Za'Kenzie's birth announcement

one week old

Za'Kenzie in the hospital

after a very stressful and eventful pregnancy, i have finally recieved my reward. little miss za'kenzie. i have to admit that i was worried when the doctor started discussing taking the baby early. even though i had made it to 37 weeks, i was still worried about her health. i really wanted her to be able to room in with us and come on when we came home. like any other time you worry and unsure of the unknown, you pray. and that's what i did. kenzie arrived with only minor difficulties. she spent her first day in the nursery, but by that evening she was in the room with us. they did take her out occasionally to assess her condition and give her doses of antibiotics. it's been a little over a week since her birth and she is doing great. she sleeps alot, cries often, and has pooped on me more than once now! i am recovering from the operation and can get around now with out holding on to the wall for support. i feel so blessed and honored to have her here and in our family! to see more pics of her, check out our family blog at http://withunmind.blogspot.com/

valerie

i went for a doctor's appt yesterday. my blood pressure isnt looking any better. 150/110. i'm starting to wonder if we'll make it to the c-section date. as long as we make it through the weekend and i get everyones bags packed and everything together, then i'll be happy!

ms. za'kenzie has really been making me work for her these past few days!!
i've been having lots of back pain, running to the bathroom every 30minutes, sooooo tired,
and blah blah blah!! she's almost here though, so it will be well worth it!

i decided to start a blog for the family. so i guess i'll start one for me too. lets see if i keep it up.