Our first family picture.Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Day 2
She's still really cute...but that's not that hard for her and we sure love her a lot.
Our first family picture.
Meeting Uncle Nick for the first time on Skype (she also met Uncle Taylor and soon to be Aunt Emily - but Heidi was already in bed at that time so there's no picture).
This is Heidi's new favorite picture of Addison.
New feet.
Sleeping with dad on the comfy hospital couch.
Dressed and ready to go home.
Coming in the house.
Dad trying to feed Addison a bottle...she wasn't interested.
Bundled after her first bath at home.
Our first family picture.Monday, August 9, 2010
Just Can't Get Enough
We just can't get enough of...
Ms. Addison Starr Hansen
We promise to post more pictures soon.
Thanks for all your love and support - we have the world's best family and friends.
Ms. Addison Starr Hansen
We promise to post more pictures soon.
Thanks for all your love and support - we have the world's best family and friends.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
A New Author
I'm the Hansen's newest author on the family blog and I am so happy to finally be here (still known as Baby X - but not for much longer). Dad took my picture right after I came out.
I was awake and alert and watching everything that was going on...no drugs in my body to make me drowsy...I was feeling great!
But I was in total protest of nurse Laura who stuck quite a few needles in my legs. And mad at dad for helping hold me down!
My mom required a bunch of repair work so other than a brief hello my dad held me for the first hour and a half. My mom was looking pretty tired by the time she got to meet me but she was really excited to finally get to hold me after all that time! Dad and I had a great time bonding though and he would keep telling my mom what I was doing and what was going on.
This is my delivery nurse Laura. She is from a town where my mom served her mission and then for the last 8 years she has been living in Oregon and working at OHSU where my mom is from. She said that almost half the women who deliver at OHSU do so naturally and so she was really helpful to my parents in helping me come into the world. It was amazing how many connections they shared together and she was wonderful!
My first visitors were my grandma and grandpa Hansen. They brought me a cuter sleeper then the one that hospital had and my grandma Hansen was the first one to ever change my clothes. She sure does love me and was really excited to finally meet me.
My parents' best friend Missy also came to really quickly say Hello. She was on her way out of town so she only got to be here for about 15 minutes - but it was wonderful to meet her. She brought my parents Jamba Juice and told me she loved me. She promised to come back tomorrow when she gets back to town. I hear she has been stocking my wardrobe for months - I can't wait to get home and see all my cute clothes!
After I quickly met Missy my grandpa held me for a long time. It was great! He knew I was a girl from the very day my parents told him that I was coming. We've been waiting a long time to meet!
Grandma and Grandpa also brought me my first birthday cake to celebrate my Birth day. I didn't get to have any (unless you count getting if from mom by nursing) but it looked wonderful and was really thoughtful!
This is my mom's favorite picture from my first day on earth. Dad did a great job making sure to document all the important events of my first day.
My mom's a little sad that she was so out of it that she didn't get any pictures of dad holding me yesterday - in fact we didn't even take a family picture. But she promises that we will today. She did take a few pictures of dad giving me my first bath - it was awesome that they were both there for my first bath! Mom could just sit on the edge of her bed and watch 'cause she lost too much blood to stand for very long so dad did all the bathing.
When the nurse washed my hair I wasn't so sure about it happening. I was screaming really loudly - but dad held my hand and I felt a lot better. After a few moments I calmed down and realized that it was nice to get so nice and cleaned up and then I enjoyed myself.
After my bath then dad dressed me in the other outfit that grandma and grandpa brought. He was a little unsure of himself, but we're learning together. There are so many new things going on and it is overwhelming but we're doing great.
After dad dressed me then my mom got to hold me again. She loves me a lot and keeps saying how perfect I look. I guess my head bones didn't fold over the way they are supposed to and so I look like a c-section baby (whatever that means) - perfect and beautiful is what everyone keeps saying.
Born: 11:41 am
Weighed: 8 pounds 6 ounces
Length: 19 inches
Head Circumference: 34 cm
Perfect - that's what I am and I'll be back later to tell you more!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Beautiful
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
New Windows
We got new windows in our whole house! It is so exciting! We have actually had them in for a few weeks, but I have been slow to post. These are the old ones with the grids and the really weird spacing between frames - on the inside it was even worse because there was no real barrier between them, just insulation padding, and so now it looks much more clean and awesome!
All the windows in the basement had water damage between the panes and some were growing mold. We decided to take advantage of the tax credit and the fact that I am still working full-time and make our home more energy efficient. Funny the things that excite you as a homeowner...
Now we have windows that are super clean and clear and grid-less. We went back and forth about the grids because Oliver and I agree on nothing - he likes them and I don't. Ultimately, we decided against them because they are less energy efficient and they add more than $100 to each window that has them.
We also had our back door and solid pane door (it didn't open) replaced by sliding glass. There is no draft anymore and it looks amazing. It already has finger prints from little kids and I love it!
YAY for fun house projects and a nice upgrade to our home. Now we have to decide about blinds - yep, just one more thing we don't agree about :)
Monday, August 2, 2010
It's a Girl
She's so beautiful and perfect...
And she is totally not ours... (LOL I crack myself up!)
Anyway, I am due in two more days. I went to the doctor this morning and I am still progressing beautifully and my body is doing what it is supposed to. While Oliver was away for work in New Jersey for two weeks people were incessantly asking how I was, checking up on me, etc and it was overwhelming and frustrating and annoying.
So this past weekend, to help with my personal sanity, we stayed home ALL WEEKEND. It was divine. We ran some necessary errands early Saturday morning, re-cleaned the house, packed our hospital bags, watched movies, ate at the park, read, napped and just spent time together. I couldn't have asked for a better weekend and it has prepared me for another week of constant badgering by the generally caring and curious public who actually do love and care about us.
We'll be sure to update you with any progress and post pics as soon as we have them. We did find out this morning that I will be induced on August 12th, if she doesn't come before that, so either way, we don't have much longer to wait.
Here's to a healthy happy baby and successful delivery!
And she is totally not ours... (LOL I crack myself up!)Anyway, I am due in two more days. I went to the doctor this morning and I am still progressing beautifully and my body is doing what it is supposed to. While Oliver was away for work in New Jersey for two weeks people were incessantly asking how I was, checking up on me, etc and it was overwhelming and frustrating and annoying.
So this past weekend, to help with my personal sanity, we stayed home ALL WEEKEND. It was divine. We ran some necessary errands early Saturday morning, re-cleaned the house, packed our hospital bags, watched movies, ate at the park, read, napped and just spent time together. I couldn't have asked for a better weekend and it has prepared me for another week of constant badgering by the generally caring and curious public who actually do love and care about us.
We'll be sure to update you with any progress and post pics as soon as we have them. We did find out this morning that I will be induced on August 12th, if she doesn't come before that, so either way, we don't have much longer to wait.
Here's to a healthy happy baby and successful delivery!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Eclipse
When Oliver was out of town last week we had a girls night and went to see Eclipse. We had fun at dinner and the movie - and truthfully the movie was better then any previous one we have seen. But that's not that hard - they couldn't get any worse for sure!
The other fun thing is that 6 of us have just had or will have babies soon! Pretty fun!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Commonly Asked Questions
Q: How are you feeling?
A: Great - honestly, I really feel great, I'm not lying to you, I have no complaints - I'm really enjoying this miraculous experience.
Q: How much longer?
A: Technically we have 16 days left - but it could be as many as 26...either way less than a month.
Q: Are you ready?
A: What kind of question is that and does the answer really make a difference, she's coming either way and we'll make the most of it.
Q: When are you quitting work and just sitting at home waiting to have the baby?
A: Never, thanks but my days pass faster at the office and I think the thought of just sitting home waiting sounds horrific.
Q: Have you packed your bags for the hospital?
A: No, and I'm not going to until Oliver get's home from New Jersey - it's my silent sub-conscious way of telling the universe that I'm not going into labor while Oliver is away.
Q: Do you have a name?
A: NO - seriously, we really don't. In fact Oliver just went out and bought a baby name book on Saturday to take with him on his business trip which he read through for 4 hours on the plane.
Q: What names are you deciding between?
A: None of your business - if we had one decided and wanted to tell the world we would - but we don't, and our short list has more than 9 names on it - which makes it not a short list. We don't know what we're naming her and we are okay if that bothers you - you aren't the parent...GET OVER IT!
Q: Are you still throwing up?
A: Yes, just this morning, I think it's a Monday thing. No - I don't mind, I'm used to it.
Q: How are her kidneys?
A: Her right kidney has totally self-corrected and there is still a little fluid on her left kidney. They will be sharing the test results with her pediatrician who will decide what we should do from this point forward.
Q: Will your doctor start you early?
A: Nope, well she might, but I don't want to be started - I want to go into labor naturally when my baby and my body are ready. I'm okay if that isn't the popular thing these days - it's my choice. We also intend to deliver naturally which is a choice - so I'd appreciate if you would keep your negative thoughts about that choice to yourself - I don't need your bad energy.
I try to remind myself that people care about us and love us and just want to share in our joy and I try to not be irritated - is that possible at 38 weeks pregnant? I'm grateful for all the support that we have and I know that there are dozens of people I can call while Oliver is out of town if I need anything at all. We have a lot of love in our lives and our baby is already very loved. So we're just living and loving life and anticipating her great arrival...whenever she chooses for that to be. Thanks for your care - if you have other questions post them!
A: Great - honestly, I really feel great, I'm not lying to you, I have no complaints - I'm really enjoying this miraculous experience.
Q: How much longer?
A: Technically we have 16 days left - but it could be as many as 26...either way less than a month.
Q: Are you ready?
A: What kind of question is that and does the answer really make a difference, she's coming either way and we'll make the most of it.
Q: When are you quitting work and just sitting at home waiting to have the baby?
A: Never, thanks but my days pass faster at the office and I think the thought of just sitting home waiting sounds horrific.
Q: Have you packed your bags for the hospital?
A: No, and I'm not going to until Oliver get's home from New Jersey - it's my silent sub-conscious way of telling the universe that I'm not going into labor while Oliver is away.
Q: Do you have a name?
A: NO - seriously, we really don't. In fact Oliver just went out and bought a baby name book on Saturday to take with him on his business trip which he read through for 4 hours on the plane.
Q: What names are you deciding between?
A: None of your business - if we had one decided and wanted to tell the world we would - but we don't, and our short list has more than 9 names on it - which makes it not a short list. We don't know what we're naming her and we are okay if that bothers you - you aren't the parent...GET OVER IT!
Q: Are you still throwing up?
A: Yes, just this morning, I think it's a Monday thing. No - I don't mind, I'm used to it.
Q: How are her kidneys?
A: Her right kidney has totally self-corrected and there is still a little fluid on her left kidney. They will be sharing the test results with her pediatrician who will decide what we should do from this point forward.
Q: Will your doctor start you early?
A: Nope, well she might, but I don't want to be started - I want to go into labor naturally when my baby and my body are ready. I'm okay if that isn't the popular thing these days - it's my choice. We also intend to deliver naturally which is a choice - so I'd appreciate if you would keep your negative thoughts about that choice to yourself - I don't need your bad energy.
I try to remind myself that people care about us and love us and just want to share in our joy and I try to not be irritated - is that possible at 38 weeks pregnant? I'm grateful for all the support that we have and I know that there are dozens of people I can call while Oliver is out of town if I need anything at all. We have a lot of love in our lives and our baby is already very loved. So we're just living and loving life and anticipating her great arrival...whenever she chooses for that to be. Thanks for your care - if you have other questions post them!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Nursery is Finished...And It's the Nicest Room in Our House
For the past 4 or 5 years I have been eying these chairs and for those of you who know me...you have heard about them often. Well, it is here and delivered and about to be assembled.
Oliver thought that he would be the first to try out the chair - but that was not happening! Here is me sitting in the chair and testing it out (yep I even fit at 36+ weeks pregnant).
Here is Oliver calling his mom at almost 11 pm to tell her how excited he was that the nursery is finally finished - she thought it was too late to drive over and see it - but hopefully she'll make it out soon. It is the nicest cleanest room in our house! Every wall, baseboard, handle, closet piece, door, etc have been wiped with Clorox and you can see the beautiful new coat of paint. I actually hate the paint color in the rest of our house - it isn't bad to most people - just not my taste and this is the first painting that we have done since we moved in. We figure if we do one room a year for the next 10 years then our house will be pretty amazing!
Here's the view from the window seat toward the closet.
Here is the awesome chair!
Now you can see the window seat (I am currently covering the pad and will post another picture when that is done) and her changing table and her dresser.
I decided that the lighting is kind of weird - probably 'cause I took the pics at 11 pm at night. But you are welcome to stop in anytime to see how awesome it looks. It turned out beautifully!
Girls' Camp 2010
Last week we went up with the girls from our church to go camping for the week. We had a small group this year which was really fun! They did all sorts of fun things like...
Certification...
Crafts...
Pretending to be different things (dinosaurs, pirates, Russians, ninjas, etc)...
A high ropes swing...
A low ropes course...
We also saw a lot of wildlife and they were comfortable to come really close to us. We saw one deer with her three babies and one deer with her two babies - it was awesome!
The girls had fun playing together and goofing off too - 'cause that is really an important part of camp!
We went canoeing...

And here we are as ninjas - I was the sumo ninja :)

We also made lunch one day for everyone (200+ people) at camp.


The last night Brother Eckman from our bishopric came up to have some fun with us.
I love girls' camp and have fun every year! They are a great group of girls!
Certification...
