One year ago today was a big day. A day that changed our lives forever. A day of great excitement, joy, and nerves. What I thought would be a typical Monday turned out very differently. One year ago today I saw this: That one little word turned into this: … [Read more...]
Big Life Moment
Tomorrow is a big event for us. Tomorrow Abby stays the night away from us for the first time.Friends are having a camp-out birthday party. There will be lots of friends from the old college crowd. And lots of loud singing as a friend is bringing his karaoke machine supposedly. Not that we ever needed one before. lol.I could put Abby to bed in the tent but we decided to have some friends who aren't part of this crowd watch her instead. She will sleep better where it's quiet. Plus, she will only … [Read more...]
Abby: A Seven Week Profile
So I decided it was time for an interview with my seven week old. Here is her take on life.Favorite book: Big Red Barn. Thank you Miss Shelby for giving it to me. I always sit very still and stare at the pictures when Mommy reads it to me.Favorite song: Jesus Loves Me. I like when Mommy sings with me but this is the only song that really holds my attention. I wish it had gotten stuck in Mommy's head a long time ago. I also like the 5 little ducks song.Favorite TV show: Anything with lots … [Read more...]
Things I Have Learned in the Past Three Weeks
Since I worked in daycare, mostly with infants, for a number of years I already had a fair amount of knowledge on babies and caring for them. But like I always said, it would be different when it is my own. That is still true. Here are a few things I have learned in the past three weeks (yes, she is three weeks old today! That was fast.).1. There is enough time in a day to go online, read, spend time with the husband, clean, cook, etc. and still rest and get a nap. Some days are rougher than … [Read more...]
Introducing Abigail Kathleen
Introducing Abigail Kathleen.She was 3 weeks early but still very healthy. A bit jaundiced and lost a little too much weight but healthy in every other way.She was born Tuesday, March 20th at 1:15am by c-section after 24 hours of labor, 3 and a half hours of that pushing. She was face up instead of down and was stuck so they had to take her by c-section.She was 19 inches long and 6 pounds 13 ounces. She dropped to about 6 lbs 3oz so we had to stay in the hospital an extra day and supplement with … [Read more...]
Only Five More Weeks Already?!?
There are only five weeks left until Abigail is due. How did that happen? On one hand, I am beyond ready. I am very done with all aspects of being pregnant.On the other hand, it means Matt and I only have 5 weeks left of it being just him and me for at least 18 years. Longer since we plan on having more than 1 child.There are also still things I need for Abigail, the nursery, and for me since our registries were barely touched. Here's a peek.-diaper covers (doing cloth diapers after the first … [Read more...]