What's her name?

When we started telling people we were going to name our daughter Genevieve, pronounced JEN-a-veev, people always asked "What are you going to call her?" Our answer, "We're going to call her Genevieve, that's her name, sigh." I've never been big on nicknames or shortening names. For example, it irks me when people that are not close to me call me "Deb" (unless you know me from a message board, then that's a given considering my screen name).

Yep, we have some nicknames for her but they're our silly names for her. Doesn't every parent have silly names for their kid? Brian calls her Vizzle, Jen-a-vizzle, The Viz, and tender vizzle. I call her 'G' and 'cute stinky ass' but that's another story.

What does Genevieve mean? The name Genevieve is of French and German origins. Its meaning is Of the race of women, white wave, humble.

Where did we get the name Genevieve from? Don't laugh...Ever watch Trading Spaces? Genevieve Gorder is one of the designers. She's fun, easy going, down to earth, hot, and never wears shoes. Here she is:

Here's her bio:

http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/tradingspaces/bio/gen.html

So that's the story on our daughter's name Genevieve. Good enough?

Here are some pictures of our Genevieve from the last few days:

Christmas Eve

Genevieve's first Christmas Eve at Aunt Rosanna & Uncle Joe's house.

She's very excited & ready to go:












Genevieve and her cousin Jack:












Genevieve's Uncle Chris & Aunt Joanna:











With Mary











With Uncle Joe










Getting a smooch from Aunt Rosanna:











Genevieve's Cousin Hanna and Aunt Heidi


































Phoebe, Jack, and Heidi

First Bath 12/23/2007

First Bath today! Yippeee!
Genevieve kind of liked it. At least she didn't seem bothered by it.

Here she is getting ready for her bath:











Brian gave her a bath:


























Holy cow, check out that full belly!















All wrapped up after the bath:

Rebecca Rocks!

For those of you that saw our wedding photos know that Rebecca
Photography By Rebecca
is a super talented photographer. Those of you that have met her know that she's an awesome person too!

Since our wedding Brian and I have become friends with Rebecca and her husband Charlie.

She came to the hospital to visit Genevieve and I and to take some pictures. I can't thank her enough. She's not only the BEST photographer, but a great friend. Brian picked the song, which of course is by KISS. If you don't get at least a little misty eyed while watching this you seriously have no heart. Here's the link to the slideshow:

Genevieve

Thanks again Rebecca!

Catching Up - A Few Pictures

Here are a few pictures taken from when we got home through just before Christmas.

Her room:










Smiling on the changing table:










First trip to the pediatrician:










Genevieve wearing her first KISS onesie that our friend Brian made:














Silly pose:















Cousins first picture together!
Jenna is 4 months and Genevieve about 10 days old.
What a difference 4 months makes!

She looks so sweet when she's sleeping:

Three pugs and a baby:










Christmas Card photo:










Genevieve takes a nap with her Daddy:

We're Home December 5, 2007

Genevieve and I were discharged from the hospital on December 5, 2007. I'm sure this sent Brian into panic mode all over again. Once again, he's kept it hidden well and never let me see him sweat!


On the way home from the hospital we went to the diner. We survived our first outing as a family of three! Then we went home and the pugs met Genevieve. We were suprised they all seem to like her. Cosmo seems a little afraid or intimidated but otherwise, all is good.

Genevieve Has Arrived 12/2/2007

Genevieve arrived via c-section at 4:09pm on December 2, 2007. She was three weeks early weighing in 7 pounds 1 ounce and 18.5 inches long.

The NICU nurses took this picture for Brian to bring to me in recovery because I only got to see her for a second after she was born and taken to the NICU.

Here's another picture of Genevieve taken on December 2. All wrapped up, our little baby burrito.

How on earth did we end up here with a beautiful little baby girl?

Lets just say I didn't have the easiest pregnancy. I had gestational diabetes. Not a big deal, it was managable; I learned how to eat right. I started swelling early on. I think I've only worn flip flops since the summer and I'm still wearing them now in December.

My pregnancy was considered high risk because of the gestational diabetes so I had a million doctors appointments and ultrasounds. On Tuesday, November 27th I was at the ob. Everything was fine at that appointment. On Thursday, November, 29th I had a high risk appointment. Boy things change in an instant. They didn't let me leave the office. They called for a wheel chair and carted me off to the hospital. My blood pressure was high and my kidneys and liver weren't working. I would later learn that I developed preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome. I called Brian crying hysterically telling him that I was being admitted and wouldn't be going home until she was born.

My amazing husband some how managed to stay calm and kept me calm during my hospital stay. I know on the inside he had to be freaking out but he never let me know it.

Here is Brian and his little princess on December 3rd:

Here are some pictures of some of the vistors we had in the hospital. Unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of everyone that came to visit.

Aunt Franny & Uncle Arty:

Joanna: