We want to come home!

Maddox and I will be staying at ANMED longer than we really want to. The Dr. wants to keep Maddox for observation because of his jaundice. His bilirubin levels are too high and they think that if he stays that it will be easier and better for us in the end. We will keep you posted on everything. Please be in prayer so we can be home as a family.

Hugs,
Chas

Baby Strickland is born!

Hi All!
Maddox Caden Strickland arrived into this world at 12:13 pm on 1/28/2009. He weighed 6.5 and was 19 3/4 in length. He has tons of jet black hair which attributed to the many months of indigestion for Chas :)

The delivery was a tricky one, having to have an emergency C Section after 24 hours of labor. Maddox's heart rate was too low during pushing to proceed naturally. But in the end, we have a beautiful baby boy!

Mommy and Baby are recovering well, and Daddy is on cloud 9.

Thank you all for your prayers over the past few months.

PS. The nurses in the nursery all fight over him because he is so handsome. They say he is the most beautiful baby on the floor. We agree!

Hugs,
Chas

I am ready to POP!!!!

It is hard to believe that I will soon be a mom. Dr. Hearn told me today that we will need to induce labor early due to my increasing blood pressure and swelling. I have been on bed rest for what seems like forever, and am so ready to have Maddox here with us. Tomorrow, I check into the hospital and will bring this baby boy into the world.

This is the only picture I have of me pregnant. I love this picture that Shaun took. It was actually taken in Maddox's room.

Maddox's Nursery finally complete

After months of creativity, Shaun and I put the finishing touches on Maddox's nursery. It is not the usual baby's room, but we love it and can't imagine anything else for him.

I started out with wall paintings that were filled with vibrant colors that would draw the eye in. I found two paintings at Homegoods and knew right then and there that that would be the inspiration for his room. I purchased the paintings for $49.00 each and went home all smiles:). Once I got home I began to research the paintings and found Natasha Wescoat online. We don't think we have an original... as her originals go for about $1200.00 a pop.

Hugs,
Chas

PS. I love catching my husband in the baby's room at night. I think he loves it just as much as I do! Or... it could be that he wants to play with Maddox's toys.