Ella had her first Doctor’s visit this afternoon. Dr. Pitts, who we met after Ella was one-day-old, is a great guy – with quite the “unique” bedside manner.
For instance – when talking to me about Ella’s complications at birth (she wouldn’t breathe for 3-minutes after they pulled her from Jess) he tried to explain how “normal” it was. He explained how the Doctors that were there on that night knew way in advance how Ella was doing – and only decided on a C-section as a precaution for “real” complications. To further illustrate his words, the Doctor placed on of his hands on my throat and began to physically choke me (lightly, thankfully) – yes, CHOKE me. And after about 3-seconds of choking, he stopped and said – “See, you did fine during that – and so did Ella with the umbilical cord.”
Interesting, huh?
He also went on to explain to me how much Jess actually went through with her c-section.
He asked me if I owned a chainsaw. I said, no. He said, “Borrow one, and start it up. Take the chainsaw and cut through your car trunk. After you’ve chopped through the trunk, stop the chainsaw and wait for your trunk to heal.”
I get it.
I think.
All in all it was a great visit – Ella is back up to 8lbs. and she’s even grown and inch – she’s now 21-inches long! A full half-inch in less than 12-days?! My daughter is growing like a weed! (a pretty, good-smelling, adorable weed, however)
Tonight we also had a visit from two of Jess’ first-graders and one of their moms. Good times.
Did I mention that last night Jess and I actually had Ella sleeping in OUR ROOM for the first time since Mom Garrett arrived to help these two kids out? That’s right – Ella slept in her bassinet in our room instead of in the living room where Mom Garrett has been living since last Thursday. We’ve decided that we need to be prepared for when Mom Garrett leaves us this weekend and allow ourselves to grow accustomed to the sounds our baby makes while “sleeping”. I think we did a good job, though you’ll have to ask Mom Garrett to know for sure.
Ella will be watching Survivor tonight at 8PM – this will be her second episode. She’s cheering for Terry.
Another first, today – Jess feeding our daughter in public – wanna see?!?!
Today’s photoset here.
Dr Pitts went to Warsaw High School. I think he went around the same time Kristine & I did. How freaky is that?
By the way, I just love Ella & was so glad that I got to hold her. I hope that there is more holding time in my future!
Jess you are a beautiful mom.
Hi. I am so happy for both of you. Ella looks so sweet. I want to say that you are very lucky to have such wonderful parents to be there to help you during this new and wonderful time. Jessica looks good and looks like she is doing well. You both are such great parents. blessings.
jess you are beautiful… that is all i have to say…. love you all!
Ella, I just found out I got off work for next week – so your grandma sheets and I are headed that way!!! I am so excited to meet you and give you all the fun things I’ve begun accumulating!!!! Love you all!!!
If I was Jess….I would be very, astutely aware of where and when the camera is around. I think the Stev can get a little ‘edgy’ with the camera lens. I agree…the shot of Jess is a beautiful profile. She is a beautiful person, wife and mommy.
Agree too, that is a beautiful shot of Jess.
Yes Kathy, Dr Pitts did go to Warsaw, he was a year ahead of us. Stevan he was also in my youth group at the Nazarene Church. Next visit see if he remembers me!!!(Renee Cole).
I’ll be seeing Jess on Monday, I’m bringing you guys supper, but I’m going to deliver around my lunch hour–I will call first. I’ve been staying away while family is here, I’m so glad that Jess’s mom was able to be w/you all and good to hear that your sis and mom are coming too. Love to all,
Momma Sweeny
ps enjoy looking at pic’s everyday!!!!
Dear Stevan and Jessica,
Yes, you did a wonderful job with Ella in your room last night. I think Ella knows when she is in your bedroom with you sleeping. She certainly knows her mommy and daddy and knows she can count on them to come to her rescue whenever she needs them. So so proud of you both. You are doing an exceptional job. But that doesn’t suprise me one bit. You were made to be parents. What a blessing it has been to watch you with Ella. Ella is such a sweetie and grandma loves her and her mommy and daddy.
I share in this spot by saying that Paul and Sally know that Ella has been being taken care of with extra doses of love from her Grandma Garrett! And that Ella has been loving it! Thank you Grandma Garrett for your sleepless nights on the couch for helping out your daughter/mother Jessica, our son/father Stevan and “your/our” new Grand daughter Ella Marie!
You do not show the toll of the sleepless hours in any of the pictures! You have done so well with your stay and job as mom/mother-in-law and grandma!
May you go home feeling well and fulfilled!
With many thanks and our love,
Grandma Sally and Grandpa Paul Sheets
Okay, stevan sheets!…can i just say as a nursing mom who hates doing it in public, but has…how wrong it is to photograph your lovely wife going through the craziness that is breastfeeding period…hello! i think she just ignores the camera now.
your doctor looks a lot like dave barry, the writer/comedian guy. anyway congrats on the new baby, she’s adorable. love, Tammy