August 17, 2014

"I liked helping my mommy with the groceries. I pushed my cart all over the store."

August 16, 2014

Family Selfie! 

August 14, 2014

I love this boy so much!

July 20, 2014

"My cousin, Cailyn, came to help take care of me. My mom is really glad to have the extra help and spend time with Caikyn at the same time."

July 11, 2014

July 10, 2014

July 9, 2014

July 8, 2014

July 7, 2014

July 6, 2014

July 5, 2014

July 4, 2014

"I am wearing my 4th of July outfit even in the NICU. My hat is covering the IV that is in a vein at the top of my head. I am doing better today and now it is just watching my sugars and hoping they improve so I can go back to my mom's room. My mom and dad are with me most of the time and want to hold me and snuggle me. I really like it, which is much different than my sister."

July 3, 2014

Jackson Daniel Wingard

July 3, 2014

3:30 P.M.

19.25 inches

Jackson Daniel Wingard is here and we are beyond thrilled. We went into the hospital for a scheduled C-section at 10:00. The C-section was supposed to happen at 12:30. When we arrived, we were told that our delivery had been pushed back to 3:00. It was difficult to be at the hospital waiting. There was so much anticipation to meet him. We finally got processed and checked in and Jackson was delivered at 3:30. As soon as Jackson was born, Jackson was taken to do his Apgar scale and came in at an 8/9. However, his lungs had fluid in them and his blood sugar came in at a 44. They were concerned about his sugars and worked on loosening the fluid so his breathing wasn't so rapid. It was definitely scary. I was taken to post-op where they brought you to me and I was able to hold you. We spent the next couple of hours monitoring your blood sugars and they fluctuated. When we got into a room, they took you to the nursery for a bath and to be monitored. The nurse came in and said they were going to need to take you to the NICU. This was VERY difficult news for me and of course I was crying and upset, even though I knew it was the best thing for you. I did not get ANY sleep that night. I was not going to be able to visit you until at least the next day because I had to be monitored as well. Daniel went with Jackson to the NICU to make sure he was checked in and came back to the room.  

Rodeo

We took Genevieve to the rodeo and had a great time. We are yummy food and visited the petting zoo.

January 9, 2014 - 1st Birthday

Dear Genevieve,
I can't believe it's been a year since we first met you. It has been a WONDERFUL year. I have decided break down this post by words that come to mind as I reflect on this year and a book that spells out exactly how I feel about you.

Magical - Everything about has been simply magical when I think of you. From finding out about you on Mother's Day and Daddy's Graduation Day, to visiting the doctor and watching you grow, to your delivery, and finally watching you grow and develop. I am equally excited about the arrival of your brother/sister in July, but it feels different because I know what to expect down the road. It's equally magical, but feels different.

Theory - Way before you were born, I would speak of my theory on why we have the innate need/desire to have kids. To be honest, I wasn't sure I wanted to have children. I think my head was trying to talk me out of it. You are a BIG responsibility, I wasn't sure I would do a good job, etc., etc., etc. However, my heart wanted to have you and be a mom. Why? Well my theory that has become reality is: God wants us to have sweet children to realize how much he loves us and to truly understand what he gave us when he sacrificed his son on the cross. This is so true. Because of you, I can better understand the love my Father has for me to give up his son.