Emmie's 2nd day

We've have felt to loved by all the family and friends stopping in to visit Em!

Nana & Papa

Aunt Robin or 'BeBe' came...

The very fabulous Jill Annie...

And... COOKIES!!!

Thank you Granny Nanny and Cap'n Jim for this yummy treat and Cib's special big brother cookie!

Visitors

So many of you have been so sweet to visit Ms. Emmie - she is soaking up the attention from all her fans! Some where our room information was misprinted and a few folks have had a difficult time finding us. We are in the Memorial Hermann Tower at Memorial City, 2nd floor Room 10.
Just give us a call before you come up so we can make sure Emmie has a full belly for your visit :) Amber's Cell 832-566-1829 or Austin's Cell 832-483-0741

Dr. Fogeil & Emmie

My OB was wonderful, wonderful, wonderful through my pregnancy and postpartum.
Here she is with Ms. Emmie

Emmie & Cib

Emmie got Cib a gift to help break the ice....

But Cib actually was more excited to give the gift he brought her, than open his.

He brought her a lovey! So sweet!

Cib's godfather, Ryan and his wife Lindsey sent Cib a special big brother gift too!
So far he thinks being a big brother is really cool!

Cib was SO sweet when he met Emmie yesterday!
He kept saying how pretty she is and gave her lots of big brother hugs and kisses!
Our hearts couldn't be more full!

Emmie's Fan Club!

Some of Emmie's Biggest Fans! Nana & Papa, Granny Nanny & Cap'n Jim, Aunt Natasha
& Daddy!

Emmie's first wardrobe change.

Can't put her down!

Cheeks!

She is eating like a champ!

Getting to know you

Amber and Emmie are settled. We are in room 10 on the second floor of the Memorial Tower at Memorial Herman City.

Emmie

After my first bath.

Getting checked out.

7lbs. 3.6oz. 20in.

Emmie!

Ready to push!

Here we go!

10 cm and ready to push!

Update

7 cm & 100% -
almost there!

Drugs drugs drugs

Started some pitocin for a little 'boost'. Aunt Tashi is on her way I am laying here in this dark quiet room (well except one tired husband snoring) and I can't feel anything but amazing grace. Austin and I have a miracle boy and in just hours a miracle girl. Thank you Lord for blessings far beyond my deserving!

Splash!

Amber's water broke at 3 am. The nurse expects Emmie between 6 and 8 in the morning.

Drugs

The epidural has been ordered. Amber is doing great!

Let's do this!

Our OB changed up the game plan a little. I am getting meds every four hours to ripen the cervix and at 1 am we will start Pitocin. First cervix ripener is on board. Here we go!

Amber Fatheree
Petite Parties

Please excuse iPhone typos.

We made it!

Headed to meet Emmie!

Excited to be a big brother!!!

The Napping House

Cib gave Granny Nanny her very own copy of the Napping House to say thank you for caring him while mom and dad are at the hospital. Thank you Granny Nanny!

CIb Graduates!

Y'all, I have been so behind on my blog!
BUT I wanted to get this up before Emmie arrives next week and the focus, well...grr...shifts for a while.

Cib graduated from his Mother's Day Out program this past Friday. It was really bitter sweet for me. I didn't have to say good bye to all the teachers and staff who've become like family because I will see them again next year when Emmie begins her time there. However, knowing that Cib has been there for 2 years made me realize just how fast he is growing up and how much growing he's done in those two years.

Here he is at 10 months on his first day in the baby room:



His first day in the 2 year old room:

His last day in the two year old room with his teachers Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Mojgan (who has become a beloved babysitter and like family) and his best bud Liam:
And his last day at CDI (Friday) with his 3 year old teacher Ms. Olga - whom we love!
Cib has made some great friends at CDI and so have I!
I am so proud of you, Cibbers! And I am excited to see you keep growing as you begin Pre-K!

Cib's 3rd Birthday Party - KA CHOW!

Thank you to all our friends and family who came and made Cib's 3rd Birthday Party a great celebration!

Lightening McQueen EVERYTHING!

CARS 2 with Nana & Papa

Birthday dinner at Cib's favorite restaurant - Chuys, with Granny, Cap'n, Nana & Papa

Cib's first pinata experience. Or as he calls it a Panti-ata.

Fun Friends playing with Cib's new water table.

This boy had a GREAT weekend!!!

Being 3 is really hard.

Happy 3rd Birthday to one and only, Mr. Bits!

Three years ago today our lives changed....forever....and in the most amazing way. God gave Austin and I the miracle we prayed for and turned us into a family.

Cib, I hope you know everyday you were no accident, you were not the next step in life, you my precious son - were one most sought out, most prayed for and who most blesses us.

Cib is doing great! At his 3 year check up he weighs 41 pounds and is 3'4" tall, both in the 98th%. His speech, comprehension and audibility (ability to understand what he says by others) is excellent.

Cib is most curious and WHY? is a constant question. Cib loves to play soccer, swim and all things Lighting McQueen/Cars. His laugh is belly giggling and contagious. He loves spending his free time with his Grandparents who, I am happy to say, spoil him rotten. This fall he will start Preschool and become a big brother - two 'big boy' privileges he is looking very forward to.

Happy Birthday Cibbers!
Momma and Daddy love you very much!

Happy 9th Anniversary Austin!

This Journey is one I would do over and over.
I married a man who I love, respect and believe in. I married a man who loves, respects and believes in me! Austin, I would marry you again and again. I love you!

Emmie update: 7 Months

Sorry for the long silence on the Emmie front. We have had a roller coaster couple of months. At 6 months they diagnosed Emmie with Inter uterine Growth Restriction, plainly put she was not growing symmetrically or at the proper rate. The doctors proceeded to do additional tests to confirm this diagnosis. We had an appt at the end of May to go in and decide if they would induce labor at 30 weeks or try to wait a bit longer. In the midst of this Austin got some exciting news at work (although not the best timing) that he would be working for long stints in NYC over the summer. While we were thrilled for the opportunity for him, we/I was overwhelmed to the face appointments and news alone. We told a few of our closest friends and family here in Houston who have been immensely helpful and supportive. My best girl friend, Natasha accompanied me to my appt with the specialist.

And something miraculous happened.....the Lord healed our Emmie. At the end of May when they looked at her via sonogram she looked perfect. After the three preceding sonograms of bad reports it was amazing news! She went from under the 20th% to the 50th%! Her abdomen which had been the main source of concern had caught up with the rest of her body.

I am now 32 weeks (8 months). We have a follow up with the specialist June 28th to confirm the good news. We would love your prayers for that appointment.

Despite all the ups and downs of our journey to meet each of our children the Lord has molded them perfectly. We feel so blessed and so excited to meet this precious girl...just as she is. Perfect in her Lord and just the way He made her.

Psalm 139
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

Thank you all for your reading along with our journey. No matter the bumps or scrapes, we know it is for the glory of God.

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Potty Training is going Great!

And bribes abound!