My little girl is a month old! It's crazy to think that a month ago she was born. It's also crazy to think that this week would have been the week she was born.
My parents were still in town and we went to Springfield, Lake of the Ozarks, and St. Louis. A lot of driving and time spent in the car. The good thing is that Addy did really well in her car seat. She spent a lot of time in it. I felt really bad about it but all she did was sleep.
We were out a lot. It's crazy how people just come up wanting to see her and touch her. It's nice in a small way but the whole touching thing...I don't mind if people we know touch her but perfect strangers? I wouldn't go up to someone's baby and just try to touch its face or hands. I guess what they say about babies being community property is true.
It was nice to have extra hands! Addy has had a lot of gas lately which means that we have had some very long nights. I feel so bad for her. I bought gas drops and have been trying to give them to her when I feed her at night. That is usually when it is the worst. If she doesn't have gas then she is having a growth spurt. Which means that she is hungry every hour. So sleep has been pretty rare for me. But with extra people! Man! I got 2 sometimes 3 hour stretches!
Week 4 Developments
1. Addy has found her voice and is not afraid to use it! She now has a very high pitched scream which started during this week.
2. She is somewhat of a drama queen. If you do something she doesn't agree with she lets you know. See #1.
3. She loves to have baths! Can't wait for her to be able to play in the bath but that will be a few more months.
4. She hates to get dressed. If you try to get her dressed she will let you know that she hates it. See #1 and #2.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Week 3
This week we spent a lot of time trying to get into somewhat of a schedule. We spent a lot of time hanging out and sleeping (for me whenever possible). I am trying to get back into cleaning and cooking mode but sometimes that doesn't always work out.
The awesome event this week? Addy got to meet her Papa Dos (my dad)! I have pictures but have not been able to download them. It was great to see my dad with her. My dad didn't get to see Alyssa so it was such a special moment to see them together.
We also had Addy dedicated. Her godfather made a really awesome video. The songs made me cry. It was just so awesome to stand in front of our church and dedicate her. I want us to follow God's instructions and share His love with her. I hope and pray that she will love Him and follow Him. The video is on YouTube but because the songs are copyrighted they wouldn't play. Here is the link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwK73ztizh0&feature=share
The awesome event this week? Addy got to meet her Papa Dos (my dad)! I have pictures but have not been able to download them. It was great to see my dad with her. My dad didn't get to see Alyssa so it was such a special moment to see them together.
We also had Addy dedicated. Her godfather made a really awesome video. The songs made me cry. It was just so awesome to stand in front of our church and dedicate her. I want us to follow God's instructions and share His love with her. I hope and pray that she will love Him and follow Him. The video is on YouTube but because the songs are copyrighted they wouldn't play. Here is the link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwK73ztizh0&feature=share
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Week 2
We spent 48 hours in the hospital during our second week. The doctor told us that if she has a fever of 100.4 that we would need to go in. Her temperature kept going up and when it reached 100.3 we all (my mom, sister, Jamie and I) thought we should go in. Lesson learned - We will wait the next time. For those of you who do not know what happens when you take an infant to the ER with a possible fever here is what they do...
They gave Addy an IV. Then they had to run tests to include a urine test, blood tests, and X-Ray. Thank goodness they did not do a spinal tap. I felt like the worst mom ever. They had to stick her three times to get the IV and I absolutely hated that she had to go through that.
The worst part? She didn't have a fever when we got there and she didn't have a fever the entire time we were in the ER. They admitted her to the hospital as a precaution for 48 hours. The good news is that even though we had to spend 48 long hours at the hospital, she was perfectly fine. Now we know.
We had her 2 week check up and Little Miss weighs 6.12!! I was shocked. I expected a couple of ounces. When we were discharged (the second time) she weighed 6.4. So she gained that much from Sunday to Thursday! Her appetite is crazy. I'm having to supplement her with formula because she is wanting to eat! Looks like we won't be in newborn or preemie diapers too much longer! :)
Week 2 Wrap Up:
1. I guess I always knew it but she is going to be a total Daddy's girl.
2. Jamie is a super dad! I knew that too but I am just thankful that he is so hands on.
3. I am entertained by the way she sleeps. She falls asleep in the cutest ways.
4. She is just too cute!
They gave Addy an IV. Then they had to run tests to include a urine test, blood tests, and X-Ray. Thank goodness they did not do a spinal tap. I felt like the worst mom ever. They had to stick her three times to get the IV and I absolutely hated that she had to go through that.
The worst part? She didn't have a fever when we got there and she didn't have a fever the entire time we were in the ER. They admitted her to the hospital as a precaution for 48 hours. The good news is that even though we had to spend 48 long hours at the hospital, she was perfectly fine. Now we know.
We had her 2 week check up and Little Miss weighs 6.12!! I was shocked. I expected a couple of ounces. When we were discharged (the second time) she weighed 6.4. So she gained that much from Sunday to Thursday! Her appetite is crazy. I'm having to supplement her with formula because she is wanting to eat! Looks like we won't be in newborn or preemie diapers too much longer! :)
Week 2 Wrap Up:
1. I guess I always knew it but she is going to be a total Daddy's girl.
2. Jamie is a super dad! I knew that too but I am just thankful that he is so hands on.
3. I am entertained by the way she sleeps. She falls asleep in the cutest ways.
4. She is just too cute!
Week 1
The majority of Adalyn's first week was spent in the hospital. Her doctor said that she was borderline preemie so they kept her an extra day to keep an eye on her. Then her bilirubin levels were high which kept her in the hospital another day. She had to stay under the lights for 24 hours.
We were discharged from the hospital Saturday in the afternoon. It's amazing how you go to the hospital with one bag and end up leaving with a shopping cart full! Yes in the front is Chewbacca. Her Godfather gave that to her. I added the hot pink bow - just to girly him up. It makes Chewbacca noises which is pretty funny. I don't think Adalyn really knows what to make of it. She looks really confused when she sees it.
Jamie picked out Adalyn's going home outfit from Janie and Jack. So cute! But so big! We were expecting her to be bigger so we didn't buy a lot of newborn clothes. I thought her outfit would be a little big but not to the point where she was swimming in it! Here is one of my favorite pictures. Ready to go home! Well, almost...
We still had to get her into her car seat. Jamie and his friend spent a few minutes fixing the straps. Then we were ready to go home!
It was funny how Jamie drove 10 under the speed limit. I suppose I would have done the same! When we got home, Jamie accidentally set off his alarm but this didn't even phase her! We gave her a bath and then did an impromptu photo shoot. I really wanted to see what she would look like with all her cute accessories!
Here are some things I learned the first week:
1. Addy still loves to have her hands by her face. This picture was not staged at all!
2. You can semi-function with only 4 hours of sleep. It's hard to want to sleep. I love to stare at her.
3. My little girl is a diva. Here is a picture of her catching some rays in her too-cool sunglasses.
4. I can get her fed and ready and myself ready in an hour. Our first run-through was her first doctors appointment. We made it on time! Yay us!
We were discharged from the hospital Saturday in the afternoon. It's amazing how you go to the hospital with one bag and end up leaving with a shopping cart full! Yes in the front is Chewbacca. Her Godfather gave that to her. I added the hot pink bow - just to girly him up. It makes Chewbacca noises which is pretty funny. I don't think Adalyn really knows what to make of it. She looks really confused when she sees it.
Jamie picked out Adalyn's going home outfit from Janie and Jack. So cute! But so big! We were expecting her to be bigger so we didn't buy a lot of newborn clothes. I thought her outfit would be a little big but not to the point where she was swimming in it! Here is one of my favorite pictures. Ready to go home! Well, almost...
We still had to get her into her car seat. Jamie and his friend spent a few minutes fixing the straps. Then we were ready to go home!
It was funny how Jamie drove 10 under the speed limit. I suppose I would have done the same! When we got home, Jamie accidentally set off his alarm but this didn't even phase her! We gave her a bath and then did an impromptu photo shoot. I really wanted to see what she would look like with all her cute accessories!
Here are some things I learned the first week:
1. Addy still loves to have her hands by her face. This picture was not staged at all!
2. You can semi-function with only 4 hours of sleep. It's hard to want to sleep. I love to stare at her.3. My little girl is a diva. Here is a picture of her catching some rays in her too-cool sunglasses.
4. I can get her fed and ready and myself ready in an hour. Our first run-through was her first doctors appointment. We made it on time! Yay us!
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