawling now, has two teeth, and into everything!