Happy Birthday Grandpa Mike!!

6 weeks old!

6 weeks have already passed, and that means only 6 more weeks before I return to work. I do miss the adult interaction a little, but Reagan is changing so quickly and I'd hate to miss anything. She is getting so strong at holding up her head, and you can tell that she actually sees you now when she looks at you. I'd like to say she's a bit of a mamma's girl, which is to be expected since I'm home with her all the time. Although, Ryan has been home a lot too. It's been too windy lately for him to get out and there and spray. Hopefully, that will change. It has been nice having him home though. Reagan is sleeping a chunk of about 5-6 hours every night, so that's been great.

Reagan had an overnight stay with Grandma Pam and Granpa Mike on the 11th. Ryan hosted a party at our house for the UFC 100. We had about 30 people here, a house full. Everyone left pretty much right after so we were able to call it a night somewhat early, and I didn't feel like a pile the next day. I had a hard time without my little one, so that was the last overnight for awhile.

Ryan and I asked my sister, Whitney, to be Reagan's godmother the other day and she happily accepted. We are so happy she did, although we knew she wouldn't say no.

Got to go, again, baby's calling.

1 Month Old Today

Reagan is now 1 month old already, I can't believe how fast time still flies. We've been having so much fun home together the last few weeks. Granted, we've had our share of sleepless nights and crabby days, but all in all, it's still been great. She definitely is changing. She now looks towards our voices a lot more and you can tell she is focusing on things a lot better. Her little legs aren't small any more, she's finally starting to fill out. And she's so strong. We've been working on tummy time every day, for the last few, to help her learn how to lift her head. We've also been venturing out for more walks in the stroller, which she just loves. Willy goes with us and he's very good at leading.

Reagan saw her first 4th of July parade at Great Grandma Rapp's. It sure was not a very good parade, but anyways, it was the first 4th in awhile were Ryan and I weren't hungover, it was great. We did party that night though at Ryan's parents, my parents watched the baby overnight. They did a great job and boy did we miss her!

Well have to get going, baby calls.

Reagan Maeva Murphy

Finally, I know, I should have posted this weeks ago, but I've been busy. Well, she's here!!! Our little princess, Reagan! She came a day early on June 8th at 11:53am. After about 20 hours of labor and no epidural, we welcomed her into this crazy world. 7 lbs 9 ozs, 21 1/2" long, 10 fingers and 10 curly Chrissy toes, she's beautiful. We checked into the hospital at 5pm on Sunday June 7th after over an hour of contractions 5 minutes apart. I was 75% effaced and dilated 5 centimeters. They said, "you're staying", and we were thrilled that the time had finally come! I progressed very slowly over the next several hours and my Dr. visited me Monday morning and broke my water at about 8am. Things really started to move then. I think I pushed for about an hour, it felt like 10 minutes. The feeling I had when she came out, was so worth all the pain. They placed her on my chest, skin to skin, as soon as she was delivered and she was so wide-eyed checking me out. Nothing could have prepared me for this experience.

We had many visitors in the hospital and left on Wednesday June 10th. It was great to get home and start the family adventure of the three of us.
Three weeks old and we're pretty much in the swing of things around the Murphy house. Ryan and I have ventured out twice without her, only for a couple hours at a time. This weekend we'll have our first night apart as she spends the evening with my parents on the fourth. Mommy and daddy are going to do a little drinking!! Not too much though, cause we have to be able to care for her the next day. Anyways, there's a lot more I could go on about, but don't have time. The little one is waking up and it's time to feed. Hope you all enjoy the pics.