Such a Sweetie!!

I couldn't resist taking these pictures while Mya was sleeping. She was making such sweet faces!






Mya's eyes are still really dark. We are not sure what color they will end up being, but they are big and beautiful!


Mya taking a nap with her lullaby bunny that her Aunt Lisa got her. Mya loves the bunny!



Of our three dogs, Sam is the one that has taken on the protective role with Mya. He always has to know what she is doing and constantly checks in on her.


Sam will even stay by Mya's side while she sleeps in her swing. I think Mya and Sam will be big buddies for sure!

Mya's First Day Out!

Mya went on her first outing on Monday, October 12. She had her first scheduled visit to see her pediatrician, Dr. Koenig.

Mya wasn't too happy about undressing but her umbilical cord stump was looking healthy.


Getting her temperature checked


Our sweet nurse, Dominique, measuring Mya's length which was 20 1/2 inches. She said it goes down a little after delivery since the head starts to round out.


Mya getting weighed. She was 7 lbs 13 oz, so she was back up to the weight of when we left the hospital.


What a rough morning!


She's so happy now that Daddy has her.

Mya is a healthy little girl and we go back to see the doctor for her 6 wk checkup.


After we saw the doctor, we went to introduce Mya to her Great Grandma Mary Jo for the very first time. What a special day!











I think they both enjoyed their visit together!

Mya's First Weekend at Home

Brad and I were so excited to take Mya home with us on Friday! We spent the weekend getting settled in and watching Mya's every little movement and expression. Mya arrived in time to be here for her daddy's birthday which was Sunday, October 11. Brad said she was the best present ever!








Mya seemed to like her swing. She sleeps really well when we play the heartbeat sounds and the classical music.





We even took in a Cardinals game on tv. Mya was all ready to cheer them on in her Cardinals cap. This was a gift from her Grandpa Charlie. We watched game 3 against the Dodgers and sadly the Cards got swept. Don't worry Mya, we'll get'em next year!










Mya wrapped up in a towel after her first sponge bath at home. We'll try out the baby tub as soon as her little umbilical cord stump falls off.






This is Mya's sweet little bracelet that was a gift from her Daddy. It says "It's a Girl." I have one that matches Mya's.




Mya and Mommy hanging out on the couch enjoying time together.



I promise there are more current pictures to come soon! Thanks for being patient! :)

Mya Jayne Hendrickson

Our baby girl, Mya Jayne, is here!

It all started last Tuesday. I went to my weekly doctor's appointment and there was not much change from the week before. I was at 39 weeks and I was dilated at about 1 1/2 cm. We decided to go ahead and set up an appointment for an induction on the 16th. I guess Mya had other plans because Brad and I were at home Tuesday night and I began having contractions around 9:45 pm. We were up the entire night waiting until they were close enough together to go to the hospital. Around 4:30 am Wednesday, we decided to get ready and head out. We took the dogs to Brad's mom's house and we were checking in at the hospital by 5:30 am. When they got me into the triage room I was between 3-4 cm dilated. They then took me to the labor and delivery room where the waiting began.



I got an epidural around 7:30 am and began to feel much better. When Dr. Krasnoff came by to check on me I was around 5 cm. Things were moving pretty slowly and they were guessing that I would be close to delivery somewhere between noon and two. So we were sure that my family would be able to make it in from Arkansas before things began. Brad's mom arrived and brought us a baby book for foot prints (I knew I would forget something). Then Mom, Toni and Savannah arrived a little after 11:00 am.

Well...noon passed by, two passed by and still nothing was happening. Later in the evening they had almost decided to induce when again Mya had her own plans. After Dr. Krasnoff checked me again, I was at 9 cm and things were moving along.

Brad did not leave my side from the time contractions started, and he was amazing helping me through the delivery. Of course you all know what a wonderful man Brad is. He has taken such great care of me throughout the entire pregnancy, as he has always done.

We were blessed with our little miracle at 8:03 pm on October 7, 2009. Mya weighed 8pounds 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. She was healthy and absolutely beautiful. Due to delivery, she has a fractured right clavicle. The pediatrician said that this is nothing to worry about. There is nothing we can do for it except be very careful with it. It has to heal on its own.


Here are some pictures of our sweet little Mya:












I can't even put into words how happy I was and how much I love Mya.


The proud Daddy! They gave Brad a "tattoo" of Mya's footprints.























Grandma Janie holding Mya for the first time.


Grandma Jane and Grandma Janie
Brad and I chose Mya's middle name after both of our mom's.



Mya and her Aunt Toni


Mya and her cousin Savannah Jane






Mya's first hair wash and bath. She has quite a bit of hair and it is long in the back.


Settling down and ready to rest after her bath



The nurses posted this green note in her bed that tells everyone to be gentle with Mya and her fractured right clavicle.






You can see Mya's beautiful long hair in this picture. We'll be able to wear it in a ponytail before long!

















Daddy changing Mya's diaper. Brad is a natural. He has taken such good care of Mya and Mommy, both in the hospital and now that we are home.


Mya does pretty well keeping her pacifier in. She will hold her little hand up to it so it doesn't fall out.



Getting ready to take our baby girl home









Mya looks so tiny in her car seat.


This is one of the quilts Aunt Toni made for Mya. I am so glad we brought such a warm quilt because it was so cold outside when we left the hospital.








Here is Mya in the car, ready to go home with Mommy and Daddy!