Say Hello to Teagan... or mini me as we fondly refer to her, since she looks exactly like Craig's newborn photos.

Jada poised for her own portrait shot.

This is the photo we have from Sunday April 20 (2 days before Teagan was born). No mistaking that I am pregnant now.

My mother insisted that I get one embarrasing photo of my HUGE stomach on Teagan's due date Sat. 4/19

Okay so it has been over 2 months since I last blogged, and as you can imagine a lot has happened since then. March and April were busy with extra call and work getting ready for the baby. I was lucky enough to celebrate with family and friends Teagan’s up-coming arrival on March 8th with a baby shower hosted by Amy Emdadi, Christi, and my mom. My sister and my niece Anika were able to fly out from Colorado which was extra special for me to get to see them while I was still pregnant. Everyone brought amazing food and Teagan was spoiled with gifts at the shower.
The shower cake

Debbie and Anika

The wonderful baby buggy that Medhi carved out of a watermelon (I know I was VERY impressed)

Katie and me

SLHS girls

The beautiful coming home outfit my mom made for Teagan

Since my pregnancy brain at the time was only working at about 50% (and I think Craig will argue maybe even less than that) I accidentally scheduled our childbirth class for the same weekend as the shower. Craig therefore got out of going to an official class, but thanks to the internet, and me being a little neurotic, I ordered a DVD childbirth video and Craig was a great sport as we watched the different chapters of the video every week. Craig was “lucky enough” to be able to attend “our” breastfeeding class on March 29. We made a deal that he could drive me there and drop me off if there were no other partners at the class. Unfortunately for him all the other spouses were present, so he had to stay. We finished out March with a tour of the hospital on Sunday March 30th.
We started out April with a quick trip up to Atlantic City. It was nice for Craig and I to get away for a weekend together before the caos started. Craig proved that his luck had returned when he won twice on the slot machines once on Wheel of Fourtune and once on video poker within minutes of stepping foot on the gambling floor. We had a nice time together. The next week I started interviewing for jobs. Yeah, I know it is a little funny that I waited until I was within 2 weeks of my due date to start interviewing, but that made it a little more interesting. I really liked everywhere that I interviewed, but I think I have decided to work at Herndon Family Practice which is only 10-15 min from our house and (maybe I am not branching far from my comfort zone), but also happens to be where my doctor works.
April 16th I drove my mom to the airport for her flight to St. Thomas for my cousin’s wedding on the 18th. This would be the same wedding that we had tried to plan having a child around, but so much for timing as Teagan decided to be due the day after the wedding. We were sad that we had to miss out on what I have heard was an absolutely beautiful wedding and a wonderful family vacation, but excited to finally get to meet our new addition. At my second to last ob appointment on 4/8 I scheduled an induction date for the 22nd if I went past my due date. After unsuccessfully trying all the old wives tales that I could find to bring on labor (except castor oil), we packed up the car, dropped off Jada with Craig’s parents and drove to Fairfax hospital on Monday night for the induction. Dave and Molly live next door to the hospital so Craig dropped me off at the door and drove over to their house to park the car and hang out for an hour or two and calm his nerves. Monday night was rather uneventful and Tuesday morning progressed nicely. Teagan “listened” to her mom and waited for Dr. Maanavi to start her hospital duty before thinking it was time to make her grand entrance which occurred at 3:33pm. Apgars were 9 and 9 and she weighed in at 7 pounds 8 oz, and she was 20.5 inches long.
My first picture with Teagan

Teagan getting weighed...7 pounds 8 ounces

Since not being able to eat anything since midnight the night prior I was starving and Dave and Molly came to the rescue. They had sent over a beautiful edible flower bouquet made up of pineapple, grapes, honeydew, cantaloupe and strawberries, which I promptly started to devour as soon as we got up stairs to our room.

Craig’s parents, grandfather and aunt all came to see her on day 0, and Fusco stopped by on day 1. It was great!
Proud Daddy with his little girl
Grandpa Max (Mehdi)with Teagan sleeping on the pillow (already getting princess treatment)

Grandma Amy with Teagan a few hours after delivery

She is the first great grandchild for Bubba (Craig’s grandpa), and it was great to get a photo of him holding her in the hospital.

I was so happy that Teagan’s doctor, Dr. Hermes, was the attending rounding at Fairfax the week she was born, so she got her first visit on Wendsday and the okay to go home on Thursday.
Dr. Hermes was nice enough to poise for a photo with Teagan on Thursday.

Dave stopped by to say hello

We came home on Thursday May 24th safely and I was happy we had installed the carseat before going to the hospital. It was hard enough just to figure out how to put Teagan into the seat at the hospital let alone latching it into the car. We found out Teagan really likes her swing and on Friday my first day home alone with the baby I was able to get a few photos of her while she reclined.
Look how cute she is


I couldn't resist getting a photo of how small and perfect her hands and feet look.


The next few days went by in a blur due to all the excitement and sleep deprivation. Teagan was able to attend her first dinner party at our house on Saturday May 26th when we had Dave, Molly, and Keyvan over to meet little Teagan and celebrate with us. Pam Fusco was able to stop by too for a quick hello. It was the best dinner party I have ever “hosted”, and by that I mean, Dave and Molly came over and did the cooking for us. The food was wonderful and at the end of dinner Teagan needed to be feed so I went upstairs to feed her and by the time we had gotten back downstairs Craig and Molly had done all the dishes. Thanks guys =).
Molly and Kim

Pam and Molly

Keyvan with his new niece and Jada in the background

Monday was Craig’s 30th B-day!! It was an eventful day. Teagan had her first check-up at the doctor’s office. She weighed in at 7 pounds 4 oz and had some jaundice, but it was improving so we just kept feeding her often and watching her. We celebrated the big 30 with dinner and cake at our house. Craig’s parents (Grandma Amy and Grandpa Max) brought over all the food and cake and again we got to reap the benefits of great food. Amy’s friend Mary Pina was also able to stop by and meet Teagan. She brought her a CareBear and some great food for us to eat. Monday was also when Grandma Eva was able to meet her granddaughter for the first time. Her flight came in around midnight on Sunday so she came by Monday morning to meet her and then was able to come back after work to help us celebrate Craig’s B-day.
Grandma Eva getting to meet Teagan for the first time on 4/28

Craig blowing out his candle on his B-day cake

We got one shot of the family together at the B-day celebration!

The next few days were great at home and I had a chance to catch a few more cute shots.
Back in the swing (notice the common theme...Teagan likes the swing)


We had a weekend of beautiful weather on the 11th and 12th and enjoyed it by taking an outing to the park.

The excursion must have been tiring for Teagan has she needed a nap when we got home

Teagan first found her mouth with her thumb by accident when she was 10 days old, but since then has started to suck on her knuckles when she is hungry. She also lost her umbilical cord the same day, but we waited a few more days for her first bath till we got the OK by the doctor.
Teagan went in for her 2 week check up and she had regained her birth weight and weighed in at 7 pounds 12 oz, but she was probably closer to 7 pounds 8 oz in reality because she peed on the scale (oh well we have plenty of time to improve on our manners).
Here is Teagan all dressed up with her "baby legs" leg warmers before going to the doctor's office.
We documented Teagan’s first bath (when she was 16 days old) with a video, but she screamed for the entire time. The bath was very short and I think the only thing we actually washed was her hair, because she would not stop crying. After the bath I fed her and then she was very happy so I took the 1st bath picture then.

It has been great to have so many visitors stop by to say hello and meet Teagan. So we have some pics with our friends that have come by and a few of Teagan.
Erica and Tim stopped by with little Ella to say hello.

Jin with Teagan. Jin brought back some presents from his last trip to China for Miss T, can't wait for her to grow into them.

She is a little over 2 weeks old in the next 2 photos


Craig, Teagan, my mom and I went out to Warrenton to celebrate Mother's Day on May 11th with Amy and Medhi. We had to document the 1st Mother's Day with a photo at the Emdadi's house

Craig took 3 days of paternity leave this past week and it was great to have him home. He was a great help in changing her and has gotten down the 3-4 am feeding. Over the weekend we got to see Fawaz and Jackie who came over for lunch and then we got to go out on the lake since the rain had finally stopped and we had a gloriously sunny day. Saturday night (5/17/2008) Craig had his first evening alone with Teagan when I went to Sandra’s wedding shower on Saturday, and he did great.
Teagan on Saturday

Jackie with Teagan

Fawaz with Teagan

I can't believe how big she has already gotten (today she is 25 days old)

We had a nice cuddle after she ate

Saundra with her bouquet of bows

The new moms at the shower

Sunday we got to catch up with Keith and Jeremy which was long overdue and lots of fun. We showed them the almost completed nursery and took time for a quick photo op.
Here are two photos of the almost done nursery... my mom is currently working on the bumper and has just finished the blanket so when it is all done I will post another pictures o everyone can enjoy her amazing work. I just can't believe that I came from someone with such great sewing skills since I can barely sew on a button.


Craig had to go back to work on Monday (the 19th) after a 5 day weekend it was adorable he gave Teagan a kiss goodbye and she gave him her most winning smile as of yet. These are the moments that you just don't want to miss.
Katrina and Hannah came by today to say hello yesterday. It was great to see both of them.
Hannah was all smiles in the bouncy seat

Katrina with Teagan

Friday we are flying to Florida for Vanessa’s graduation from New College of Florida. We are going to be staying outside of Tampa with Craig’s Family and have a little reunion over the weekend. We will also finally get to meet Elliot Stanley’s son that he adopted in the fall. I must say I am a little nervous to fly, but this is more because of all the stuff I now have to travel with than the actual flight.