Knick Knack Patyrak: December 2011

I made it through Thanksgiving and enjoyed every minute of it. I also survived 2 weeks of bed rest. I am so thankful for my co-workers for taking over where I left off since those 2 weeks weren't totally planned.

We checked into the hospital on the Monday following Thanksgiving to start the process towards induction. I was actually induced on Tuesday morning. At 6:34 pm Tuesday evening, Lyla Kathryn Patyrak joined our family via c-section. The c-section wasn't planned, but Lyla's heartrate dropped every time I pushed (sorry if that is oversharing), so the doctor quickly decided to just go ahead and do a c-section. It was totally appropriate that in the operating room, KVIL was on the radio and Christmas music was playing loud and clear. It is strange to be wide awake when you are having surgery. Of course I couldn't feel anything at all, but still. The whole process was surreal. I mean, I know I carried Lyla around for 9 months and I knew that at the end of it, she would be here, but when the time came, it was definitely surreal. That is the only way I can describe it. I would also like to share that my friends Chris & Vanessa welcome twin boys the same day...welcome to the world Camden & Paxton Ayoub! I can't wait to meet you! Also, a friend from my home church gave birth to a sweet boy at the same hospital. We were actually two doors down. Congratulations Ashley & Rusty and welcome to the world David Russell!

Here are some pictures from our stay at Medical City...

Okay, so this one isn't at the hospital, but I wanted a picture in front of the tree right before we left. 39 weeks 2 days at this point.

All checked in...they could work on some more stylish gowns...at least some brighter colors right?!

The view from my hospital bed.

Yes, Danny was there too.

There's no turning back now!

It's go time!

And...she's here!
Introducing Lyla Kathryn Patyrak
11/29/11 6:34 pm
6 pounds 10 ounces
18 1/2 inches long

Since I had a c-section, we stayed at the hospital until Friday. Mad props to my awesome husband for surviving the super-uncomfortable accommodations for husbands.

Can't believe I'm actually sharing this picture, but I wanted you to see how tiny she was when she was brand new.

I'm ready to go home!

The sweetest little Christmas present!

Mommy & Lyla

All stretched out...definitely Santa's favorite!

Time for an afternoon nap!

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far! Wishing you all many blessings and so thankful for ours!

So, I have some catching up to do. I intended to do this update right after Thanksgiving, but I didn't...sorry! So, many of you know that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I really didn't want to miss it. This year, we were with my family and my parents hosted at their place. It was fun...there is a party room in their building that we used. I have a large family and so we had lots of football on TV, Christmas music, games for the kids and a pool table in the middle. Of course, we had all of the Thanksgiving food staples. To top it off, Danny's brother Michael joined us and shared some exciting news that I'll have to keep to myself for now. Not to worry though, I will shout it from the rooftops as soon as I can. My sister, brother-in-law and the kids were in town as well. As always, their visit was way too short, but we always enjoy getting to watch the UT-A&M game...though this year was it. My sister and bro-in-law went to A & M and you all know that Danny and I are longhorn fans (I inherited it). It is a friendly rivalry for us and it was a close game. Neither teams played that great but at least neither team ran away with it and it was close for the end of an era. Hopefully they will play again, but I don't know that it will ever be Thanksgiving weekend as that is pretty late in the season for a non-conference game. So, I guess I'll quit rambling and share with you a few pictures from Thanksgiving!

Enjoy!