Bath Time

Before: Just a baby, slightly dirty (if you can even tell,) and perfectly content with life as it is.

Having a bath: I'm not really sure if she likes or dislikes bath -time. But, there is definately a lot of grunting involved. I wish we had an actual camcorder with sound (hopefully someday,) but at least we can record SOMETHING. ;)

I just love how much she is growing. Her belly looks huge on her baby body. I made the joke that "She is like 50% belly," and I may be exhagerating but I can't be that far off.





After the bath: She is once again totally content with her existence.

Pretty at the Picnic

Erica and Jenna dressed these two little ladies in some stylish and matching apparel for this year's Prudential company picnic.

I think they had a blast!

Jaylen in her lil' green tank-top.
Cute as can be!!

Uncle Lyndell getting in some quality time.

11 Days

Jaylen went to the doctor today!

The Doc says she is jaundice-free and growing right on track. We already an over-achiever to deal with, as she has surpassed the expectation of just putting her birth weight back on, by

smashing that goal and adding a couple extra ounces. Her official weight is now 7 pounds and 10.5 ounces and shows absolutely NOOO signs of stopping. I think it's safe to say that her little tummy has made a full recovery and may be working a little bit of overtime now. One thing is for sure.....this little one eats like her daddy and can't get enough!

Here is Jaylen with just a few of her most favorite people in her new world!

Here are a couple of videos taken within the first 24 hours.

This first one was taken mere moments after her birth. She had her cord wrapped around her neck when she crowned and was "coming in hot for landing." Luckily we had the best doctor/nurse combo, she just started off a little pale. Thanks to Dr. Coleman and nurse Annie, without you we may never had made it this far.

This second one was taken in our recovery room before the stole her away to NICU. I think GGW makes her smile in this one.......OR she has gas? ;)

The new arrival

Jaylen Renee' Blanco was born July 2nd, 2009 at 11:46 AM at Saint Lukes of Magic Valley in Twin Falls, ID. She weighed a whopping 6 pounds and 12 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

After quite an eventful birth, this little lady's tummy was not up to par and the doc decided she would need a couple days in the dreaded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Three long nights, many visitors a few tears later, and the newest member of the Blanco household would be on her way home.

Let's get the party started!!

This is the first official post on Baby Jaylen's blog. This is sure to be a great adventure for all! I will try to post as much as possible, but bear with me as I am new to this and it may or may not take a little getting used to.