Camilla (Soh-Young) Lee

She is here!  We are overjoyed to introduce to you our little creation:

Camilla (Soh-Young) Lee

@ 8lbs. 4 oz. and  20 inches

Birthdate:  6/24/2010

Time:  6:03pm

(background: Sophie la-la Shin)

The Labor:  18 hours...and pushed for 1 hour...It really wasn't all that bad.  I was never really scared of labor because I knew I was going for the epidural all the way.  The contractions were no joke.  For me, it felt as if someone was slowly breaking my back/spine.  Once the epidural kicked in, it was heaven.   

The husband and my sister were in the labor room with me.  They were superstars!  The hubby who thought would just take pictures and video, actually ended up acting as one of the labor nurses.  The hospital was short on nurses that day and he stepped right in, held my leg up and helped me push as my sister held my head up. I honestly think it helped that they were really involved.  I pushed for one hour and little Cami was out! I wouldn't have changed a thing.  It was perfect.

The baby is finally home and healthy.  She's eating well and so the diaper changing escapades begin. 

The husband is pretty good at it and has got it down.  I on the other hand dread the changes and have opted to cheer the husband on instead. :) 

So far motherhood is bitter sweet.  I love watching her grow everyday and the subtle changes I see are so rewarding...and plus She's mine! Well...ours!  And then there's the lack of sleep (which I'm already immune to) and getting used to the demanding cycle that never ever ever ever ends.   It starts with feeding, burping, changing, pumping and putting her to sleep.  Then I get to do it all over again in 2 hours! yay. :T 

I thrive on reading emails from friends and co-workers as that is the closest human contact I get everyday. 

Since Cami is on a 3 hour feeding cycle, I get to go as far as the market to keep my sanity. :)  Last night, I spent $40.00 on magazines and a book of stamps and then came home feeling more refreshed than ever.

Tummy time :)

Must-Haves when expecting

Below are some things I could not live without: 

• Ginger ale:  Canada Dry's helped me through the first 3 months of constant nausea
• Crackers/Bread:  saltines and/or any kind of bread (heavy starch) also help with nausea and lack of appetite
• Tonic water:  helped me with RLS (restless leg syndrome) that crept up on me right before I fell asleep.  Maybe it was all in my head, but after a glass of drinking tonic water the rls went away w/in 10 min.
• Pregnancy pillow:  My Leachco pillow aided my restless nights of tossing and turning.  I think I got the most out of it during my second trimester
• Movie nights:  Since going out dancing and Vegas trips were out of the question, watching movies with the husband and friends became a ritual.  WELL WORTH it!  Oh how I miss the movies!
• Dining out:  Eat out at your favorite restaurants as much as you can!  Once the little one arrives, it's dining in for as long as a month or who knows...even longer! 
• Leggings:  Gap maternity has great leggings! They are so comfy and soft, they were the only things I wanted to wear. 
• Balance Bars:  Yogurt Honey Peanut is my favorite.  I would have one of these a day on the way to work. 
• Water!:  TONS! is a must.
• Bella Bands:  When your pants fit everywhere else except the waist
• Sleep:  Getting as much rest when possible