My Sissy is sick:(

It was another trip to Dr. Tim's. Wren had a fever, but mommy just thought we would go in and see Dr. Tim and it would be in and out. Maybe an ear infection like I had a lot when I was little. So Mommy loaded me and Wren up and we headed to see Dr. Tim. When we got there they told Mommy that since Wren wasn't quite 3 weeks yet and she had an 100.5 fever they were going to have to do some tests. Mommy asked if she should be worried, but Nurse Ellen told her this was just procedure. So we waited a little bit and then Dr. Tim came back in and told mommy Wren needed to go to the hospital. Mommy started crying and the next thing I knew I was with PawPaw at his house and mommy, daddy, and Wren headed off.....

I went to visit Wren the next day and found out she had a UTI. Since she was so tiny she had to get her medicine in an IV. The doctors ran lots of tests, but as far as they can tell this was just a fluke and not something we need to worry about. She had a lots of tests to make sure her kidneys were working right and they were! Daddy snuggled with Wren and it made her feel better. I missed Daddy, but I knew Wren needed him more.

It took a whole week for the medicine to make her feel better. But as you can see Wren is a fighter and beat that nasty bacteria.  She knocked that stuff out. (Update: When Wren was 2 months the bacteria came back and she got another UTI. She is back on meds and still fighting!)

I felt bad for her and for my parents since it was their anniversary. Mommy said her gift was Wren's health. I was sad not to have her around, but glad she is feeling better these days.

Mother's Day 2012

Happy Mother's Day, Mommy! Mommy was so happy to be home with her little family for Mother's Day. Daddy knew how special the day was to mommy so we decided to start her morning out with a homemade breakfast! Daddy knows how important presentation is to Mommy so we wrapped up her surprises all pretty and waiting for mommy to wake up! Daddy let her sleep in!!!

Mommy's gifts all pretty! 

Finally mommy woke up and Wren and I were ready to give her the gifts!!!

Mommy got charms for her Pandora, concert tickets to Lady A, and a sweet card. She is one lucky lady!

Happy Mother's Day 2012 Mommy!!

My Sister's Newborn Pictures are Here!

Well, the wait is over. Here are Wren's newborn pictures. I love my sister so much and I think these pictures are just too cute. Although she cries and I am not sure why I still love her. Isn't she beautiful!

W is for Wren.

Daddy's little girl!!

Isn't my sister such a diva!

This is when is isn't crying, but don't let her fool you.

Sleepy sister.

Mommy loves putting headbands on Wren. She looks like a superhero to me.

Daddy says I am going to have to protect sissy from all the boys. What do you think?

Mommy says that it is hard to remember my booty this small. 

I let sissy borrow my books.

JoJo is such a love bug. 

Daddy's arms are the best.

Hope that you enjoyed the pictures of my sissy. We are so glad that she is here and can't wait for adventures!!

My Baby Sister is Here!

Well, I was at daycare and when I woke up Miss. Kathleen asked me if my baby sister was here. I told her no. Little did I know my world had changed all while I was taking a nap. My baby sister was here! Mommy went to the hospital Thursday night at 11:00 and was having contractions. They admitted her and the excitement began. Friday morning at 11:10 my baby sister entered the world at 7 pounds 10 ounces. She was 20 1/4 inches long and had a head full of hair. Daddy said everyone in the room said that we looked just alike. What do you think?

This is Baby Wren when she was only minutes old! 

 And this is me with Daddy when I was only minuted old. Yeah... I think she got my looks. 

Wren, welcome to the world. We have been waiting for you to arrive for months and we are so happy that you are here. Our family is now complete and I can't wait to play and grow with you my dear sister. I will always be here for you. I love you, Wren Elizabeth and there are so many other people that love you too! You will never be alone. 

 Wren got her footprints painted. Look at those little feet. How sweet. Daddy said it was hard to remember my feet that small! 

 This was Wren's first bottle. She was only minutes old and Mommy snuggled her and fed her right in the labor and delivery room! 

 Daddy got to cuddle Wren just like he did me! He thinks Wren is beautiful!

 Aunt Sara and MamaJo were in the room when Wren entered this world. Aunt Sara couldn't stop gushing over Wren. 

After the family got some snuggles, the nurses took Wren up to the nursery. While she was there they noticed she had some color changes so they took Wren to NICU. While there she was hooked up to a pulse oximetry probe on her tiny foot. This helped the nurses keep an eye on her oxygen saturation level. We needed her levels to stay between 93 to 100 consistently in order to come home. However, when Wren was eating she would get so caught up in eating that she would forget to take a breath-- causing her oxygen levels to drop. (Another thing she got from me--- her love of eating.) After a few days she mastered eating and breathing together because Mommy and Daddy started feeding her in the side lying position. This helped her out and relaxed everyone. Most of her firsts happened in NICU, like her first bath. But Mommy and Daddy got to be there for all that! I still didn't get to meet Wren while she was in NICU because I was too young. But I was patient.... all I wanted was for Wren to be happy and healthy!   

 Baby Wren hooked up to all her monitors and machines in NICU. It made Mommy and Daddy sad, but they were glad for the watchful eyes and help of the nurses and doctors. 

 Daddy practicing the side lying feeding position in NICU so that Wren would remember to eat and breathe at the same time. Mommy and Daddy practiced at lot in NICU so they would know what to do if a problem happened. 

 Mommy and Daddy came down to NICU every time it was time to feed and be awake! Here they are ohhing and ahhing over Wren. I must say I would ooh and ahh too. Isn't she a doll?

Time for Wren's first bath! Mommy and Daddy were there for that too! Wren didn't like her bath at all, but I told Mommy next time I would talk to her and tell her how fun bath time can be! I think she was scared and cold, but soon we will take baths together and I will even share my bubbles with her! 

After 3 days in NICU Wren was ready to go home. Her oxygen saturations were staying in the healthy range and the doctor was ready to send her home with Mommy and Daddy! This meant that I was going to get the meet my baby sister!! 

 Mommy and Daddy got Wren dressed in her first real outfit and then it was time to bring her home! 

 Wren is finally coming home! My parents were so happy!!!

 Sung as a bug in a.... car seat! Time to hit the road and meet me. Hurry up Wren! 

 Last shot in the hospital. Time to head home with my little sister.

 Bye Bye hospital and hello home! 

 I wasn't home yet, but Marley was! He got to meet baby Wren first. Just like with me he didn't have too much to do with her, but was very gentle and sweet. We love MarMar! 

 Okay, I'll admit it. I wasn't too sure what to think when I saw Wren. I hadn't seen Mommy much at all in 3 whole days and then Wren was taking over her lap. I quickly found a place on Mommy's lap and locked eyes with Wren. She was so sweet and tiny. Finally, I get to see my sister. Love at first sight!

 Sweet baby sister. I just know that we will be best friends! 

 MamMaw stopped in for a snuggle too. Then it was night night in our house. 

So happy that Wren is home. Our family feels complete now. I can't wait to spend more time with Wren. Check back soon to check in on our many adventures. I am sure we won't let you down!

Wren's Room is All Ready!

Wren's room is complete- now all we need is my sister! Mommy is so excited to have pink all over the room. As for me- it's okay. I just hope Wren likes it! I let Mommy and Daddy use my glider and crib for Wren. Since it was perfect for me I wanted Wren to use it too. I am now in my big boy room! I have tested out all of Wren's toys and things are ready. Now we just wait on Wren. Hope you enjoy the pictures of her room. There are a few picture frames still missing, but we will hang those when we can fill them with my adorable little sister. Wren.... come meet me. I am ready and so is your room! 

 The glider where all the magic happens. Mommy and Daddy rocked me the sleep there many nights. Hope Wren enjoys it as much as I did. 

 Wren's pompoms. Mommy says every little girl should have pompoms. I thought they were balls and wanted to play with them, but Mommy says they are only for decorations. Miss Abby made Wren the painting on the bookcase. So creative! 

 Wren's art work by Miss Bonnie. It was inspired by Mommy and Papa's song, "You Are My Sunshine". If you look closely you can see the lyrics of the song in the painting. So special to the whole family. 

 Wren's bed. Mommy says that when she comes home she will look so small in that big bed. Can't wait to see for myself! 

 Sleep tight baby Wren! 

Wren's changing table with a sweet quote! Mommy did you forget I know what your heart sounds like too?

Coming Soon... Baby Wren!

In case you haven't heard... I am going to be a BIG brother. Baby Wren is expected to come in May and we can't wait to be a family of 4! In preparation of my sissy coming we took some pictures. Hope you enjoy them and I will let you know when my sissy gets here. The count down is on!

Coming soon: Wren Elizabeth Fleming!