sleepless nights . . . oh the bliss!

Hey everyone! New mom here. Yes, I am alive and thriving. Things are going well. I still look at my little girl and cannot believe she is here and is mine to keep. As for the labor and delivery, it was and amazing experience that I am still processing. One of the moments that makes me laugh was when she was being weighed. let me say that I was shocked at how much she weighed and when I heard, I asked for a high five. I guess I felt I deserved it. I loved being here at home and for us it was the best.
Mabri is amazing and I know every parent thinks that about their child, but I am in awe of her. We are currently working on the sleepless nights trying to change them into "sleepful". Everyday is different, and she keeps me on my toes. Today we were getting ready to leave, and she threw up all over me and the couch and of course herself. Needless to say, we were slightly delayed.
All in all, things are moving along. I am getting a little more confident everyday that I may have a clue what I am doing, and one thing is for sure: I fall in love with her a little more each day and I have never been so enamored with anything or anyone in all my life.
Must be off, more later!
Thanks everyone for the posts! We love hearing from you!
Brooke

hey guys, it's Brian.... Mabri is adjusting to life, and we are amazed by how our love for her grows every day. Not saying that we havn't had challanges... Being a brand new parent is pretty much a guessing game for the first little bit. Mabri is improving her nursing skills, and has thoroughly mastered the art of sleeping all the time. We're so proud!!! Brooke and I are working on being patient when we're not sure what she wants, and we're glad that Brooke's mom Doris has been here helping w/ dishes and laundry. Thanks!!! We've got lots of family coming in for the weekend.... Mabri's cousin Carter is excited to meet his first cousin!!! Here's a few more pics of her and her best friend Addison, daughter of Joe and Renee Byler. We were amazed at the difference in size, w/ Addi being a month old already!!! That's ok, they'll even out....

thanks for all the posts!!!

Brian

She's here!!!!!

Hello everyone, we'd like you all to welcome the newest addition to the Brian Miller family. Mabri Quin Miller was born at 6:39 pm on Sunday, Feb. 11th. She weighed in at 12 lbs. and 6 ounces, yes, you read right, she's a big baby!! She's 22 and 3/4 inches long, and absolutely perfect. I am so proud of Brooke; she was so strong and amazing. It's still processing through my head what we've just been through. Brooke and Mabri are doing great, Brooke is tired and sore, but we are so grateful to God for a safe arrival. She hasn't nursed real well yet, but our wonderful midwife, Rhoda Baughman, is here working on that for us. We want to thank Rhoda and her assistant Irena for being so great and supportive, and knowing exactly what to do. We're just relaxing and enjoying our daughter so much. She's an amazing gift. Thanks to all our friends and family for prayers and support. We'll have more pictures in the next few days!!!!

Brian

6 days overdue and counting . . .

Hey everybody! Sorry to keep you all waiting. First off, our computer is down at the moment and we have somewhat limited access to let you all know the big news. Secondly, there is no big new yet! I am now 6 days overdue and trying with everything that I've got to encounter each day with grace. Believe me, that has been a challenge. God is good and I know He will take us through this, but this has really been a test of our patience and apparently it's not quite over. Overall, I am feeling fine, just huge and uncomfortable. Brian is a huge help with keeping my spirits up, as I become impatient or just miserable. Sorry for the delay in information, I promise we will do our best to keep you up as we can! Love to you all and thank you for your prayers. Keep them coming! We need them!
Brooke