Ellie's first doctor visit

We went to the doctor today - she dropped 8% of her body weight and they wanted to check and make sure she was gaining appropriately. She is! She is back up to 5lbs., 15 oz. Still tiny for Burke standards (she's only in the 5th percentile), but they were pleased that she is putting on weight.

A little excitement today as Bo decided to pick her up out of her bouncy seat on the floor and accidentally dropped her. Thankfully, she is fine. Mom and Dad here are still on edge a little from the event.

We have been overwhelmed with good wishes and meals from friends and family. We haven't had to worry about a thing since we've been home (well, except for worrying about where Bo is).

Aside from all that, she is eating and sleeping pretty well for a one-week-old. She'll usually wake up around 12:30am and 4am. I can handle that! I am becoming reacquainted with tv at that hour which is pretty dull. I planned ahead today and tivo-ed a couple shows to keep me interested. I would nurse in a quiet, dark room - but who am I kidding? With four kids now, I would be falling asleep and out of the chair!!

Drew starts school in two weeks - I cannot believe it. Jack will be home with me till after Labor Day and Bo will stay till I return to work (probably the last week in September or first week of October)...

The best big brothers ever!!

Ellie in pictures

We are so wonderfully blessed these days - enjoying this new TINY baby and spending time with the boys (who are adjusting remarkably well)... I wanted to post some pictures on a quick break (Bo and Ellie are napping, Drew and Jack are at a movie with Dad)...

Ellie's Here!

Well, Ellie finally made it yesterday: July 22 at 11:22 AM. She is our smallest so far - 6lbs. 3oz. and 19.5 inches long. She's a cutie and healthy. Tiny by Burke standards! Liesa is doing fine as well and we are at the hospital catching up. I will be posting pictures sometime this morning.

At the hospital

Well, Liesa's water broke last night around 11 PM. We are at the hospital, and waiting for things to progress more. Liesa and baby are doing fine. She had the epidural around 5:30, so she is feeling great.

Slacker

I know... I know... It's been a while. There has been so much going on. Anyway, I wanted to post some pictures of the boys from the spring... There is one of Bo and Grandpa at a Barons game, Drew at the zoo and Jack and Bo at my office...

Ellie Updates

I have nicknamed her 'party girl' because she is quite the active one! She is really moving (all the time) and we are doing well. I am still measuring that our due date is between August 3-5. Since the others have come quickly once I go into labor, my doctor seems to think we'll have her around July 30th.

We are working diligently around the house to get things ready. The big boys are in their bunk beds (and they have been GREAT about it). We are sorting toys and getting things organized. John was wise and decided we should take it ONE ROOM AT A TIME. So, next is Bo's bird-themed room (he and grandpa LOVE birds). Then, Ellie's room. The only bad thing is there is so much painting to do - quite a time-consuming activity with these kids running around!

I am excited about meeting Ellie... We are 24-25 weeks now and it seems so far off. Then again, in just over three months she'll be here. Wow!