Day 14-17: Christmas Week

Day 14 (12.24.12)
On the eve of Christmas we just spent precious time together at home.

me and azarie bonding :)

Baby Zari's first Christmas costume

chat time with Zari's Lola and Lolo

Day 15: (12.25.12)
It's Christmas Day!!!!!

Baby Zari's first visit to the beach but it was too windy!

we went to the park instead :)

Day 16: (12.26.12)
Azarie had her 2 wk old pedia visit today and doctor said she is doing good!

Baby Zari with a headband :)

Babba getting baby Zari ready for her check-up

Having Indian buffet with Baby Zari

Day 17: (12.27.12)
Just another day spent at home and me and hubby exercising at the gym.

catching a little bit of sun before hitting the gym

a li'l smile caught on video :)

Thank You God for a wonderful Christmas week. Every moment is precious and I am just beyond words because of Your beautiful Presence in our lives. We are Yours forever. Amen.

Day 9-13: My Sister Visits Azarie

Day 9 (12.19.12)
 My sister and her husband  from Australia arrived in Georgia on the night of December 18. We met them at the hotel and brought Azarie with us. Then the next day, we took them out for lunch at the Crab Shack for some seafood.

a pic before we enjoy our seafood plate

After lunch we helped them transfer to a  nicer hotel.

at the lobby of Westin Plaza

we were laughing coz the pic doesn't look like them at all :D

gingerbread houses

by the poolside

Day 10 (12.20.12)
On this day, we just had a relaxing time at the hotel's pool. Although it was a bit chilly, the guys still had a short dip in the pool and jacuzzi.

watching a huge ship pass by along the river

about to ride the ferry and cross going to the river street

taking a pic with my favorite sis 

burping time at Five Guys

Day 11 (12.21.12)
They went kayaking. It was probably the highlight of my sister's trip to Georgia because Farid fell off his kayak in the freezing water!

the first time "kayakers" :)

all wet and cold

Day 12 (12.22.12)
On this day, we went to watch Jack Reacher at the cinema. It is a first time for Azarie and she slept all throughout the movie. She was a very good little moviegoer. She cried maybe a couple of times but went back to sleep right away. :) Too bad I forgot to take pictures!

dinner buffet after the movie

Day 13 (12.23.12)
Today my sister and her hubby went back to Australia. We brought them to the airport and then I went to mass to thank God for a great week with my family. Azarie is having her first taste of adventure this week. I love you so much, my Azarie :)

our precious baby :)

Thank you so much, Lord for this week's events and most especially for protecting my loved-ones. Amen.

Day 8: Just Chillaxin'

We just spent a slow and relaxing day at home. Babba brought Azarie out to the pool for some sun time :)

sunbathing with Babba 

Thank you God for a day of rest. Amen.

Azarie's First Week

Day 1:
Azarie is born 12.10.12 at 2:15. She was 7.2 lbs and 20.5 inches. She was delivered NSVD, however with epidural and pitocin given. My OBGYN is Dr. Carmela Pettigrew, assisted by Nurse Brenda, and anaesthesiologist, Dr. Hameed.
I was starting to feel pain at around 8:30 pm on Saturday, which brought me to the emergency room. The nurse told me I was only 1 cm dilated so they sent us home. But the following day, I was still in more pain and I could not pass urine depsite having the urge. So we went to the hospital again and this time the nurse told me I was already 4.5-5 cm dilated. They admitted me and Dr. Pettigrew was informed.
All I could say was that the pain was bad. Counting the duration of my contractions was what basically made me go through everything. I also prayed a lot and had my rosary wrapped around my arm. I knew God was with me all the time. I was also asking for Mother Mary's help during the whole process. 
Anyway, here is a pic of our Azarie the day she was born. She is beautiful and perfect!

Baby is out in the oven :)

Day 2:
On the second day, Azarie gets to go home. Yeyy!

so cute in her car seat

Babba bringing Azarie in the apartment

Day 3:
Azarie had her first pedia visit with Dr. Morrison. Sadly, baby Zari was jaundiced and had to be put in a Bili light machine.

Dr. Morrison was more like a grandpa :)

 our first family pic together

she kept crying when we put her in the machine :(

Day 4:
We had another visit to the pedia and unfortunately, she was still jaundiced and was getting dehydrated so she had to be admitted to the hospital.

nurses admitting azarie

Babba helping put the eye cover

IV thru her scalp :'(

Day 5:
Azarie gets to go home after a 2-nights stay at the hospital. The nurses were so nice, especially Lou. 

Lou, from Brazil is simply beyond nice! we love her :) 

Day 6:
Azarie is home again.

Babba decorating Baby Zari's wall

Babba giving baby an Arabic kiss

Day 7:
Happy 1 week old to Azarie!

Li'l 1 wk. old girl

The Funny Dr. Kreh :)

Baby Zari got a Chinese goodluck gift

Thank You God for this week that passed. Although it was challenging, You were with us all the way. Amen.