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Your recent Olan Mills Portraits are now available for viewing on the
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the information below at http://portraits.olanmills.com.
Order Number: 2266181664
Last Name: LINDAHL
Photo Date: 5/2/2008

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Happy Mothers Day

I waited to post until Mothers Day so that I could wish all you moms a Happy Mothers Day. Our day has been pretty uneventful, Evan wanted to take us all (mom,me,and Ella) out for brunch but the weather here was too cold and rainy so I decided it was best we just stay in. Kind of dissapointed Evan, since he wanted to do something nice for us. But, after his trip to the library he is picking us up supper, so that is just as good. We sent Nellie home on Saturday and it was hard to see her leave, baby Ella will miss her and so will Madison. On Friday I participated in the pinning ceremony through our college of nursing. It was nice to have mom and Nellie there to help me celebrate. I decided not to walk through the graduation ceremony on Saturday but did end up graduating with honors (Honor society & Magna cum laude. So that was a big accomplishment. My life is totally changing and so far it has been amazing. I hope to continue posting pictures of Ella often but our computer is having issues so we are working on getting a new one. Some days it works and others it doesn't! So sorry if I can't post as often, at least now you will understand why. Have a wonderful Mother's Day.

Love
Crystal

Bundle of Joy

Everything is going wonderful with the new Lindahl family. Ella still does ok at night with the exception of last night. She was up every 3 hours instead of every 4 hours so I was up 3 times instead of 2 times. The lack of sleep is the hardest thing to adjust to, hopefully it gets a little easier. Mom and Nellie have been a blessing; cooking, cleaning, and picking up after us. We haven't done much outside the house considering we don't want little Ella exposed to too many germs. Bath times have been fun, Ella doesn't like them to much. I think she just doesn't like to be cold. Auntie Hopie, Ella is wearing your cute duckie outfit, it actually fit her perfectly and she looked so cute in it. Mom and Nellie had bought her the duckie slippers on there way out here. They are way to big for her though. As you can see mom and Nellie are thoroughly enjoying her. Well things are going great, hopefully everyone is enjoying all the pictures, there are definitely more to come. Take care!

Visitors

So Nellie and mom made it safely to Ohio yesterday. It has been so nice having them here and yes Ella has been in there arms for the most part. They have been so much help already, cooking and getting groceries and letting mommy sleep a little longer. I have 2 tests left that will complete my undergraduate career, I am super excited, although, I haven't had much time to study so wish me luck. Evan has to go back to work tomorrow so he is not looking forward to that. He has enjoyed his time with his wife and new baby girl. Baby Ella is not jaundiced anymore so no more worries with that. She is still sleeping and eating well. Evan and I took her to get family portraits taken on Friday. It's early but she's only little one time and I know they grow up so fast. I just want to cherish every moment I can. There will be a website with the pictures we took and will provide that when they are up, should be within the next 5 days. I hope all is well with everyone else! Take care!

Crystal

Day 4

Well the Lindahl family is still surviving, we were a little nervous considering we're new parents. Crystal has been struggling with breastfeeding but otherwise she is doing great, well a lack of sleep doesn't help but I am doing better than I thought I would with just a few hours of sleep at night. Although, Ella for the most part sleeps through the night. I have to wake her for her feedings and than she quickly and quietly falls back to sleep. Still being checked for her jaundice, I haven't heard from the Dr. today yet but we were happy yesterday because it didn't raise to much. So we're hoping and praying for the best! I am looking forward to my sister and my mom visiting in just 3 days, I sure need some good home cooking. :o) I am so thankful Evan has the whole week off, he has been wonderful. So look forward to frequent postings, well at least I will do my best to post frequently so you all can watch little Ella grow. Well take care!

First day at home

We made it home last night (Sunday) at about 7:30pm. It was good to get here and introduce Ella to her room and the apartment. Madi is glad we are back and is very interested in the new baby. She follows us around and tries to get some sniffs of Ella whenever she gets the chance. I think she knows she has to be gentle and will be very good with her. The first night at home went well, Ella woke up twice feed, but slept well other than that. We had to get up early to take her to the pediatrician this morning already to get her blood taken. She is getting a little bit of jaundice and the doctor wants to keep a close eye on the level. It was slightly elevated today, so we have an appt again for tomorrow. The doctor assured us it isn't too serious, its just important to make sure the levels do not increase too much. If it continues to increase, we'll get a special blanket to keep her wrapped in that should help. We'll keep the blog updated with any news we get, but otherwise the Lindahl family is doing well. Hope all is well with everyone else.

Baby Ella is born

Baby Ella has arrived! Still in the hospital so not able to upload pictures, but will do so hopefully tomorrow, if not the next day. She was born Saturday, April 26 at 1:39am. Labor went smoothly and we have a healthy beautiful baby girl. She has many of daddy's features and has a head full of dark brown hair. She weighed 7 Ibs 4 oz. and 20 in. long.We still can't believe she is ours to take home, we are doing well with her but hopefully it continues to go well. Will update soon, just wanted ya all to know she has entered our world.

Belly pics

So, still pregnant! I am getting so ready though to deliver this baby! I have not really been feeling well, really tired and a little nauseated. As you can see my last pictures have been taken in sweatpants. I do not get all dolled up if I don't have to, especially considering my lack of energy. Can you believe how much my belly resembles a basketball. It just keeps growing upwards, kinda weird but I enjoy how round it is and still no stretch marks so I'm ok with it. So we booked flights for my mom and my sister Janelle this week. So, they tell me I cannot have this baby till next week sometime closer to the time of there arrival, which is May 3rd. Well I hate to say it but if it happens earlier I will be thrilled. Lets just hope she's not the size of a toddler:o)so by the time they do arrive she will still be just a little thing. Well hope all is well with everyone else. I will post next weekend again and if anything exciting happens in between. So be watching, I have a feeling I may go within the next week, although maybe its just wishful thinking, who knows! Take care.

Belly

So were getting to the end of the belly pictures. I still will be taking them every week depending on my status. I truly feel like miss Ella is getting eager to enter the world. I have not been feeling to well lately, it doesn't help I have a little cold. I just feel really tired and am honestly sick of being pregnant, I can't even put on socks without getting contractions and they hurt. But, I go to the Dr. again tomorrow, so far I am still progressing but she still thinks I can make it another 3 weeks. We'll see! So enjoy the belly pictures and take care!

Dr. Appt

We now have weekly appointments. This week we talked more about the delivery considering it will soon be approaching. The Dr. is hopeful that I will make it to my due date, which is May 4th. She thinks I will at lease last 3 more weeks which will be ok also because school will be coming to an end. We are so excited for her that all we want is her here, but I must certainly finish school first. I just hope the time flies by. Anyways I thought I would post another belly shot, many of my friends said I popped this week again. Spring is here is Columbus and we love it! Hopefully it will be come to ND soon too. Hope all is well with everyone.
Love,
Crystal