Hello World!

Halloween!

2009-11-03T21:12:00.004-05:00

Well, it's only been since April! Here are some pictures from Halloween!

Princess Leia with Daddy!

With Mommy!

Walking through Publix!

So cute! She enjoyed her first Halloween.

New UPDATE

2009-04-11T11:01:00.006-04:00

It's been a while since we've had an update. Sorry about that.

Charlotte is doing great! She's smiling all the time and a big laugh is near, we think. She's sleeping well, not always through the night, but well. Amy went back to work on Wednesday, and it was really hard on her. But, we're now on Spring Break and enjoying our time with Charlotte!

Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy!!

Wearing her little black dress (Thanks Kayla!)

Flying with daddy!

Bundled up for a chilly April day in Florida.

Her new bumbo seat!

Not too happy :)

Snuggling with Mommy in her sling.

An early start!

Through the night!

2009-03-15T16:47:00.011-04:00

Charlotte slept from 8PM-5AM last night. We think that qualifies as THROUGH THE NIGHT! She is doing just great! She's eating like crazy and growing so fast. She's smiling all the time and holding her head up like a champ!

Mommy and daddy are sharing their bouts with exhaustion, but we're managing.

Here's some great pictures of our little bit!

Here are a few shots of the nursery.

Smiley Face!

After bathtime!

With Grandma.

Kisses from Daddy!

Posing with Mommy!

Smiles!

Just a big, big smile!!

SMILES!!

2009-03-09T18:57:00.004-04:00

Here are some pictures of little Charlotte smiling it up!! ENJOY!!!

And more pics!

2009-03-05T20:54:00.002-05:00

The nursery.

Another angle of the nursery..still a work in progress. Not much on the walls yet.

So cute!!!!!!!

Looking at her noisemaker thingy.

Lift up that head!!!!

2009-03-05T20:44:00.002-05:00

More pictures!

2009-03-04T12:06:00.004-05:00

Here are a few more pictures from the last few days. She's growing up so fast!!

With Uncle Elias....she cried later...he's a scary German.

Seeing the world from daddy's height!

Cutie!

I am going to try to upload a video over the weekend!!

New Pics!

2009-03-01T19:17:00.005-05:00

Sorry for such a large delay in the updates. I'll try to be better during March. Charlotte is doing pretty well! She's up to 9lbs 12oz!! Yeah, it's a lot. But the pedi said if she's not spitting up her formula, then keep feeding her like we are (she's only spit up 3 times, and only once in the last 3 weeks).

She's been having a little bit of tummy trouble, so we're trying to figure out the best formula for her to keep her comfortable. It can be frustrating because you just don't want to see your little baby uncomfortable.

She's starting to give us little bright-eyed smiles from time to time, and loves looking at herself in the mirror of her play-gym. It's so fun watching her discover the world.

She's getting so big!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are some pictures. I'll try to do a video some time this week. Enjoy! :)

Uncle Steve and Aunt Susanne

Ready for a chilly day!

Picking up her head like a big girl.

Hello! Right into a mirror.

No PB & J thank you.

Minnie Ears from Auntie Em

We call this: Screaming Naked Baby

2009-02-23T11:28:00.002-05:00

We're so excited that Charlotte slept through the night last night!! Midnight-6:30AM!!!

Update...March 1st....It hasn't happened since.

Pictures galore!

2009-02-10T21:26:00.004-05:00

We have TONS of pictures of Charlotte! I am posting just a few, and hope you enjoy them.

Charlotte is doing fantastic!! She's eating well, sleeping well, and is such a great baby! Amy has taken her out on trips to Ocala and Crystal River, and is taking her to Inverness to show her off at work tomorrow. It's so great having her around!!! She's so awesome, and Amy is such a great mom! She had a bath tonight, and loves having her hair rinsed.

Enjoy the pictures!!

Lying down with Daddy!

Hanging out with Mommy!

Meeting Mr. Cow...She's really focusing on objects, now.

Bathtime!!

Charlotte's First Photo Shoot!

2009-02-02T19:35:00.003-05:00

We took Charlotte to Sears today for a Top Model Photo Shoot!
Here are a few of her best shots. Special thanks to Tanner for the coupon!! :)

First night alone!

2009-02-02T11:34:00.005-05:00

Amy and I spent our first night home alone with Charlotte last night. No grandparents, no visitors. It was nice. She slept great overnight and made for a pleasant morning this morning.

Amy has her first day completely alone with her today. But, it's a busy day, with a doctor's appointment and a photo shoot at Sears. I can't wait to get home!!

It doesn't get old, looking at her. She's so beautiful and such a sweet little thing. We can't wait for everyone to meet her!

Here are a few more pics!

Charlotte and Mommy!

4 Generations!

Sleeping sweetly on Grandma

She loves her swing!

Another day in paradise!

2009-01-29T20:57:00.005-05:00

Charlotte is doing very well!! She's eating great and had a great checkup with her doctor. Last night, she kept us up till nearly 4AM, but it didn't seem to bother me (ask me again in 2 weeks!).
She's just so great, and I fell in love the moment I saw her.

Amy took her out for her first outing today. She and her mom went to Target and Moe's. It was a little rainy out, so Amy put on her little raincoat, a gift from my sister Doris. It's so cute!!!
Here are some more pictures!

Grumpy Face!!

Love is All You Need!

Simba is fine with Charlotte moving in!

Mommy and Charlotte with her raincoat!!

I'm so grumpy.

2009-01-28T12:39:00.002-05:00

Charlotte is at home doing wonderfully. She is sleeping the night away, usually only waking up twice between 11PM and 7AM, which isn't too bad, since I need to be up at 7 at the latest, anyways. She sometimes gets fussy, but not a lot of screaming till we take off her diaper to change it...brrrrr cold!!

I will have more pictures up tonight.

I'm grumpy because I had to get back to work yesterday and want to be home with Charlotte. So, grumpy am I.

First Night

2009-01-26T16:11:00.003-05:00

Our first night at home with Charlotte went great. She woke up twice (at 2AM and 5AM) and went right back to sleep after a diaper change and a feeding. We seem to be giving her what she needs before she lets us know she needs it, because she hardly ever cries. We woke up to her fussing last night and took care of her before it was a full fledged meltdown.
She did NOT enjoy her bath today, but she did LOVE having her hair washed. Here are some more pictures of her new life! Enjoy :)

Floating in a sea of pink (in her crib)

Bath Time!

Daddy and Charlotte

New Friends

Amazingly, this is our first family shot.

We're Home!!

2009-01-25T15:01:00.007-05:00

We brought Charlotte home today! Here are a few more pictures of our little girl!!

Our awesome kid.

Lots of dark hair like daddy.

It's a baby!

So friggin' cute.

Amy leaving the hospital!!

Big Charlotte Update!!

2009-01-24T11:21:00.008-05:00

Hello everyone. Sorry for the short posts, but the hospital does not have internet access, and I had to update via text message. I'm glad everything posted okay.

Here are the stats of Charlotte Elizabeth Longtin

Born: Friday, January 23, 2009 10:03PM

Weight: 7lbs 4oz

Length: 20in.

Awesomness: Total.

Amy had a tough delivery. She was in labor for about 14 hours and was pushing for 3 HOURS STRAIGHT! After 3 hours, they decided to do a vacuum birth and then we had our little girl! Charlotte had a tense few minutes at the start due to some meconium (fetus/newborn poo) in the amniotic fluid. She had to be taken right away to clear her airways to be sure they got all of it cleaned out very good. All seems to be well and we will keep everyone posted! I have uploaded pictures of Charlotte, Amy, Nikki, and Helen. There are no pictures of me with Charlotte yet, because my mother took pictures with her camera and I haven't gotten them yet.

Amy and Charlotte

Grandma Longtin and Charlotte

Grandma Traugh and Charlotte

It's a girl!

2009-01-24T00:45:00.001-05:00

7lb 4oz. 20 inches. Tons of black hair. And gorgeous. Pictures tomorrow morning.

Estimated arrival

2009-01-23T16:50:00.001-05:00

9pm

Drugs are good.

2009-01-23T14:07:00.001-05:00

Epidural is in. Amy is much more comfortable.

Pain Level

2009-01-23T12:18:00.001-05:00

6.5 out of 10. Yay labor.

Long morning already

2009-01-23T07:03:00.001-05:00

We were woken up at 5am. The baby was being stubborn (like daddy) and it took forever to get the monitor hooked up......

Goodnight

2009-01-22T20:41:00.001-05:00

The show begins at 6am tomorrow. I'll try to post a few updates. Till then....

Hope this works

2009-01-22T14:49:00.001-05:00

Trying to update via text. Just waiting for drugs to work. Pitocin will start tomorrow at 530am.

Go time...

2009-01-22T05:36:00.001-05:00

It's Thursday morning at 5:35 AM. We're bringing Amy in for a 7:30 appointment. It's go time. We are expecting today to be relatively uneventful, with the real show starting tomorrow. More to come!!

Almost time.

2009-01-19T19:24:00.004-05:00

We are taking Amy to the hospital on Thursday to induce labor. We should have our little girl on Friday. We will be using this blog to update the world on little Charlotte. More later!