Sunday, May 31, 2009

Mikayla Is One Week Old

Brandy and Mikayla are doing well. The sleep deprivation is finally catching up with Brandy. She is hanging in there...but she has started to take at least 1-2 naps during the day. I try to help out as much as possible. However, I do not have all the necessary "accessories" needed to feed Mikayla. So I am providing the best maid (dishes and diapers) and cooking services available in the Las Vegas Valley.
We had an interesting couple of days. As you know, Mikayla's bilirubin numbers were high. In order to lower the bilirubin count she had to undergo UV treatment. Luckily for Brandy and I, we were to conduct the treatment at home. The treatment lasted approximately 48-60 hours. On Saturday, we got the word that Mikayla's bilirubin numbers had dropped enough to stop the UV treatment. The worst part of the treatment was that Brandy and I could not hold Mikayla except during feedings. Believe it or not, we were going through baby cuddling withdrawals. I did think it could happen so soon but it did.

As many of you know, I am a die hard Boston Redsox and New England Patriots fan. I have also converted Brandy into a Red Sox and Patriots fanatic. I not to saying don't root for the Celtics and Bruins, but if push comes to shove Sox and Pats win out. Brandy and I decided to let Mikayla root for any sports team she wants with one EXCEPTION no Yankees...But that does not mean we won't "guide" her along the way.
The next set couple of pictures are of Mikayla just being a cute little baby.I hope you enjoyed the photographs...More to follow.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

She is just so adorable..I love her outfits!! Great pics of her with dad. She is one precious child.

Grammy Maggie

Amber said...

she is so beautiful! keep the pictures coming!

Anonymous said...

She is the cutest little girl I have ever seen. I love the Sox and Pats stuff. I have to say she can't like the Colts either ...or the Jets...I will do my best to get her as many Patriots things as I can... I never agreed to not forcing her to like the Pats!!
Auntie Anne

Maxanna said...

I am still laughing- out loud- I love the Boston outfit- but maybe because Mikayla looks so pretty in pink!
I love the pics- Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Grama Max

Anonymous said...

I just can't stop looking at the pictures she is so cute
Aunt anne

Anonymous said...

Beyond The Strip, Window on Wentworth...it's like someone left the baby-faucet running!

Where are all these babies coming from? It must be something in the water.

What happens when you don't check your email for a week? Another baby gets born.

Congratulations Brandy and Will!

I just thought I would mention that many couples today aren't comfortable giving their babies the ever-expanding number of vaccinations children are being asked to take these days without doing further research on their own, and without in-depth consultations with their physician.

Take care, I'll be checking back soon looking for new stories and more pics.

Bart

Anonymous said...

Hi Brandy, Will and Mikayla!
What a cute cute little girl! So glad to know that she is a Red Sox and Patriot fan! Jason and Alissa are having a little boy and if Mikayla likes younger men, we can arrange something!! Ha ha!
Love to all! Keep the pictures coming! Take good care of each other, too! Love the Muises

Sharon said...

love the 1st week post. mikayla is adorable. Keep the pics coming, you're doing a great job!

Ally said...

Congrats Will and Brandy! Mikayla is adorable! I love that she's representing the Red Sox already! :)

Ally B

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful and Will, you make a great looking daddy! You are just beaming! A+ on the being the maid and dishwasher.... anything you can do for "the girls" is AWESOME!
Can't wait to see you all in person!
Love,
Kels

Anonymous said...

Nice pics and kudos to Dad for keeping us posted. Mikayla is more beautiful every day.

Aunt Karen