Putting Up

Remember all the carrots that I harvested a while back. I wanted some way to save them - but wasn't sure what. I decided to blanch them and freeze them. After blanching they still taste delicious (FYI).

Slow Updates

I told myself after having a kid I would keep the blog up and not only blog about her. I seem to be sucking at that. Do how about a kid update?
She is 6 lbs 11 oz tonight and we had our first hike in a national park.

I can't wait to introduce her to all the wonders of the world!

Check Out My Garden!

My honey finished one side. Love it!!!

Summer Is Coming!

The temperature is rising and that means summer is coming. Mike has decided to redesign my garden. More photos once he finishes. This redesign means I dug up all winter carrots. Look at how many made it through the cold months!

Tired.

Yep. We are pretty tired around here. The lack of sleep means that we try and catch a little shut eye whenever we can!

RIP Kevin

We noticed today that one of the Kevin's was acting tired and just not her self. The other chickens were avoiding her. We gave her a warm bath to see if she had an egg stuck. Turns out it must have been something else - because shortly after the bath she died. We will miss her!

Cat Scratch Fever

While at home for a tiny bit over the weekend we put leopard print cat claw covers on Moab (she has been scratching the sofa). Terrible photo - but maybe you can see them!

A Little Update

Sorry for the lack of updates. Things have been busy. Zooey finally moved out of the admitting wing of the NICU - and made it to the wing they go to before going home. Then she slipped back. She was getting way too tired to feed. They had to put a feeding tube in. They also found she wasn't digesting her food - so they gave her a little O2. These things have helped - but she only eats about half what she should and the rest is put down the tube.

She was also steadily putting on weight and then lost 10 oz last night. I think there is just no way to know when she will be strong enough to go home.

More updates later!

Princess Zooey

I know. Everyone calls their little girl a princess. But this one sure is. She is a spit fire to the nurses in the NICU. She lifts her head and kicks them a lot. She loves to snuggle Mike and I. And she is eating more and more everyday.

I'm so excited for the day she gets to come home!!!

Introducing!

Zooey Astrid Bristol Browne. Born at 4:30 on March 15 (Ides of March). She was taken via c-section and weighs 3 pounds 6 ounces.

I can't wait to hold her!!!

Here is a video of her. http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/23097376@N07/6986186799

Spring

Spring really is coming. My trees are budding out and bulbs are popping up. These lovely came from a dear friend.

Now if I could only stop sneezing!!

Where I Spent The Weekend

Well on Thursday, at our bi-weekly doctors appointment, they freaked out and wanted to helicopter me and the baby to Albuquerque. They said that she was small and not growing. Because of a winter storm we got to drive down instead of going separate.

The first night was scary and terrible. The next morning they did millions of tests. They spent hours measuring every little thing about her. The doctors were really confused because she looks fine.

Los Alamos hospital said she was under the 3% for weight and that blood flow was diminishing. Abq found she is closer to the 30% in weight and getting more than enough blood.

They kept us for 5 days and measured her every day. We had doctors and techs and more doctors look at her. After all of that they send us both hone with a clean bill of health and the comment that since we are both healthy bed rest is not needed either.

They want me to slowly integrate back into going to work and regular life - but they see no reason not to.

What a weekend!

What Does Bed Rest Look Like?

Modified Bed Rest

For those that haven't heard yet I was put on modified bed rest. What does this mean, well it means I have to stay off my feet and take it easy (which I've been doing now since Thursday). I'm allowed to work from home, shower, get a cup of tea - but other than that I'm suppose to stay off my feet.

They are worried because the baby is small and they think that bed rest should help fatten her up. I'll keep you posted on what I hear. So, far there hasn't been a lot of information (other than rest and relax).

Meanwhile as of day one the cats are taking advantage of the situation and want to snuggle almost all day long. During one of my many naps yesterday you can see that Moab decided I was in need of a little attention.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Another Good Error Message

Yep - another good error message. Who thinks these things up??

Baby Shower

We had a tea party baby shower for a friend. It was great fun. Sometimes small groups of friends with lovely stories can be ideal!

Cinnamon scones!

Oh Fishy!!

I think our beloved fish is dying. He has been floating upside down and then righting himself for a few days. He was a mothers day gift from the cats some 5 years ago. He has had a long happy life - and it is heart breaking to see him like this :(

Spring?

While out on my super slow walk today I saw this!
Is it really spring? Didn't the ground hog say more winter?

What Is Up? Or In?

Are you wondering what is happening out here? Well we are all doing really well and keeping a close eye on my belly button. Will it stay an inie or become an outy? Just no telling!