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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
One Month: Pictures
Surgery
An update... my surgery to have my gall bladder out is at 8:00 am tomorrow. I am to check in at the hospital at 6:30 am, and then will be taken for labs, etc. My surgery is outpatient, so my friend, Nancy, will be coming and sitting with me during recovery and then bringing me home.
Thanks to family and friends who have and will be such a big help this last week and this week. I really appreciate it! :)
erin
Thanks to family and friends who have and will be such a big help this last week and this week. I really appreciate it! :)
erin
One Month
I recognized a few days ago that Raven would be one month old soon, but today it woke me up like a slap across the face. Raven is ONE MONTH OLD TODAY. Now is the perfect time to once again pull out the old cliche, "Where does the time go?" I suppose if I look back on the last month, I can piece it together with "memorable events"... first I was in the hospital, then mom and dad came to visit, then we were home for a week, then Adam's parents came to visit, then my gall bladder went wonky, then my mom came to visit. Wa la. Here we are.
In the last month, it is obvious to me (and to others) that Raven is starting to fill out and grow longer. Her newborn diapers are already pretty snug on her, and she outgrew our "coming home from the hospital" outfit a couple of weeks ago already. Her cheeks are a little puffier and the 0 - 3 month onesies are a bit short on her. Today I put her in a 3 - 6 month outfit, and it fits her pretty well. I don't know if I notice these changes because I have been here before with Julia, or simply because I don't feel like Raven should be this big or this old yet.
Raven is still sleeping well at night and eats well during the day. She nurses mainly in the afternoon, though... and then all evening long! Though, it allows me to get a good bit of sleep at night, so it's fine with me!
Julia is still doing well with Raven and we haven't had any "accidents" since Raven was a week old. It is obvious that it is increasingly important to spend "alone time" with Julia whether that includes reading to her, rough-housing with her, taking her for a walk, or what have you. And that becomes increasingly difficult the more Raven is awake... but we make it work! Thankfully Julia is still enthralled with babies and really wants to help as much as she can; sometimes the reason she becomes upset is that I won't let her help more than she already does. She does a good job of bringing diapers and wipes and even likes to help clean her sister up. It's super cute and I'm really still so thankful that she seems to love her so.
Have I mentioned yet that I am still loving being a mom of two? :)
Hopefully later today I will be able to post a few pictures. Have a great day!
erin
In the last month, it is obvious to me (and to others) that Raven is starting to fill out and grow longer. Her newborn diapers are already pretty snug on her, and she outgrew our "coming home from the hospital" outfit a couple of weeks ago already. Her cheeks are a little puffier and the 0 - 3 month onesies are a bit short on her. Today I put her in a 3 - 6 month outfit, and it fits her pretty well. I don't know if I notice these changes because I have been here before with Julia, or simply because I don't feel like Raven should be this big or this old yet.
Raven is still sleeping well at night and eats well during the day. She nurses mainly in the afternoon, though... and then all evening long! Though, it allows me to get a good bit of sleep at night, so it's fine with me!
Julia is still doing well with Raven and we haven't had any "accidents" since Raven was a week old. It is obvious that it is increasingly important to spend "alone time" with Julia whether that includes reading to her, rough-housing with her, taking her for a walk, or what have you. And that becomes increasingly difficult the more Raven is awake... but we make it work! Thankfully Julia is still enthralled with babies and really wants to help as much as she can; sometimes the reason she becomes upset is that I won't let her help more than she already does. She does a good job of bringing diapers and wipes and even likes to help clean her sister up. It's super cute and I'm really still so thankful that she seems to love her so.
Have I mentioned yet that I am still loving being a mom of two? :)
Hopefully later today I will be able to post a few pictures. Have a great day!
erin
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Getting Her Hair Did
Grandma Sue had a whole bunch of fun playing with Julia's hair tonight, and Julia let her. :) Here are a few pictures of Julia's updo.
Rain Hat
I lied. I had more pictures to share.
My super fun Katie from California surprised us with a super fun gift in the mail today... rain hats!
Julia loved them so much she even thought she needed to wear one during lunch AND afternoon snack. Too fun! And, Julia definitely knows that they are "Mine!" Ha!
Thanks, Katie! :)
erin
My super fun Katie from California surprised us with a super fun gift in the mail today... rain hats!
Julia loved them so much she even thought she needed to wear one during lunch AND afternoon snack. Too fun! And, Julia definitely knows that they are "Mine!" Ha!
Thanks, Katie! :)
erin
How Could I Forget...?
One last post for tonight...
I don't know how I managed to forget this, because it was extremely exciting even while in pain. While I was at the doctor's on Tuesday, I had to step on the scale, and to my delight, at 3 weeks and 2 days post partum, I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight.
Oh, yah!
Sure, I have pounds I could (and want to) lose, but it was a fun thing to see the scale showing the number I last saw last January. :) Hee.
erin
I don't know how I managed to forget this, because it was extremely exciting even while in pain. While I was at the doctor's on Tuesday, I had to step on the scale, and to my delight, at 3 weeks and 2 days post partum, I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight.
Oh, yah!
Sure, I have pounds I could (and want to) lose, but it was a fun thing to see the scale showing the number I last saw last January. :) Hee.
erin
Let It Snow!
Today was our first snow fall of the season. A tad early. Especially for Iowa.
I am not complaining.
(Adam did. I distinctly remember him looking out the window and saying something akin to, "Okay. It has snowed. I'm ready for spring now.")
I must admit, though, I'm a tad concerned about how hard of a winter we might have. I've heard the rumors that it will be colder and snowier than we've seen in the last few years. Maybe something similar to what I remember from my youth? That remains to be seen. Record number of snow days for Iowa school children? Undoubtedly. Ha.
Julia doesn't remember the snow from last year; she was six months younger, and heck, she is still delighted each day when she finds the baby RIGHT WHERE SHE LEFT HER THE NIGHT BEFORE! in her bassinet or finds a toy she had hid on herself days ago. So it shouldn't have surprised us today that she was enthralled by what she saw outside.
Apparently, though, Julia actually LIKES snow now (as opposed to last winter). And, before she could even eat breakfast... nay, before she would even let me put her clothes on for the day (though, I basically forced her to get dressed first), she HAD to go outside and investigate this wonderfulness falling from the sky.
So, we suited Julia up in her way-too-big 3T coat that Mama bought on clearance ($8) last winter...
... and Daddy took one for the Adult Team and also suited up and took Julia out for a fun trek in the snow.
Julia super enjoyed it and I'm glad... the snow was gone by 2 pm and while it stayed pretty chilly all day (never reached 40), I think it might be a week or two before we see snow again. I wonder if her reaction will be the same...? :)
erin
I am not complaining.
(Adam did. I distinctly remember him looking out the window and saying something akin to, "Okay. It has snowed. I'm ready for spring now.")
I must admit, though, I'm a tad concerned about how hard of a winter we might have. I've heard the rumors that it will be colder and snowier than we've seen in the last few years. Maybe something similar to what I remember from my youth? That remains to be seen. Record number of snow days for Iowa school children? Undoubtedly. Ha.
Julia doesn't remember the snow from last year; she was six months younger, and heck, she is still delighted each day when she finds the baby RIGHT WHERE SHE LEFT HER THE NIGHT BEFORE! in her bassinet or finds a toy she had hid on herself days ago. So it shouldn't have surprised us today that she was enthralled by what she saw outside.
Apparently, though, Julia actually LIKES snow now (as opposed to last winter). And, before she could even eat breakfast... nay, before she would even let me put her clothes on for the day (though, I basically forced her to get dressed first), she HAD to go outside and investigate this wonderfulness falling from the sky.
So, we suited Julia up in her way-too-big 3T coat that Mama bought on clearance ($8) last winter...
... and Daddy took one for the Adult Team and also suited up and took Julia out for a fun trek in the snow.
Julia super enjoyed it and I'm glad... the snow was gone by 2 pm and while it stayed pretty chilly all day (never reached 40), I think it might be a week or two before we see snow again. I wonder if her reaction will be the same...? :)
erin
Tea and a Tutu
I like to think I could think of something exceptional to write in every blog post, but sometimes (okay, more often than not), I simply love posting pictures of my sweet children. :)
Julia has finally started allowing us to put clips and pony tails in her hair, which is fortunate for her (though she doesn't realize it), because otherwise she was going to face being held down in order to cut her bangs (which is even MORE tramatic than cutting her nails, if that is even imaginable). I was trying to get some pictures of her with a cute pony tail one day, and she was also wearing a tutu at the time, and dang, if she isn't just as cute as can be. :)
I love my kids. :)
The same day, I decided to take a few pictures of Raven... it is amazing how quickly she is changing and growing! She is a long squirt, and already I'm having to consider busting out the 3 - 6 month clothes even though the 0 - 3 month are still too big around the waist. But, her 0 - 3 month one-piece outfits are starting to show signs of being too short... so what's a mom to do?
She is still eating and sleeping (and pooping) really well. Although Julia's had a few more rough days in the last week or so than I would like, I think she is still adjusting well and hopefully being back in a normal routine in two weeks will help her out a bit.
Otherwise... just lovin' being a mom of two...!
And... of course, I must show off the cute cat shirt that Buscha bought Julia on our excursion to Target last Friday (the 2nd). I giggle every time my mother-in-law visits because she always says, "I look at the clothes but have no idea what to buy!" (Note: I love you, Marcia! :) And you don't need to buy anything, you know that!) But, apparently it is no problem picking out a shirt when the child who would wear it is sitting in your cart and smiling and giggling at you. :) Hee. (By the way, Julia LOVES her kitty shirt!)
erin
Julia has finally started allowing us to put clips and pony tails in her hair, which is fortunate for her (though she doesn't realize it), because otherwise she was going to face being held down in order to cut her bangs (which is even MORE tramatic than cutting her nails, if that is even imaginable). I was trying to get some pictures of her with a cute pony tail one day, and she was also wearing a tutu at the time, and dang, if she isn't just as cute as can be. :)
I love my kids. :)
The same day, I decided to take a few pictures of Raven... it is amazing how quickly she is changing and growing! She is a long squirt, and already I'm having to consider busting out the 3 - 6 month clothes even though the 0 - 3 month are still too big around the waist. But, her 0 - 3 month one-piece outfits are starting to show signs of being too short... so what's a mom to do?
She is still eating and sleeping (and pooping) really well. Although Julia's had a few more rough days in the last week or so than I would like, I think she is still adjusting well and hopefully being back in a normal routine in two weeks will help her out a bit.
Otherwise... just lovin' being a mom of two...!
And... of course, I must show off the cute cat shirt that Buscha bought Julia on our excursion to Target last Friday (the 2nd). I giggle every time my mother-in-law visits because she always says, "I look at the clothes but have no idea what to buy!" (Note: I love you, Marcia! :) And you don't need to buy anything, you know that!) But, apparently it is no problem picking out a shirt when the child who would wear it is sitting in your cart and smiling and giggling at you. :) Hee. (By the way, Julia LOVES her kitty shirt!)
erin
Grandparents Visit #2!
September 30 - October 3, 2009, Adam's folks came to visit to meet Miss Raven for the first time, and of course, hang out with Darling Julia.
They arrived on a Wednesday and we enjoyed time together. Of course, Adam's mom made yummy treats and cooked dinner and whatnot for us, which was fantabulous. :) We also took a trip for the first time to the new Bass Pro Shop in Des Moines (I am in love.) and also to a great BBQ place though it is not very kid friendly and I ate my BBQ faster than the speed of light because Raven was screaming to be nursed. And I sat next to Julia. In a tall chair. It was a little wild.
At any rate, we had a great visit with them. Unfortunately Buscha's desire to take Julia on excursions and whatnot about the town were quite inhibited by the rain we had EVERY DAY they were here, but otherwise I'm thinking everyone had a good time. And of course we had to take some pictures!
erin
They arrived on a Wednesday and we enjoyed time together. Of course, Adam's mom made yummy treats and cooked dinner and whatnot for us, which was fantabulous. :) We also took a trip for the first time to the new Bass Pro Shop in Des Moines (I am in love.) and also to a great BBQ place though it is not very kid friendly and I ate my BBQ faster than the speed of light because Raven was screaming to be nursed. And I sat next to Julia. In a tall chair. It was a little wild.
At any rate, we had a great visit with them. Unfortunately Buscha's desire to take Julia on excursions and whatnot about the town were quite inhibited by the rain we had EVERY DAY they were here, but otherwise I'm thinking everyone had a good time. And of course we had to take some pictures!
erin
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