Sunday, July 27, 2008

Update

What a crazy month we have had! Between Hallie's surgery, a new baby and now my surgery, we have been a little out of it! Hallie has recovered completely (except for a slight change in her voice that I am still praying goes away!) and Lainey is doing well. I am feeling much better and getting closer to "normal" everyday! I ended up getting my gallbladder taken out and having a "severe umbilical hernia" repaired. I must admit, I was down and out for a couple of days, but I am feeling better everyday. The recovery was harder than I expected, thanks to the hernia, but I am so glad that I had it done. After I had Lainey, I knew that something was wrong because I just wasn't getting back to normal like I expected. I had way too much pain for everything to be ok. So I am glad that we had it checked out and had it fixed before Aaron went back to school and while his mom and dad could be here to take care of us. My mom was here for Lainey's birth and all of the time that I felt so crummy afterwards and Aaron's mom and dad were her just after the surgery, so we have been in good hands. Anyway, I wanted to post some recent pictures of Lainey. She is already changing so much!











18 comments:

Whitney said...

She is just precious Katie! Another job well-done. :) Sorry to hear about your surgery. I can imagine that throws a whole different twist on recovering from having a baby. Glad to hear that you are on the mend and that you and baby are doing well. Thanks for the pics. You look great!

James and Jessica Ford said...

Who took your pictures? I LOVE them! I am ticked...you look completely back to normal...at least from the face up! I love you.

Kami said...

HI guys!
I love the pictures they are so cute, how nice to have a photographer friend!!! She is beautiful we can't wait to see her in real life. I am glad you blog so we can be kept updated, babies change so much! I am glad you are all doing better, you are in our prayers, love and miss you, kami

Lindsay Sprague said...

She is so beautiful! I am so impressed by the pictures! Who took them? We were so excited we bumped into you all at the SCI today! Sam didn't want to leave, but we should get the kids together again, they love it! Take care of yourself, you look amazing and thanks for letting me snuggle that precious bundle she is so so beautiful!!

Andrea said...

Okay so really am a crappy friend Katie! First of all--CONGRATS on another beautiful baby girl! She is such a pretty baby! And those pics are awesome--WoW!!! I had no idea about the "surgeries" as of late with you and Hallie! I want to come and see you this week! I have a little present for you :)

When is a good time to drop by????
PS You look awesome!

Erin said...

These pictures are so great! I love them! Lainey is so cute. It is killing me that I am not going to see her until Christmas. She will be all grown up by then! Keep posting pictures.

I am glad you are feeling better!

Anonymous said...

She is darling! You have such beautiful girls! Glad you are feeling a little better. AND I love the pictures! Who took them?

Jennilyn said...

Wow Katie those pictures are beautiful. Thanks for watching Brooklyn the other day...you are so nice.

Lark said...

What a beautiful little girl! I love the newborn chubby baby pictures. I'm glad to hear that you are doing well. You guys have been through a lot - I hope everything continues to go well for you! 3 kids is pretty crazy huh!

Corinne said...

She is absolutely delicious Katie! Congratulations!! I knew you were having surgery but I didn't know about Hallie. I'm glad that things are getting back to normal for all of you. Give Lainey, Hallie & Maggie a big kiss from the Fugals. :-)

Cassie said...

I am so glad you guys are done with all of your surgeries etc.! I love the pics, gotta love having nice friends around to take cute pics of our babies!! Thanks Mary!!

StrongerFamilies said...
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StrongerFamilies said...

Very much love the photos. what a beautiful bunch, every one of you! Aaron, it's wonderful to see that you've been blessed with such a great family and that you're building up around a whole host of family - more than the sands of the sea or the stars in the heavens, eventually, Aaron! Wonderful.

- Dave Ridley

allison said...

what a sweet, beautiful baby!

I didnt' know about your surgery or Hallies but I am glad everything is getting better.

Megan and Shawn said...

Those are such precious pictures! What is with surgery and Iowa?? Is is mandatory that you can't leave before having something cut or removed?? Honestly. I hope you are feeling good, and Lainey is so adorable.

Anonymous said...

Are you kidding me? She looks BEAUTIFUL in those pictures! Mary did a great job and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I definitely will be needing a few copies =) It has been so fun catching up and being back in town. I can't wait to baby sit Lainey!!

{Erica} said...

oh my heck katie...she's DARLING! I feel so bad that I wasn't there to help out while you guys were in and out of the hospital. I can't wait to see your cute lainey when I get back!

See you soon!

The Wright Family said...

Ahhhh ... very precious! Love it!