Lily live!

Back by popular demand, Lily goes to a photo-shoot full of many "firsts"! We will try to include as many pictures & videos of her new experiences as possible in this edition of "Lily Live"! She is doing so well!!! She gained back her birthweight after only 6 days (the doctors says that usually takes 2 weeks or so)! You will notice the typical position she likes to put herself in - both hands up high on the sides of her head! She sleeps, eats, poops, & hangs out in this same position! She is absolutely a light in our lives!

Liana is doing better each day. Although still recovering from her surgery & in lots of pain/discomfort, she is glued to her little daughter every moment of the day. She still hasn't been out of the house hardly at all, but all in due time. She looks absolutely amazing for having given birth less than 2 weeks ago! Daddy Collin is as proud as can be. He has put together the swing, bouncer, pack'n'play, stroller... all the stuff a daddy does. If you have any Fisher-Price stuff you need help with, let me know - I'm a pro. We love all the comments you all leave on the site, so keep them comin! Thank you all for all the love, support, & even gifts you have given us! We are truly blessed!

Cute Lily, still at the hospital
After her first bath by her momma...
I love this picture!
Slightly worried...
Proud Daddy

1st time in Bouncer!!!

1st time in Swing!!!

Time with Momma

1st bath time!!!

Lillian Emmie Kraus

Momma Liana hatched baby Lily on Friday, July 6, 2007 at 7:39am in Operating Room #2 of Plano Presby hospital. What a whirlwind it was! What was supposed to be a checkup on Lily's progress at Dr. Herzog's office Thursday morning turned into a check-in procedure into Labor & Delivery. Dr. Herzog has been tracking our little girl's growth pretty closely due to her being slightly undersized. His concerns were affirmed when she hadn't grown in the last 2 weeks, so he decided she was gonna come out immediately to grow better on the outside. She was all in order, head-first position in the womb so we were to begin induction at midnight that night. After administration of the Ptocin, the contractions started increasing but dilation stayed about the same. The pain came on strongly, so Liana decided on an epidural. About 6am Thursday morning came & Dr. Herzog came by to move things along. Following a quick exam, he told us he couldn't identify her head anymore, but felt what he thought was a foot. A sonogram confirmed she had, in the previous 10 hours, completely turned around into the "breached" feet first position. So, 1/2 hour later we were ready to go into the OR for a ciserian section. Soon after, we received our precious little girl, Lillian Emmie Kraus. She was born 5 lbs 1/2 oz, 17.3" long. Both Mom & baby are doing great! Liana is recovering quickly from the surgery! Baby Lily has already been breast feeding (colostrum feeding) very well! Doctor's report says she is as healthy as can be, besides being the size of a peanut! We are so grateful to Mom & Dad Kraus for their help, Mom Skousen for flying out IMMEDIATELY for her little girl's first baby, Maribeth for doing all the little things, and everyone else for your thoughts & prayers! Enjoy the pics & videos!

Fresh out:
Momma & her baby
Dr. Herzog with Lily
Proud Daddy:

Fresh out:

Momma & Baby:

Interview with Lily: