tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32774172028240809342024-03-12T20:01:49.118-04:00a bushel & a peckAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-33452617359507336672014-07-05T20:43:00.001-04:002014-07-05T21:13:14.611-04:00Adventures in ToddlerhoodMom brain much? I did a 12 month update, cute pictures and all, and forgot to post it. But as much as I tried to <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">stop it, Avery did turn 1. And boy did she! So a day after her 13 month "birthday" (I'm not doing all that month stuff anymore, y'all) here's an update. </span><div><br></div><div>Avery is blossoming into a little girl right infront of our eyes. At 12 months she was walking. Now, she walks from the door to the car, into her daycare classroom, in Target, holding our hands, but mostly by herself. </div><div><br></div><div>She loves everything. She is so curious and eager to learn. She is adventurous, concerned, loving, sweet, fun, funny, silly, mischevious, skeptical. She is so many things smooshed into 17 pounds. She is the absolute love and light of our lives. </div><div><br></div><div>Avery is very smart. She can find things, show us things, give us things, take things back. She can sign a few words and say a few more. She can open doors, open drawers, slide, stack rings, do simple puzzles, kick balls, throw balls, throw tantrums, and pretend to throw tantrums. One is the new two people. </div><div><br></div><div>She gives hugs and big, open mouth kisses. She blows kisses and waves hi and bye to everyone. </div><div><div><br></div><div>She has the best belly laughs.</div><div><br></div><div>She loves playing in water and books before bed. She always reaches for her bed at bedtime but always ends up cuddling mommy or daddy before going to sleep.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19kBdK2qiKxvXMB_Kt5ft7JblV_j2FZ4Oxlb8nPsz2qP-61FLrQg1ORoilVMbi-L2rYBt9gPWWeV_M6NaV9vKSyj3r2nt2uTXjLpZ1f8goTEGf13397HXHZu4r6ia_eUE3cSMwrTgPJ0a/s640/blogger-image--1597784334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19kBdK2qiKxvXMB_Kt5ft7JblV_j2FZ4Oxlb8nPsz2qP-61FLrQg1ORoilVMbi-L2rYBt9gPWWeV_M6NaV9vKSyj3r2nt2uTXjLpZ1f8goTEGf13397HXHZu4r6ia_eUE3cSMwrTgPJ0a/s640/blogger-image--1597784334.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvZTnoUxE8WpcO1b3lLrnCYcBA3CNtOByE4qz1LzGIUUvJus_rzZICaND2iFeu3fV4OUCVjpA9jq8Em52_tJPMoz4GhRISBruGn6paV3bJnGfrkreFg_J8Os8Km8A_hmVNabCoV8k3MDe/s640/blogger-image-1997833287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvZTnoUxE8WpcO1b3lLrnCYcBA3CNtOByE4qz1LzGIUUvJus_rzZICaND2iFeu3fV4OUCVjpA9jq8Em52_tJPMoz4GhRISBruGn6paV3bJnGfrkreFg_J8Os8Km8A_hmVNabCoV8k3MDe/s640/blogger-image-1997833287.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUMVHDx65eKzSiR9j5qmt8S6qEb_HVRNETMQtIA0PqlNAVNDO3EWEIKQJPL6Ij2Iez9YGHEGjza34ymOD0MhkKy4iHRU-8MLPug3qy4qUg8WUMFWGGfNCjU0zNJ-9ZaMnkA7V7n_z-usR/s640/blogger-image-581056150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUMVHDx65eKzSiR9j5qmt8S6qEb_HVRNETMQtIA0PqlNAVNDO3EWEIKQJPL6Ij2Iez9YGHEGjza34ymOD0MhkKy4iHRU-8MLPug3qy4qUg8WUMFWGGfNCjU0zNJ-9ZaMnkA7V7n_z-usR/s640/blogger-image-581056150.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhH9mqvbYojZA-IctUAKjynRM97p7QnXZHJrFANiTApHZQ5coKSl091RXouqJ_tco-8X7HRGpDnKcJr3ouyaybaVNppV9YdlZBeCLwr-Gn_EJjaxJkU43a65WjAK6OINI_a9yvBQAMN8jS/s640/blogger-image--54026403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhH9mqvbYojZA-IctUAKjynRM97p7QnXZHJrFANiTApHZQ5coKSl091RXouqJ_tco-8X7HRGpDnKcJr3ouyaybaVNppV9YdlZBeCLwr-Gn_EJjaxJkU43a65WjAK6OINI_a9yvBQAMN8jS/s640/blogger-image--54026403.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUHEpEIRWfH3OYghqUItjapLXHJw9rbTHewPm723gbmcQR9ysqJF-BW2Iq69fF6iYZyz975QB1ec2xCN-YuubwkE7YekRr6tLL47JxSekMe1cIHI2aQFgTRorVONh6isa0jndwXNdaWUl/s640/blogger-image-746216088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUHEpEIRWfH3OYghqUItjapLXHJw9rbTHewPm723gbmcQR9ysqJF-BW2Iq69fF6iYZyz975QB1ec2xCN-YuubwkE7YekRr6tLL47JxSekMe1cIHI2aQFgTRorVONh6isa0jndwXNdaWUl/s640/blogger-image-746216088.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9oZkcqd9mW61uYosiEONAE41YxTakacCtTHvawdxIbswTpBBAGJ__hdMBnU7J9nxn3sAxAFi7v1DrkSxCy8mbW8Z4JCpe59aK0C-4O6SsXTXW_GhVu0GiGeMsbH5OeIXJoTf6_Z-lSsZ/s640/blogger-image--976099948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9oZkcqd9mW61uYosiEONAE41YxTakacCtTHvawdxIbswTpBBAGJ__hdMBnU7J9nxn3sAxAFi7v1DrkSxCy8mbW8Z4JCpe59aK0C-4O6SsXTXW_GhVu0GiGeMsbH5OeIXJoTf6_Z-lSsZ/s640/blogger-image--976099948.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-71051957786478006852014-05-04T15:58:00.001-04:002014-05-04T20:53:26.022-04:00Eleven.Eleven months old!! That means the big 1 is next and I'm having a hard time processing it. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiQPUEO2DIf6nF-H4rAcyBoptmtPUGO6gVpK1pGIXWTvbD-UTsJ7W1QdnTjSZTAGCuu7LjcwuojIw_DqvO_jup9faXUpF24qcUe0usmG_lgFKw1G3vasdqY8h4WY3ZHiEA7c0bn275DgB/s640/blogger-image--1201922715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiQPUEO2DIf6nF-H4rAcyBoptmtPUGO6gVpK1pGIXWTvbD-UTsJ7W1QdnTjSZTAGCuu7LjcwuojIw_DqvO_jup9faXUpF24qcUe0usmG_lgFKw1G3vasdqY8h4WY3ZHiEA7c0bn275DgB/s640/blogger-image--1201922715.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>Health: Avery doesn't have a check up this month but I'd bet she's about 18 pounds. We saw our ENT and everything looks great. He gave us an antibiotic for her never ending cold and it cleared right up...for about 2 weeks. I'm convinced she has allergies. </div><div><br></div><div>Personality: Happy happy happy. She loves people and seeing new things. She's sweet and cuddly, shy at times but so personable too, silly, hilarious, and did I say sweet? </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2BgCni2lBb8-6C40rAln1PRlHNHM9OTwRVzdwZJe6mFLFkCqldvSw9DQ3tyAsvHBw29mXWM9Bjriwkds59eStehq558VV7k8li8e4BYs3x_hTyJ5K8E062fqj_2snW4BlyVlvBqFTOxF/s640/blogger-image--1058468823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2BgCni2lBb8-6C40rAln1PRlHNHM9OTwRVzdwZJe6mFLFkCqldvSw9DQ3tyAsvHBw29mXWM9Bjriwkds59eStehq558VV7k8li8e4BYs3x_hTyJ5K8E062fqj_2snW4BlyVlvBqFTOxF/s640/blogger-image--1058468823.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Eating: Everything. Especially if it's something we're eating. She MUST have it. The only purées she really eats are the pouches if we're out and about. Other than that, it's all table food. She is having table food at daycare too! She's still taking bottles at daycare but at home she only gets sippy cups and does great with them. She still hates a straw but does great with the soft spout or cup rim sippy. She is getting formula but only for a few more weeks. I'm sooo ready to be done buying formula.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtsvLINEVCpEn3MWZexgOsA00a7BUy-9-LVWZX73cRjFyOGA-FtfVHh6ueeE_6KaUAytjqylEcpqS_6QJTESjbOfjhwUw4jtfSMDOnHMh0IT2cSszp_LQ6-m1i12vv9msrNe8ud3xnogg/s640/blogger-image--1386056296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtsvLINEVCpEn3MWZexgOsA00a7BUy-9-LVWZX73cRjFyOGA-FtfVHh6ueeE_6KaUAytjqylEcpqS_6QJTESjbOfjhwUw4jtfSMDOnHMh0IT2cSszp_LQ6-m1i12vv9msrNe8ud3xnogg/s640/blogger-image--1386056296.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Sleeping: About the same. She sleeps through the night about half of the time. She's had some teeth break through so I'm hoping she's back at it soon. When she does wake up, it's only once and for a quick bottle. We're going to start trying to wean the night bottle but will follow her lead with that. She's still a bad napper but I'm starting to figure that's just how she's going to be. She takes a short nap at daycare and then usually comes home and crashes at 5:30. That's pushed her bedtime back but again, we follow her lead with these things. </div><div><br></div><div>Her favorites: Avery loves bath time, playing in her car seat (when it's not in the car), waving at people, brushing her teeth, playing with the Tupperware and opening cabinets, drawers and doors. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLlGhzHs0RXyqPbis6seVTVqd5Bz-Zo8VeK0mic6fnwxzcc4LA0yo_lGO4Ka5UbsxWqO19pMSGUeHBJBVW625KD_GfZtvuaVE-UFiPBwhGhlMCkDRZ2WBlzLOes00ZcronWMPipLdugP6/s640/blogger-image-2038834043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLlGhzHs0RXyqPbis6seVTVqd5Bz-Zo8VeK0mic6fnwxzcc4LA0yo_lGO4Ka5UbsxWqO19pMSGUeHBJBVW625KD_GfZtvuaVE-UFiPBwhGhlMCkDRZ2WBlzLOes00ZcronWMPipLdugP6/s640/blogger-image-2038834043.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha43m7X_bL_MgvCqOsKDBacyUnbtk9Ozx4a-rnfqqcxzCkvjCjd1q4nNaOUXiQ9jn9aEKiQBDfoF0nosvEQXxp6h5UyWC5bT85bsUSSmHfuNyYclg7_qhTcZ_8HwtqLlfOvw3ks0wxjqw3/s640/blogger-image-1873930105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha43m7X_bL_MgvCqOsKDBacyUnbtk9Ozx4a-rnfqqcxzCkvjCjd1q4nNaOUXiQ9jn9aEKiQBDfoF0nosvEQXxp6h5UyWC5bT85bsUSSmHfuNyYclg7_qhTcZ_8HwtqLlfOvw3ks0wxjqw3/s640/blogger-image-1873930105.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPRNY1P-h4DPpWML10u7bRkC4xvoKDhF5dci_bPmAZ6jm_TVkNpvH_hsQDVX64Y21EGX1paFk66pDxRP5uV2vwFAKVAy79EeU4z6YlcbkY2D82RTtf9XIIzsNcTHcJ8AcFVUuhcXAwNGR/s640/blogger-image-1288033316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPRNY1P-h4DPpWML10u7bRkC4xvoKDhF5dci_bPmAZ6jm_TVkNpvH_hsQDVX64Y21EGX1paFk66pDxRP5uV2vwFAKVAy79EeU4z6YlcbkY2D82RTtf9XIIzsNcTHcJ8AcFVUuhcXAwNGR/s640/blogger-image-1288033316.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9XTRoJ2Hrvfu5W24BNJLsGjAEbkVhnf5klbbArttX9c42mEtKPQ0mZ-dUkZzsp2dab4LBiNLdcclmxNAAmmaidzTvHk7ndWOZenTfODat-w8ATi600sxrHENpjecdrq1gwyyBtPpwcrZ/s640/blogger-image-1103862349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9XTRoJ2Hrvfu5W24BNJLsGjAEbkVhnf5klbbArttX9c42mEtKPQ0mZ-dUkZzsp2dab4LBiNLdcclmxNAAmmaidzTvHk7ndWOZenTfODat-w8ATi600sxrHENpjecdrq1gwyyBtPpwcrZ/s640/blogger-image-1103862349.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Things she could do without: Straw cups, grass, and getting her nose wiped. She hates them all.</div><div><br></div><div>Milestones: We have a walker!! And she's doing pretty good too! Avery has 5 teeth and can wave and clap. She says dada, mama, bye and hi. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdFedEynWpXlp_C8NtTFw4LweQqDuEVL6oiEWLuienpROXLXMV6ve6mcpbLYaRGPO5zyK8U2ARY4ajRU2_cV5tk5KytQ-l-rcSvOV-HHw24BaOBUfseZwThRbRjJxwm4ltAIEGpz2beBP/s640/blogger-image--1224430253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdFedEynWpXlp_C8NtTFw4LweQqDuEVL6oiEWLuienpROXLXMV6ve6mcpbLYaRGPO5zyK8U2ARY4ajRU2_cV5tk5KytQ-l-rcSvOV-HHw24BaOBUfseZwThRbRjJxwm4ltAIEGpz2beBP/s640/blogger-image--1224430253.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Big events: This month we celebrated Avery's first Easter and went to aunt E's wedding in Greenville, SC. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyey_M1Yy4aVRRBmcAK5wz5Izku02kqaJzgDNWB2eqg2UwWik4N2esE7rV74PSnUSubDQb1VQ7STQDv6EHOibncIWpm04hlhOx-raA56bcJkj6xgwRYs6WTiDfhEOxeQNWX7SR8ONwRji/s640/blogger-image--2078978813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyey_M1Yy4aVRRBmcAK5wz5Izku02kqaJzgDNWB2eqg2UwWik4N2esE7rV74PSnUSubDQb1VQ7STQDv6EHOibncIWpm04hlhOx-raA56bcJkj6xgwRYs6WTiDfhEOxeQNWX7SR8ONwRji/s640/blogger-image--2078978813.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aVmFvT-x1QqnRBBdj5vHULs1rJmNfQHwOOdcqxjW5DIJCejz7Mg0j9bF8HLcENdsr-9dNeNQdhv52qkui9s6Q7itDXYiIQ7MpRCfi1zaDGMtiEKoUGqopwtsypa0-oi9PPBC5u6jCuWw/s640/blogger-image-566223131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aVmFvT-x1QqnRBBdj5vHULs1rJmNfQHwOOdcqxjW5DIJCejz7Mg0j9bF8HLcENdsr-9dNeNQdhv52qkui9s6Q7itDXYiIQ7MpRCfi1zaDGMtiEKoUGqopwtsypa0-oi9PPBC5u6jCuWw/s640/blogger-image-566223131.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Mommy: Other than being in denial about Avery's first birthday, I'm good! Darrell is starting a new shift and I'm really looking forward to having him home and some help in the evenings. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpolFih-pkm0CGlwFeU06q4UpegBej9aQa_XZDkOPB2DyrFdF95ltbhmDtDsv66l5FXPtlUQgu8ApkpLXB91ObGKuMb06-PPYs3vmfsL8V5A8INxiFHDXjW_WpjjB41FnBIP5CBDiRXoO/s640/blogger-image-899492593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpolFih-pkm0CGlwFeU06q4UpegBej9aQa_XZDkOPB2DyrFdF95ltbhmDtDsv66l5FXPtlUQgu8ApkpLXB91ObGKuMb06-PPYs3vmfsL8V5A8INxiFHDXjW_WpjjB41FnBIP5CBDiRXoO/s640/blogger-image-899492593.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-47282300034757609892014-04-06T21:48:00.001-04:002014-04-06T22:23:11.193-04:00Double digits.My baby is 10 months old and it doesn't seem possible. She's growing so fast and seems smarter by the day. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXvzV00kvVMu_k9c63k5RJx3NvT1nhaXw0Ku8sDdUZCCUfp4r8b6atUOzXnpPLZZk1eIs9KMkR7Ei88WfMV9_zs3GApOTA_qS86TgKIPkRSeUy0m2GrVe6GDHeTRBjcO9w66zjvT64TOl/s640/blogger-image-1305461347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXvzV00kvVMu_k9c63k5RJx3NvT1nhaXw0Ku8sDdUZCCUfp4r8b6atUOzXnpPLZZk1eIs9KMkR7Ei88WfMV9_zs3GApOTA_qS86TgKIPkRSeUy0m2GrVe6GDHeTRBjcO9w66zjvT64TOl/s640/blogger-image-1305461347.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Health: Avery is 17 lbs and about 27". She's still so small! She still wears a lot of 6 months clothes and some 6-9, even though they're still big. She continues to stay sick and we're having issues with congestion and her ears again. I'm so over it. And I know she has to be. She's such a little champ because if she's uncomfortable, you'd never know it. </div><div><br></div><div>Personality: This girls kills me every day. Her personality is shining right now and it is fabulous. She's very social and loves people and attention like me, but at the same time has a bashful side like Darrell. Avery also has a little mischievous side. If we catch her getting in to something she isn't supposed to, she takes off "running"/ super fast crawling and laughing.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXjLjevDpQ2SCcNcL74KqK6ehUk2tz8XNoYA78fRdtwhAYwihpReP-BdxiXrTrrKrB0qa1deSWXQntaovFoDS5OO0TGvfos2X6tsgiYXptt1iLPIH6sfQcPbbabTVkludxPc2XAleF4Qv/s640/blogger-image--2063756452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXjLjevDpQ2SCcNcL74KqK6ehUk2tz8XNoYA78fRdtwhAYwihpReP-BdxiXrTrrKrB0qa1deSWXQntaovFoDS5OO0TGvfos2X6tsgiYXptt1iLPIH6sfQcPbbabTVkludxPc2XAleF4Qv/s640/blogger-image--2063756452.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Eating: Avery loves food! She has seemed to cut back her formula and up her solid intake. She loves noodles, veggies, chicken, and carbs...like mama! She is taking her bottles at home in a soft spout sippy cup but still takes bottles at daycare. She loves to drink water from our cups so we got her a leak proof rim cup and she does so well with it. The girl can not get the concept of the straw to save her life. She'll get a sip every once in a whole but mostly she just gnaws on it. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIq-dYYwJcV0_NPC_NfjPMPClGmZmUh185hwR2sqeVp3puR3mypW8QCItAf9GfrMKLxKOJdaJ38F0yJbeEcU_9BMdeQizsh9MwhOoGlHArcXHVNsTkTJg3rK4PVbicc0buxYF30GDdgS2/s640/blogger-image--1053939916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIq-dYYwJcV0_NPC_NfjPMPClGmZmUh185hwR2sqeVp3puR3mypW8QCItAf9GfrMKLxKOJdaJ38F0yJbeEcU_9BMdeQizsh9MwhOoGlHArcXHVNsTkTJg3rK4PVbicc0buxYF30GDdgS2/s640/blogger-image--1053939916.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSg0GG0_g4Gzx8EZ_7vEWmHucsEij8TfsZtpWoxYGbLd1Bdy2J-ckRBifc-6uFjEkUqu84Zr-wtBXTtyz7gRJSGzm_mwkrGyVr4IM4LmuopoW0D9Ds7dAPzKM22AuONgCP5-n_s1hx9eG/s640/blogger-image-697088924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSg0GG0_g4Gzx8EZ_7vEWmHucsEij8TfsZtpWoxYGbLd1Bdy2J-ckRBifc-6uFjEkUqu84Zr-wtBXTtyz7gRJSGzm_mwkrGyVr4IM4LmuopoW0D9Ds7dAPzKM22AuONgCP5-n_s1hx9eG/s640/blogger-image-697088924.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Sleeping: Sleeping is so-so and inconsistent. Her top two teeth are close to coming in so that and her being sick don't help. If she wakes up, it's only once and she's back down quickly with a small bottle. Her naps at daycare are getting better! </div><div><br></div><div>Her favorites: Avery loves anything and everything that she isn't supposed to. She loves climbing the stairs (which we let her do with close supervision), putting her hands in the toilet bowl (which we do not let her do), opening and closing doors, riding in the stroller, being outside and taking baths. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreLR9ZgzJ7THhPsS2FA8gCZevL5H-MQjdWGuah2ENXx0nWDHLpoOiEttqz45ssLTi_jePNQ5tbP30KIQsP8p7mMJtWVVMp0yrkhSD8XKjpa6HwhGC4D2sw1486OXdDyAUdpvJBb7hxoFj/s640/blogger-image--649978804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreLR9ZgzJ7THhPsS2FA8gCZevL5H-MQjdWGuah2ENXx0nWDHLpoOiEttqz45ssLTi_jePNQ5tbP30KIQsP8p7mMJtWVVMp0yrkhSD8XKjpa6HwhGC4D2sw1486OXdDyAUdpvJBb7hxoFj/s640/blogger-image--649978804.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHm4Jj69KaS2sE5X8AD4V6DXjrAUcSerxSlqKaPuzXoQxxQkGs_lAhAdUQKAEwtuAOQMd6nYcKNbFFK902v2_0jtD2EXh7X1DVddwYkxHD6I2LZKXUa5zm0_odGy23zpDXZ44ghyywDP6/s640/blogger-image-2143746692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHm4Jj69KaS2sE5X8AD4V6DXjrAUcSerxSlqKaPuzXoQxxQkGs_lAhAdUQKAEwtuAOQMd6nYcKNbFFK902v2_0jtD2EXh7X1DVddwYkxHD6I2LZKXUa5zm0_odGy23zpDXZ44ghyywDP6/s640/blogger-image-2143746692.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHDZNfXdQ-xrijO9-RaeE0dXPKxzW3ihtYQXOsFsD6uiBydPmM9wibrS2uLIuP9t5toVjauH8U4SUggXeJEYH6skrbkWHAoSi_Fog1dUchXTvCIcyIj7UCvf-MR7dWVXmwjrZVc0iNDNf/s640/blogger-image--2072102698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHDZNfXdQ-xrijO9-RaeE0dXPKxzW3ihtYQXOsFsD6uiBydPmM9wibrS2uLIuP9t5toVjauH8U4SUggXeJEYH6skrbkWHAoSi_Fog1dUchXTvCIcyIj7UCvf-MR7dWVXmwjrZVc0iNDNf/s640/blogger-image--2072102698.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Things should could do without: Avery isn't a fan of strawberries, brocolli, or getting in the car seat. She still fights diaper changes. And let's just ignore the eye and ear drops... </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIFCXoAUTM9STE5A1W3E_Ny6eWZOAw7_Az8iFgLTAHxLhTrEpDqRWO6C2yAHXdynv7JeUEOMVpe03lJNRMGkz4XLy079FlrdqLZWyuOo8x0mvhyJp3i36xphh8nl8WYFIhNyO4meidKkJ/s640/blogger-image--1571268499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIFCXoAUTM9STE5A1W3E_Ny6eWZOAw7_Az8iFgLTAHxLhTrEpDqRWO6C2yAHXdynv7JeUEOMVpe03lJNRMGkz4XLy079FlrdqLZWyuOo8x0mvhyJp3i36xphh8nl8WYFIhNyO4meidKkJ/s640/blogger-image--1571268499.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Milestones: Once again, so much!! Avery started standing up by herself and for longer and longer each time. She's definitely not walking, but she has taken a few small steps. She's clapping, saying so many more sounds when she babbles (including a few "mamama"s in there!!), and imitating "bye" occasionally. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbQOybuimpE37Ztnwqv4cE4JDcxMliopXoyaRRaOrueuXcdSpdw5dXRSI3_I50yVkAmE0_ybY9pxY6Y6-64g8cXLe8FjBfgeR_0OffeycRtDPXakrMrZv7_uGt5dSRnOaQG9MocJFg03r/s640/blogger-image-49324793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbQOybuimpE37Ztnwqv4cE4JDcxMliopXoyaRRaOrueuXcdSpdw5dXRSI3_I50yVkAmE0_ybY9pxY6Y6-64g8cXLe8FjBfgeR_0OffeycRtDPXakrMrZv7_uGt5dSRnOaQG9MocJFg03r/s640/blogger-image-49324793.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Big events: Avery went on two trips this month. One with just mommy to Greenville for Erin's bridal shower and a night with glamma in Asheville. We just got back from another trip to Asheville. </div><div><br></div><div>Mommy: I'm doing pretty good. I still haven't figured out the whole working out thing in to my schedule but everything else seems to be balancing out. Life is good and I am one lucky girl!! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-61481279739604047532014-03-05T21:57:00.000-05:002014-03-06T20:20:31.652-05:00Nine.<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A day late, but my baby girl is nine months old. That seems like such a huge milestone. 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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Big Events: </span></span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We started the month off with a visit from aunt Chelsea and uncle Chris. She adores them both. The love is mutual I believe. We had a few nice weather days and took advantage of them by taking Avery to park. She swung for the first time and crawled everywhere. </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; background-color: white; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">Avery stayed the night with her glamma and papaw this month while Darrell and I were in Greenville, SC for my best friend's couple shower. She also took a long ride to Atlanta and hung out with Darrell and some new friends while I was in class. She did really great on the car trip.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrokeJlu4eOgcyiOei3LtM07dtyfbPQdV5eKUTvOAsEk7rWO4A-CmWvL4ba4dM8UgFY6B-QLC6KP2U6o_YXU_j8zai_48TIW68UghzWM8fMyDB8448KwbJsAwrP1zuWD8iX0oIUHUR04GM/s640/blogger-image-1728662372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrokeJlu4eOgcyiOei3LtM07dtyfbPQdV5eKUTvOAsEk7rWO4A-CmWvL4ba4dM8UgFY6B-QLC6KP2U6o_YXU_j8zai_48TIW68UghzWM8fMyDB8448KwbJsAwrP1zuWD8iX0oIUHUR04GM/s640/blogger-image-1728662372.jpg"></a></div></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mommy:</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Ugh, I'm still fat. That's basically it. I can't find the time to work out and my eating could be a lot better. At the end of the day, I'd much rather be spending these moments with my little family than on the treadmill. For example, Darrell was home early today, which is rare, so I was going to go upstairs and get on the treadmill and do some weights. Avery was a little cranky so I picked her up before I headed upstairs. As soon as I did, she cuddled up on my shoulder and started to fall asleep. There was no way I was giving those snuggles up. She won't always want to do that so the treadmill can wait. </span></span></div><div style="line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On a more positive note, in Atlanta I got to meet some girls from my June moms group on The Bump. I was never big on online relationships (of any kind) but we've kept in touch and actually become pretty close. They are just as amazing in real life! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpMAe2sSvz_Yu_GFrZh2K-QctLiwYfnBjQzaQ6Ysqt3fNZYO_sUkSD0HF2SFcE4m0T0NS0_bYArE63CVFGGEevYnAuUS7q2j6UgJGBqDZZzXXoV9Wyc2tGDrbHWVoO04DHWu_J8qGThav/s640/blogger-image-319903835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpMAe2sSvz_Yu_GFrZh2K-QctLiwYfnBjQzaQ6Ysqt3fNZYO_sUkSD0HF2SFcE4m0T0NS0_bYArE63CVFGGEevYnAuUS7q2j6UgJGBqDZZzXXoV9Wyc2tGDrbHWVoO04DHWu_J8qGThav/s640/blogger-image-319903835.jpg"></a></div></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #9900ff; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><br></span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #9900ff; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">PS- pictures are hard with mobile babies.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GnmdA2J3IlbJRmEWgNm93b7BdXx7uxppbZF_cm6c1wnLzdyDRYZJ2xS3jvJBIPNHwQ-PML1Wg5iPMp2k3CGJvqZAWbGedfdK382wiFpWEKnBj3eFRycpYRooT15tgL82GgVX2jISMQFL/s640/blogger-image-1018171120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GnmdA2J3IlbJRmEWgNm93b7BdXx7uxppbZF_cm6c1wnLzdyDRYZJ2xS3jvJBIPNHwQ-PML1Wg5iPMp2k3CGJvqZAWbGedfdK382wiFpWEKnBj3eFRycpYRooT15tgL82GgVX2jISMQFL/s640/blogger-image-1018171120.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-u0mEqG6nOYf2chGXnKuZLAkz32n_A6W1yutRD8dmJ5HLAjEOFAGOXmqEthgPwFmtxIhpw_A6Ij0sTWaWdN3W1qiMIXkvtJu3u2V0lqaaGXppKzvGXUKWLYR67GvEXJ46RYKMBzhvH0Db/s640/blogger-image--1763632641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-u0mEqG6nOYf2chGXnKuZLAkz32n_A6W1yutRD8dmJ5HLAjEOFAGOXmqEthgPwFmtxIhpw_A6Ij0sTWaWdN3W1qiMIXkvtJu3u2V0lqaaGXppKzvGXUKWLYR67GvEXJ46RYKMBzhvH0Db/s640/blogger-image--1763632641.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegh3AYV6nHI0U_R9iXvwvhvVsy4JiTipc-ztq_nUyVFO0o2MU5W3gMq2cVfK1y-XwkIEmLK9FIDPanVoWHd4I5NB0jO3SYeS5rJBom4AGmBMDFDRhZPxx1KJ8lbbSW5unLVplaPQLXzxu/s640/blogger-image-764660171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegh3AYV6nHI0U_R9iXvwvhvVsy4JiTipc-ztq_nUyVFO0o2MU5W3gMq2cVfK1y-XwkIEmLK9FIDPanVoWHd4I5NB0jO3SYeS5rJBom4AGmBMDFDRhZPxx1KJ8lbbSW5unLVplaPQLXzxu/s640/blogger-image-764660171.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-49816628681085848302014-02-04T22:17:00.001-05:002014-02-05T09:26:34.566-05:00Eight.Sweet pea is eight months. That's only one away from nine months which seems like such a big deal. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOgdECtbd1wT3LWooFMhEusveAOUocOYjn_X27jenyOQvhTm5Oc3Hf8uPUlbkyzGI4apfYy-l7AQC94ud_gr-C02b6Q8dMWPO2RYDd1dJR7EitF-icuCMNJwrIw91mJQ3ek0KR3s4yM8s/s640/blogger-image--618926448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOgdECtbd1wT3LWooFMhEusveAOUocOYjn_X27jenyOQvhTm5Oc3Hf8uPUlbkyzGI4apfYy-l7AQC94ud_gr-C02b6Q8dMWPO2RYDd1dJR7EitF-icuCMNJwrIw91mJQ3ek0KR3s4yM8s/s640/blogger-image--618926448.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Health: Avery is so much better!! She got tubes on Januray 10 and has been a totally different baby. I thought she was happy before..but now, she's just so much fun. She hasn't had any more ear infections and when she does get congested, it drains and moves on. It's not days of being miserable. I was so nervous but it was definitely the best choice. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMk_8HeZ4zYmGOxdZ4WA7hyphenhyphen1Xd_sUayFDoYnhSS5anvkLy6F9wLibHIJGmJ6xsz-rX9CX2ivhC99cwSuE5nuy0notgauXYZc2s-RyjQ_qyGSAzK8x2GGtvXNlBSLu0LepHUfGy_nMAxSQx/s640/blogger-image--888257780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMk_8HeZ4zYmGOxdZ4WA7hyphenhyphen1Xd_sUayFDoYnhSS5anvkLy6F9wLibHIJGmJ6xsz-rX9CX2ivhC99cwSuE5nuy0notgauXYZc2s-RyjQ_qyGSAzK8x2GGtvXNlBSLu0LepHUfGy_nMAxSQx/s640/blogger-image--888257780.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I think she's about 15-16 pounds. I don't know, she feels heavy and we moved up to size 3 diapers. She doesn't go back to the doctor until next month.</div><div><br></div><div>Personality: That picture up top says it all. Avery is so much fun. It just gets better and better. She giggles and squeals so much. She is silly and joyful and brings so much happiness into our house. I do have to admit that she's a bit spoiled. She's already protesting. If we take things away from her, ya know like plastic bags, she plops down and cries and looks up at us. She's so pitiful. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWdgf_u8TkPma-q1rPf1s7riIw22d0e1ZWYHvQJK8Gtl7JwLBjwjQVCYt_BXQcdQ0A0998lkdQ9agfKtyJ9e-vxYC0PKbofiNYvDj9wycW8ZO3fdMx3Qx08mtAy07yPWRmESpMiYp870G/s640/blogger-image-1512332982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWdgf_u8TkPma-q1rPf1s7riIw22d0e1ZWYHvQJK8Gtl7JwLBjwjQVCYt_BXQcdQ0A0998lkdQ9agfKtyJ9e-vxYC0PKbofiNYvDj9wycW8ZO3fdMx3Qx08mtAy07yPWRmESpMiYp870G/s640/blogger-image-1512332982.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYt4Xy9mc2mtX9gUZTNpW_0EzTrUhA6AYgQ9Q7u2MFlTfrPjBulf1yaLTwaZGSeG2iXH5tZ9APqFEl6ua3kO6M4mD3hDpStYw9SG7ta0UeaEA3rGFgkgIeh43XjW4CCVKfRGKX8a1Uyta/s640/blogger-image--18002057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYt4Xy9mc2mtX9gUZTNpW_0EzTrUhA6AYgQ9Q7u2MFlTfrPjBulf1yaLTwaZGSeG2iXH5tZ9APqFEl6ua3kO6M4mD3hDpStYw9SG7ta0UeaEA3rGFgkgIeh43XjW4CCVKfRGKX8a1Uyta/s640/blogger-image--18002057.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4r83TzWadcPkNTqYUSYjf3UPG-IJisChCpcmYAMUg4mY2DHdokADr8q49j5hIBbRmxEDnlOo0fn9m8dR1MCowJ456YlrzqM_5cEHyginyIRqCIDW044jjmWIOBDzQgr8cqgyKToXrJi5/s640/blogger-image--383605724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4r83TzWadcPkNTqYUSYjf3UPG-IJisChCpcmYAMUg4mY2DHdokADr8q49j5hIBbRmxEDnlOo0fn9m8dR1MCowJ456YlrzqM_5cEHyginyIRqCIDW044jjmWIOBDzQgr8cqgyKToXrJi5/s640/blogger-image--383605724.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Eating: Everything. She is still getting mostly homemade purées for meals but she also gets some table food. I don't think we've come across anything she doesn't like but her favorite right now is blueberry applesauce. Darrell and I kinda love it too! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwA7qhsskMKSbGztz3btmWJKpNl4zo7ec4xki6hd-HwdHQzGfGjYmn0oVd8xLkrNXgyg8IwpBHQOWZkBOkvO01I8O6ltGyelc207pw5hXKYKviYMb3zOw165tiGMReCkUSseDBkSu2HuPo/s640/blogger-image-1016728083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwA7qhsskMKSbGztz3btmWJKpNl4zo7ec4xki6hd-HwdHQzGfGjYmn0oVd8xLkrNXgyg8IwpBHQOWZkBOkvO01I8O6ltGyelc207pw5hXKYKviYMb3zOw165tiGMReCkUSseDBkSu2HuPo/s640/blogger-image-1016728083.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKrikZ96hcbwhsqQRgW2ee8j-_twnEyfBqynmoEyyn3rA8M0Ae29twp8DMbmr_WW7QX61CVRHuFjaBSgA0t_X_nNizJIsH6485ov5Xx8NkBRnYHAGHgM6w5o3-hO51n5HzFExE2FbQLi2/s640/blogger-image--1779037652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKrikZ96hcbwhsqQRgW2ee8j-_twnEyfBqynmoEyyn3rA8M0Ae29twp8DMbmr_WW7QX61CVRHuFjaBSgA0t_X_nNizJIsH6485ov5Xx8NkBRnYHAGHgM6w5o3-hO51n5HzFExE2FbQLi2/s640/blogger-image--1779037652.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Sleeping: Some serious regression. Well, I'm a drama queen, it's not <i>that</i> bad. She's started waking up once a night again. I know, don't hit me but when you've been getting a full nights sleep since your baby was 10 weeks old, starting this new routine is rough. She didn't wake up last night but I'm not holding my breath, this has been going on for over a month. The good thing is, most nights it's a quick bottle and right back to bed within 10-15 minutes. The extra sucky nights are when she wakes up and is ready to party.</div><div><br></div><div>Her favorites: Avery is finally big enough for the harness on the stroller to fit so we've been going for walks and she loves sitting up in her stroller. She looks all around and kicks her feet like crazy. It's presh. She loves Sophie, Olivia the Owl, the bathtub, riding in the shopping cart and her activity table. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyXyuBVhOnkVO-m2rRECm_XvmeZqqfsZAbFlF8cIpoR3XJMnA3ZliE3XYXTIjMrXjUM6NYx5xR5S_bJCFYnWiynLfXI4nJIF3JL5QYnIC01tqDNZNjaUnPMHKrq_aNmxRCRXR1AhwBoAF/s640/blogger-image-135672150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyXyuBVhOnkVO-m2rRECm_XvmeZqqfsZAbFlF8cIpoR3XJMnA3ZliE3XYXTIjMrXjUM6NYx5xR5S_bJCFYnWiynLfXI4nJIF3JL5QYnIC01tqDNZNjaUnPMHKrq_aNmxRCRXR1AhwBoAF/s640/blogger-image-135672150.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXXB6_1i9xRmB06LDzhC6q020Bh8asjQY4J9j8K-j_2dor85YVFZMzCgz3U42NTxjGcZKmv1j68nHjewUCYvIf_V8ebTQR1WM7OHEM1QrqZ0yaar-H72yJKJc4BbY1rhNsufr0k2T7SWf/s640/blogger-image--131644618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXXB6_1i9xRmB06LDzhC6q020Bh8asjQY4J9j8K-j_2dor85YVFZMzCgz3U42NTxjGcZKmv1j68nHjewUCYvIf_V8ebTQR1WM7OHEM1QrqZ0yaar-H72yJKJc4BbY1rhNsufr0k2T7SWf/s640/blogger-image--131644618.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvq94zHpYjIOU99wIh-uVx3ejrtty2KuT2RY4QzZDrrZquEtYk4ciP0EahLum8RiM7xhmgRC96Dfm-GGBJ_0yCli3Jgrs1aT-oYKUkrRMHkWTkwV37vU-XiOHhqJ1cAXYCZF8gRuL1_3j/s640/blogger-image--1473018373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvq94zHpYjIOU99wIh-uVx3ejrtty2KuT2RY4QzZDrrZquEtYk4ciP0EahLum8RiM7xhmgRC96Dfm-GGBJ_0yCli3Jgrs1aT-oYKUkrRMHkWTkwV37vU-XiOHhqJ1cAXYCZF8gRuL1_3j/s640/blogger-image--1473018373.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Things she could do without: All of the sudden, she hates getting her diaper changed and getting dressed. She just wants to go everywhere! </div><div><br></div><div>Milestones: This really is such a fun time. Tooth number two is breaking through, which isn't super fun. She is crawling everywhere and is pretty fast. She's pulling up, babbling and puts everything she shouldn't in her mouth. She's also holding her own bottle now and will sit in her chair to take it which means we get other stuff done. That's huge! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vNI3uHhuQFQXYy01JChlxaaYZO3JX1UyNo_xZoF_5jpdhtT37TVEO13Wf5HReWT1Cowk0c5iP0Tu_XEStMb5QkaUatu-tRJ9mv3y6YBOvlEE4-NkLBjDuGM0Lc8BDnbQbeMyjvsPvjJP/s640/blogger-image--1281698870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vNI3uHhuQFQXYy01JChlxaaYZO3JX1UyNo_xZoF_5jpdhtT37TVEO13Wf5HReWT1Cowk0c5iP0Tu_XEStMb5QkaUatu-tRJ9mv3y6YBOvlEE4-NkLBjDuGM0Lc8BDnbQbeMyjvsPvjJP/s640/blogger-image--1281698870.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2oVOCT8ml_MITgje6YqG0_ch8kff0y7_GaPvSb58uZqlWdr2-GcBxBqgGt7UDQKVzSuYvGjhxT0TxskeXp7xkc2vveTXQfDe5hS94Vlmdxl84rheQSQOq55pq7ygsJK4KVtoRGj_JGZBN/s640/blogger-image--1563948859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2oVOCT8ml_MITgje6YqG0_ch8kff0y7_GaPvSb58uZqlWdr2-GcBxBqgGt7UDQKVzSuYvGjhxT0TxskeXp7xkc2vveTXQfDe5hS94Vlmdxl84rheQSQOq55pq7ygsJK4KVtoRGj_JGZBN/s640/blogger-image--1563948859.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I also think she loves me more than Darrell for the first time ever and that's a huge milestone for me!! </div><div><br></div><div>Big Events: Avery saw her first ice storm last week. It was...uneventful. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNBtjrfnSV2qnn5E7zeCSn7b-WjKv8WXJJJTGcI8whM9DCYkN5cqhipt-himOUAgndhJGE3VUiRX1XDfFxaaerpyjaQNgWza06krkp2IEe0oi0yOnToa3kB-68E6GFFXMp0Rrza1_kiXA/s640/blogger-image-838498714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNBtjrfnSV2qnn5E7zeCSn7b-WjKv8WXJJJTGcI8whM9DCYkN5cqhipt-himOUAgndhJGE3VUiRX1XDfFxaaerpyjaQNgWza06krkp2IEe0oi0yOnToa3kB-68E6GFFXMp0Rrza1_kiXA/s640/blogger-image-838498714.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Mommy: I've finally started to lose weight. It's slow but it's coming. Work is going well and we're getting into a good afternoon/evening routine which makes things a lot less stressful. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm doing this one mobile so all apologies if it's all screwy. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-69612348968031283492014-01-04T20:44:00.001-05:002014-01-06T20:56:16.354-05:007 months oldAvery is seven months old. I can't handle it!!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0i9oxC3M9zwpfnzkIM2G0bztc82plRCb-AhLxyBzcovPePjpALpP2bGuKfoGbd_8MAL2XIGkry6i7GD6vkVHIhG0M-s9iQom_Vfp4gehCjdX7OI908sJmnXBIrEpSdV56L9iGH1qNf8Fg/s640/blogger-image--214776851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0i9oxC3M9zwpfnzkIM2G0bztc82plRCb-AhLxyBzcovPePjpALpP2bGuKfoGbd_8MAL2XIGkry6i7GD6vkVHIhG0M-s9iQom_Vfp4gehCjdX7OI908sJmnXBIrEpSdV56L9iGH1qNf8Fg/s640/blogger-image--214776851.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>Health: Looking at the big picture, she's a healthy baby. We just can't win with the seasonal sickness. She's basically had an ear infection since the beginning of November. She's had 3 rounds of antibiotics but as soon as she's off, it's right back. So, she's getting tubes Friday. I know it's the best thing and can help prevent bigger issues down the road but I am terrified that she has to have anestethia. Like, melt down in the doctor's office, make Darrell sign the consent form, terrified. </div><div><br></div><div>She also got RSV this past month. I was ready to pull her out of daycare and quit my job. She responded really well to the treatment and it could've been much worse, but man she was pitiful. </div><div><br></div><div>She doesn't have an appointment to get weighed this month but she feels so much heavier and looks bigger. I'd guess she's about 15 1/2 pounds.</div><div><br></div><div>Personality: She may look like her daddy, but she has my personality. She's very social and doesn't like to miss a thing. She's a tee tiny bit spoiled rotten. She's starting to understand when we take things away and whines. She whines when she doesn't want to do something anymore. For instance, crawling. If she feels like she's crawled far enough, she just lays down and whines so we'll come get her. We're starting to give her extra time to figure things out on her own instead of rushing right over.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1JFCm6QYFlNZP1X4AxgmeuSo1GloQN_5lPZuXm_-HScIx6TmmpnKnckishElRUkdbQgdzNIzrY0Q85-EP8vlpygdETIm0_x-iEI5I8gxD2g9Sp_1maaV_0YjxHotKcqmlqEDlbzGy3kh/s640/blogger-image-1790689043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1JFCm6QYFlNZP1X4AxgmeuSo1GloQN_5lPZuXm_-HScIx6TmmpnKnckishElRUkdbQgdzNIzrY0Q85-EP8vlpygdETIm0_x-iEI5I8gxD2g9Sp_1maaV_0YjxHotKcqmlqEDlbzGy3kh/s640/blogger-image-1790689043.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Eating: Avery is becoming a little piggie ;) She had a big decrease in intake when she had RSV. Poor thing could barely breath through her nose so taking a bottle was pretty difficult. She's back to about 6-7 oz every 3-4 hours with 2 meals a day. She usually gets fruit mid morning and veggies in the evening. She's had a few table foods. She got some black eyes peas and a bite of cornbread on New Year's Day. We let her knaw on a pickle thinking she'd make a funny baby face and be done, but she loved it!! And no funny baby face either :(</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o4LTdvQdZiAvGG9BE2L7PpEUTKEy9A_HI1hEOOiF6XbgAAoTfuQicbjmhHHynqq4hiBXvWbfr5FcBvbAoThwJ_1hCVB8XZT2GoEOW0IRBm5Q4gk8SOaAw-7NsIzsBN8Ba9KdxSMchF9a/s640/blogger-image-583568904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o4LTdvQdZiAvGG9BE2L7PpEUTKEy9A_HI1hEOOiF6XbgAAoTfuQicbjmhHHynqq4hiBXvWbfr5FcBvbAoThwJ_1hCVB8XZT2GoEOW0IRBm5Q4gk8SOaAw-7NsIzsBN8Ba9KdxSMchF9a/s640/blogger-image-583568904.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Y4CCZyitC72mDUTtzNab6lEKrHWSrrr0FnQy_BsUwQwi62wYRZkFr1vBQ3IJ4sGfAaEgxzQSkmNmi3WuIQmOJP6ArdI4Bnta_xCe4FLjZ0hRJY0Ucw6M4sdLNhoOy_OL1AsYz4xlNobG/s640/blogger-image--1909422113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Y4CCZyitC72mDUTtzNab6lEKrHWSrrr0FnQy_BsUwQwi62wYRZkFr1vBQ3IJ4sGfAaEgxzQSkmNmi3WuIQmOJP6ArdI4Bnta_xCe4FLjZ0hRJY0Ucw6M4sdLNhoOy_OL1AsYz4xlNobG/s640/blogger-image--1909422113.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Sleeping: <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Avery is still sleeping through the night most of the time. When she was sick she was waking up once to eat but I think we're past that. She has started going to bed a little later. She's usually up until about 830 instead of 7. She is starting to nap slightly better at daycare, but still not great. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWqQ02DRIPQ2TYCqGpKNQk9PRaoZd62htSwEg8xO4K5VWll0N7y8J_Bmn2pr7DcXHu32WbsXT9dWMljpXGy08kDTIEI_jaXp971Mu4ia2lQ-MizKKuE2FVNQXoz55hyAI5xqVc59HBNBl/s640/blogger-image--2063113958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWqQ02DRIPQ2TYCqGpKNQk9PRaoZd62htSwEg8xO4K5VWll0N7y8J_Bmn2pr7DcXHu32WbsXT9dWMljpXGy08kDTIEI_jaXp971Mu4ia2lQ-MizKKuE2FVNQXoz55hyAI5xqVc59HBNBl/s640/blogger-image--2063113958.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Her favorites: The child got sooo many new toys for Christmas. My mom ordered this little owl rocker that plays music and she is obsessed. We have to help her stay on but she loves it! She loves splashing in the bath and playing a little game we play called "Upside Baby". She loves being upside down. So much so that she will just randomly fling herself backwards while you're holding her and giggle. Her laugh is so stinkin cute. She cracks up at peek-a-boo too. And her daddy, she loves him.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxacIV0jELaMeumuYBgcMN6oAaCnh6uYebesBthufRAqOc0wM-mn6tDlgsKPPWcHNM1gd9MXI39lscIm2sYF10Ea7-MNc2Hxqe2tgzowe-2Mhjw4cEx2fKWVvhP-sdgRUxDsuyn5Rrt-_/s640/blogger-image--46729136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxacIV0jELaMeumuYBgcMN6oAaCnh6uYebesBthufRAqOc0wM-mn6tDlgsKPPWcHNM1gd9MXI39lscIm2sYF10Ea7-MNc2Hxqe2tgzowe-2Mhjw4cEx2fKWVvhP-sdgRUxDsuyn5Rrt-_/s640/blogger-image--46729136.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsZpUtbCh3y1tvf_poGcjZfnCpUbCs7jLwL0ovhj5cuDXHoczUhkXLSpUWyShMWTnJIH3Z6JB7Wq2kecRq1s4zEQ4kLxhxFpfrsymh7c0azsDaHZX8uNssIrH1coL4kl0gpkmqyw0Kz_U/s640/blogger-image-802460651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsZpUtbCh3y1tvf_poGcjZfnCpUbCs7jLwL0ovhj5cuDXHoczUhkXLSpUWyShMWTnJIH3Z6JB7Wq2kecRq1s4zEQ4kLxhxFpfrsymh7c0azsDaHZX8uNssIrH1coL4kl0gpkmqyw0Kz_U/s640/blogger-image-802460651.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOelPTwWoe8PPBuQ1kaFdIdCjvN94op6uVxrHq9XpQ2DrsJ-R3YgrrtjUgofXBhTOZ43dwl_UhkSsuFN3QSWHTAI9NCgQL_DCjnoSfW1pVLChkOk0yXxMxdKk4SbaMdMuaEZ-RxPpp-hAU/s640/blogger-image-2044497889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOelPTwWoe8PPBuQ1kaFdIdCjvN94op6uVxrHq9XpQ2DrsJ-R3YgrrtjUgofXBhTOZ43dwl_UhkSsuFN3QSWHTAI9NCgQL_DCjnoSfW1pVLChkOk0yXxMxdKk4SbaMdMuaEZ-RxPpp-hAU/s640/blogger-image-2044497889.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Things She Could Do Without: Avery hates being left alone. Hates it. She does not like us being out of her eye sight. She does fine at daycare or with other people...as long as they pay attention to her.</div><div><br></div><div>Milestones: So many things!! This is such a fun time. She's starting to crawl. She does a few real crawls, goes to her army crawl scoot thing then back to crawling. And she is ALL OVER THE PLACE. We can't keep up.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTGeXxmxZOyZ9yt6QYWM_gUaDjLhOBFSMgbdxjFZveZkEjrXsCdrQC6W9NDfcu3Tpso1H2Nrv6cXAmwsP4MnmsrKC58ZnmCT0f1xSEBsxiVuevaGnPhIpr1LAFeermTNMiXYQdfSBXWus/s640/blogger-image-1075332511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTGeXxmxZOyZ9yt6QYWM_gUaDjLhOBFSMgbdxjFZveZkEjrXsCdrQC6W9NDfcu3Tpso1H2Nrv6cXAmwsP4MnmsrKC58ZnmCT0f1xSEBsxiVuevaGnPhIpr1LAFeermTNMiXYQdfSBXWus/s640/blogger-image-1075332511.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>Her bottom right tooth is coming in. We felt the nub the weekend before Christmas and she has been knawing on allthethings. Just yesterday the top of it cut through and I'm hoping the rest of it comes through soon so this little rage monster will be back to a happy girl. Between the tooth and her ears, I'm sure she's in a ton of pain. She's a trooper! </div><div><br></div><div>Just within the past few days she's started trying to pull up. She's not so great but I imagine it will come soon. She's been doing this thing where she puts both hands on the floor and straightens both of her back legs to where her butt is in the air...like downward dog. So cute! </div><div><br></div><div>Big Events: Well, Christmas!! I've always loves Christmas but having a kid makes it so much more special. We celebrated with the Downs family the Saturday before. My parents were here aftet that and we celebrated Christmas morning with them at our house. It was our first Christmas as a family of 3 and in our first home. I made my first Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. After we did presents at home we packed the car and headed to Fayetteville to celebrate with the Gibbs. We stayed through Sunday and had a great time seeing friends and family. Even though I think 5 days in Fayetteville is a little much for me.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EtaFOiymv8kH-muIIQpK48HKVZGJsEAR1ZKXtPGM0gIIrwDRQx3rivDRXHOTBwvmEGUz0SZygkEXJ8hfCD34XqQ5o6BzrRr4MNmbVb4GckoNnV_QzKTbSuXT8mPCwDg8vECDFRC-BHPv/s640/blogger-image--797847908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EtaFOiymv8kH-muIIQpK48HKVZGJsEAR1ZKXtPGM0gIIrwDRQx3rivDRXHOTBwvmEGUz0SZygkEXJ8hfCD34XqQ5o6BzrRr4MNmbVb4GckoNnV_QzKTbSuXT8mPCwDg8vECDFRC-BHPv/s640/blogger-image--797847908.jpg"></a></div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZZBKhuYsAUkb7EkGk8D3mEMEHkPy-qFzJSoptCnksFNYLvOVayxdrLtAG4WRP1JvK0sRtXijLoD_kRY5rFXg7iFa9bbpwvwKhQbD6sWuwcYTDh9iHjE-CrMNaUC7E26ZjAKC0HB48m83/s640/blogger-image--166859176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZZBKhuYsAUkb7EkGk8D3mEMEHkPy-qFzJSoptCnksFNYLvOVayxdrLtAG4WRP1JvK0sRtXijLoD_kRY5rFXg7iFa9bbpwvwKhQbD6sWuwcYTDh9iHjE-CrMNaUC7E26ZjAKC0HB48m83/s640/blogger-image--166859176.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Mommy: I'm starting to get back into babywearing. It was super convenient when she was little but I just haven't utilized it lately. We don't wrap too much at home because she enjoys being on the floor and being mobile. If I need to get something done and she really wants or needs to be held, we do. We mostly wrap when we're out. 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And by struggling I mean I realize that it is not anywhere near where I want it to look like right now but I haven't made the effort to change it...until now. I've joined a weight loss challenge and really hope to get serious and stick with it. Finding the time to commit to working out is the hardest part.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-17748417528662191522013-12-31T19:15:00.001-05:002013-12-31T22:30:00.027-05:00Adios 20132013 has been one amazing year for myself and my family. We have had so many blessing bestowed upon us, more than we deserve.<div><br></div><div>The year didn't start out on a high note. A long time friend of mine passed away at the end of 2012. We had been out of contact for quite some time but it seemed like a friendship may be possible again. Unfortunately, that opportunity was cut short on December 29. I said a lot that I needed to say and heard a lot that I needed to hear before that day, so that helped. Still, the unexpected death was not easy on me.</div><div><br></div><div>And speaking of friends, boy did 2013 bring me a new group of friends that I am grateful for beyond words. Early in my pregnancy I joined an online forum for expectant June 2013 mothers. I quickly became regularly active and before long, a few of us (well like 40ish) branched off and have made very meaningful and special friendships. I've never been one to believe in online relationships, but I stand corrected. This group of girls has been so amazingly supportive. They have listened to me complain, question and even brag without judgement. They have opened my eyes to a wealth of new information. You bishes know who you are and I love you all! </div><div><br></div><div>We welcomed 2013 by closing on our first home. I was about 5 months pregnant. Darrell is a saint y'all. It's pretty gratifying to know that we worked hard, saved money and were able to purchase our own home (well, we share it with the bank still) for our growing family. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLpxhqCM2cMmTA9o4b9yFA8Bls-TTGEE0p37NgGDBOUHvriY_Piz3KPYSneBpbGWyO8m21BWy8bywNTFsBNgzV7dXSErqV5bMKaJCk5i5z1ooU5NNClBaw46BQn0gzM5ZV3J5hW8vaXGI/s640/blogger-image--526833654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLpxhqCM2cMmTA9o4b9yFA8Bls-TTGEE0p37NgGDBOUHvriY_Piz3KPYSneBpbGWyO8m21BWy8bywNTFsBNgzV7dXSErqV5bMKaJCk5i5z1ooU5NNClBaw46BQn0gzM5ZV3J5hW8vaXGI/s640/blogger-image--526833654.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">And the most important thing of all in 2013, the most important thing of </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ever</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">, we became parents, a family of 3.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGCtdPavsMWAdyRF7fBMcehZ8SMFcVwTWfgkbN_6lKW4fU-DNgCHkkzROYMNgGMD2m6O4mj55MrjauNF6ShyphenhyphenlWWNZOWsq4kic4Y9OrFGpdPauSFk3v4ZojijDaGSjVTPtvGcC6HERR88z/s640/blogger-image-30876755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGCtdPavsMWAdyRF7fBMcehZ8SMFcVwTWfgkbN_6lKW4fU-DNgCHkkzROYMNgGMD2m6O4mj55MrjauNF6ShyphenhyphenlWWNZOWsq4kic4Y9OrFGpdPauSFk3v4ZojijDaGSjVTPtvGcC6HERR88z/s640/blogger-image-30876755.jpg"></a></div></span></div><div><br></div><div>I became a mother. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkzs8Z0Kt03ooz00hao5trnYS5lYL1fBFL_qlDX_FP4DS3eKicLt4NJj-BCvNpydh76fIiHzR-zLCzpXIbPb4HL3l9PognJIMQxa8Ir771i0fT2f_hZMmQPn8Xo103TF7UrC_OpiGRm5T/s640/blogger-image--1316153828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkzs8Z0Kt03ooz00hao5trnYS5lYL1fBFL_qlDX_FP4DS3eKicLt4NJj-BCvNpydh76fIiHzR-zLCzpXIbPb4HL3l9PognJIMQxa8Ir771i0fT2f_hZMmQPn8Xo103TF7UrC_OpiGRm5T/s640/blogger-image--1316153828.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Avery Laiken Gibbs was born at 11:29pm on June 4. She came in to this world in a whirlwind and has not stopped amazing us. The amount of love I have for this tiny being is unreal. Sometimes I just sit holding her, staring at her, inhaling her sweet baby smells. It is already going by so fast and as much as I love watching her grow and develop, I want to keep her my baby as long as I can. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLT46O1byS8xzNKqjkaHhZEHc6VXLiZuBxj2CpplMqy66c7ha0ySEkgVQfi8I78lyrLhCD11hgQ3cWEGRH1UeKe_Mvq-AykhAtxy0CD2_WTQd8g3wcuc1z2x9tqXU-SJNIfZB_MxDufvtt/s640/blogger-image--668980846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLT46O1byS8xzNKqjkaHhZEHc6VXLiZuBxj2CpplMqy66c7ha0ySEkgVQfi8I78lyrLhCD11hgQ3cWEGRH1UeKe_Mvq-AykhAtxy0CD2_WTQd8g3wcuc1z2x9tqXU-SJNIfZB_MxDufvtt/s640/blogger-image--668980846.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Some other highlights of the year include a new job, my best friend getting engaged, and a fantastic reunion with my life long friends in Knoxville to celebrate the marriage of one of Elizabeth. Darrell and I were lucky enough to be in Greenville with Erin and Chris and a ton of friends and family to celebrate their engagement. I am so excited for the celebrations to come next year.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeixCWCqjeg5bUC4WYosx1lo-8TOK-3TBdJersb6B0N-cj1KODXw-ISyjiIXQ9HBy881ic4ZdaC_FVORB5xA__MeZSI5Xk4qr3GvrXoVQdGww2hAraeHdXGEPS6euc5isGfv_6nEUCBepP/s640/blogger-image-1894207522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeixCWCqjeg5bUC4WYosx1lo-8TOK-3TBdJersb6B0N-cj1KODXw-ISyjiIXQ9HBy881ic4ZdaC_FVORB5xA__MeZSI5Xk4qr3GvrXoVQdGww2hAraeHdXGEPS6euc5isGfv_6nEUCBepP/s640/blogger-image-1894207522.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2_Mlm3cNXtsQlxbSaja5HwBstVTN6Bn0XthkUKt1xDSXHukSzf2-XT2FEYpjH6eue6QPyASITGhw7NxThJzN5UelaMz-ikRXU22ht-8Ps7evRlGKEMe2_zDm4Mfn5TLiyFzUVxgyk4ly/s640/blogger-image-408097202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2_Mlm3cNXtsQlxbSaja5HwBstVTN6Bn0XthkUKt1xDSXHukSzf2-XT2FEYpjH6eue6QPyASITGhw7NxThJzN5UelaMz-ikRXU22ht-8Ps7evRlGKEMe2_zDm4Mfn5TLiyFzUVxgyk4ly/s640/blogger-image-408097202.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>And speaking of 2014, there are lots of new babies expected to arrive that I can't wait to meet! As amazing as this year has been, I imagine 2014 has some pretty great things in store for us. My only resolution this year is to be the best mom, wife and me I can be. Hopefully just a skinnier version! </div><div><br></div><div>A vacation would be nice too. </div><div><br></div><div>Happy New Year!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-33422952192636747892013-12-04T22:35:00.000-05:002013-12-04T22:35:07.065-05:00My bebe is half of a year old<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Six months ago today I accomplished the most amazing thing I've ever done in my life. Six months ago today I found the reason to be my best self possible. Six months ago today I learned of a love that no words can describe. Six months ago today my life changed forever, in the best way possible. Six months ago today, this beautiful girl made me a mother. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Eating:</span> <span style="color: purple;">Well we didn't hold off until Thanksgiving for food. She had avocado first and LOVED it. She was basically diving for the spoon, I couldn't get it to her fast enough. She didn't love carrots or peas at first, but I think that was my fault for not cooking them long enough. They were still pretty chunky. She did good with squash, sweet potatoes, apples and bananas. When her congestion was at it's worst, her intake went way down, even with bottles. We still aren't on a consistent food schedule but that's the goal for this month. She usually gets a fruit mid-morning at daycare and a vegetable around 5:00 for dinner. Right now she's doing about 1oz each, but I think we need to up that soon.</span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-83120174804257109512013-11-04T21:17:00.000-05:002013-11-04T21:17:46.664-05:00Dining Room design<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">One of my must haves when we were house hunting was a formal dining room. I knew we'd only use it a few times a year, but I love the idea of hosting dinners and holidays. After the nursery, the dining room was the first project we tackled...and it's taken 10 months to complete, mostly because were looking for a buffet and a mirror.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is what it looked like before. The house was new construction, so it's not like we had to remodel. We just started with a clean slate.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: purple;">This was the inspiration (from Pinterest). I immediately LOVED the dark blue walls and was lucky that the pin had the exact color. I also liked the dark furniture and white accents, but knew I wanted a little more color. </span></span></div>
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have to say a huge huge huge thank you to Darrell and my friend Jamee.
They painted the dining room one Saturday while I was working. It really
was for the best that I was out of the house. Not only was I about five
months pregnant, I totally freaked when they started. I was so scared
that the color would be way too dark. Both of them rushed me out of
the house and updated me throughout the day about how great it was
turning out. I let out such a huge sigh of relief when I got home.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: purple;">And here is the (almost) finished project! I'm still on the hunt for the perfect mirror for above the buffet. It needs to be big and round. I have exactly what I want in my head, I just can't seem to find it. We bought one that was close but ended up returning it because it just wasn't the right one. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Chandelier: AF Lighting, Naples Chandelier- clear </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm slowly working on the guest room as I find things I like. We're tackling the yard piece by piece but aren't doing too much until the fence is put in. The next big project will be the master bedroom. The foyer and downstairs bathroom are also on the list for a makeover! </span></span></div>
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My little one is four months old. Crazy talk!</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Health: </span>We saw the doctor today for Avery's four month check-up and shots. She is a whopping 12lbs,6oz and 24". Still a little peanut!!</div>
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She's had a cold for about a week. She is pretty happy most of the days, but you can tell she doesn't feel good.</div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Personality:</span> Avery is still the happiest little baby. She loves to smile and is so social. She definitely notices if you're talking to her and doesn't love it if you walk away.</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">Eating: <span style="color: purple;">Avery is up to 5oz. about every 3 hours. She has taken 6oz. once or twice. We're still having to give her prune juice for the constipation. We've decreased it to about every other day. We tried going two days in between, but it eventually catches back up to her. Poor thing! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: purple;">We talked to her pediatrician today and he suggested starting foods between 5-6 months. He said we could start with rice cereal, but we've talked about just skipping it, which he said was fine too!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Sleeping:</span> <span style="color: purple;">Avery is sleeping 7p-7a most nights. Well, I should say we start bedtime around 7. She gets a bottle, takes a bath on days she goes to daycare, and we rock and snuggle. Sometimes I offer her another ounce or two if she stays in the bath for a while.</span> <span style="color: purple;">She is still all over her crib.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Avery is on a nap strike at daycare. She's there for 5.5 hours and might take a 15-30 minute nap. At home, I've moved her PnP downstairs to help her get used to napping when it's bright and louder. She still naps in her swing sometimes, but we've been napping together a lot in my bed. It's my favorite!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Her favorites:</span> <span style="color: purple;">Avery still loves the Kick n' Play and her O'ball. She seems to be enjoying tummy time a little more. She has found her voice and loves showing us what she can do..very loudly. Avery also likes to hold hands, play airplane and puts everything in her mouth! We can't forget about her monkey, they're inseparable!</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Things she could do without: <span style="color: purple;">I don't think she enjoys sleeping in the PnP. Whenever we've been out of town and she's had to sleep in it, she always wakes up at least once. She moves so much and I think she wakes herself up kicking the sides. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Milestones:</span> Avery is doing much better with rolling. She's rolling from her belly to her back pretty much every time she's done with tummy time. Occasionally she still uses the face plant and whine method until someone moves her. She rolls to her side from her back, but hasn't gone all the way over yet without help. Like I said earlier, she is so vocal these days...always talking! She's getting close to grabbing her feet. She'll do it if you touch her foot to her hand, but on her own she just holds her knees. Because ya know, knees are fun. She's also making it pretty clear that she would like to sit up. She pulls her chest up when she's in her chair or getting into the car seat and can sit pretty well with support. </div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Mommy: <span style="color: purple;">I'm still hanging in there. Some days are more overwhelming than others. It's been a challenge to get into a routine of work, being a mom and wife, keeping up with thr house, keeping up with exercise, and finding time for me. We've made a daily cleaning list and that has helped. It's easier to clean a little every day than to let it pile up. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: purple;">Of all the things that can slip, I don't want being a mom to be one of them. There are nights when we eat dinner at 8 because I don't want to just put Avery in her swing after she's been at daycare all day. I'm ok with that. I'll cook a million more dinners in my life but I will never have time back with her. I don't want to ever say that I wish I had spent more time with her. </span></span><br />
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That smile. It get's me every time!<br />
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I forgot to leave socks when grandma & grandpa Gibbs were babysitting. They improvised. I guess when you have 13 kids, you're pretty clever. </div>
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One of my absolute favorite pictures of her!<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: purple;">I also DL this awesome app called PicCal. You just upload a picture for each day. Between my phone, IG, and FB I was able to go back until the day she was born! We're going to do it for her whole first year! </span></span></div>
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Don't blink. That's what they all say. They're all right. My baby girl is three months old. It seems like such a short amount of time when you say it out loud...three.months. But when you're watching your newborn blossom into a fun little infant with so much personality, the days fly by all too quick.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Health: </span>Avery doesn't have a check-up this month, but I assume she's doing great! I think she's probably about 12 pounds now. We've had some trouble with her digestion and bowel movements, specifically constipation. We're having to give her an ounce of prune juice mixed with an ounce of water once a day. I'm not sure how long we'll have to do that for but it seems if we try to skip a day or two we're right back to problems. Can I just say how thankful I am for Darrell? He really took charge of that situation when I was a panicking mess.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Eating: </span><span style="color: purple;">Well, I'm sad to say our breast feeding journey has come to an end. She was exclusively breast fed for two weeks then supplemented with formula for the next nine weeks. I didn't plan on being totally on formula this soon, but I can honestly say that tried. She's fed, healthy and happy so I call that a win! </span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Sleeping:</span> Oh sleep, I finally know what you are again. Avery has slept through the night for a whole week straight. She is usually asleep between 830-9 and up between 630-7. A few nights she went to bed early, around 7, and we just knew it would be bad. Nope, she did 12 hours those nights!! She is such a wiggle worm. She is never wakes up in the same position or spot we put her in.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">Her favorites:</span> Avery loves her Fisher Price Kick 'n Play piano play mat. Seriously, the best $50 spent on baby gear. After her morning bottle she plays on this thing for a while. Well, mostly she stares and smiles at herself in the mirror, but occasionally she acknowledges the toys. She also loves her Oball!! She is still very interested in lights and totally ignores everyone and everything if the TV is on. She also loves playing airplane and peek-a-boo with mommy! </div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Things she could do without: </span>The girl is starting to really hate the carseat. She gets so hot and sweaty in it so I don't blame her, but it's really miserable to drive listening to your baby scream. She did her first long road trip this month to Alabama. On the way we drove half way at night and she slept the whole time. During the day...not so much. After pulling over to change and feed her we realized she just wanted out. We had to just let her cry herself to sleep after a break. It was awful. </div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Milestones:</span> I was hoping to say that she had started rolling over, but not yet. She's so close though. She rolls to either side from her back (she sleeps like that now) but can't quite get all the way over. She's doing so much better at tummy time and has some awesome head control. When she's on her stomach, she can either get her legs or her arms ready to roll over, but not both at the same time. Her grip is getting pretty good. She's able to hold on to some things and has managed to bring some things other than her thumb to her mouth.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Mommy: </span>I am doing pretty darn good. I'm pretty sure I made it through without any postpartum depression. Darrell might say differently because I cried a lot at first but I think that was just hormones. Sometimes I still get weepy just looking at her. The struggles with breast feeding didn't help either, but (I think) I'm at peace with that. My biggest struggle right now is finding the time to commit to getting back in shape and losing weight. </div>
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Health: Avery is still a tiny thing, 10lbs 5oz and 21 3/4". She's up exactly 3 pounds from her birth weight. We saw the pediatrician this morning and she said everything looks good. She does have a little bit of cradle cap but I suspected she did. The small red spot in her left nostril is a hemangioma. The hospital said it was just inflammation from where they suctioned her, but it's still there so I figured it was more. Her cousin had one too and it went away. The dr said it might get darker before it fades, but that as long as it stays flat and doesn't rise from the skin (causing blockage of the nasal cavity), it's just fine. She also has a red spot on the back of her head which she said is her birth mark. It gets really red when she's pissed. </div>
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Personality: Avery is one happy baby! I'm pretty sure smiling is her favorite thing ever. Of course she's a real baby and gets cranky about things like being hungry and having pee or poop in her diaper, but who doesn't? She has an arsenal of facial expressions that make her feelings pretty clear. </div>
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For instance, this one clearly says "mom, just quit with the camera." I'm pretty sure she'd recognize a Vera Bradley phone case before my face. Or maybe she thinks that is my face.</div>
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Eating: oh, where to start?! Breast feeding will be the death of me, but I'm determined. I am STILL struggling with low supply, despite a herbal supplement, lactation cookies, tons of water, and pumping on a schedule. She does seem to be getting more from nursing sessions and staying satisfied longer, but I'm not getting more than 1-1.5oz when I pump. She's eating between 3-4oz, so if I pump 4xday, I have enough for one feeding. At home and when we're out together she nurses. But if I'm away, she gets the breast milk in a bottle if there's enough, or formula. </div>
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Her favorites: She/we love her Cloud B sound giraffe. She goes to sleep with the white noise every night and it stays on about 30 minutes. It also has some other fun noises for play time. She likes looking at herself. She catches herself in the mirror on her mobile and her playmat and grins and grins.</div>
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Things she can do without: Avery is still not a fan of getting dressed, especially things that have to go over her head. She also hates being in the car if its not moving. Do not stop at a red light if she's awake. You'd think she's being tortured. </div>
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Mommy: I am loving being a mom. It's the best thing I've ever done. I still don't do well hearing her cry and feel like I need to make it better right away. I'm trying to give her time to self sooth, especially at night. </div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I can't believe my baby girl is a whole month old. It has flown by! I'm going to try to keep with her exciting changes just like I did with my pregnancy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Health:</span> <span style="color: purple;">We haven't seen the pediatrician since her follow up for weight concerns at two weeks, three days old and won't again until her two month checkup. At that appointment she was back up to one ounce shy of her birth weight, 7lb 4oz. I weighed her last week at my breast feeding group and we were just up to 8lbs and that's pretty good. She's still a little peanut for one month considering I was a whole pound bigger when I was born.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Eating:</span> <span style="color: purple;">The plan was to exclusively breast feed until I went back to work, but it didn't quite work out due to low supply. We started supplementing with formula when she was 2 weeks old and I was trying to pump as much as I could, but it wasn't a lot. She was getting mostly formula but I'm starting to make more milk so we're back to nursing more.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-72953666133725205392013-06-20T16:04:00.001-04:002013-06-20T16:11:59.500-04:00The best laid plans...My sweet little love is a little over two weeks old. I'm not exactly sure what I thought life with a newborn would be like, but I've sort of been in a sleepless, overwhelmed fog. I really wish someone would've told me, straight up, no sugar coating; Newborns are hard. I wouldn't give away these moments for anything, but they've been hard. <div><br></div><div>The best advice we got just so happened to be the advice we didn't take...sleep at the hospital! Avery was born at 1129pm so it was after 3am when we got to a room. After her breathing situation earlier, and not to mention childbirth, I could not sleep that first night. I stared at her in pure awe and amazement...and to make sure she was breathing. Our families arrived the next morning and we had visitors off and on all day. And then night two happened...cluster feeding. A wanted to nurse constantly. Hours at a time. She'd fall asleep on my boob, I'd put her down and she'd cry. The only thing to soothe her was more nursing. Repeat for two weeks.</div><div><br></div><div>Everything we read online said it was totally normal, newborns nurse constantly. Some people agreed. Some people said there was no way she was hungry so much. Some people said I should pump to see how much she is getting. And me? I cried, a lot. I didn't know what to do. All I knew was it felt like she was attached to me 24-7. I love my child but I was losing it. I felt like the worst mother ever for feeling that way, so I just pushed through exhaustion and let her nurse...all day, every day...because that's what newborns do. </div><div><br></div><div>When she was a day shy of two weeks old I went to a breast feeding group at the hospital led by a lactation consultant and a nurse. We weighed in at the beginning and A was weighing in at 6lb,13oz. She was 6lb,12oz at her checkup 2 days after discharge. She was supposed to be back up to birth weight at 2 weeks old, the next day. So we nursed and weighed again to see how much was transferred. Still 6lb,13oz. The LC recommended I go home, pump & see how much I could get. The goal was 1.5oz and she gave me some syringes to feed her with since bottles aren't recommended for a few more weeks. She also prepared me that the pediatrician will most likely want us to supplement.</div><div><br></div><div>I pumped, got right at 1.5oz of breast milk and attempted to feed her with a syringe. And cue breakdown. Feeding my two week old via syringe is something I never pictured. It was so...distant. She's not a science experiment. I got a bottle and cuddled her close. She did great!! </div><div><br></div><div>The next morning was her 2 week appointment. It's good that I was prepared for being told we needed to supplement with formula, because between that and the doctor saying things like "don't worry baby, I'm going to feed you" and "you must be starving poor thing", I probably would've lost my mind. Yea, I've been starving my child for 2 weeks because I had no idea what I was doing. Just what every mother wants to hear. Anywho, we gave her her first bottle of formula as soon as we got home and for the first time in her two weeks of life she was quiet and content. I was the happiest mama on this earth!! </div><div><br></div><div>For now I am pumping and supplementing with formula. I'm not getting a ton of BM so she's getting formula the majority of the time. It was not the plan, but whatever makes a happy baby makes a happy mommy and daddy. And full baby equals happy baby!! We have the happiest baby now :) She's been busy catching up on eating and sleeping!</div><div><br></div><div><br><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-13044813521717037742013-06-08T18:51:00.002-04:002013-06-08T18:51:58.801-04:00Welcome to the world Avery LaikenThe short version: Avery was born on her due date, 6.4.13 @ 11:29pm. She was 7lb,5oz and 19 inches of pure perfection.<br />
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I woke up Tuesday morning without contractions and we headed in to my 40 week OB appointment. I was 3 cm and 80% effaced. That was progress but I have to admit I was a little disappointed because I had been 2cm and 70% for 3 weeks. We sat an induction for the following Tuesday but he reassured me my body was prime for spontaneous labor at any time. Of course my overly anxious husband asks if it was going to be that day. He said probably not that day but he wouldn't be surprised if it were just another day or two.</div>
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Mom and I hit the road again running errands and going to lunch. I was definitely starting to feel more intense of something, but at this point I was questioning if I even knew what contractions were. After lunch I decided to go home and lay down. I woke up about 4:30 and started doing stuff around the house with my mom. By 5:15, I was starting to get some stronger pains pretty frequently and opened up my neat little contraction timer app. I was told to head in when they were 3-5 minutes apart for 2 hours and I couldn't walk or talk through them. They were steady at 4-5 minutes and every time one came I was bending over the back of the couch. I called Darrell and gave him a heads up but told him we'd head in we got home at 8. By 5:45 he called to check in and I couldn't talk to him so my mom told him to head home then. At this point, they were coming closer to 3 minutes apart. I was so nervous that it wasn't really labor and they'd send me home.</div>
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We got L&D around 615 and they took me right back, checked me and asked if I wanted an epidural and I told them I did when I was 5-6 cm. The nurse checked me and I was 5 cm and 90%. Another nurse came in and took labs and when I asked what it was for, she said the epidural. I didn't even realize they were admitting me :). We got to our L&D room at 7 & by this point I was having contractions every 2 minutes. I was doing good breathing through them, but what was hard was how quick they were coming and I didn't feel like I had time to recover before another one hit. I was really wanting that epidural at that point.<br />
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The anathesiologist finally came in at 9:00. He was looking over my records and was very concerned about my history of spina bifida. I had a consult with another anathesiologist from his practice and he felt confident that I was a good candidate but that paperwork didn't get sent over. He was asking me all types of questions about my surgery that I couldn't answer so thankfully my mom was there by this point to answer them. After looking at my scar he felt confident. He was going over the risks with us and poor Darrell was terrified. He was more nervous than I was. The dr was amazing and everything went smoothly. It kicked in immediately and I never felt another contraction. I felt what felt like a Braxton Hicks one time and after that I was feeling awesome! </div>
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The nurse came in to insert the catheter and checked me again and I was 7cm by 9:30. The OB came in about 30 minutes later and decided to break my water. There was a little meconium so the dr. explained that NICU would be in the room just in case. I was 8cm at this point, still 90% effaced. Baby was sunny side up so we did some repositioning to see if she'd turn. I started feeling some pressure in my right tail bone but nothing unbearable. When I flipped to my right side it got a little more intense. I was supposed to lay in that position for 45 minutes but after about 20 minutes I told her I was feeling lots of pressure. She told me I could bear down if I needed to but to definitely let her know if I felt my body was pushing and I couldn't stop. I was to that point about 10 minutes later. I don't think she believed me because she kept talking to me about laboring down and letting the baby move down on her own without pushing too soon. She checked me and I was complete, baby was coming! The OB came in, confirmed it was go time and that Avery had almost turned completely so she was working on flipping her a little more. </div>
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My epidural was so good I didn't even know when to push. My OB turned the medicine down and we started pushing right at 11. 5 or 6 contractions later, Avery cried her first tiny cry at 11:29pm on her due date. </div>
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Then everything got scary. They put her on my chest immediately. She was opening her mouth like she wanted to cry but she wasn't making any noise and wasn't turning pink. The NICU team already left since she came out crying and the baby nurse started suctioning her on my chest..still, no reaction. They had to take her to the baby warmer and I could see them put a pulse-ox on her and the monitor. The oxygen flashed 80 and heart rate was in the high 180s. I was hysterical as they put an oxygen mask on her and people were rushing trying to get her stats stable. They reassured me everything was fine but wanted to take her up to get her stable and monitor her. Darrell went with her and my mom came in in his place. I was such a mess but he was constantly texting updates and pictures to my mom. She looked good and they brought her back to me about 2 hours later. We are so in love!!<br />
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My baby girl! Crying hysterically does nothing good for pictures...<br />
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Our first skin to skin time. This is probably my favorite thing in the whole world.</div>
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Going home outift, hanging out with daddy!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">At my 40 week appointment this morning, I was 3cm and 90% effaced..woohoo!! and still contracting! I was really hoping he'd say "you're 5 cm and in labor" but that didn't happen :( </span></span></span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">He did however say that I am very favorable for a spontaneous labor at any time (fingers crossed) but we did set up an induction for either next Monday or Tuesday (the hospital will call to let us know when we need to be there). I do not want to be pregnant for another week so I'm coaxing this little girl out! </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">I am really hoping to avoid an induction, especially pitocin..horror stories, ya know? BUT, my dr said that IF it were him working next week he would just break my water when I got there to see if that got labor going on it's own. He advised me to request that if I didn't want pitocin to start with. So that's the plan for now! I may still have to get the medical induction if breaking my water doesn't get things going on it's own, but at least we'll get to try first. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">So now we wait...and walk, and bounce, and eat spicy food, and wait...</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And here we are today, our last (hopefully) black dress picture! If we do make it until next Tuesday, I'll do another one!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-7414343903560563012013-05-28T19:15:00.002-04:002013-05-28T19:15:55.789-04:0039 weeks<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gender:</span> <span style="background-color: white; color: purple;">baby GIRL, Avery Laiken Gibbs!</span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-4258847159683053952013-05-21T18:52:00.002-04:002013-05-21T18:52:13.166-04:0038 weeks<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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<br /><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Baby is the size of a(n):</span></span> <span style="color: purple;">pumpkin, and I feel it too!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Highlights/ Exciting moments:</span> <span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">I had my 37 week appointment today. He said I've made progress and that I'm 70% effaced, 1 cm dilated and that she has dropped even more. I was slightly confused because other than her dropping, that doesn't seem like much progress because I was 70% and 1cm last week. He said last week I was more "fingertip" which isn't quite 1cm. Today I'm a "good solid 1cm" and am close to a 2, but not quite there yet. As he was walking out of the door, he said "see ya next week, if I don't see you in labor and delivery before then". UM, what?!? Way to screw with me dr!! Oh and my BP was down so no worries there!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I am:</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> <span style="color: purple;">36</span></span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;"> weeks, we're in the final four weeks! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">I do get pretty uncomfortable and grouchy most days. My hands are getting tingly, I have to pee every 5 minutes (and not a whole pee, just a few trickles, then the same thing all day long) and it's like an act of congress to get myself up.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Highlights/ Exciting moments:</span> <span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">I had my 36 week appointment this week. I'm 70% effaced and 1 cm dilated.. which is exciting but not at the same time because I could stay 1cm for weeks. My blood pressure was also high. Not too high, but since mine is usually borderline low, it was signficantly high for me. The dr. said we won't worry about it for now, but keep an eye on it. Ugh. I'm also still mildly anemic, despite a daily iron supplement. Ugh again. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<br /><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here I am this morning at 36 weeks, front and side view! She has dropped!! PS: why is this picture so grainy?</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-44946166724008076012013-04-30T21:28:00.000-04:002013-04-30T21:28:11.515-04:0035/35<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">My mood</span><span style="color: magenta;">: <span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">I'm not quite to the point where I'm over being pregnant, but I'm getting close and I see what people mean. By the end of the day, I am exhausted and everything hurts. Avery is moving a lot, which is a good thing, but she's getting big and it hurts! Heartburn and swollen feet make me very grumpy. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I'm missing:</span> <span style="color: purple;">my wedding set. My rings had to come off this past weekend :(</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Highlights/ Exciting moments:</span> <span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">Nothing too exciting as far as baby goes. We don't have an appointment this week, but starting next week we'll go every week. We did get our stroller and car seat and a few other items. I made a list for the hospital bag, but for some reason I just keep putting it off. I also HAVE to pick a pediatrician. Darrell and I are going to clean our cars really good this weekend (well I might have mine cleaned out) and install the car seat bases. </span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139271642716363704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277417202824080934.post-77870703708640832042013-04-23T22:32:00.001-04:002013-04-23T22:32:40.391-04:0034 weeks<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Highlights/ Exciting moments:</span> <span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">I saw my OB today for a routine checkup. I did mention all of the pressure and that I think I was starting to have braxton hicks. He said the pressure is normal, which I figured. He also said that the braxton hicks were normal but wanted to check me since we were planning on going to the mountains this week. Internal checks wouldn't typically start until my next visit at 36 weeks, but better safe than sorry. He said that my cervix is definitely making "changes", meaning it has started to soften and shorten and that her head was "right there". I'm not dilated at all but he highly recommended me not going six hours away this weekend. Boo, there went our little mini vacation, but better safe than sorry right? I go back in two weeks and then its weekly after that. This just got real. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I'm missing:</span> <span style="color: purple;">Comfort. I'm pretty uncomfortable these days. No position is comfortable for long, and if I find one that is, Avery usually has other plans. And I miss being able to wait a few minutes if I need to. It seems like everytime I change positions I have to pee. And forget standing up, it's a rush to the bathroom everytime.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">Highlights/ Exciting moments:</span> </span></span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We had a follow up ultrasound Friday. We were released from the specialist because there are no longer any concerns with her growth. She was up a whole 2 pounds in 4 weeks as is now estimated to be 4lbs 12 oz. She could possibly gain up to half a pound for the next few weeks, so that's a pretty good sized baby! Aaand, she flipped and is in the head down position!! No c-section for me (knock on wood) as long as no other complications arise..which I'm confident they won't.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We also had two showers on Saturday. My friends hosted one in the afternoon. So amazing! And I had one with Darrell's family that night, also amazing. We got so much stuff. The back of Darrell's SUV was loaded down and our living room was full once we went back through it all. We are so blessed!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We also had our maternity pictures this weekend. Can I just say JayCee Photography is amazing?!? I've seen them all and love them! I'll get a CD tomorrow and do another blog entry with them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here I am tonight at 33 weeks. I'm super tired after a long day and a nap...looking rough.</span><br />
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