Saturday...

Addison had a great first Saturday at Home. Aunt Catron came over and kept Addi long enough for Mommy and Daddy to run a few errands. Aunt Lois, Uncle Ervin, Cousins Monica and Madelyn Lois came over for a visit. Addi loves her family! She also tried out her new swing and we can already tell it is going to be a life saver! Our nights are getting a little easier as she only gets up 1-2 times and is easily settled back to sleep. We feel very blessed to have such a wonderful family that views our new little one as a blessing as much as we do! God is awesome!

Hello!

Today marks our second day at home. We went to Addison's first Doctors appt. She is doing very well. She had gained 2 oz. since leaving the Hospital which makes her now 6lbs. 8oz. We are very proud of her. She is not so jaundice and her "pumpkin" appearance is going away. John and I have been undergoing some major adjustment with Addison having her nights and days mixed up..we will be glad when we get this straight! We will post updated pictures soon. It is amazing how her looks change daily!

Addie's First Snow

Here we are, our first full day as a new family. Addie's was a little cranky last night, I think she was hungry. Elissa and I are ready to get home and to get things in order for our new lifestyle. Addie's had a great day watching the snow from her window here at the hospital. Elissa told me that this child was going to bring us snow, of course I didnt believe her. But, sure enough, our snow angel gave 6" of that powder that causes the kid in us all to come out. We can't express into words the graditude we have for the staff the has taken care us of during this experience. The doctors and the nurses that have taken care of Elissa and Addison have been so wonderful and sincere. Our next post will be from the comfort of our living room, God willing.

Hey Guys!!

Elissa here.... I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers over the past 24 hours. God is so awesome as we felt such love and support. John, Addie and myself are doing great.. just a little sleepy. Last night was a little long but fast at the same time. It is amazing to look at this little blessing that God as afforded us.
Addison is a very laid back baby which we hope will last. She is feeding very well and loves to lay on her Daddy's chest. We hope to see you all very soon.

Here's what new.....

Mom and newborn are doing great. Dad on other hand is still trying to learn how to hold Addie while holding her head too. A milestone was reached today, I have changed my first diaper. Yes, I know its the first of many. Thank you goes to everyone for keeping us on your minds and in your prayers. I believe that it because of the prayers that we had a short, but safe delivery. Mom and I are going to try to catch up on some rest (hahahahahaha). Yes, to I know, no rest is just the start. We'll update shortly.

She is here and is beautiful...

It gives us great joy to introduce to the world Miss Addison Layne Sturchio. Miss Sturchio came into this world at 630am. Addie's mom did wonderful. We were surprised at how fast things began to move. Right now Addie and mom are resting well. Addie weighted 6lbs 11oz, and is 21 inches long. Thank all of guys for your thoughts and prayers for us during this trying, but wonderful time. I cant wait for all of you to meet her. Sorry for the delay on the updates, but things started happening real fast.....Our Rm is 4B08, at WMC.

10cm

It's ten til six in the morning. The nurse is checking Elissa now and we are going to have a baby. The nurse just comfirmed that Elissa is about 10 min. from pushing. We are plus 1 staion. I hope the next blog is with pictures of Sprout. Mom is feeling alot of pressure, but doing fine.....