{Farm Progress Show 2011}

We went to Farm Progress Show in Decatur. It rotates every year back and forth between IL and IA. We took Jack the year he was born. This year was much more enjoyable from a parents standpoint. He just loves farming so much! Jack was so excited to go and see the TRACTORS! They didn't disappoint. He had a great time...All SMILES. It was super hot though. We got there early and saw lots of demos and the latest and greatest in farming. We decided to watch the combine demonstration which was kinda funny to me that all the farmers would walk out in the field about 1/2 mile to watch combines combine when they can see that everyday on their farms...But they do have all of the brands....GREEN, RED, YELLOW etc. The yellow did by far the best...Which makes me happy even though CAT doesn't own it anymore it is still powered by a CAT engine! BIG YELLOW! A great day with David, my dad/papa Jim and brother Brian/Uncle BOO! Thanks for such a fun and memorable day!!!

{More Photos}

My friend and hair stylist Heidi came over and took pictures of Abby last week. We had such a fun afternoon playing dress up with Abby. Heidi has taken many of Jack photos and we love her! Thanks again Heidi!! Pictures to come soon!

{2 week check up}

We had Abby's 2 week check up today. She has been showing some signs of acid reflex so they decided to put her on some medicine. Hopefully it will help!

Here are the stats:
HT - 19" (17.79%)

WT - 7 lbs 9.5 oz (26.79%) Wow! She is above her birth weight by almost a pound. That is great news for a nursing mom! So proud!!!

HC - 35.5 CM (38.31%)

{First photos as family of Four}

Our friend Kristen came over and took pictures of us on Saturday. She has a little girl in Jack's daycare class and that is how we met her. What a sweet sweet family and little girl they have. Jack and Lorelie get along so well!! Thanks for a great day Kristen!

{3 Day Old visit}

Abby's 3 day old visit went great. She slept all the way to Morton! She weighed the same 6 lbs 6 oz. and they measured her at 18.75 inches. She is very tiny....Here are the stats:

Ht - 18.75 (17.76%)

Wt - 6 lbs 6 oz. (12.63%)

HC - 32.5 (20.54%) Tiny head

Dr. Cross said she looked great. We go back to see him in at 2 weeks.

{Abigail Diane}

Abigail Diane arrived at 12:15 PM on Monday, July 18. She weighted 6 lbs 10 oz and was 19 inches long. She is perfect. We were released from the hospital today 7/19 and go to visit Dr. Cross on Thursday for our 2 day check up. She is doing great and showing no signs of jaundice. Her discharge weight was 6 lbs 6 oz.

{Induced}

We arrived at the hospital at 1230. Checked in at the ER and then was wheeled up to our labor and delivery room. By 130 AM they had started my IV and began my pitocin. Increasing the dosing every 15 minutes. We are waiting for Dr. Weaver to come break my water! She came at about 6:40 AM. I got my epidural at about 8:30 AM. Feeling pretty good after that. Dr. Weaver had a c-section scheduled for noon at BroMenn so she wanted me to let the nurses know ahead of time if I thought I was going to need to deliver before that. David left at about 10:15 to get something to eat...He got back at about 11:00 and at 11:30 I told the nurses that I thought I needed to be checked because I was having a lot of pressure....My epidural was tipped again to my left side so everything was SO numb on my left side and I could feel everything again on my right side just like with Jack. The nurse came in and checked me and said I was a nine. She would call Dr. Weaver and let her know to come right here after the c-section. I didn't think I could wait another hour and as soon as the nurse left to call Dr. Weaver....I said David I need to push. I called for the nurse again she came back and I said I need to push. She checked me and said don't move. I need to go call Dr. Weaver and stop her from starting the c-section and get her over here. The nurses started to get everything ready and they had me breathing and I was trying so hard not to push. Dr. Weaver got there and David told her she had one minute because I just had a contraction. She came over and I pushed through one contraction.....and we have a Baby Girl Stokes! Perfect...Born at 12:15 PM.

We had been discussing names all day. We finally had it narrowed down to Abigail, Emma and Allison. At about 4:30 PM before David was leaving to go and get Jack....We decided on Abigail Diane. Diane is my middle name and my moms.