Robert, Lois, Kenya, Jasmin and Remi Draper

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Kenya's first babysitters

Yesterday was Robert and my 5 year anniversary. WOW!! We have been married for over 5 years now. We decided to take advantage of free grandparent babysitting. Robert and I went out to the arcade here in Rexburg. We had a good time to be out together and enjoyed a few games of air hockey. We use to play air hockey in high school and so we had a fun celebrating our past. We were gone for about an hour and Kenya survived.
Okay we really weren't worried or anything, but it was fun to pretend that I was one of those crazy parents. Really, it just felt normal to be out without a baby attached. I am sure here in a few months that it will be weird to not have a car seat as an extra appendage.

Today Kenya is a week old! THEY GROW UP SO FAST!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Doctors Follow Up Apt... almost done

Today Kenya had to yet again go to the hospital to have a check on her jaundice. The results are in and it is getting better!! YEAH for pooping!!! The doc says no more testing.
So, we came home on Monday and on Tuesday we had to go back to hospital for testing. Then Wednesday we had to see the pediatrician AND get her testing for jaundice. Today again as mentioned before, we went to the hospital. I am so excited the doctor said that because of her improvement no more jaundice testing!! However, we have on last appointment tomorrow with her regular doctor. Then this should be the last of our running around for awhile. (At least that is what I am praying for!)
Everyday since Kenya and I have been home from the hospital she has had adventures of more than 3 hours running around town. What a busy life. She has been great the whole time though!!! Just like when I was pregnant she just seems to fit into life and go with the flow. She never interrupts my plans or what I need to do. What a blessing she is in my life.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

As you all have requested..... more pictures

Here are pictures of Kenya's last day in the hospital.

This is her going home outfit. She sure looks good in lime green!!

Mommy dressing Kenya to go home.

What a fitting blanket Grandma Evans made. It is very colorful and makes Kenya look amazing.

Mom and baby sleeping Monday morning.

Thank you whoever made and posted this sign!! It was nice!!

Kenya at home. She was pondering what life is going to be like.

Isn't she cute! This little outfit is so warm, but HUGE on her. Today, we had to go back to the hospital to get her checked out again for jaundice. She is still improving, but we are going back again tomorrow for another check.

Monday, March 09, 2009

Captain's log...The eagles have landed!

WE'RE HOME!! The hospital was going to keep us overnight, but Kenya has improved so much and Lois is doing so well they let the girls come home to roost. However, now there are going to be a bunch of doctor visits to keep track and make sure all stays well. More pics to come...so keep on keepin' on.

This just in...

The Draper family will be staying another day at the hospital for Kenya's observation. The pediatrician says she's doing very well, but he'd rather be safe than sorry.

Also, due to the high demand of pictures here are more of them!

Smiling mom, Smiling baby!=>

Sunday, March 08, 2009

The Name Game

So we officially turned in the application for the birth certificate, which means had to choose a name...We did. So...What's your guess? Here are your choices:

a. Remi Irene Draper
b. Jasmine Irene Draper
c. Kenya Irene Draper
d. Geraldine Irene Draper
e. None of the above
f. Cletus Lapidus the Fetus

Okay, Just kidding...You don't really have to guess! Her name is Kenya Irene Draper

News Flash & More Pics

Here are more pics our little girl taken this morning. With Mom and Grandpa holding her. She is now nursing, but the hospital is going to keep her here to give her antibiotics every 12 hours. So we should be taking her home tomorrow afternoon sometime. Lois will be staying overnight also to nurse periodically. Here are the pics.

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Captain's log...here are the stats...

Thank you, everyone, for keeping up with the play by play reports. Here are the current stats Baby Girl Draper is 6 lbs, 6oz and 20 inches long... She will be staying overnight in the nursery due to a build up of mucus in her lungs however, she has been improving overall from the delivery. She remains nameless until Lois gets to get a good look at her. That is all for the updates. More to come tomorrow. This has been an extremely joyous experience! Glory be to God, The Eternal Father! This is Robert Draper signing off for the night...Oh yeah, don't forget to set your clocks ahead an hour! Over and out!

Here's Baby....

Here are some pictures of the new baby girl, Robert cutting the umbilical cord, and Lois holding the baby temporarily.

Captain's log...

Okay, I will stop being mean...At 8:57pm Lois delivered a beautiful baby girl...name to be decided later... so don't ask!

Captain's bad...

Oops! Those weren't twins...The second one was just the placenta! Suckers!
It is a beautiful baby....infant....newborn.....to Be continued!

Captain's log...

Twins!!!! We had twins everybody!!

Captain's log...

It's a beautiful baby......with a full head of hair that is....Still not out! Stay tuned!

Captain's log...

At 7: 40 I saw the hairy head! Keep on pushin' Lois!

This just in...It's game time!

She's at a plus 1! I am signing off for now!

Breaking news...

Lois is now dilated at a 10 and is pretty much ready to push. We are waiting for stronger contractions to make the pushing easier. Next stop...baby town!

More guesses...

Shannon Evans guesses 8:47, Jayde gueses 8:01, and Josh guesses 2am tomorrow! Kelsey sorry about the whole "disgusting" guess thing, cuz Josh takes the cake! Just horrible! A.J. Hammond guesses 6:15, Matthew guesses 8:40, and Sam apparently wants to keep the baby if he wins! After all that work, Lois wouldn't even dream of giving it away! Nice try Sam.