Saturday, July 28, 2007

The first of many firsts

Just thought I'd throw a few cameo firsts of week one for
everyone to experience:

1st beach visit with mom and ang:


















1st jam session:














1st hot weather nap lesson from dad:



















1st "Hey ma quick messin' with me I'm trying to sleep!":


We're hoping for a heat break so Brin can put on all her fancy new clothes but we are pretty much diaper only right now. Brinnon, not Court and I, though that's not a bad idea.

She must dot her T's because she sure crosses her eyes

Hey everyone just a little Team Bartz update of week 1 of Brinnon on the outside. This week Hot, Hot, Hot. It's tough to cuddle with your little girl when both of you wind up moist in minutes. But through it all we have perservered with holding her almost 24/7. We have also had many great congratulatory calls and visits (grandmas & grandpa, aunties, Katy b, Jessa, Katy O, Lil' Debbie, Angaroo), thanks everyone. Brin went to her 1st doctors appointment and checked out all good and tall, real tall. I guess stretch will have to be added to her ever growing list of nicknames. Some examples: stretch, squish, turtle, turt, liger.

this is a video my sis took when Brin first came home (it's all about the sound):



Brinnon the lion from Kelly and Vimeo.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Superman

Saturday was my release date from the hospital, which was somewhat of a scary reality for me. Part of me wanted to stay there forever, it was so safe and cozy. The staff was beyond wonderful, helpful, and amazing. Since being home I've found the same in my lovely Kelly. I continue to refall in love with this man for his ability to be the most wonderful partner in this chaotic and surreal journey. My first night home I was overwhelmed with feelings of being useless and scared things would never feel 'normal' again. Restrictions set on me by my doctor to not lift anything greater than 10 lbs., go on a walk, clean my house, water my flowers and other everyday activities became so unbearable that I just wept. Then the thought that I was even feeling such emotions made me cry more. That's when Kelly steps in and reminds me of what we just went through. He reminds me how intense these past 5 days were and to just 'slow down'. He reminds me that we have this new little miracle home with us to focus on and that is my job, he will take care of the rest. It all seems like too much sometimes, how can he possibly do this all on his own? Somehow he feeds me, cleans up after me and Brinnon, changes EVERY diaper, reminds me to take my pain meds, does the laundry, dishes and keeps the house going without muttering a word about any of it. It is moments like these that I remember I have the best partner alive and Brinnon and I are two lucky ladies. We both thank you, Daddy, with all of our hearts!













Wednesday, July 18, 2007

...And in the pink corner weighing in at 8lbs. 12 oz.....





20.8 inches long - hailing from Duluth. MN with a birthdate of 7/17/07 3:51 pm.


"The cancer with the answer"





Brinnon McLuen Bartz!














Momma is healthy recovering for a few days. Little Brinnon is eating, sleeping, pooping, being the cutest thing ever. More details to follow but we wanted to get out what really everyone wants to see, Brinnon's birthday photo montage-







































Sorry all the contenders out there but we have a new undisputed cute champion.

Judged by Dad.

Thursday, July 12, 2007