Just a quick post because I'm soaking up every second of this day with my angel, but I wanted to wish my Mom and all the other Mom's out there a Happy Mother's Day!
And because I know personally how hard this day can be when your child isn't with you on this Earth, I wanted to let all you ladies still waiting or mourning the loss of a child or pregnancy, know that I am praying for you. I know how your hearts are breaking today and how your arms are aching to hold your child. Just know that the Lord hears your prayers and already has a plan for you.
Happy Mother's Day ladies. You are all truly a gift from God.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Show Us Your Life- Kid's Names
This week at Kelly's blog, the Show Us Your Life is all about your kid's names or future kid's name.
I've had names picked out for my future children since I was like, oh, 10. However, when you get married, you have to take factor in another person's opinion. When we found out we were pregnant, Mr. Perfect vetoed literally 98% of my choices.
My all time favorite girls name is Kennedy. I have been planning for my daughter to be named Kennedy Grace forever. Yes, its after that certain family, but my husband ex-nayed that immediately. Oh I fought hard, but the Republican in him refused to let our daughter be named after a democrat.
Every name I suggested got a remark; Rylee- too trendy, Noah- "what? Does he have an ark?", he even made certain names sound like bodily fluids (no idea how), or remembered someone he knew when he was like two that had the same name.
I didn't think we were ever going to name our child.
Finally, one night we were hanging out with my pal AP, and she threw out the name "Ella". Mr. Perfect and I just looked at each other and in 5 more seconds our child was named. Ella Grace she was. It was that simple. And Ella was never in the cards for either of us. But it so fits her.
Other names we liked this go round were Sophie for a little girl and Cooper for a little boy. I really want to use Micheal as a middle name for a boy in honor of the men in my family and probably will if we ever decide to do this again and get blessed with a boy.
Of course, I could pick a thousand names and Mr. Perfect would like none. So I'm not even worrying about it until I have to!
I've had names picked out for my future children since I was like, oh, 10. However, when you get married, you have to take factor in another person's opinion. When we found out we were pregnant, Mr. Perfect vetoed literally 98% of my choices.
My all time favorite girls name is Kennedy. I have been planning for my daughter to be named Kennedy Grace forever. Yes, its after that certain family, but my husband ex-nayed that immediately. Oh I fought hard, but the Republican in him refused to let our daughter be named after a democrat.
Every name I suggested got a remark; Rylee- too trendy, Noah- "what? Does he have an ark?", he even made certain names sound like bodily fluids (no idea how), or remembered someone he knew when he was like two that had the same name.
I didn't think we were ever going to name our child.
Finally, one night we were hanging out with my pal AP, and she threw out the name "Ella". Mr. Perfect and I just looked at each other and in 5 more seconds our child was named. Ella Grace she was. It was that simple. And Ella was never in the cards for either of us. But it so fits her.
Other names we liked this go round were Sophie for a little girl and Cooper for a little boy. I really want to use Micheal as a middle name for a boy in honor of the men in my family and probably will if we ever decide to do this again and get blessed with a boy.
Of course, I could pick a thousand names and Mr. Perfect would like none. So I'm not even worrying about it until I have to!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
m.i.a.
I know I've disappeared, but it seems that my child hates night time and lets it know by screaming at it, loudly.
Mama is tired.
So I need advice Mamas.
I've been trying to get this child on a schedule. A feeding schedule, bedtime schedule, sleep schedule. The works.
Problem is.. she always acts hungry (she gets breast and formula) no matter how much she gets. We were given a schedule by her doc to try and get her to space her feedings out by 3 hours.
Yea right.
She practically eats the amount he recommends every hour. We are always up.
She will not go to sleep at night. I get her pretty close to out and try to put her down and in ten seconds she's screaming. Not wet, not gassy, sometimes hungry, just wants to be up.
I. Need. Help.
Seriously, I'm so tired I put my food in the pantry the other day instead of the microwave. Went to the microwave to get it out, it wasn't there. 3 hours later I found it in the pantry. Exhausted.
Any advice is MUCH appreciated. Is she seriously always this hungry or am I guessing wrong?!?
She just ate 5 ounces of formula and is still rooting for food. It's going to be a long night..
Mama is tired.
So I need advice Mamas.
I've been trying to get this child on a schedule. A feeding schedule, bedtime schedule, sleep schedule. The works.
Problem is.. she always acts hungry (she gets breast and formula) no matter how much she gets. We were given a schedule by her doc to try and get her to space her feedings out by 3 hours.
Yea right.
She practically eats the amount he recommends every hour. We are always up.
She will not go to sleep at night. I get her pretty close to out and try to put her down and in ten seconds she's screaming. Not wet, not gassy, sometimes hungry, just wants to be up.
I. Need. Help.
Seriously, I'm so tired I put my food in the pantry the other day instead of the microwave. Went to the microwave to get it out, it wasn't there. 3 hours later I found it in the pantry. Exhausted.
Any advice is MUCH appreciated. Is she seriously always this hungry or am I guessing wrong?!?
She just ate 5 ounces of formula and is still rooting for food. It's going to be a long night..
Monday, May 3, 2010
1 month.
Baby Girl is one month old today.
Fastest month of my life.
Seriously? It's been a month?!
We took BG to the doctor on Friday for her one month checkup. She weighs 10 pounds and is 22 inches long now. She is in the 75th percentile for height, weight, and head circumference. She is becoming one chunky, pretty, long baby and I LOVE it!!
She got her 2nd hepatitis B vaccine and she let out this horrible little wail that broke my heart. I'm serious. I cried more than she did and just thinking about that wail makes me want to cry again.
Here's what you've been up to in your first month of life sweet angel:
It may have taken us five years to get this little angel, but it took no time to fall in love with her. I seriously cannot get enough.
Fastest month of my life.
Seriously? It's been a month?!
We took BG to the doctor on Friday for her one month checkup. She weighs 10 pounds and is 22 inches long now. She is in the 75th percentile for height, weight, and head circumference. She is becoming one chunky, pretty, long baby and I LOVE it!!
She got her 2nd hepatitis B vaccine and she let out this horrible little wail that broke my heart. I'm serious. I cried more than she did and just thinking about that wail makes me want to cry again.
Here's what you've been up to in your first month of life sweet angel:
- You've already eaten out multiple times and you have been so good each time.
- You love to be moving. Car rides, stroller rides, being on the swing; you love it all. You sure do know when we hit a stop light!
- You will eat whatever I give you. Breast milk doesn't keep you full for very long though. We give you formula and you are out for 3 hours at least. It's how we get any sleep around here.
- You've already been on an overnight road trip to Granny & Pa-pa's in South Carolina. You did pretty good. Everyone loved you. Duh.
- You are a very social baby. You will go to anyone but you love coming back to your Mom. Most of the time, I'm the only one that can calm you down. I secretly love it.
- You love sleeping in your Moses basket, but I think you are pretty close to outgrowing it.
- You always sleep with your arms up above your head. You will not stay swaddled because of this. Those arms have to be free!
- You are a very calm baby. Unless you're hungry. Then you're a very LOUD baby. And very determined. You eat around 3 1/2 - 4 ounces a feeding. You let us know what you want. Loudly.
- You love laying on your changing table and having people talk to you. You make the funniest faces and get so excited. I think you like being that close to our faces.
- You just started reaching for stuff. You'll also hold a rattle for a few seconds before letting it go. You'll grip our fingers for the longest time, and you love holding on to your Wubbie.
- You're still sleeping in your cradle in our room, but I think you'll be moving to your own room soon. That makes me oh so sad. My favorite part of the day is still our morning nap with you curled up in bed with me.
- You've already stopped sleeping away your whole day. You get up about 6 and we nurse for quite a while. Then we get up about 9 or so and you're up until about 11. You nap from 11-2 and then you're up til about 6 or so. We're still working on your schedule. You need to start sleeping more at night!
- You just started enjoying your baths. You just lay there and relax now. Could be the Parent*s Choi*ce calming baby bath. I love that stuff.
- You've started cooing when you're content. It absolutely melts me.
- You love sleeping on our chests in the recliner. You and your Daddy have already taken many a naps that way.
- You went from wearing Newborn clothes to 0-3 month clothes over night. All your onesies started looking like muscle tees. You are a tall girl!
- We recently pulled out the play mat and you kind of love it. You like the mirror part and you will stare at yourself for hours. The rest.. you're still unsure of. But you're showing some interest and are starting to reach for items so I think you'll get better with it soon.
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It may have taken us five years to get this little angel, but it took no time to fall in love with her. I seriously cannot get enough.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
road trip numero uno
Last Tuesday, Mr. Perfect and I packed it up and headed to Small Town, SC to spend the night with his family.
Road trippin' with a 3 week old?
Not so easy.
We didn't get to leave until late Tuesday afternoon because I had my 3 week post delivery check up. So of course when we were getting ready to leave we were running around like chickens with our heads cut off. Fortunately, I had packed for Baby Girl and I that morning so we were just trying to get Mr. Perfect's stuff packed.
We ran right into feeding time. Somehow I thought it would be ok to cut feeding time a little short (I know, but I didn't want to hit rush hour traffic!!). Dumbest decision ever.
We got BG into her car seat and she flipped into full on meltdown mode. At this time the phone started ringing, we were trying to get the dogs put up, and get the truck packed.
The Imperfects were stressing.
We got about 5 minutes down the road and it started raining. We had to leave the dogs outside til my friend KP could come take care of them, and I felt horrible about them getting rained on. Add to that the fact that BG is still screaming her head off in the backseat, and this girl was ready to turn around. So was the hubs.
But we kept going.
We hit traffic and were at a standstill before we even got out of town. So I climbed in the backseat and fed BG a bottle. That was all it took. The rest of the ride was smooth sailing and she didn't make a peep til we got to SC.
BG did pretty good while in SC. I had a hard time because everyone just kept passing my child around and I literally missed holding her, but other than that it was ok. Of course, everyone had their opinions and didn't quite understand our schedule... But I guess everyone deals with that with family. It did become apparent that I'll have to be a bit more assertive when it comes to my child. I need to learn that... Oh. And to pack clothes for more than one type of weather. It was so hot when we left home, but quite chilly in SC so BG spent the whole time in pajamas. Whoops.
It was good that we went because we have quite a much longer road trip coming up in May when we go to welcome the Marine home. And this let us know what else we needed to pack and what we really don't need. This kid travels with a lot of crap.
BG with her Uncle K.
Meeting her Great-Granddad.
Hanging out with Pa-Pa
With Pa-Pa and Granny
On the way home.. She really is perfect!
And just because its precious. You might have to turn this way up, but hear is Baby Girl's new noise shes started making when shes content. Oh I love it!
Road trippin' with a 3 week old?
Not so easy.
We didn't get to leave until late Tuesday afternoon because I had my 3 week post delivery check up. So of course when we were getting ready to leave we were running around like chickens with our heads cut off. Fortunately, I had packed for Baby Girl and I that morning so we were just trying to get Mr. Perfect's stuff packed.
We ran right into feeding time. Somehow I thought it would be ok to cut feeding time a little short (I know, but I didn't want to hit rush hour traffic!!). Dumbest decision ever.
We got BG into her car seat and she flipped into full on meltdown mode. At this time the phone started ringing, we were trying to get the dogs put up, and get the truck packed.
The Imperfects were stressing.
We got about 5 minutes down the road and it started raining. We had to leave the dogs outside til my friend KP could come take care of them, and I felt horrible about them getting rained on. Add to that the fact that BG is still screaming her head off in the backseat, and this girl was ready to turn around. So was the hubs.
But we kept going.
We hit traffic and were at a standstill before we even got out of town. So I climbed in the backseat and fed BG a bottle. That was all it took. The rest of the ride was smooth sailing and she didn't make a peep til we got to SC.
BG did pretty good while in SC. I had a hard time because everyone just kept passing my child around and I literally missed holding her, but other than that it was ok. Of course, everyone had their opinions and didn't quite understand our schedule... But I guess everyone deals with that with family. It did become apparent that I'll have to be a bit more assertive when it comes to my child. I need to learn that... Oh. And to pack clothes for more than one type of weather. It was so hot when we left home, but quite chilly in SC so BG spent the whole time in pajamas. Whoops.
It was good that we went because we have quite a much longer road trip coming up in May when we go to welcome the Marine home. And this let us know what else we needed to pack and what we really don't need. This kid travels with a lot of crap.
BG with her Uncle K.
Meeting her Great-Granddad.
Hanging out with Pa-Pa
With Pa-Pa and Granny
On the way home.. She really is perfect!
And just because its precious. You might have to turn this way up, but hear is Baby Girl's new noise shes started making when shes content. Oh I love it!
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