Growth Spurt = Shrieking Banshee

Yesterday Grandma Carol finally caught a flight out of Rankin. She was stuck here when the First Air flight was canceled due to a low ceiling. To all of us the skies looked bright and sunny but I guess there must have been some fog somewhere up there. Anyway as soon as she left Robin decided to become a binge drinker. I swear she had her bottle in her mouth for 90% of the day. She didn't even sleep. Every time I'd take away the bottle, thinking she was full, she'd scream like a little banshee and it wouldn't stop until I fed her more. So now she's just under 7.5lbs. It's pretty amazing to see how fast she is growing.
Anyway I better hop in the shower now that she seems to finally be sleeping.
Thanks again for all the great gifts. I can't wait to try all of the cute outfits on her!

Robin's First Photo Shoot

Grandma Carol helped me with Robin's first photo shoot. Our little model did pretty well considering she couldn't lift her head up for any amount for time. Today Grandma is heading home so Matt and I will finally be on our own for a little while...no more sitting down to free meals and having the dishes done for us. Anyone else want to come visit? You can even hold the baby!

Home At Last

So we're finally back in Rankin. Dr.Postl's visit went really well on Monday and he was quite pleased she gained over 200 grams during her week at the Newnhams. They are both excellent cooks! I gained about 10 extra pounds too thanks to Ken and Betty and their gourmet meals. Grandma Carol escorted myself and Robin on the flight up North. Robin didn't make a peep until we landed and milk suddenly shot out her nose and mouth. Poor little girl. I bundled her up and we made our way into the airport where we were greeted by her dad, Matt and some familiar faces. It's very nice to be home! Mika and Nanook didn't recognize me at first but after a few sniffs they started to go nuts! Matt took a video which I will edit and post up hopefully in the near future. I'm finding I have less and less time for blogging among other things like bathing, eating and sleeping.
It was a bit of a shock coming back to the ice and snow but I'm quickly getting used to it again. We haven't brought Robin outside yet but hopefully once the wind dies down I'll be able to practice fitting her into our friend's Amauti which she lent me until mine gets made.

Anyway I've got to run and feed the little milk-a-holic once again. Breastfeeding has kind of gone out the window for now until we can make sure she's gaining enough weight and doesn't need her meds so I've got to go warm up a bottle.

Just wanted to let everyone know she's doing really well and growing like a weed and THANK YOU for all the presents and cards!!! We really appreciate it and will try and get pictures with Robin sporting her many different outfits soon. It wasn't easy hauling home over 200lbs of baby clothes but I must say that vacuum bags are a scientific miracle and very cool to use!

Daddy's Little Pumpkin

Hi Daddy, We'll be home soon!!!

Happy Halloween

Hanging with the Newnhams

Facial Pilates

I've been extremly lucky to have been hooked up with Marianne's friends Ken and Betty. They have welcomed Robin and I into their home and allowed me to de-stress while they get their cuddles in with her little majesty who is enjoying every minute of it! Tomorrow morning my mom flys in from Ottawa and then on Monday we meet with Dr.Postl again to see if were good to head back North on Tuesday. Robin is gaining weight and her only issue with feedings is not getting them fast enough. Today I got to finally spend some time outside and was lucky enough to rake some lovely fall leaves. I haven't been down South this time of year for a few years now so it is actually really nice being able to watch the leaves change and fall off the trees.

Ken and Robin enjoying a cuddle.

Get Me Outta Here!!!

We're finally out of the hospital. Yesterday the resident doctor hinted to me that she heard we'd be getting discharged some time in the afternoon. I waited and waited and finally it was official. After 67 days in the hospital we were finally allowed to leave. It was actually not as bad as it sounds. Once we got moved over to the Children's hospital I was allowed to sleep in the same room as Robin. I watched as she grew stronger and slowly started doing more and more feeds orally. And with a lot of help from the nursing staff and doctors we are now staying at Ken and Betty's place in Winnipeg. Dr. Postl wanted to keep us in the city for a week just to make sure everything is going well and Robin is gaining weight so hopefully by next Tuesday we'll be on our way up North once again and Robin can finally see her dad again.

I actually had a good time living in the hospital and owe it to the great nursing staff who kept me busy and didn't get too annoyed when I asked them too many questions for my data sheets! Thank you ladies!!!

Monkey Halloween Costume