Andi Lynn Young

Andi is here!!! Sorry it has taken me so long to get this updated. Things have been a little crazy in our house, as to be expected. I never dreamt it would be so hard just to sit down at the computer, but we are finally getting pretty settled in and getting everything figured out. Andi was born Monday July 19th. She was to be induced that day at 7:00am and it just so happened that my water broke at 5:00am. We went ahead and waited until our scheduled time to go in and they started us on the road to getting her here. She was born at 9:33pm and was a whopping 9lbs 9oz. We survived the hospital stay and left for home on Wednesday July 20th. Babyhood has been interesting, you think you know what to expect, but really, you don't have a clue. We've had our ups and downs, only a few sleepless nights, but this week has been a big turning point for all of us. Todd sold his house and FINISHED it yesterday (Thursday), that can easily be named as the burden of the century lifted off of his shoulders. I was able to start going for walks again. Andi and I walked a mile on Tuesday with the dogs, a mile yesterday and 2 miles today. It may sound weird but that was a big burden lifted for me. Never thought you could get such an adrenaline rush from a simple walk. But it showed signs of beginning our life for me. Andi is doing amazing. Truly absolutely amazing. She seems nothing like a newborn. She is so active and alert, I don't know how a baby should be acting at 3 weeks old, but she seems much older that 3 weeks. Todd jokes that since she was a week over due she was in the oven to long and came out over done. We have definetly began to figure each other out, she is a pretty cool little gal. She noticed the ceiling fan at the beginning of the week and looked at the TV on Tuesday. She's also beginning to notice her mobile. I can't wait for the day when she looks at us and smiles. She looks at us now, but just stares with this puzzled look on her face. It is super cute. I think everyday she gets cuter. I'm sure I'll think that forever. I don't feel like I am explaining her well enough, but I don't know how too. We love her to pieces and are very excited to have her here. Here are a few pictures we have. I'm trying to get better about taking more pictures.




Coming home from the hospital 7/20/10


Todd and Andi rocking at the hospital



Andi 2 weeks old



Andi 3 weeks old