Sleepy Girl

Since Daddy started his new job in Long Island today Dagney tried napping in the bassinet of the Pack 'n Play that Ohma bought her, which sits in our living room. 2 hours so far and soon it will be time for lunch! Dagney will have to wait until this weekend when Josh comes home for some more snuggling on the couch (and I know for a fact that's the first thing he'll want to do!). As for the rest of today I'm enjoying the company of my parents who are helping me out - thanks Mom and Dad!
P.S. Dagney says good luck to her Daddy at his new job and sends lots of baby kisses.....we miss you already!!

It's My Party and I'll Sleep If I Want To!

Yesterday was Dagney's one week birthday! She got a birthday card from The Stellas along with a bag full of candy for me! Daddy and Dagney took a 3 hour nap on the couch together - I know these naps have been his most anticipated daily event with her...she's definitely Daddy's little girl and my heart just swells watching them together!

Dagney and Her Gotta (-to-be)

Brenda, Garry and Lauren came for a visit (with a delicious macaroni and cheese casserole on hand) on Dagney's one week birthday - here's a picture of Dagney with her Gotta (German for Godmother) Brenda.

Two Cute

Yesterday Alison and Addison stopped by to say hello to Jenn and Dagney.

"Hey Addison, do they ever stop taking pictures?"

"Let me tell you Dagney, in all my days of being cute and adorable, no. They just keep clicking and we have to keep smiling."

First Family Outing

Today the Bunkers Family had their first outing, a trip to the Dagney's doctor for her first check up. All systems were 'go' as we walked out of the office to the 'oohs' and 'awws' of the nurses.

Cousin Lauren Stops By

Wednesday Lauren stopped by to see her little cousin. Lauren took little Dagney in her arms like a big sister would take her little sister and showered her with love and kisses.

Day 2

Our first night home with Dagney went a lot better than I expected. We took turns sleeping and taking care of little pump'kin; both Jenn and I feel fairly refreshed today.

We would like to take some time to acknowledge all the thoughtful gifts, wishes and prayers we received during the birth week of Dagney Maria Bunkers. Thank you all very much, it was all so much appreciated.

Dagney Daddles Home

Dagney made it home today, but before she did she got some special photos taken. Clearly Dagney is the new center of attention at the Bunkers' residency!

Dagney has been a wonderful gift. She has only been with us two days but she seems to enjoy sleeping during the day instead of during the night. Cross your fingers for us as tonight as we take Dagney through night #2.

I also had to sneak in an extra picture of Mommy! She has been a true example of what greatness and motherhood is truly about.

We both love you very much... mommy Pump'kin!

Hello World!

At 5:42 PM May 20th, 2007 Dagney Maria opened her eyes for the first time and Mommie and Daddie could not have been more happy to welcome her into the World. Dagney weighted 7 pounds 8 onces, she measured 20 inches and has the most beautiful strawberry red hair and is soft to the touch.

Both grampas, all three grammas and one gotta patiently waited all day and were eager to hold her.

The Day Has Finally Come!

We celebrated my father's 59th birthday today. Although we were hoping to give grampa something in the 7.5 pound category, we got him a tasty coconut cake and a bag of his peppermint patty treats!

We should really be recapping all the wonderful things we did for my father, however most of the work has been coming in our direction; a new garage door opener, putting up pictures, painting the garage and grilling every night for us. It is an amazing amount of work despite his multitude of lunches and his sporadic union working hours.

Congratulations Dad!

And it looks like Franz Ohaus has the 18th booked, so lets cross our fingers.

Ok Dagney....We're Ready!!

I'm at 39 weeks and, according to my doctor this morning, I'm dilated 3 centimeters. His exact words were "I'd be flabbergasted if you made it through the weekend!" That's great news to us since we are definitely ready for her arrival. Josh's dad Dean and stepmom Melody arrived here this past Monday from Washington State. They brought with them the gorgeous crib and dresser/changing table pictured that Dean made out of black walnut from the Moser family farm in St. Killian, Minnesota (this is Dean's mom Dagney's family!). Not only did they come bearing gifts, they have been working non-stop on projects in the house like putting the finishing touches on the baby room, painting the garage and cleaning. We are very lucky and very grateful, thanks Dad and Mel!!

Your Guess Is As Good As Mine!

37 weeks, 5 days and still counting the days until we meet our little one! I went for my weekly check-up today and my OB told me that my cervix is thinning so things are progressing as they should! I welcome everyone to guess the date of birth, size and length of Dagney in the comment section. My co-workers have bets going with a $70 pot...one teacher dared to give Dagney a June birth date and I told her that I will personally hunt her down if her guess comes to fruition :)
Other than that, I have been enjoying my maternity leave and getting lots done in preparation for Dagney's arrival...washing baby clothes, writing thank-you notes, taking walks, packing for the hospital and running lots of errands while trying not to spend too much money. Oh, and Josh could speak volumes about my "nesting" tendencies as he has made almost daily trips to the dumpster with large trash bags and has witnessed first-hand my compulsion to have things look a certain way (Here is where I should include a picture of the inside of my kitchen cabinets...I even impressed myself when I was through).
Unfortunately there have been unpleasant things to speak of like swollen ankles (or "cankles" as I like to call them since sometimes my calf cannot be differentiated from my actual ankle), excruciating round ligament pain, needing to use Josh to propel from one side to another when laying in bed, referring to our stairs as "Mt. Everest" and the occasional hormonal tantrum which Josh could also speak volumes about..............