6 Weeks Old Already!

6 weeks...can you believe it? Actually, I can...there's been a very steep learning curve here at the Kohler Household as we've gone from total confusion and chaos to some sense of routine and a better understanding of Emily and all things baby:) I still haven't made much contact with the outside world- even though I've made a few feeble attempts and left some messages-to which people have responded- and I've yet to return their returned phone calls...if this is you, please know you are not alone and that one day I'll actually be organized enough to make some calls:)

So the newest exciting thing here is that Emily is now 6 weeks old and we're anxiously awaiting- and trying without shame to instigate- a smile from Emily...she smiles in her sleep all the time, and last night when I was feeding her she fell asleep and laughed in her sleep!! It was so cute and then when she opened her eyes she saw a very pleasantly surprised, wide-eyed mommy staring down at her and looked at me with this puzzled look on her face- it was pretty funny:)

You'll also see a pic of Scott bottle feeding Emily...that's because today I started pumping breast milk so I can have a little more freedom- I find it so adorable to watch her drink from a bottle, but it's also awesome being able to directly provide for her- so I'm glad to be breastfeeding, too.

We went to the doctor's this week for my postpartum check-up and everything's fine with me besides this crazy rash which has completed another outbreak cycle and now is disappearing, while my skin remains, sometimes insanely, itchy. When we saw the allergist last week she told us that yes it seems like a drug rash for sure, and that it can take up to 2 months for a drug/allergen to clear out of your bloodstream. It seems that sometimes the immune system gets switched on and has a hard time shutting off- which seems to be the case with the labour drugs and my rash...so hopefully it's only a few weeks away from being completely over- it's mostly bothersome at night sincce there are fewer distractions and I just lay there feeling itchy all over...ugh:( Emily was checked out and she was great and now weighs 9lbs8ozs!

Also, at church this week the oldest member of our church, Mary, turned 95, and she wanted to have her picture taken with the youngest person in the church- Emily! So enjoy those pics- they're super cute. Emily is also starting to make more baby noises, not just silence or crying...so that's been really really cute and special for us. She also doesn't sleep much in the day now- only 20 minute naps here and there...but she IS sleeping thru most nighttimes and giving us a straight 5 hour rest!! Yeah and Praises for that! Enjoy the pics!!:

Pretty Profile:)

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

A classic Emily face:)

Em and daddy playing on the floor

Our little Angel

Us and Mary during the morning service

We set up some blankets so Em can play on the floor-she kicks a lot (just like when she was inside me!) and I think that's how she gets her excercise:)

Auntie Miranda and Em striking a pose

Our friends Mark and Brandy gave us this kid's book all about the firstborn child (Scott thought it was so cute) so I read it to Emily and it made me cry!:)

Scott gets to feed the baby!

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Heaps of Emily Pictures:)

We loved having mama Kohler here to stay with us after Emily was born- here are some pics from that time, as well as Church people over at our house to see Emily!

The church threw me a shower-organized by Miranda and Mom, which was awesome!
Thanks, Branda!:):)

Jean and Alice with Em-Bem

One of my favorite Emily faces:)

Sleepy-head

This past Sunday our family of 3 headed to Halifax to see the fam...and they all came to see us at the Kohler's- there was 30 people there altogether and loads of kids! Matt and Christine came out, aswell- and Emily had her first play date with baby Sarah! Here are the fotos:

4 generations!

Me and Christine with our new babies!

Sarah and Emily-limbs flailing

Sweet little Sarah:)

The dads with each other's babes:)

We finally joined Graeme and Jen in the parent club!

Scott and Em having some quality time

Her hilarious yawn

Can you believe she was inside me-almost this big?

Mommy and baby cuddle

Daddy washes her hair

Today was the first day I dressed Emily up in anything besides a sleeper-she looks so cute!

I love the hoody and the shoes!

Me and Emily chillaxing on the couch

Dee is back!

Hi everyone! It's good to be back... This is my first post, post-baby! So how's it going with us? Good...it's all new of course, but things are going well, and we're getting into a routine more everyday with Emily. Her new thing, besides getting bigger and stronger, is to scream and cry at random, throwing me into a panic....I'm not used to her cry at all yet and find it really distressing- it's like they're screaming bloody murder sometimes- did anyone else find the crying difficult with their first child?

Anyways, as for Em-bem as we call her lately, she's doing well, besides her new fussy times, that is:)...she's up to 8,13 now (she was 8,5 at birth), and we're both doing well with breastfeeding, although I still have some pain when I feed her because we both still have thrush, for which we have to take daily medication, pls pray we'll be through with that soon!:) She had her first doctor appt last week with our awesome doctor-Shiona MacIntosh, too. Also, my sister, Tara, came to visit last week for a few days from Vancouver to meet Emily which was so nice-I think she taught Em how to salsa dance:)

As for me I'm feeling good although Em's crying really stresses me out, esp when there doesn't seem to be any reason for it- pls pray I'll chill out and God will give us wisdom with raising Emily! I've been getting out for walks everyday, and Miranda's been coming over or I'll go visit Monika or someone from church for some adult contact and sanity...the weather's been a huge blessing:) My rash is visibly gone, but I still experience itchiness all over, esp at night. The doctor is sending me to an allergist to see what I'm allergic to, which may help them know if I'm alleric to any of the drugs I was given in the hospital- esp penicillan.

I've been tired, of course, as Emily is up thru the night- but only once or twice for about an hour each time...and Scott's been an amazing husband and dad, so supportive, encouraging and helpful. I'm so thankful for him! BTW, if you call and no one answers, it's possible that I'm home but have my hands full, so pls leave me a mssg...I may not be able to get back to you, but I love to hear from people anyway!! Thanks for your understanding and everyone's congrats and encouragement!!

Ok so I know you're all dying to see pics, so here you go:)

An outfit from Auntie Tara

Emily and Tara and I

Miranda loves to hold the baby:)

Tony's first time holding Emily

I love this picture-Emily ready for an outing
(and btw, she doesn't usually like soothers,
but this time she was keeping it in there...)

Emily's first visit to the doctor's office

So cute and so good for the doctor:)

This week we had a visit from Lori Harold from Scott's dad's church, and her friend Gwen with her 5th baby, Luke!

Guess who?

We watched some slides with Mom and Dad last night and discovered that Emily bears a little resemblance to somebody else in the family. (She looks like me (Scott)!) Here are a couple of pictures of me as a baby. See if you agree...

Here I am with Aunt Pat and Mom.

Getting a bath...

With my grandfather...



And here's a dandy new picture Dee took of Emily. This may be the new favorite.