The best Christmas Gifts

Little did I know that other than my sweet precious daughter and getting engaged to my husband close to christmas that the best christmas gift ever was hearing my doctor say that I could do the following on christmas day:
1. Take a bath again! Not that I don't shower now, but I can't wait for my bubble baths again!

2. DRIVE-- it's been several months since I could drive due to bed rest and then the C-Section

3. Pick up my daughter in her car seat! YEAH, I can finally get out of the house, run errands, and take her with me!!!!!

When the doorbell falls off...

Well, they told us it would be about 2 weeks before the umbilical stump fell and today marked that wonderful occasion! Rishi Roy stopped by today and spent a few hours with Gracie along with another dear friend Emily Richards. Emily baked us some Pumkin Bread that is to die for and brought Gracie a precious frog lovie! Thanks you two!

Meeting Dr. Freeman

Today was Gracie's 2 week old check-up and very first visit to the doctor. It was crazy to be sitting in the same office I went to as a child and most of all visiting the same doctor! Dr. Freeman however is the greatest! He is so easy going and fun, if a doctor can be fun. =-)

Gracie is 8.4 and 20 inches long now! My goodness time flies by. Dr. Freeman said she will grow an ounce a day and about 1 pound every 2 weeks.

Anyway, here's a bio on her doctor and the website of the doctor's office:

www.childrensmedicalgroup.net

Erwyn E. Freeman, Jr., M.D.
(610) 362-8776
Jackson Office
Dr. Freeman joined the Children’s Medical Group in 1975. Dr. Freeman graduated from Millsaps College in 1968 and then received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1972. He then obtained his Pediatric training at the University of Mississippi Children’s Hospital in Jackson. Dr. Freeman is active in the local medical societies. He is married with children and enjoys farming in his spare time.

HAPPY BIIRTHDAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLES!
GRACIE AND I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

I have had several people ask me for more pictures of the precious one, so...

The Stork has Arrived

Things here are wonderful! I had a great check-up yesterday and I was able to get every other staple out. Tomorrow I hope to get the rest removed.

Gracie had lots of visitors today! The Ashcrafts, Ann Murphy, The Parry's, Carol Lukens, Marla Moore, and my neighbor. She's becoming a little superstar.

The highlight of the day was the bringing of the stork from Galloway. THANKS YOU ALL!

Meeting the Ingels Family

Yesterday was probably the most exciting day since she was born. I had the honor of introducing Gracie to her great grandmother Nanny (my father's mother) and great aunt and uncle (Tom and Ann Ingels). I cannot express the emotion in having her meet my father's family. Since my father is no longer living, I certainly felt his presence as Gracie was passed around the Ingels family. After Gracie's birth I had an emotional time dealing with the fact my father wasn't here to see her, but yesterday reminded me that he is and will always be right next to my heart and her heart. I miss you Dad!

Also, Charles took his very first middle of the night feeding!!! I am in awe of the precious bond he and Gracie have together. Charles is the greatest dad ever! He will never know how awesome he is in my book! I love you Charles!!!!

Adventures, Adventures, Adventures

Grace had quite a big day today!

First, we took her back to the hospital for her well baby check-up. She weighed 7lbs, 4 ounces and was given a clean bill of health. Her jaundice is still present and her levels were slightly elevated, but they assured us that there was nothing to worry about.

Next, we came back home and the fun began! She found her thumb today and spent most of the afternoon searching for it on and off.

The day ended with her meeting my cousins Brand and Carol Adkins who live in TN. It was a neat moment since Carol was around to hold me when I was born.

Our First Day and Night Home

Things went quite well yesterday! Actually, better than I had expected. My mother and sister came over and were the greatest help ever! Grace settled in beautifully and Yoda seems to have taken to her immdediately. He's very cautious around her and watches everyone as they get near her.

Last night was a wonderful break. My mom took the 4 am feeding and stayed up throughout the night with Grace if she fussed. It was the first time that Charles and I both snored since last Saturday. THANKS MOM!!!

Keep you updated on more excitement around the house later on!

Little Did I Know that Sunday Would Turn Out Like It Did!

Wow! I never expected that while I was making this blog on Sunday that my water would break and precious Grace would arrive later that night. All morning I had been having contractions, but I didn't think they were the real thing due to the fact I had been having them for the past few months. Well, at 1:15pm, my body proved me wrong and my water broke. Charles and I were in shock. We raced to the hospital and I ended up in intense labor for the next 8 hours. At 8 that night my heart started beating irregular and my blood pressure was dangerously high, so they decided to do a C-Section. At 9:30- Catherine Grace Terrell entered the world weighing 7 lbs, 7 ounces and measuring 19 1/2 inches long.

Welcome to our page!

Hello All! Welcome to our blog! We thought that we needed a way for our family to keep you all informed about the birth of our very first child Catherine Grace. It's only a few days away until our precious one arrives! Keep watching for news!