Sleep is so over rated!

Ok, the death march has stared. Thursday night we got about 1/2 hour sleep total, Friday was better, two hours tops...but last night was good. We got about 4 hours each. Not straight through, hour here, hour there. But we have great news, SHES EATING! ALOT! Nat latched on great with the help from Tia Cristy, and she fed for over 1 1/2 yesterday straight. Most she ever ate was maybe 15 minutes. But then she ate through the whole night. Have to get her schedule to where she eats during the day, and sleeps at night. But for now, we are just happy shes eating.

Val is doing great. Her belly is going down pretty quickly. Lilly has been a god send all week, taking care of us while we care for Natalie. We can not say thank you enough.

Tia Cristy and Tio Carlos came up for the weekend for a visit also, along with Danny and Saddy.

Well, cant be too creative and fun with the writing, too tired. But heres some more great pics!

Thank you also for everyone that keeps sending flowers after flowers after flowers! WOW!

Day four

Great news, Natalie is coming home tomorrow! Val and I are heading in to spend the night with her. She will be in our room all night, and if her blood count come back clean, my little angel gets to come home! WHOO HOOO!

ok, had to get some pics up of Grandma Lilly and Nat!

Happy 3rd Day Birthday Natalie!

Hello everyone! Things are going great down here. Little Natalie is doing great! She is still in the NICU, but Val has been breast feeding for the last two days! She has taken to the "boob" really well, just like her daddy..hehehehe! MICHAEL!!(As my mom would yell!)

Shes looking really good and pink. Here breathing is 100% better. We are hoping to take her off the O2 today, and start weening her off the IVs and Antibiotics. Sad news, we wont be able to take her home today. They will probably keep her for a couple more days. Val will be discharged, but we are trying to see if we can stay longer. Keeping our fingers crossed.

My greatest joy so far is singing to my little girl. Every morning we start with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and end with Over the Rainbow. She seems to love my voice, and love vals touch. The minute val snuggles up with her, she stop crying.

Heres a quick pick of her this morning. I know she may look a little chubby, but shes really small, only 18 inches. Dontcha just want to pinch those little cheeks! heheheh

I want to thank everyone for the flowers and gifts that were sent. Val room is covered in flowers, i think the last time I counted there were over 10 bouquets of flowers!! It smells really nice. Thank you also for everyones kind words. We love you all, and please keep us in your prayers. It makes it that much easier knowing that Natalie will be surrounded by such loving friends and family!

All our love you everyone!

SHES HERE!!!

Thats right! Hurricane NATALIE is here! Val went into labor Sunday night, around 8pm..while we were at our last Lamaze class! how funny, huh? That night we went to the hospital around 1:30. Val was dialated 3 cm. They wanted to send her home, but val wanted to wait one more hour. Sure enough, she started dilatating 1cm every hour! Next thing you know, we are admitted, val has an epideral, and WHAM, out come little Natalie! Did i say LITTLE??

Dauberts do nothing Little!

7lbs, 2 ounces! 18 inches long. Look out world, here comes NATALIE!

LOOK AT THOSE CHEEKS!! Vals doing great, recovering right now. We are going off of no sleep for over 18 hours, but holding strong. Natalie is in the NICU right now, getting antibotics...she will be in there for the next 48 hours..sigh...but better safe then sorry!

Heres our little BUDDA BABY!

Ask a GUY about Pregnancy?

Why you dont want to ask advice from your typical male!!

Pregnancy Q & A & more!
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's
borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor,
but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife
is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and
act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

HAHAHAHAHAH...more to come later!!