Heart conditions run in the family!

Mom, Bill, Marsha, and Nicolas flew in Friday morning to help us this weekend since we were both on call. I'll post more pictures later, but the above clip has been the highlight of the weekend. We took Nicolas and Shalin (Anna and Rajiv's son) to BooKoo Bounce and Nonie decided she wanted a turn. Please pay close attention to the end where she states "I have a heart condition!" Marsha and I almost died laughing. Thanks fam for flying in and helping us! It's been so awesome to have you all here and can't wait for you to come back!

Love you all!

ag

Redneck Riviera

What is on my head?

Thirsty?

As most of you know, we sold our house (and the pool) last fall. Liz couldn't stand the thought of a New Orleans summer without her pool so we are now the proud owners of an above ground blow up pool. Yes, our Alabama roots are coming out. We are raising the property values all over Lakeview! Emmie thinks we are nuts and is actively shopping for new parents especially after she got a look at her hat and swimsuit! She loves the water though. She's happy as a little fish until it's time to get out and dry off. So if anyone is looking to cool off, come on over to the redneck riviera. We might even bust out the PBR!

Thank you Shannon!

Emmie, Liz and Shannon

Thank you Shannon!

Joan

On Wednesday, we made a special trip back to Ochsner West Bank where Emmie was born. Shannon was the nurse that noticed that Emmie wasn't doing well after she was born and checked her oxygen saturations. Because of her and Dr. Sharma's excellent clinical skills, she enabled everyone to diagnose Emmie's heart condition quickly and prevented Emmie from complications; therefore, we nominated Shannon for the DAISY Award. On Wednesday, she was presented with the award and we were on hand for the presentation. Shannon will always hold a special place in all of our hearts- especially Emmie's. Thank you and we appreciate all that you do. Thank you also to Dr. Sharma and Tammy. We believe that you saved Emmie's life and prevented catastrophic complications. Emmie was definitely in the right hands. Thank you to the entire staff as well. You all were fabulous! Thanks for taking care of our little girl.

All kinds of new faces

Cole and Emmie sitting in a tree......

Seine, we are so glad you are here!

Liz, Emmie, Betsy and Bethany

Check out my 10 lb 6 oz physique!

We have had an exciting few weeks. First, our friends Barry and Kelly introduced us to baby Cole, and then Anna, Rajiv and Shalin introduced us to baby Seine. Emmie is thrilled to have new friends and would like everyone to remember she will always be older and can be the boss.

Emmie also had her 2mo shots and saw Dr. Young (her cardiologist) this week. Emmie was 10 lbs and 6 oz and 23 inches long. She is crossing the growth chart and is back at the 50% mark. She started off in the 90% so she's catching back up. We have seen a doctor just about every week since she was born. Emmie is doing so well that we don't have to go back for an entire month! Woo Hoo! We, especially Emmie, are so excited! The plan for now is to do a heart cath at 5 months and her next surgery will be at 6 months if things continue to go well.

Liz's aunt Betsy and cousin Bethany came to visit on Wenesday. Emmie was excited to meet them and show them her house and the city. We went to the French Quarter and City Park. Emmie, Betsy and Bethany took their first stroll down Bourbon Street. Betsy and Bethany were especially fond of the fresh seafood and snowballs. Emmie even took them to their first Harrison Street Market.

Best of thoughts to Emily, Lee and Crete as they welcome baby "Snake" to the world on Monday and we are all anxious to meet Emmie's new cousin on Monday via Skype from North Carolina. Thanks again Betsy and Bethany for coming to meet Emmie!

ag

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope everyone has a fabulous Mother's Day. Emmie has officially finished her 6 week course of antibiotics and we are all very happy about that! Liz goes back to work full-time this week so if you drive between the West Bank and Lakeview- watch out for a crazed driver trying to make it home to see the little one as fast as she can! She thinks that tank she drives is invincible.

Is this better Steltz?

Emmie's first photo shoot!

Emmie's first photo shoot is finally ready! If anyone is interested, check out the site at http://amydrouetphotography.com/index2.php?v=v1 Click on proofing at the bottom of the page and the password is Emmie516. It is case sensitive so be sure to capitalize the E.

We are doing great and Emmie is growing fast. She was 9lbs 11oz last week! We are starting our last week of antibiotics and Emmie's tummy looks forward to next Monday. Hope all is well with everyone and I'll try to post some new pictures soon.

Amy