Update and pictures

Sorry we didn't update earlier, but we've been busy.

First, an update on the girls, then the pictures.

Becky is doing OK all things considered. For those who don't know - she had an emergency c-section and lost a lot of blood. On Monday her blood levels were on the borderline for needing a transfusion - the doctor gave us a choice between doing that or going home and resting/taking lots of iron. We decided for the go home route. Becky is very weak, and having some extra aches and pains that are due to the extra fluids they pumped into her. They said that taking iron, drinking lots of water and walking a lot should fix things, so hopefully it goes away soon.

Alice is doing good as the big sister. She is a little frazzled after being shuffled around to various family members for a few days, but things are getting back to normal. Now that we are home it seems like she is getting a little jealous of all the extra attention Izzy gets (feeding, holding, etc.) and is wanting to "be a baby" more often. Becky and I are doing our best to make sure she gets all the attention she needs and that she knows we love her.

Isabel is doing very well. She does have a heart problem called VSD (ventricular septal defect). Basically, it is an 8mm hole between the 2 lower chambers of the heart. We are seeing a pediatric cardiologist about the problem, and basically we are in "wait and see" mode. The hope is that the hole will close itself naturally and nothing further will need to be done. If things don't progress (or if she starts developing symptoms) there are medicines that may help. If it doesn't close on its own, and the medicine doesn't help, she may need to have surgery. Just pray that it closes on its own for us.

And now on to the pictures.

Becky will probably kill me for posting this, but it is the only picture we have of her in labor.

Eww...mucus....but she is so cute!

The nurses are making sure everything is OK.

Her feet are so tiny and cute!

Sleeping in the nursery at the hospital.

Alice's first time seeing Izzy.

You can tell she loves her little sister...

...with kisses...

...at least that made one of them happy.

Hanging out with Uncle Chuck

and Grandpa Charlie

And Grandma Cindy.

Aunt Maggie also made a surprise visit.

Alice is all about helping mommy recover.

No mommy, I don't want to be unwrapped!

Gnome kiss!

Sleeping in mommy's arms.

This is a cute picture of Izzy, but it also is good for demonstrating how swelled Becky's hands are from the fluids being pumped into her. She also has Fred Flintstone size feet.

Grandma and Grandpa Bathje came to visit on Tuesday.

Alice playing with Grandpa.

Grandma and Grandpa Bathje brought M&Ms. Yum!

That is all for now, more to come as cute things happen.