Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Happy Leap Day

First Snowstorm of Winter

Our Backyard - First snowstorm of the winter in MN

Happy Leap Day! This marks 2 weeks recovered, and Eddie is doing very well as am I. Here's my chance to brag about the cutest baby in the world! [Mom, click on the pic for a larger image to print :) ]

 

Edward Michalek - 12 days old 

Edward 12 days old

Edward Michalek

"Is this going to be a regular thing? My schedule's pretty tight."

Eddie our Teddy

Edward Michalek

Edward Michalek

 

Edward Michalek

The kids introduced Eddie to all the Zhu Zhu pets, and then loaded him with a pile of kisses.

Edward Michalek

 

BTW: In the 39.5 weeks of pregnancy I gained 2 pounds. Since the c-section (1.5 weeks later) I have already lost 30 pounds! I don't know where from, but it sure is encouraging! Mind you I began plus size, and I have at least 60 lbs more to lose. Ugh. I also may have been battling a case of Mono for the past 2-3 weeks. But I'm on my way to better days! Thanks for all the prayers - they're working!

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  1. Hi Melissa,

    Your little Eddie is so adorably sweet! Love his facial expressions. Congratulations on your weight loss and for feeling better. You're probably too busy to even sit down and eat. Sending Lenten blessings your way!

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  2. Eddie is adorable (but with seeing the pictures of your other children, I am not surprised)

    Glad to hear you are all doing well, you have been in my prayers.

    Blessings
    Karen

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  3. Hi Melissa,

    I'm back to let you know of a giveaway on my blog from Jennifer of Crafolic. I'm guessing you know her and if you don't, you'd want too. She created the game Journey's End and is giving one away. Come check it out!

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Thank you for reading about our family. I look forwards to sharing ideas, joys and struggles. God Bless you in your journey!

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