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Back to the Hospital

Emily during "light therepy"

She did not like wearing those glasses. Poor thing would

move around so much that they would end up on her nose

and then she would really get upset. The lights used to lower

the Bilirubin is harmful to the eyes. This photo also shows

the I.V. she had to have. That was another heart-break for

me to see. She had to have her arm put in a stint, and was

taped up like crazy.

This is Emily after having the monitors taken off. Notice

the bright red marks on her tummy. After looking at this

picture, I realized how much she takes after Mya.

The Monday evening after Emily was born, we had to take

her back to the hospital for an emergency stay. We didn't know

much about what was going on, including if I would be able to

stay with her and continue to nurse. That was so stressful on me!

Here Emily was, 4 days old, and we had only been home for two days.

Since birth, the doctors had been watching her "Bilirubin" levels, but

even upon leaving the doctors had told us that they were on the high

side. Because this was my second child, they were going to send

us home and keep a close eye on how things were going over the next

few days. Monday morning we had to have her tested to see where

Emily's levels were. We were assured that everything looked fine,

and our doctor would call us with the results. It was several hours

later that we got the news to take her to the hospital ASAP.

When we checked in and they drew blood again, her Bilirubin was

so high that they told us if it didn't go down with light therapy in

three hours, we were going to have to be transfered to another

hospital, and immediately start a blood transfusion. Emily was at

a 25.4, and we were told that if left at that level over any period of time,

it would have a permanent impact on her brain and spinal cord. See

why I was stressed? Not to mention, they had to keep her in a plastic

box. The hardest part was when she was crying, and there was

absolutely nothing I could do to soothe her. I broke down in tears.

By Wednesday, she had come down enough, and been off treatment

long enough that we were able to come home again. Yesterday she had

a follow-up appointment, and everything is looking good. I will be so

happy when I can put this behind us. Thank you to everyone for all

your prayers and support through all the ordeal.

We're All Home

Emily and I were released from the hospital this morning, just before noon. It is so nice to be home! We've had a relaxing first day... so far.

For those of you interested in how my labor and delivery went, please continue to read. It was 3am when I woke up with so much pressure in my lower stomach that I woke Matt up and told him we needed to get checked out. I wasn't having contractions at this time. Within 15 minutes, the contractions started, and they were strong. I was warming the truck, and waiting for Matt to get Mya loaded, and was timing the contractions. I would have a contraction every 5 minutes, and sometimes closer. We had a 20 minute drive to the hospital from home. We had planned on taking Mya to a friends house, and then heading to the hospital. After just a few minutes into our trip, I told Matt we just had to go straight to the hospital... my contractions were increasing in strength. We checked in at the hospital, and I was dialated to 4cm. They wanted to check me in an hour or so to see if I had progressed. I was put on monitors to chart contractions, and the baby's heartbeat. Sure enough.... every five minutes on the dot I would have a really strong contraction, with two to three smaller ones in between. Fifteen minutes before they were going to check me a second time, I had to call a nurse in. I requested to be checked because I could hardly tolerate the contractions any more, and was really wanting an epideral as soon as possible. A different nurse came in to check me, and quickly said, "You're at an 8, and your water is bulging. We won't be sending you home tonight!" They quickly moved Matt and I to the delivery room down the hall. What a room! It was really big, and very nice. The OB was already waiting in the room for us. Talk about service! As soon as I was on the table he broke my water. That is such an odd feeling! It was 7:45am. The nurse asked if I still wanted an epideral. Matt and I debated whether or not it was worth it with me being so close. I asked the nurse if it would even have time to kick in. She told me that it only takes about 5-10 minutes. I agreed. What a nice choice that was! Five minutes after my epideral, the OB came in and checked me... then asked if I could still feel the contractions, because on the next one, he wanted me to push. I couldn't really be sure if it was a contraction, but I would say, " I think I have one coming on, can you tell?" I told Matt after delivery that it was awesome! I no longer had the incredible pain from the contractions, but was still able to feel Emily be born, and feel the OB stretching me. What a great doctor to do my delivery. He was fast, but still took the time and care to make sure I didn't have to be cut or have a tear. Emily was born at exactly 8am. I thought it was a nice and quick labor, and easy delivery. Thank the Lord for that! I felt so well, I could have been up for going home later the same day. There's all the details!

One Day Old

Jaime and Emily are still in the hospital, and they will be there until Saturday. I just wanted to post a few more pictures for everybody.

It's A Girl!

Well, the big day is here. at 8:00 AM eastern time Emily Nicole Warta arrived. Here are some of the first few pictures we have along with all the typical information:









name: Emily Nicole

Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz

Length: 18.5 in.






I'm sure Jaime will add more pictures as she feels up to it. I know I don't take pictures as well as she does, but this is all we have for now.

She cries a lot.

Emily's Dr. Evil impression

The Great Pumpkin Farm

We are finally getting our fall weather here in N.Y. The days don't get above 65 degrees, and the nights have been in the 40's. We have had a consistant brisk breeze. We were bumbed that we didn't get to experience a normal "Fall Coloring" this year. The summer has been too dry, so the trees didn't put on much color change. There are a few trees here and there that have some color, but most are just loosing the leaves and getting ready for winter.

With the drop in temperature, we thought it was a perfect time to take Mya to the Pumpkin Farm. They have several Pumpkin and Apple Farms around here. We had been recomended "The Great Pumpkin Farm" by many people, and after visiting, we know why. We may even make it back again before the season is over. Like everything, it's only 20 minutes away. It was packed with things for kids! They have a full-on amusement park area, lots of different animals to feed and pet, pumpkins galore, and the usual slides and trains. It sure was chilly! Mya's nose and hands were red in no time, but she didn't even notice with all that was going on. Enjoy our pictures!

Daniel's Birthday Party

Last Sunday we spent the evening with some friends

to celebrate thier son's 3rd Birthday. It was a great

get together. All the kids had a blast!

The little ones got to make their own pizza. They danced and played "Follow the Leader".And while gifts were being opened, Mya watched from

a distance so that she could stay by "Baby Jacob".