2 Week Check-Up

Hailey had her two week appointment today with the Dr. Things are looking really good. She is now 8lbs and 3oz so she is porking right up. Her head has somehow gotten the same genetics as my other kids....very small. I think it was barely in the 10th percentile. But that makes the delivery that much easier. We have been having issues with Hailey and regular milk based formula. She will scream every five minutes after eating. And I don't mean cry I mean scream with her back arched and her little fist just going to town. I was up all last night trying to get her to calm down for even thirty minutes. I think Corey was pretty tired too from taking the first shift till about 1am. I made a quick sprint to our Walmart early in the morning and bought some soy. She seems to do much better. She is still spitting up through her nose, but at least there is no dramatic screams from her. I told the Dr. and he said sometimes their little tummies have issued digesting the milk proteins. So it will be stinky soy for now.

Her cord fell off and it was looking really gooey on the inside. So the Dr. looked and put some stuff in there to dry it out and kill any germs. So now she has to go back to sponge bathing for a little while. Other than those small details she is thriving and is very healthy. I am so happy that she is after what we went through with Lexie.

Sorry if this post is boring to some, but I know that the grandma's look and like to know how things are going.

These Are A Few of My Favorite Things.

This blog was inspired by my sister-in-law who was having a rough day. I guess I needed to make a cute fun blog entry and so I thought of a couple of things that could and maybe would make someone smile. I know that I am lacking usually in the humor department, but hey I can at least give a crack at it.

My first thought was how excited I was to lose 7 pounds my first week of WeightWatchers. I know that the first couple of weeks you tend to lose more than usual, but nothing is better than stepping on the scale and seeing such a drastic difference. Smile #1

This next smile goes out to Sally and Danielle. I have proof that my house is not always spotless. The following picture was taken just seconds ago and yes that is crumbs all over my kitchen floor. I let them stay there all morning long without sweeping. I am not perfect so yes I plan on sweeping and mopping after this post, but hey at least it was not an immediate clean up. Smile #2

How could you not smile at this. Yesterday while Corey was changing a diaper Hailey's cord finally fell off. Corey came out saying he cut the cord off, I started freaking out. Then he explained it was hanging by this gooey mucus string and he just cut that. So I guess that is ok. Better than just pulling it off I guess. So I gave her a real bath last night. She actually did ok, until she got cold. Smile #3

I love this idea from my friend Julie, she had a post about celebrity crushes. And I had a fun time reading it and seeing who else had crushes on who. It really is a harmless idea I think. Corey and I actually joke about this all the time. His crush seems to be Jessica Simpson. He has always commented on how cute she is and I think her bust line helps out a lot. I have to admit she is a pretty woman.

I have to say my celeb crush right now is Gerard Butler from 300 and P.S. I Love You. Talk about a hottie. With a face like that and a nice accent to go with it who wouldn't swoon. To my credit I haven't actually seen 300 because it is rated R, but I have heard the bods in that movie are awesome.

As for my kids, they really don't care one way or the other. Although I caught Gabe ogling my Oxygen magazine the other day in my room. The bikini clad model on the front was sure catching his attention. I watched him from behind the door for a little while and then asked what he was doing. He just kinda backed away and said nothing as he headed toward the door. Only 5 and already looking at the bikini girls. Smile #4

Hope everyone is having a great day!!!

Finally We Got A Pilot

I do wish the economy would get better, in fact I worry way more than I should. But luckily Corey is with a good private company whose goal this year is to make no layoffs, so I was trying to think positive. Corey and I have been looking at the Honda Pilot for a long time now. They are rather expensive and so we knew we would have to shop wisely if we really wanted one. We have been looking for months to no avail. But since the economy is so crappy the prices have come down and made them more affordable for us. So Corey finally found one for a great price up in Kansas City. So yesterday he drove up and traded in our van and came back with it. I love it already and I am just itching to drive it. I have no reason right now, but I think now I won't mind running errands so much.

What happened to first impressions?

What has happened to my easy going calm baby? I think finally now that she is almost 2 weeks old she has let me know that she is a High Need Baby. If you don't know what that is, do an Internet search and there is my little girl. I thought it funny when I read through the characteristics of a High Need baby and it described Hailey to a tee. My first hint should have been how active she was in the womb. I know that she doesn't have colic, but at night now she is so demanding. She will fuss till about 1 or 2 in the morning now and nothing will get her to stay asleep. Sure she will fall asleep while I am holding her upright. But who can sleep sitting up? I am not a horse. So Corey and I took turns with her last night. Corey stayed up till about 1am and then it was my turn to try and calm her till about 3am. Gabe was just like this and so I can only imagine what type of personality she will be unraveling within the next couple of months. Demanding and high strung...YES. It is a good thing that this is our fourth and Corey and I both seem to have developed some patience along the way. Even though I am dead tired by 3am I have to admit she is still just as cute. Speaking of my little bundle of joy, she is just waking up and demanding me once again. They say this will dwindle about 3 months of age.....that seems like a long time away to me.

One Week Old

Today my little Hailey Sophia is one week old. This first week just seemed to fly by, as I am sure the next couple of years will as well. I am already so in love with my sweet little baby. She is so agreeable. She only fusses when I give her a sponge bath or when I change her diaper. I am almost thinking she would rather stay dirty than go through the torture. Corey feeds her at 11 before he goes to bed and she only wakes up around 3 to eat and then sleeps in till 6. Did I mention she is only one week old!!! I can't tell you how blessed we are. She loves to be held on your chest. We are suckers and so far she will only sleep in bed with us. Yes I know they say co sleeping can be dangerous but I feel like she is perfectly safe with us. But I know this could become a bad habit so we are setting up the crib this weekend to start trying to get her to sleep in there. I never want to give up my 3am feeding. I feel the quiet of night along with her sweet sounds are blessings to me. I am trying to reveal in my last baby and I am really enjoying her. She sleeps without a sound most of the day and when awake she will just sit and look around. I can't wait to see what kind of person she grows up to be. I already think of her as our little peacemaker and I love how the other three love her and protect her as well. She will never have to worry about being hurt around our house. What a beautiful sweet spirit we are blessed to have in our family.

She just looks so good in pink with those chubby cheeks
Hailey and I, I wonder after looking at this if Lexie got it right. "Mom, you are squishy."

During awake time. Just sitting and hanging with the fam.

Here We Go Again

So here is another start to my post baby body. I once again joined Weightwatchers. I know that no one wants to hear about weight loss, fat and complaining but I am actually excited to start. Ever since I had Gabe I have joined WW afterwards and have lost all of my baby weight. So I am just carrying on tradition with this. Stepping on the scale after having a baby is a little depressing but knowing that I am taking the steps to make my way back to being healthy always takes the edge off for me. Plus in another four weeks I am training for my marathon and I am so anxious to get that started. I was going to start in two weeks, but yesterday I had a run in with Gabe and had to drag him to his bedroom. I forgot that I just had a baby and boy was I hurting for a little while. It just reminded me that maybe the Dr's said to rest for a reason. Who am I to argue with the Dr's!!

Daddy Daughter Dance

On Saturday Corey took Lexie to our Stake Daddy-Daughter Dance. She was so excited to spend alone time with dad. Plus you get to dress all up. They had a really great time and I am sure Lexie got her fair share of cookies and ice cream. Another couple years and he will have two little girls to take with him.

Lexie doing craft time
I love these pictures.

Look how cute they look.