Peanut update
11.29.11
As of today she is back in a big girl crib
she has moved rooms
according to one nurse she is also in the "big girl room"
She poops before, during, and after we change her diaper
she is nursing like a champ
she was taken off oxygen today
(if she doesn't behave she could go back on it)
She is eating almost everything by mouth
which means her feeding tube could come out soon
she is alert and wakes up when she is hungry
she loves her binkie
she loves to stretch and grunt and fart
she also likes to be "burrito ed" (swaddled) to sleep
she makes funny faces
she loves to look around
she loves her dad
she loves to be held
We love her.
a little note to all those who are dying to see her or hold her:
Jon and I have decided to keep the NICU rules for the most part when she comes home.
We DO NOT want her to get sick and go back to the hospital.
We hope all of you will understand and respect our decision.
We are her parents and we are trying to do what is best for her and protect her
(and ourselves)
We apologize in advance if you are offended or if we don't let you hold her.
Please understand we are worried about her
She came early and was born at the beginning of RSV season.
She is fragile and needs time to grow
We will limit the number of people who can come and see her each day
we may let people come in but you may not be able to hold her
if you have been sick, are sick, or could possibly be sick PLEASE do not come over
kids under 18 will not be allowed over
(we may make exceptions for her immediate cousins- if they aren't sick.
however they won't be able to hold her- they can look at her though)
Thank you for respecting our decision.
Once Anna Banana is strong we will be happy to show her off!
(the story of how she came in to this world is on the way)

I am a bad mom
who shouldn't be allowed to use the computer at 5 am
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love, our new little family

L.O.V.E
nothing else matters
our priorities are straight
she is our world
11.21.11 update: we learned today she no longer needs an IV for fluids
she will get all her nutrients from food!
we get to hold her more often
she is SLOWLY working on breastfeeding.
taking VERY small steps
she will be moved to an open crib tomorrow
a step up in the bed world
a new bed means she will wear clothes!
we are slowly decreasing her oxygen
so proud of our little peanut for the hard work she is doing
we know it isn't easy
but we are SO proud and glad she is a fighter
and stubborn, with a HUGE personality
we still appreciate prayers
we are hopeful she will be home come December

incase you're underneath a rock
she came
6 weeks early
and stole our hearts immediately
in a VERY eventful way
she is currently chillin in the NICU
story to come

congrats!!
The newlyweds!!
Pam, Ben, Stacy, Scott
The siblings
yes Jon has a Chester the molester stache
no, I can't control him
Ben and Ethan
The sign in table
middle pic and sign in sheet crafted by me
The cake.
made by my aunt Sara
The whole Hansen clan
(minus Mark, if you look hard enough you can see cardboard Mark in the back)
Jon and Loren got bored and started a competition
Surprise attack!
First dance
and the awesome centerpieces my mom and I did.
It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun!
so excited for them!

Just a few days... after our baby is born
Jon will leave us
but only for 24 hours
He got an interview at Midwestern PA school!!!!!
I am SO proud of him!
I know he will do well...
and now I have to start getting used to the thought of extreme HEAT
all. the. time.
hopefully he will get interviews at the other places he applied.
if he doesnt' I will still be so excited and happily move while he pursues his dream!
So PROUD of YOU JON!!
I LOVE YOU!
Thanks for working so hard for our future family!

44 days or 6 ish weeks
Jon's sister got married this weekend and I over heard him talking to somebody he knew. He was updating them on our life and said "we are going to have a baby next month"
yep.
next month!
I want her here now.
I can't wait!
time is flying by!

Stacy and Ben
11.12.11
more details to come.

This is my brother Justin.
He had a birthday recently. He apparently is liked best by the family
because the turnout to his family party was HUGE!
Justin is awesome.
He is caring
A joker
fun to be around
and one of the best people to have as a brother.
Baby H is very luck to have him as an uncle,
I know she will LOVE spending time her her uncle Justin
probably just as much and E and Katiebabe do.
Happy Birthday Justin!