My sweet, baby girl
How'd we get to this place so fast? It seem like yesterday that Daddy was holding me up as I cried leaving the hospital without you and now your a walking, talking Diva! These last two years have probably been the hardest but most fulfilling. You were prayed for and are loved so deeply but I didn't realize how exhausting being a Momma of two littles would be and you, my dear, keep us on our toes. There is most definetly never a dull moment with you.
People are often surprised that your two. Some thinkyou're younger because you're quite the tiny firecracker, much like your Momma & Aunties, but others thing you're older because you speak so well for your young age. I have to explain to them that you're 2 going on 12, constantly trying to keep up with your big brother. Speaking of your Bubba... you so adore him, most days, and the feeling is mutual. You two are a team in most things but you also love to just be by yourself, which is okay too. At just 2 you have mind of your own and won't stand for anyone telling you that you can't have something, I'm sure I don't know where you get that from! You have a wardrobe to rival any fashonista, mostly thanks to your Aunties and Grandma, and to tell you the truth I'm a little jealous of it.
This next year I'm sure will be full of even more development and fun! Daddy and I can't wait to see how you change and grow and how the relationship between you and your brothers changes and develops as well. You're already your own person and we know that's likely to change, ever. I'm sure you'll continue to wrap your Daddy even more around your finger...there's something about a first born daughter and her Daddy, I hope you two always share a special bond and relationship, it's good for you both. I also hope that as you get older you know that I'm always, ALWAYS your biggest cheerleader and support everything you do, no matter how crazy or silly!
We love you forever and always baby girl.
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Friday, November 14, 2014
Monday, December 23, 2013
opps...I did it Again - 10/11 months -Baby Girl
Well, crap! So much for those plans I had to be better about posting. Here we are a month and half later and nothing! That's my life and I'm done dwelling, so onward we go.
At this point baby girl is actually 13 months but I don't want to have missed out on the last two months before she turned 1 so...
My sweet, sweet girl. I can't believe how close we were to you turning 1. Your 10th and 11th months weren't full of anything BIG but still lots that was big for you. You started vocalizing so much more than you had been. You knew exactly who I was, Momma, and I don't mind saying I LOVE that Momma was your first word, since brother's was Daddy.
As you turned 10 months you still have no teeth and I wasconvinced that you'd be like your brother and cut teeth just before your first birthday, but by the end of the month you had two little teeth ont on the bottom! You didn't let your lack of teeth you from eating anything and everything we'd let you have. You really started to show your personality and oh boy are we going to have our hands full! Even at just 10 months you were not taking nothing from nobody. While you're obviously not talking yet you still yell at anyone that may try to take stuff from and let your voice be heard.
Month 11 bought your first Halloween and Momma's birthday! You were the cutest little Strawberry. As I expected you didn't make it to Trick-or-Treating but that's okay you couldn't eat the candy anyway. You still only had those two bottom teeth but your eating had completely moved to whatever we were eating, you were eating. This made things so much easier for Momma.
As I prepared for your 1st birthday I was nostalgic and excited for what was to come. Your fill our life with joy and a little frustration, since for whatever reason you find sleep overrated, and we love you to pieces! We can't wait to see what you story becomes.
At this point baby girl is actually 13 months but I don't want to have missed out on the last two months before she turned 1 so...
My sweet, sweet girl. I can't believe how close we were to you turning 1. Your 10th and 11th months weren't full of anything BIG but still lots that was big for you. You started vocalizing so much more than you had been. You knew exactly who I was, Momma, and I don't mind saying I LOVE that Momma was your first word, since brother's was Daddy.
As you turned 10 months you still have no teeth and I wasconvinced that you'd be like your brother and cut teeth just before your first birthday, but by the end of the month you had two little teeth ont on the bottom! You didn't let your lack of teeth you from eating anything and everything we'd let you have. You really started to show your personality and oh boy are we going to have our hands full! Even at just 10 months you were not taking nothing from nobody. While you're obviously not talking yet you still yell at anyone that may try to take stuff from and let your voice be heard.
Month 11 bought your first Halloween and Momma's birthday! You were the cutest little Strawberry. As I expected you didn't make it to Trick-or-Treating but that's okay you couldn't eat the candy anyway. You still only had those two bottom teeth but your eating had completely moved to whatever we were eating, you were eating. This made things so much easier for Momma.
As I prepared for your 1st birthday I was nostalgic and excited for what was to come. Your fill our life with joy and a little frustration, since for whatever reason you find sleep overrated, and we love you to pieces! We can't wait to see what you story becomes.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
One - 365 days - Baby Girl
Baby girl
For the sake of full disclosure, I'm actually writing this first birthday a year late. Being the Momma of two littles is nothing short of EXHAUSTING and some how I forgot to post my sweet girl's first birthday letter, so I'm doing it now!
How'd we get here so quick? Just yesterday you were days old and finally coming home from the NICU and now your 1! That went much faster than I wanted. With your barely there hair and 6 little teeth you are the my reason for being most days, you and your brother. I hardly remember life before you and for Bubba it's like you've always been here.
You're walking and jabbering, not really talking just yet, and getting into EVERYTHING but that not of that will change from here on out. You LOVE food, LOVE IT and sometimes can out eat the boys, even your biggest brother! I wonder if you'll always be like that or if eventually you'll become a picky eater. You'll play for hours by yourself at the little kitchen we recently bought and it's the cutest thing, EVER! Bubba would prefer you play with him but sometimes a girl just needs alone time.
It was the fastest year and I'm sure the rest will go just as quickly, so I'll try not to blink. Know that no matter what Momma & Daddy love you always. Make the next year be as memorable as this first year.
Forever and Always.
For the sake of full disclosure, I'm actually writing this first birthday a year late. Being the Momma of two littles is nothing short of EXHAUSTING and some how I forgot to post my sweet girl's first birthday letter, so I'm doing it now!
How'd we get here so quick? Just yesterday you were days old and finally coming home from the NICU and now your 1! That went much faster than I wanted. With your barely there hair and 6 little teeth you are the my reason for being most days, you and your brother. I hardly remember life before you and for Bubba it's like you've always been here.
You're walking and jabbering, not really talking just yet, and getting into EVERYTHING but that not of that will change from here on out. You LOVE food, LOVE IT and sometimes can out eat the boys, even your biggest brother! I wonder if you'll always be like that or if eventually you'll become a picky eater. You'll play for hours by yourself at the little kitchen we recently bought and it's the cutest thing, EVER! Bubba would prefer you play with him but sometimes a girl just needs alone time.
It was the fastest year and I'm sure the rest will go just as quickly, so I'll try not to blink. Know that no matter what Momma & Daddy love you always. Make the next year be as memorable as this first year.
Forever and Always.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
9 Months - Baby Girl
9 months old means you've been out longer than you were in. That fact is still hard for me to wrap my head around. I mean 9 months ago we welcomed you into the world and after 10 long days in the NICU we welcomed you home. Home ...Where you have continued to make us smile and keep us on our toes, even more than your brother did or does.
You're pulling up on everything and anything these days and just recently you've started letting go and trying to balance. I imagine you'll be walking before your first birthday, that should be fun. You also have really found your voice and not just for crying, you found it for that not long after you entered the world. You're always babbling and cooing and laughing. You LOVE to laugh, sometimes at nothing at all. I hope you keep that quality about you. The ability to laugh at life will make your disappointments easier to handle and your successes that much sweeter.
As I look forward to the next 3 months before you turn 1 I can't help but wonder about the little girl that you're sure to become. Will you be as laid back as your brother was at 1? I somehow doubt it but that's okay. How will your relationship with your brothers develop. I worried that the Bean wouldn't adjust to you being here and in his space but oh how he adores you and your older brother feels the same.
9 months doesn't seem long enough for me to love you the way I do but really I've loved you since you we're conceived. The baby girl I prayed and wished for. I love you forever and always sweet girl.
You're pulling up on everything and anything these days and just recently you've started letting go and trying to balance. I imagine you'll be walking before your first birthday, that should be fun. You also have really found your voice and not just for crying, you found it for that not long after you entered the world. You're always babbling and cooing and laughing. You LOVE to laugh, sometimes at nothing at all. I hope you keep that quality about you. The ability to laugh at life will make your disappointments easier to handle and your successes that much sweeter.
As I look forward to the next 3 months before you turn 1 I can't help but wonder about the little girl that you're sure to become. Will you be as laid back as your brother was at 1? I somehow doubt it but that's okay. How will your relationship with your brothers develop. I worried that the Bean wouldn't adjust to you being here and in his space but oh how he adores you and your older brother feels the same.
9 months doesn't seem long enough for me to love you the way I do but really I've loved you since you we're conceived. The baby girl I prayed and wished for. I love you forever and always sweet girl.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
8 Months - Baby Girl
Shut the front door! Wasn't I just writing your 7 month post, OK I was but that's because I was a slacker, but how did we zoom past another month so fast? Speaking of zooming ... you're crawling faster than I ever remember your brother crawling and two days after you started crawling you decided it was over rated and started pulling your self up on everything and anything that would hold you up. I imagine you'll be walking before your first birthday or not to long after it. Your brother doesn't know what he's in for once you're up and running!
You're so babbly lately too. You've just got things to tell us, I guess. It looks like you're cutting a tooth but it's been looking like you were cutting a tooth for several weeks now so really I'm only guessing, that's what most of parenting is guessing, that it's a tooth. You're such a great eater but have decided that you'd like to forgo bottles, which is giving your daycare a little frustration but we've decided that you'll eat what you eat and as long as your eating your food then we're happy. Since you're still nursing like a champ we're not too worried about it.
You celebrated your first 4th of July with our annual parade and a party at your grandparents. No fireworks for you though, you were out before the sun was completely down and you slept through everything going on outside of the window of the room you were sleeping in. While we're on the topic of your sleeping the last week has seen you only waking once in the middle of the nite and I'm so thankful, I hope I don't jinx it. It's nice getting about 5 hours of continuous sleep. I forgot how much I missed it.
The next few months you'll be getting tons of Momma time, since I'm being furloughed. We're gonna hit up the Beach with Nana, enjoy some pool time and just enjoy some lazy summer fun. I'm hoping to make the best of a bad situation and not lose my mind at the same time.
In 4 months you'll be 1. I'm not even sure how that's possible. The last 8 months have just flown by. As I watch your personality and your relationship with your brother develop my heart is full. Your whole life is a head of us and I can't wait to see what it brings.
Forever & Always,
Momma
You're so babbly lately too. You've just got things to tell us, I guess. It looks like you're cutting a tooth but it's been looking like you were cutting a tooth for several weeks now so really I'm only guessing, that's what most of parenting is guessing, that it's a tooth. You're such a great eater but have decided that you'd like to forgo bottles, which is giving your daycare a little frustration but we've decided that you'll eat what you eat and as long as your eating your food then we're happy. Since you're still nursing like a champ we're not too worried about it.
You celebrated your first 4th of July with our annual parade and a party at your grandparents. No fireworks for you though, you were out before the sun was completely down and you slept through everything going on outside of the window of the room you were sleeping in. While we're on the topic of your sleeping the last week has seen you only waking once in the middle of the nite and I'm so thankful, I hope I don't jinx it. It's nice getting about 5 hours of continuous sleep. I forgot how much I missed it.
The next few months you'll be getting tons of Momma time, since I'm being furloughed. We're gonna hit up the Beach with Nana, enjoy some pool time and just enjoy some lazy summer fun. I'm hoping to make the best of a bad situation and not lose my mind at the same time.
In 4 months you'll be 1. I'm not even sure how that's possible. The last 8 months have just flown by. As I watch your personality and your relationship with your brother develop my heart is full. Your whole life is a head of us and I can't wait to see what it brings.
Forever & Always,
Momma
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
6 Months - Baby Girl
Baby Girl,
TOO FAST! This time last year we were just telling everyone about your impending arrival and now you're 6 months. It's your half-birthday and I can't even wrap my brain around it. This last month you've changed so much. You're rolling all over the place and laughing and cooing like you've always done it. You're such a happy girl unless you're hungry or sleepy. You, however, are not the best sleeper AT ALL! Oh sweet girl why won't you sleep? Sometimes I'm overwhelmed by the lack of sleeping you do and then I remember that just like everything this is simply a stage and will eventually pass, although to be honest I wish we'd get through it already.
You haven't cut any teeth yet and you're right on track with your clothing sizes, unlike your brother who was always a size ahead of his actual age. I'm learning quickly that what other parents say is so very true, every baby is different. You and your brother while you have many similarities there are so many ways you are different, besides the obvious.
The next month won't see too much excitement, at least not compared to what you've had in the last couple of months. We're headed to the beach for Memorial Day, I can't wait to see how you react to the sand and how your brother interacts with you at the Beach. Speaking of your brother he ADORES you sometimes a little too much. While I hope to give you a sister one day, there's nothing like the bond of sisters, the two of you will always have a special relationship as the oldest sister and brother. I love just watching the two of you interact and look forward to the day when you'll be able to actually play together.
Baby girl while your lack of sleep exhausts me, I'm continuously amazed at how quickly you're changing. It makes me smile and sad at the same time to know you'll be one so soon but I know it's just the circle of life. These moments are just a sprinkle in your book of life and I'm so honored that God chose me to guide you and be a part of it.
I love you always and forever sweet girl
Momma
TOO FAST! This time last year we were just telling everyone about your impending arrival and now you're 6 months. It's your half-birthday and I can't even wrap my brain around it. This last month you've changed so much. You're rolling all over the place and laughing and cooing like you've always done it. You're such a happy girl unless you're hungry or sleepy. You, however, are not the best sleeper AT ALL! Oh sweet girl why won't you sleep? Sometimes I'm overwhelmed by the lack of sleeping you do and then I remember that just like everything this is simply a stage and will eventually pass, although to be honest I wish we'd get through it already.
You haven't cut any teeth yet and you're right on track with your clothing sizes, unlike your brother who was always a size ahead of his actual age. I'm learning quickly that what other parents say is so very true, every baby is different. You and your brother while you have many similarities there are so many ways you are different, besides the obvious.
The next month won't see too much excitement, at least not compared to what you've had in the last couple of months. We're headed to the beach for Memorial Day, I can't wait to see how you react to the sand and how your brother interacts with you at the Beach. Speaking of your brother he ADORES you sometimes a little too much. While I hope to give you a sister one day, there's nothing like the bond of sisters, the two of you will always have a special relationship as the oldest sister and brother. I love just watching the two of you interact and look forward to the day when you'll be able to actually play together.
Baby girl while your lack of sleep exhausts me, I'm continuously amazed at how quickly you're changing. It makes me smile and sad at the same time to know you'll be one so soon but I know it's just the circle of life. These moments are just a sprinkle in your book of life and I'm so honored that God chose me to guide you and be a part of it.
I love you always and forever sweet girl
Momma
Sunday, April 14, 2013
5 Months - Baby Girl
Sweet Baby Girl
The time is just speeding by. Here we are another month gone and you always changing and growing. You're flipping, I don't really call in rolling since you can only go from your tummy to your back but I imagine any day now you'll be rolling all over the place. Your brother, my first born and the bestest big brother, finally got you to laugh this week and he's the only one that's been able to get a laugh out of you. It made my cry at first and now I laugh right along with you to crazy kiddos. I've packed up your 0-3 month clothes, it seems like you were just wearing them and they were too big but it really has been 5 months. You're quite the vocalizer these days cooing and babbling, Momma loves it! You're still not the greatest sleeper but like your brother I know it'll happen, eventually ... I hope and if you don't figure it out on your own, in the next 7 months, I'll help you figure out after that.
At the end of the month you'll be Baptized and while I know you don't know what it means right now you'll understand the importance when you're older. For me it reminds me of the incredible responsibility I have to not only raise you to be a caring, compassionate, accepting person but also to teach you to believe in something bigger than you or me. It's a daunting task really but one I'm confident that God will lead me through, he did after all give me the blessing of making me your Momma so he must have faith that I can do it.
My sweet, sweet girl in the next month you will celebrate your half-birthday. And we'll be on the down hill slide to your first birthday. I can't believe how fast it's flying by. I know you won't remember these 12 months but for me they'll be some of my best memories because I spent them watching you grow and change. In the grand scheme of things these 5 months have been but a blip in the movie of your life but oh how amazing those little blips have been.
I love you my sweet girl.
Forever & Always,
Momma
The time is just speeding by. Here we are another month gone and you always changing and growing. You're flipping, I don't really call in rolling since you can only go from your tummy to your back but I imagine any day now you'll be rolling all over the place. Your brother, my first born and the bestest big brother, finally got you to laugh this week and he's the only one that's been able to get a laugh out of you. It made my cry at first and now I laugh right along with you to crazy kiddos. I've packed up your 0-3 month clothes, it seems like you were just wearing them and they were too big but it really has been 5 months. You're quite the vocalizer these days cooing and babbling, Momma loves it! You're still not the greatest sleeper but like your brother I know it'll happen, eventually ... I hope and if you don't figure it out on your own, in the next 7 months, I'll help you figure out after that.
At the end of the month you'll be Baptized and while I know you don't know what it means right now you'll understand the importance when you're older. For me it reminds me of the incredible responsibility I have to not only raise you to be a caring, compassionate, accepting person but also to teach you to believe in something bigger than you or me. It's a daunting task really but one I'm confident that God will lead me through, he did after all give me the blessing of making me your Momma so he must have faith that I can do it.
My sweet, sweet girl in the next month you will celebrate your half-birthday. And we'll be on the down hill slide to your first birthday. I can't believe how fast it's flying by. I know you won't remember these 12 months but for me they'll be some of my best memories because I spent them watching you grow and change. In the grand scheme of things these 5 months have been but a blip in the movie of your life but oh how amazing those little blips have been.
I love you my sweet girl.
Forever & Always,
Momma
Thursday, March 14, 2013
4 Months - Baby Girl
I wish I could understand how you're already 4 months! Everyday is a new adventure. You're so very different from your brother at this age which I guess is to be expected since you are two totally different little people. You're growing and changing every day and just like with your brother I stand in awe.
You absolutely love tummy time and have been sleeping on your belly since you were about 2 months old. You hat to be on your back, even when you're getting your diaper changed, unless someone is talking to you. Oh my word how you love o be talks to. You're guaranteed to smile if someone is talking to you.
You just recently discovered your tongue and your always sticking it out. It's so cute because it's so little. I suspect part of the reason for the sudden tongue sticking out is because you may be starting teeth, although if you're anything like your brother it'll be a while before teeth finally make an appearance.
You have your 4 month appointment tomorrow and I can't wait to see how much you've grown from two months ago, I know I'd a lot! It'll be interesting to see how you compare to your brother at this age. I can already tell you're not as long as he was but it's hard to say with the weight. The way you eat I wouldn't be surprised if you're bigger than he was but I'm hopeful it'll all even out in the end, I'd rather you have Daddy's family height than mine it makes it much easier buying clothes.
Baby girl these last four months have just flown by and while I would never wish any of this time away I can't wait to see what the next months hold for you, I do hope one of your developments is going to bed easier!
Momma loves you sweet girl!
You absolutely love tummy time and have been sleeping on your belly since you were about 2 months old. You hat to be on your back, even when you're getting your diaper changed, unless someone is talking to you. Oh my word how you love o be talks to. You're guaranteed to smile if someone is talking to you.
You just recently discovered your tongue and your always sticking it out. It's so cute because it's so little. I suspect part of the reason for the sudden tongue sticking out is because you may be starting teeth, although if you're anything like your brother it'll be a while before teeth finally make an appearance.
You have your 4 month appointment tomorrow and I can't wait to see how much you've grown from two months ago, I know I'd a lot! It'll be interesting to see how you compare to your brother at this age. I can already tell you're not as long as he was but it's hard to say with the weight. The way you eat I wouldn't be surprised if you're bigger than he was but I'm hopeful it'll all even out in the end, I'd rather you have Daddy's family height than mine it makes it much easier buying clothes.
Baby girl these last four months have just flown by and while I would never wish any of this time away I can't wait to see what the next months hold for you, I do hope one of your developments is going to bed easier!
Momma loves you sweet girl!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
3 Months - Baby Girl
Sweet Dumpling,
Oh sweet baby girl, where is the time getting so fast. You're already 3 months old. It seems fitting that today, Valentine's Day, is your 3 month birthday because it's a day we celebrate those we love and baby girl I love you more than words. You're growing and changing so quickly that some days I'm afraid I'll blink and miss this first year because I know how fast it goes. While I would never say that I long to be a stay at home Momma I do sometimes wish that there was a way for me to have more time with you than just the few hours in the evening and on weekends but I'm trying to remember that the time we do get is about quality and not quantity. You'll understand when you're a Momma one day.
This last month has been a month of new things for you. You started daycare and are still adjusting. You're not napping which means you're so tired when we get home. You're taking a bottle better than you were before starting daycare and I think that's because you realize that if you want to eat you have no choice. You're putting on weight like it's your job and really it kind of is. I can't wait to see how much you weigh when we go for your 4 month appointment next month. When I weighed you last, at about 2 1/2 months, you were already 14.7 pounds. You're my little chunky monkey and I love it! Your brother still adores you but I imagine it's only a matter of time before that changes, although I hope it never does.
Another month in the book that is your life sweet girl. I can't believe it. You keep growing and I'll keep loving you!
Forever & Always,
Momma
Oh sweet baby girl, where is the time getting so fast. You're already 3 months old. It seems fitting that today, Valentine's Day, is your 3 month birthday because it's a day we celebrate those we love and baby girl I love you more than words. You're growing and changing so quickly that some days I'm afraid I'll blink and miss this first year because I know how fast it goes. While I would never say that I long to be a stay at home Momma I do sometimes wish that there was a way for me to have more time with you than just the few hours in the evening and on weekends but I'm trying to remember that the time we do get is about quality and not quantity. You'll understand when you're a Momma one day.
This last month has been a month of new things for you. You started daycare and are still adjusting. You're not napping which means you're so tired when we get home. You're taking a bottle better than you were before starting daycare and I think that's because you realize that if you want to eat you have no choice. You're putting on weight like it's your job and really it kind of is. I can't wait to see how much you weigh when we go for your 4 month appointment next month. When I weighed you last, at about 2 1/2 months, you were already 14.7 pounds. You're my little chunky monkey and I love it! Your brother still adores you but I imagine it's only a matter of time before that changes, although I hope it never does.
Another month in the book that is your life sweet girl. I can't believe it. You keep growing and I'll keep loving you!
Forever & Always,
Momma
Thursday, January 24, 2013
2 1/2 Months - Baby Girl
Oh sweet, sweet girl. How are you already 2 1/2 months? I just don't understand where the time has gone. I see how much you've changed just in the last month. You've more than doubled your birth weight and you're trying so hard to coo. Nana came and put your crib together for Momma, since daddy's been out of town, and now we're trying to get you transitioned over. You can't sleep in our room forever.
Next week is our last week together, just the two of us, before I go back to work. I'm sad and happy at the same time. Sad because I've cherished this time we've had but happy because quite honestly Momma isn't stay at home material. I love and cherish you and your brother but spending every waking moment with you just isn't for me. I like to think about our time as quality over quantity. The first couple of weeks will be difficult as we find our stride but before we know we'll be old hats at it.
You've already changed so much in the last two and half months I can't imagine how much more you could change in the next couple of weeks but I know you will. I love you sweet girl more than words can explain and I can't wait to see the person you become.
Forever & Always
Momma
Next week is our last week together, just the two of us, before I go back to work. I'm sad and happy at the same time. Sad because I've cherished this time we've had but happy because quite honestly Momma isn't stay at home material. I love and cherish you and your brother but spending every waking moment with you just isn't for me. I like to think about our time as quality over quantity. The first couple of weeks will be difficult as we find our stride but before we know we'll be old hats at it.
You've already changed so much in the last two and half months I can't imagine how much more you could change in the next couple of weeks but I know you will. I love you sweet girl more than words can explain and I can't wait to see the person you become.
Forever & Always
Momma
Birth Announcement
My baby girl is 2 1/2 months, ALREADY! This parenting two little ones is hard work but I have to believe that once I get back to work and I'm forced to really get a schedule going things will get easier. Goodness at least that's what I'm hoping.
With only a week left on my maternity leave I FINALLY got baby girl's birth announcement done. Once again I went with Shutterfly, just like with the Bean's, and I'm sure I won't be disappointed. I'm sharing them because I love them and because Shutterfly will give me $10 off my next order, which should be in the next week when I order Baptism invites, so much to do and not enough hours in the day.
What do you think?
With only a week left on my maternity leave I FINALLY got baby girl's birth announcement done. Once again I went with Shutterfly, just like with the Bean's, and I'm sure I won't be disappointed. I'm sharing them because I love them and because Shutterfly will give me $10 off my next order, which should be in the next week when I order Baptism invites, so much to do and not enough hours in the day.
What do you think?
Friday, January 4, 2013
1 month - Baby Girl
This was supposed to be Dumpling's 1 month birthday letter but really she's 7.5 weeks now. This two kids thing is exhausting but I'm slowly getting it together.
Dumpling
It'd hard to believe that you've been in our life for over month already. You came into this world a little earlier than expected and had an unexpected extended hospital stay but on your two week birthday we finally got to bring you home. The Bean fell in love with you instantly and I think that two of you will be best friends growing up. Your oldest brother isn't a fan of tiny babies but he loves you, he'll just like you more when you're a little bigger. And Daddy, oh your daddy is wrapped around your finger already. There's something so special about a girl and her Dad.
These first few weeks have been blissful, with the holidays and family, and I know that there are challenging times to come because that's what being a parent is about ups and downs with their kids but I hope no matter what that you always remember I love you. You're the little girl I wished for and prayed for and not only me but Granddad and Nana too.
Forever & Always
Momma
Dumpling
It'd hard to believe that you've been in our life for over month already. You came into this world a little earlier than expected and had an unexpected extended hospital stay but on your two week birthday we finally got to bring you home. The Bean fell in love with you instantly and I think that two of you will be best friends growing up. Your oldest brother isn't a fan of tiny babies but he loves you, he'll just like you more when you're a little bigger. And Daddy, oh your daddy is wrapped around your finger already. There's something so special about a girl and her Dad.
These first few weeks have been blissful, with the holidays and family, and I know that there are challenging times to come because that's what being a parent is about ups and downs with their kids but I hope no matter what that you always remember I love you. You're the little girl I wished for and prayed for and not only me but Granddad and Nana too.
Forever & Always
Momma
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
35 Weeks, 3 Days
I started this post when Dumpling was 4 weeks and today she's 7 weeks. To say things have gotten hectic with a new little would be an understatement, throw in the holidays and there just haven't been enough hours in the day. However, without further delay, Dumpling's birth story.
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35 weeks, 3 days is how far along I was 2 days after my last post and the nite my water broke. More than 2 weeks earlier than I had expected and definitely sooner than I would have liked. I spent the entire day at work with out a single BH or contraction, of course the nite before I had tons of both but didn't think anything of it. I got home from work and took care of some things around the house and right after I'd switched out the Beans 18 months clothes for 24/2T clothes I stood up and felt a trickle. At first I thought nothing of it what with being 8.5 months pregnant and having a bladder the size of a pea then I got to the bathroom and sure enough my water broke, at 35 weeks & 3 days, I called Hubz then my Momma. I feel like I should have been a little scared, I mean 35 weeks that's pre-term, but the thought never crossed my mind. Dumpling was coming and there was nothing I could do about it but embrace it and get myself and the boys together because bag packing wasn't supposed to take place until the following weekend. Within about half an hour of talking to Hubz both our Moms were at the house, which was good because my contractions were making it hard for me to get things done, I was also a little overwhelmed since this was so unexpected. By the time Hubz showed up everyone was packed and the Moms each took a boy and we headed to the hospital, after a stop at the gas station since neither the car or truck had gas ... sitting while having contractions is NO BUENO! Luckily we missed rush hour and made it to the hospital in no time.
I'll never understand the point of pre-registering since I had to stand and answer questions and "check-in" once at the hospital. I also had to deal with a very well meaning volunteer constantly asking me if I was sure I didn't want a wheelchair, it was much easier for me to handle the contractions if I was standing. After what seemed like an hour we headed to triage, where they had to make sure I was in labor ...REALLY! We finally got to a L&D room and I finally got my epi, by that point I was 5 cm dilated, which had been my goal to reach before getting the epi. Once I had the epi it was pretty much smooth sailing from there. I progressed pretty steadily until I got to 8 cm at which point they gave me a little pitocin to help get things moving more steadily again. Finally, at about 530a on 14 November I was almost to 10 so the doctor had me start some practice pushes and apparently I was pretty good at it because when she returned to do some practice pushes with her in the room she said I was ready for the real thing. I started pushing for really, really at 630 and my precious baby girl was born at 644a. Weighing in at 5.5 and 18.5 in long she was smaller than her brother weight wise but they measured the same length. Of course as I expected she had some complications breathing and she would up in the NICU for what would become a 2 week stay.
She finally came home on 28 November and other than some reflux has had no issues. We had a rough time establishing breastfeeding, since she'd been on the bottle for the two weeks while she was in the NICU but it was breast milk but now we're smooth sailing. She's perfect, but I'm biased and the Bean is totally and completely in love with her. My parents are besides themselves because this is the first girl in 28 years, since my sisters were born. I'm still on maternity leave until February and now with the holidays over I'm going to enjoy these last few weeks just me and my girl.
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35 weeks, 3 days is how far along I was 2 days after my last post and the nite my water broke. More than 2 weeks earlier than I had expected and definitely sooner than I would have liked. I spent the entire day at work with out a single BH or contraction, of course the nite before I had tons of both but didn't think anything of it. I got home from work and took care of some things around the house and right after I'd switched out the Beans 18 months clothes for 24/2T clothes I stood up and felt a trickle. At first I thought nothing of it what with being 8.5 months pregnant and having a bladder the size of a pea then I got to the bathroom and sure enough my water broke, at 35 weeks & 3 days, I called Hubz then my Momma. I feel like I should have been a little scared, I mean 35 weeks that's pre-term, but the thought never crossed my mind. Dumpling was coming and there was nothing I could do about it but embrace it and get myself and the boys together because bag packing wasn't supposed to take place until the following weekend. Within about half an hour of talking to Hubz both our Moms were at the house, which was good because my contractions were making it hard for me to get things done, I was also a little overwhelmed since this was so unexpected. By the time Hubz showed up everyone was packed and the Moms each took a boy and we headed to the hospital, after a stop at the gas station since neither the car or truck had gas ... sitting while having contractions is NO BUENO! Luckily we missed rush hour and made it to the hospital in no time.
I'll never understand the point of pre-registering since I had to stand and answer questions and "check-in" once at the hospital. I also had to deal with a very well meaning volunteer constantly asking me if I was sure I didn't want a wheelchair, it was much easier for me to handle the contractions if I was standing. After what seemed like an hour we headed to triage, where they had to make sure I was in labor ...REALLY! We finally got to a L&D room and I finally got my epi, by that point I was 5 cm dilated, which had been my goal to reach before getting the epi. Once I had the epi it was pretty much smooth sailing from there. I progressed pretty steadily until I got to 8 cm at which point they gave me a little pitocin to help get things moving more steadily again. Finally, at about 530a on 14 November I was almost to 10 so the doctor had me start some practice pushes and apparently I was pretty good at it because when she returned to do some practice pushes with her in the room she said I was ready for the real thing. I started pushing for really, really at 630 and my precious baby girl was born at 644a. Weighing in at 5.5 and 18.5 in long she was smaller than her brother weight wise but they measured the same length. Of course as I expected she had some complications breathing and she would up in the NICU for what would become a 2 week stay.
She finally came home on 28 November and other than some reflux has had no issues. We had a rough time establishing breastfeeding, since she'd been on the bottle for the two weeks while she was in the NICU but it was breast milk but now we're smooth sailing. She's perfect, but I'm biased and the Bean is totally and completely in love with her. My parents are besides themselves because this is the first girl in 28 years, since my sisters were born. I'm still on maternity leave until February and now with the holidays over I'm going to enjoy these last few weeks just me and my girl.
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