Fuller Family: February 2009

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Annabelle's Due Date

Yesterday (the 23rd) was Annabelle's due date. It was pretty wild to think that I would still be sitting around as big as a house waiting for her arrival. Coincidentally, she had her 1 month doctor visit yesterday so we have stats to share:

Weight: 8 pounds (26th percentile)

Length: 21 1/4 inches (70th percentile)

Head: 13 1/2 inches (4th percentile)

She's doing great but keeping Mommy from getting much sleep. Lizzy is doing well also. She's very curious about her baby sister and is extremely mobile these days. G-Poppi is really hoping she takes her first un-assisted steps before he leaves tomorrow. She's got one step down, but Mommy is insisting that she has to step with both feet for it to count.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Goodbye Blue Light Special

Annabelle and Mommy came home from the hospital on Tuesday morning. Annabelle had a case of jaundice so we had to go to the pediatrician's office each morning to get her Billy count checked. On Wednesday the doctor decided she should start using the "Billy Belt." They brought this machine to our house that has this paddle type thing that is strapped around her waist and glows blue when it is turned on. It emits UV light that helps break down the jaundice in her system. She was stuck wearing the belt all day everyday until Sunday afternoon. We celebrated her 1 week birthday and the removal of the Billy Belt by taking the family to the park on Sunday afternoon. Everyone had a great time getting out in the fresh air and enjoying some sunshine.