Bows in Her Hair

Ever since she was born, the first thing we hear from people when they see Stella is look at all that hair!  This was even the first thing that the doctors and nurses that delivered her said along with comments on her long eye lashes.  It's been a surprise to many that we didn't have any bows to put in all of that hair.  So, yesterday, while we were out running errands, we picked up a bunch.  Here is a peaceful shot of her with one of her new bows:

Eye Opening

We haven't seen much of Stella's eyes since she was born.  However, in the last couple of days, she has really started to open them up and take in her surroundings.  I'm pretty sure she's most impressed with my likeness ;).

Grandparent Visits

Although my mom and Megan's mom were up in Overland Park for Stella's birth, my dad nor Megan's step-dad (and Erin) had got to see her yet.  So, yesterday Megan's parents made a day trip and today my parents made a day trip up to the house to see their new granddaughter (and make us awesome dinners).

I somehow never get a picture of Megan's mom (on my camera), but here is one of Erin holding her new niece:

And my parents holding their new granddaughter:

First Gameday

Today, the University of Kansas football team plays #3 ranked Oklahoma.  Although we're not expecting a great outcome, Megan got Stella all dressed up with her Jayhawk onesie that I previously discussed, and a flowery Jayhawk headband that Molly got her.  We have lots more KU outfits for future games!

Stellar Space Box

Before we left the hospital, out pediatrician told us that Stella's bilirubin levels were kind of high which is an indication of jaundice.  They weren't too high, but because she is a slightly higher risk due to being a little early, having a different blood type than mom, and a few other factors, the doctor ordered here to be on a bilibed which gives her UV treatment to help with breaking down the bilirubin.  The picture on the right shows her in the bilibed that I rigged up in her crib.

Unfortunately, at her pediatricians's appointment the next day, her bilirubin levels had not gotten any better.  In fact, they had significantly increased, so they admitted us to Children's Mercy.  So, yes, after three nights at the hospital for her delivery, we are back at the hospital :(.  However, this is the best place to treat these issues, because she can stay in a special incubator where she gets UV treatment around the clock on all sides except for when Megan feeds her.  Here she is in her futuristic incubator and sweet goggles:

Different closeup perspective:

After about 24 hours, her bilirubin levels went back down to a manageable level and we were cleared to go home.  I definitely received some hardcore training in bottle feeding (to supplement Megan's feeding) and diaper changing inside of a little box.  Now, feeding and changing outside of the box seems like a breeze when compared.

Homecoming

Today, we brought Stella home.  Megan spent quite a bit of time finding just the right outfit to bring her home in.  Here she is in her leopard dress, cardigan, and tights before we left the hospital:

And here's the whole family after we got her home:

Can you tell that we only got 1 or 2 hours of sleep the past 2 nights??

Welcome Stella Sorrell!

6:15PM - 8 lb 0.5 oz - 20 in.  Too busy and tired right now to further document the arrival of our perfect daughter.  I've got some pictures now though in the mean time.  Here are a couple of my favorites:

Here's a quick gallery of all the photos off of my camera:



For non-flash folks (Megan's Mom's iPad):

Welcome Stella!