Heading Home

We headed home the day after Henley was born. Dr. Molland, as he was delivering, mentioned us leaving by noon the next day. What? Is a nurse coming home with us? Everything about this baby experience was so different that the first time around. The boys came up to the hospital to meet their sister, but she was in the nursery visiting with the pediatrician. So...we were curious how our little guys would react to their sister. Todd and I both agreed it would be very anti-climatic.

Miss Henley in her pretty coming-home outfit.

This was one of the first things Nana bought for her granddaughter (even though we weren't 100% sure she was a girl at the time).

Look at her sweet shoes. They were so tiny, I just knew there was no way they would fit. In fact, they were a little big. Still very sweet!

Owen "What is that?"

Owen "I'm outta here!"

Guess what Henley brought her big brothers????

WOODY & BUZZ!!!!

How did she know? These are for us to snuggle up with and soft enough that we don't knock sister out with them.

Brody paid much more attention to Woody and Buzz than to his little sister. He had ABSOLUTELY NO interest in the new addition. I walked in first carrying her and Dad followed me with the video camera. Brody ran the other direction when we came in.

(On a side note...he would not get near me in the hospital at first. He finally joined me when I offered to share my chocolate cake with him. Can you blame him?)

Thank goodness Nana was here to protect him from THAT baby. I was trying to show her to Brody and this was his reaction.

Owen sat on the couch behind Nana the next morning trying to get a look at THAT baby.

Henley Faye Rogers

Henley Faye Rogers is here!

On Tuesday, July 27, the boys were at school and I spent all morning trying to sleep off my headache. I napped all morning, tried a hot shower, ate everything in sight...nothing. So I called the doc and they thought I should come in because my blood pressure was high last Thursday.

Well, it was still a little high and my protein was high, so....

LET'S HAVE A BABY!
Dr. Molland asked if I was ready now. Uh, no. I had to pick the boys up from school in half an hour and I had no luggage and no hubby. We decided I could go home and then check in at 8:00pm after the shift change. Well, no such luck. The hospital was booked. What? Oh yes, that's right. I should go home and wait for their call to let me know they had a vacancy. Is this normal?

I left the doc's office and headed east to pick up the boys. Called the hubby, called the grandparents, called the babysitter, called the hair dresser! That's right, Grammie met me at school to take the boys home and grab dog food and I headed in to get my hair blown out. I know that sounds vain, but I knew this little girl would not arrive until the next morning and my curls would be a disaster. I got home and Todd cooked the amazing filets I got for what I thought might be one of our last meals, and ordered pizza for the boys. All this yummy food and Mommy could eat nothing!!!!! Boo!!!!

At 8:30 I called the hospital (in case they forgot about me) they did not appreciate my call. At nine the nurse called and said there was a room awaiting my arrival. So we headed to Walmart for some magazines and snacks and headed west to Odessa.

Look at that belly! Looks ripe to me!

Mommy and Daddy looking good.
Here's a little run down.
9:30 check in (got a much better room this time) There was a pull out couch for dad and plenty of room for all the grandparents. My parents hopped on a plane and were there for the entire night with Todd's mom.
11:00 Let's get this baby out. We start the drugs. I'm at 2cm (been there for weeks now)
Holy Moly -- Contractions are getting very strong. Apparently I've been having these for weeks and didn't know they were contractions. Way to go Mommy.
1:00am Still at 2cm with insane contractions. Let's pump in the fluids so I can get an epidural. All the grandparents are having a great visit with me. Todd is sleeping peacefully (he ran insane miles this morning)
4:00am EPIDURAL yes! thank you!
4:01 Mommy is asleep
7:30am Wake Up. I'm at 3cm. Are you kidding me. I thought I would have woken up to find out I had already had the baby. I send Mom and Dad home to freshen up and check on my boys.
8:30 Call Mom and Dad and Doss and tell them it's go time! NOW!!!
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Few little pushes...
10:07 am July 28, 2010
Henley Faye Rogers

Getting prettier...

7 lbs. 14 oz and 20 inches long

10 fingers, 10 toes

TONS of hair

Look at my baby girl!!!!!! She is so precious. A true blessing!

(notice how good my hair looks! Ha!)

Our sweet baby girl

We finally got moved to the post partum room after 2:00. We had to wait for them to kick some poor mom out of her room. I was really nervous when they rolled me in and I saw two beds. I really did not want to have to make small talk with a roomie! Luckily it was a bed for Todd!

The Grays came to meet Henley as soon as they could.

Thanks guys!

Daddy's new napping buddy!

Pa Doss and Laura admiring our new addition.

Nana finally got a grand daughter! She loves her four grandsons, but is very excited to have someone to buy pink for

Papa D was getting his cuddle time in too.

Grammie is pretty thrilled about a grand daughter too!

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Thank you to everyone who has called, come by, brought food and gifts, and prayed for this sweet little girl. We are totally in love with her!

Fourth of July 2010

Still raining!

We decided to stay right here at home this Fourth of July. When Henley's arrival quickly approaching and my belly continually growing, our best bet was to stick close to home (in spite of the rain).

We rode bikes (under the patio)

played with the back door (this is the boys favorite thing, not so much mom & dad's)

posed ever so sweetly

played in our much needed rain boots! Doesn't he look so happy. In fact, Owen took a four hour nap in these boots!

Check out my boots!

Sunday evening we headed out to the Rockhounds game with some friends.

Dad and Brody enjoying the game

Juice the Moose came by to see us. Brody was not so sure. He let dad do all the talking and hugging.

This is where Owen was during the meet and greet with Juice the Moose. We were all inside taking pics and enjoying our guest and we heard this loud "BYE". Owen was outside the suite waving and yelling "bye" at our visitor.

The "Big Boys" thought Juice was pretty cool!

Owen trying to entertain the ladies while we waited for the fireworks.

Owen had this cup, a ticket stub, and a pack of Sweet and Low.

I just got the ticket and S&L away from him today (three days later, gross!)

Brody lookin so good in his Red White & Blue

Momma and Brody! See I am here too!

Dad and the guys enjoying the fireworks. I promise, they were having fun! The flash from the camera caused the sour faces. It was pitch dark outside.

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Hope everyone had a great safe and happy Fourth of July!

Rainy Days

We have had rain for an entire week. This is weird as we live in the desert, right? Not to mention the boys are starting to climb the walls. I know it's partly my laziness, but I don't want to get myself out in it much less try and load these two knuckleheads in the rain. We are all so excited school starts next week!

Brody was so excited when I pulled out the tee pee.

Ta-Da! Owen making his appearance

No more pictures PLEASE!

How's this for a funny face?

They've even taken to cleaning!

Granted the rug probably didn't need to be mopped...

Owen is such a hard worker

After we went and got new shoes, we stopped for our very first personal ice cream from McDonald's. I bought two thinking they would let me feed them, and I would 1/2 of each. No such luck, as soon as they ran into the house they ran for their chairs! Darn it!

Yummmm

SO good! Owen would bump his lip or teeth with the spoon and get a drop of ice cream and go ummmm. It took a few attempts but finally he connected with an entire bite, whoa! He really got into it then!

Brody was a pro from the word go. He was taking HUGE bites. I kept waiting for a brain-freeze but I don't think he ever got one. He was done in record time with no left-overs for his momma!

Big Day

Big day at the Rogers House today. Mom went to check on Miss Henley and Owen and Brody went to the movie for the first time ever! I'll get to some pics later.
First off, Henley and Momma.

I went to see Dr. Molland today for a check up. By my count I am 36 weeks. He likes to say 34 weeks and 5 days. We have this discussion each visit. My original due date was August 10th by the initial sonogram. Then by my cycle it was July 27th. Then by my 20 week sonogram is was August 1st. We finally agreed on July 29th as her due date. He explained each measurement is an estimate and he takes the average. Not to factor in the two week "gray" period where docs can be off. Anyway, I won't bore you with any more dates. She's coming when she's darn good & ready. She is in position. He said last week she was transverse meaning her head was not straight down. (TMI warning) (Nana- that means Too Much Information) My cervix has softened, not dialated, but at least we have progress! My belly measured at 37cm. When I asked what that meant, he said she was going to be a big healthy baby. I know I must have cringed at big. Keep in mind I did have over 10 pounds of baby in my belly last time, but they came out 5.3 at a time. The "big" makes me a little nervous. Another piece of good news...I lost 2 pounds! Dr. Molland is a stickler about weight and he made me feel bad at my last appointment because I had packed on a few. He has good reason. He knows in six months I'll be mouthing to him about the weight I can't lose. Love that guy! Miss Henley also has a new habit of the hiccups. I remember Owen getting them once, but I had them so early I don't think they had much opportunity. The hiccups upset my sweet little girl. She starts tossing around and seems rather annoyed.

Now, on to the big news! Owen and Brody's first movie experience. Guess what we saw?

TOY STORY 3!

Oh boy! The guys did so good. We tried to time it to miss the previews, but walked in seconds before they started. We went to Odessa to watch the movie because it wasn't in 3D there. We sat on the second row of the stadium part of the theatre with no one in front of us. The previews started and I passed out popcorn, and ...success! They did not move. Brody sat more still than I have ever seen a child. The only thing moving was that sweet little hand shoveling popcorn in his mouth. They were so serious and still the entire movie. I don't think they missed a thing. I look forward to many more movie nights with my guys (and gal).

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I couldn't post without a few pics

This is usually how successful a picture is of both of them together

heading down stairs for our morning milk

Hurry up Momma! Look at that smile! Melt Momma's heart!

Come on!

What is taking sooooo long?

Swinging in our pajamas with bubbles. Does life get any better???

This is the way you will find the family room now. ALWAYS! The boys love to throw all the cushions off the couch and then use them as a wrestling arena. Fun for mom. Notice Holly is hiding on the love seat. Pretty sure Owen is under that pillow somewhere.