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Little Lena

We took her to Shelby Farms to take a walk, but we did not stay there for long. It was too windy. She sure did LOVE the walk...she didn't even open her eyes one time...

I took this picture a couple days ago. She was laying on our bed.

Janice's Thoughts

It’s amazing how fast Helena has been growing. This Saturday she is going to be 3 weeks old (04-26-08). I am sooo blessed that I’m able to stay home right now to be with her. I see her smile, giggle (while she is sleeping), frown, pout; these expressions touch the softest spot in my heart. When I hear her cry, amazingly, it doesn’t make me want to pull my hair out like I predicted beforehand. I remember when my mom told me “Enjoy your time before she is born because you will want to stick her back in your belly.” Luckily, I haven’t felt that way. Life has been very different, but I love it. I’ve spent literally most of my time on the bed with Helena feeding her. Breastfeeding consumes a lot of time, but it’s sooo worth it. I remember the first and second week after Helena was born; I was happy and sad at the same time. I stayed home for two weeks and didn’t go anywhere besides her first doctor’s appointment. I don’t think that it is psychologically healthy for people to stay in one place for such a long period. I don’t know how some Chinese women can stay in one place for a month without going anywhere. We have been getting many blessings from people: prayers, cards, gifts…etc. Kelly and I are very thankful. Thank you all very very much.

After Helena's First Bath

A couple pics

Here are a couple pics of Helena Mae Seely at about 2 weeks old.

Sometimes sideways it's hard to tell if she's crying or smiling. She was actually smiling here...

Click on the link in the post below to see an album of pics of Helena.

Kelly & Janice

Drum Roll Please...

Well, finally she has arrived. We caught her big smiling face yesterday (6 days old). She smiles a lot and is a very good baby. Oh by the way, her name is Helena Mae Seely and she was born on April 5, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. She was 7lbs. 8oz., 20in. long. Her middle name is named after the last chinese character in my mom's name. It has been an amazing feeling after this little life has come into my life...and my life has changed.

Click here for more pictures of Helena Mae Seely

Anxiety

The third trimester has been alright. I am very blessed, beside the fact that I am feeling big. Due to my hormones, sometimes (almost everyday) my heart rate will go up between 100-120 beats per minute. That’s really the only situation that bothers me a little bit when it happens. Before spring break (03-17 ~ 03-24) I was hoping that I wouldn’t need to go back to school afterward. Now I’m sitting in front of the computer and feeling great with my big belly. I guess the little girl wants to cook a little bit longer in my tummy, and I have to go back to work for another 4 days. (SCREAM)
My church family was very sweet; they planned a baby shower for me even though they don’t know me that well yet. Also, I got a surprise baby shower at school… I was thrilled and speechless. I didn’t expect that at all. I don’t know how to thank the people who were there and being so generous and loving. I think I can only pass this blessing to other people in the future.
When will the little girl get out????????? I am ANXIOUS.

p.s. the picture was taken at the beginning of March.

Another Ultrasound

Click on the pictures to enlarge them. These are from the 17th of January. We only have a couple more months left. I hope you enjoy the pics. Check out the video below as well.
Kelly (& Janice)