AUDREY KARA JENSEN

Our little angel is here! She suprised us on Monday, August 3! Mommy's water "broke" at 2 in the morning and the rest is history. We went to the hospital at about 7 a.m. and she arrived at 7:24 p.m. She is 5 lbs 4 oz. and is 17 1/2 inches long. She got to stay in the room with us until about 10 last night and then they decided to take her to the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) because her breathing wasn't great and she wouldn't eat. So, she's still there and they tell us that today will be a big day for her. They are slowing taking away the oxygen and fluids and we're going to try to get her to eat again today. So, we will just go sit by her all day! Brandon is a great daddy already. He went down to visit her several times last night.

35 Weeks

The baby has been dropping in the last two weeks and is sitting on my tailbone. I am feeling very pregnant now and looking that way too! The baby moves around all day now and is constantly kicking and turning. This weekend I could feel a whole foot sticking out my side!

Last weekend I had a great baby shower at Kayla's house. It was great to have close friends around for the day and later on I got my first ever pedicure!

33 Weeks

This last week, we worked hard around the house...painting the front door, shutters, and front porch. Brandon, Karen, and Olen power washed the house as well as installed a screen door. I've wanted one for a long time!

Brandon and I had another busy weekend! On Friday night, we went to the Mallard's game. Then on Saturday, we had our annual Doyle family boating day on Lake Wisconsin. It was so nice out on the water. Of course at least one part of me had to get fried...the inside of my left knee! Brandon also got beat up on the jet skiis! Then we went to Tiny's cookout (a friend that Brandon works with) in Mount Horeb. Today we took a tour of St. Mary's Hospital, so that we know where to go and park when the baby decides to come. Pretty sure we'll both forget everything they said today.

I feel like I've dropped a little bit, but still carrying pretty high. Our doctor said that everything is on track and looks good. The baby's head is down, butt on my right side, and feet on the left. I get kicked tons every night. We just sit back and watch.

"Family" Pictures

We had "family" pictures taken last weekend. Check out a preview on the photographer's blog.
http://designsstudiom.blogspot.com/ Click "Slideshow" after "Baby on the Way." I'm holding the teddy bear, but you can't see my face.

Busy First Week of July

We started working on our basement this week. It is very exciting to watch it all come together. We also helped Ladd and Amanda celebrate their wedding this weekend. Wedding season is on hold now until the end of August...where we have four in one weekend:)

31 Weeks

I can't believe that we're already 31 weeks into this whole thing! I know that the rest is going to fly by quickly too with our hectic summer schedule. We started working on the basement this morning, which is really exciting. It will be nice to get that done before the baby comes. The baby is kicking like crazy and now has reached up into my ribs! She/He put on a show last night on my left side...we just sat and watched. It was crazy.

Wedding Season Begins

We started wedding season off again this summer with a bang...one bridal shower and two weddings in one day! Congrats to Royce & Mary and Justin & Krista! Only 6 more weddings left for us in 2009!