Mom and Baby Update

Stephne and Baby Camdyn are doing great. No complications at all which has really allowed us to breathe easy and enjoy our new addition to the fullest. Especially with the help we've had around the hospital and home from Sheryl and Steph's Mom and Dad.

Thanks to all for your help, prayers, and well wishes!

If the 2 photos in the previous post aren't enough for you, we have tons more at the following link which takes you to our family photo website TheHilgendorfs.com. The 2 posted above are a teaser.

It's basically photos from the 3 days we were in the hospital and the 1st day we were home with Camdyn. Enjoy!!!!

Camdyn's Gallery Link

Also check out Haley's 1st published photographs at her new special gallery. She took every photo you'll see in the gallery.

Haley's Photography Gallery

Camdyn is Here!!

Camdyn Avery Hilgendorf arrived today at 9:53 this morning weighing in at 8 lbs 6 0z and measuring 20 inches long.

She looks a lot like Haley did when she was born, but has a lot more dark curly hair to keep her head warm.

Haley's first view of Camdyn was over a text message in which she kissed the screen and said "oh...cute".

ONE MORE DAY!!!!!

It's amazing what a difference a day makes! Today I'm pregnant, tomorrow I won't be. Kinda crazy! Tomorrow we go in at 7am to have a c-section on this new little one! Keep an eye out on the blog. We'll have pictures and stats up asap. Keep thinking good thoughts for us!

2 more weeks!!!!

Just 2 more weeks! and SO MUCH TO DO!!!!!! I have 2 days of work left, the 27th is my last day. I have 1 week before mom and dad come into town. I have 1 1/2 weeks until Sheryl comes into town. AND only 2 weeks until this new baby comes! I see the doctor weekly now, so pretty much every friday (only 2 more times) until the baby is here. We have a c-section secheduled for the 9th of September, sometime in the morning. I'll find out the exact time at this Friday's doctor's appointment. Still, no decision on the name. We have about 3 to choose from, so we figured we'd just decide when we see her.

Kinda exciting, Kinda scary!

Haley & Adelle

So, I mentioned a couple posts ago that our cousins, Richard & Kathryn had their baby, Adelle. Haley and I went to the hospital the day she was born. Here's a cute picture they took with their camera. Haley is going to be such a great big sister!!!!!

Haley Sings

So, a few weeks ago, we had a family reunion in Fairview, UT. One of the nights we had a talent show. One of Haley's favorite thing to do is to sing along with her favorite Disney songs. Here's Haley singing Meg's Song from Hercules. Enjoy!

Also, Mom and Aunt Janet did a spoof on "My Favorite Things"....it's pretty funny!

Olympic Schedule

Olympic Medal winners at NBC Olympics.com!

Baby Stuff

So, went to the doctor yesterday. All is going great and right on schedule! This pregnancy is a lot alike when I was pregnant with Haley, but also different. I didn't get sick either pregnancy, but I gained A LOT more weight with Haley than I have with this one. I think I gained like 70 lbs with Haley, and this one I've only gained 10 so far. I think that's a pretty good accomplishment! I should start maternity leave at the end of this month. I was thinking about just taking a week off before the c-section, but the closer I get I'm thinking now at least 2 weeks. There's still a ton to do and I just can't get things done as quickly as I could before. I'm starting to get sore, have contractions and I'm just big and bulky. I'm going to need more than a week before the baby....definately!

More news! Richard and Kathryn had their baby Adelle yesterday! She was enduced 2 weeks early from complications, but mom and baby are doing just great! She was 6 lbs 3 oz 19 1/2 inches long. Baby Adelle Elizabeth Mackay is beautiful! Congrats to Rich and Kathryn!

Haley, our American Idol!!!!

So, we went to Target the other day...the best store in the WORLD!!!! Haley was being such a great helper and such a good girl that I decided to get her a little prize. She found this microphone that echos and she fell in love. It was in the sale section and it was only $2, so I figured, what the heck! She used the microphone the entire time we were at the store! The nice thing was that she could yell at the top of her lungs into the microphone, and somehow the microphone muffled her sound and gave back a little echo. Pretty cool I thought!

Chris doesn't think it's as cool as I do! She seems to be more vocal in the car and at home. For some reason, it seems louder at home than it does in the store. Weird how that works!

Spanish Fork Fiesta Days

So, for those of you who don't know, Most cities in Utah County have their Annual City Celebrations. The city I live in, Spanish Fork, has their "Fiesta Days". While mom and dad were out here again, we decided to go downtown and see what there was to offer. On one side of the street there was some VERY YUMMY foods, and on the other side there was a lot of different vendors. Behind the vendors was a carnival type area. Of course, Haley was drawn to it. Those types of rides really make me nervous. Carnie rides just don't seem too sturdy. Just my opinion....

One thing that seemed okay to me was the Mary Go Round. So, we got tickets for Haley to go once on it. Grandma took her and Haley had a blast! The horses wern't very smooth and jerked around a lot, AND they didn't have a belt to strap the kids down, but what can you expect from a Carnie Ride. Here's a cute picture of her on the horse.

Hey, it's no Disneyland...believe me...I know! But, she had fun anyways!