So another week off of blogging but I had a pretty good reason... We went to visit G's family in Saskatoon last week. We decided a couple of weeks ago to go during G's midterm week so that he could have plenty of study time. He is so ready to be done with school! I am so proud of him and he has worked very hard over the last year and a half. He is a full time student (8-4, M-F), played hockey the 1st year and is a full time Dad and Husband. He is often up very late and up early studying. He has anywhere from a 3.85-4.0 every semester! I DON'T know how he does it.
We had a great visit is Sask. Hadley got lots of play time with her cousins and I had a great visit with friends and family.
We have less than 7 weeks until G is done with school and MAJOR decisions have to be made. Its very exciting and slightly terrifying. We are hoping to get an offer from G's ' dream job' sometime this week. I will keep you updated on what is to come over the next 7 weeks.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday!!! Its back to the gym for me today! 3 weeks off is ridiculous! It is time to get serious! :)
J
Monday, March 12, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Ivy- 2 Month Shots and check up
Yesterday was Ivy's 2 months check up. We were about 11 days late since we were in OKC last week and I was dying to see how this little girl had grown. What I was NOT excited about was her 2 month immunizations :( For some reason I thought it would be easier with her since I had been through it all with Hads... Well it was NOT easier! I do not think the Mommy's should be the ones that have to go through watching /holding them while they get 3 shots in their sweet little legs! My sweet girl cried so hard. She did calm down fairly quickly but the sound of her 'pain cry' was enough to bring tears to my eyes. Daddy might have to take her for her 4 months shots!
Ivy's Stats:
Weight: 11 pounds, 4 ounces = 50%-75%
Length: 23 1/4 inches = 50%-75%
I don't remember her head circumference but it was also 50%
She is perfect and healthy but I was surprised because she was bigger than Hads at birth but smaller at her 2 month check??? Interested to see what the 4 month check comparison will be.
Ivy is such a good baby. She loves to be held and cuddled and is a big time Mamas girl. She is very curious and has to see whats going on all the time! She HATES her car seat but has started taking a soother in her seat and that seems to help some. She loves watching Hadley and the dogs. Generally likes baths, but hates getting lotioned. She is an amazing sleeper! She goes to bed between 8:30 -9:30 (depending on the last feeding) and sleeps until at least 7 am! I am praying it stays like this! Her napping schedule is getting a little more consistent throughout the day. She has 20-30 sleeps every 1 1/2-2 hours of awake time and usually has one big nap 1-2 hours in the afternoon around 2 (again depending on feeding times). She still eats about 8 times a day or every 2 hours!!! I am longing for the day of 3 hours in between feeds. But as long as she is gaining weight and healthy I am happy. She is smiling and cooing all of the time! She is her happiest 1st thing in the morning. She lays in bed with us just smiling and "talking" waiting patiently for me to feed her.
She is wearing all 0-3 months clothing and is getting bigger and bigger every day. She is very strong, just like her big sister!
Her are some of our favorites from her newborn session @ 2 weeks and some from our OKC trip.
2 Posts in one day!!! Amazing!!! haha. I will try to fill you in tomorrow on whats going on with me and G.
Ivy's Stats:
Weight: 11 pounds, 4 ounces = 50%-75%
Length: 23 1/4 inches = 50%-75%
I don't remember her head circumference but it was also 50%
She is perfect and healthy but I was surprised because she was bigger than Hads at birth but smaller at her 2 month check??? Interested to see what the 4 month check comparison will be.
Ivy is such a good baby. She loves to be held and cuddled and is a big time Mamas girl. She is very curious and has to see whats going on all the time! She HATES her car seat but has started taking a soother in her seat and that seems to help some. She loves watching Hadley and the dogs. Generally likes baths, but hates getting lotioned. She is an amazing sleeper! She goes to bed between 8:30 -9:30 (depending on the last feeding) and sleeps until at least 7 am! I am praying it stays like this! Her napping schedule is getting a little more consistent throughout the day. She has 20-30 sleeps every 1 1/2-2 hours of awake time and usually has one big nap 1-2 hours in the afternoon around 2 (again depending on feeding times). She still eats about 8 times a day or every 2 hours!!! I am longing for the day of 3 hours in between feeds. But as long as she is gaining weight and healthy I am happy. She is smiling and cooing all of the time! She is her happiest 1st thing in the morning. She lays in bed with us just smiling and "talking" waiting patiently for me to feed her.
She is wearing all 0-3 months clothing and is getting bigger and bigger every day. She is very strong, just like her big sister!
Her are some of our favorites from her newborn session @ 2 weeks and some from our OKC trip.
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2 Posts in one day!!! Amazing!!! haha. I will try to fill you in tomorrow on whats going on with me and G.
Back to Blogging...
So its been 2 months since my last post!
I cant believe how hard it is these days to actually sit down and write a post. Mostly because if I do have time to sit down and I am not holding a 2 year old or a 2 month old, I am probably sleeping! I am not complaining because I am so in love with these 2 little girls, but it is BUSY!
I am going to break these up in a couple of posts...
Lately and Hadley:
Hadley has been so great since Ivy was born. To be honest I was terrified of how she was going to react to sharing Mommy and Daddy, but it was for nothing! She has never shown an ounce of jealousy and love, love, loves her little sister. She is constantly wanting to hug or kiss her and wants to help with everything. I love seeing them together and am excited to see them playing together one day.
We got back Sunday from a 9 day trip home to OKC. The trip was great, but too short. The girls traveled well and our only issue was Hadley sleeping. At home she is a GREAT sleeper! Our bedtime and nap time routine are similar... we get pjs on, have a bedtime snack, read books, brush our teeth, say our prayers, give hugs and kisses, lay her in her crib and say goodnight. She goes to bed on her own and has since September. Never fusses or cries, usually hear her talking to her elephant until she falls asleep :) Well in Oklahoma sleeping was a nightmare. She is a girl who loves routine and familiarity... No crib, not her room, equaled screaming bloody murder every time we left a room while trying to get her to sleep. This meant she didn't always get a nap (because we gave up) and Graham slept with her every night. Ok, it was 9 days and we survived. We got home on Sunday and she is STILL not going to bed on her own. We have gone back in time and are battling her crying at nap time and bedtime. I hate it so much! Even though we only let her cry for 2,3, 5 minutes at a time its the longest 2,3,5 minutes of my life! To make it worse she now has pink eye in both eyes!!!! I LOVE our daycare (2 days a week) but HATE the sicknesses that spread around with kids. Seriously, 1 day back and she gets pink eye???? She wont let us put the drops in her eye (I dont blame her) so we physically have to hold her down while screaming to get them in her eyes... Poor little girl has had a rough week, and Mom and Dad aren't loving it either! We are heading to Saskatoon on Monday to see G's family so we will see how the sleeping goes there? Praying better since G wont be there until Friday....
Hadley at 2 years, 2 months:
She is talking lots, loves being outside, still loves her puppies, weighing in at 30 pounds, wearing 2T's in clothes, and 5-7 in shoes depending on the brand. Favorite food is cereal-mini-wheat's (yuck), her Daddy is her hero, and she loves saying hello to anyone who calls these days and swimming is probably her favorite thing to do. Funny moment was every plane we boarded last week she walked down the isle, stopping at every seat to say hello to the other passengers (she was a hit)!
I cant believe how hard it is these days to actually sit down and write a post. Mostly because if I do have time to sit down and I am not holding a 2 year old or a 2 month old, I am probably sleeping! I am not complaining because I am so in love with these 2 little girls, but it is BUSY!
I am going to break these up in a couple of posts...
Lately and Hadley:
Hadley has been so great since Ivy was born. To be honest I was terrified of how she was going to react to sharing Mommy and Daddy, but it was for nothing! She has never shown an ounce of jealousy and love, love, loves her little sister. She is constantly wanting to hug or kiss her and wants to help with everything. I love seeing them together and am excited to see them playing together one day.
We got back Sunday from a 9 day trip home to OKC. The trip was great, but too short. The girls traveled well and our only issue was Hadley sleeping. At home she is a GREAT sleeper! Our bedtime and nap time routine are similar... we get pjs on, have a bedtime snack, read books, brush our teeth, say our prayers, give hugs and kisses, lay her in her crib and say goodnight. She goes to bed on her own and has since September. Never fusses or cries, usually hear her talking to her elephant until she falls asleep :) Well in Oklahoma sleeping was a nightmare. She is a girl who loves routine and familiarity... No crib, not her room, equaled screaming bloody murder every time we left a room while trying to get her to sleep. This meant she didn't always get a nap (because we gave up) and Graham slept with her every night. Ok, it was 9 days and we survived. We got home on Sunday and she is STILL not going to bed on her own. We have gone back in time and are battling her crying at nap time and bedtime. I hate it so much! Even though we only let her cry for 2,3, 5 minutes at a time its the longest 2,3,5 minutes of my life! To make it worse she now has pink eye in both eyes!!!! I LOVE our daycare (2 days a week) but HATE the sicknesses that spread around with kids. Seriously, 1 day back and she gets pink eye???? She wont let us put the drops in her eye (I dont blame her) so we physically have to hold her down while screaming to get them in her eyes... Poor little girl has had a rough week, and Mom and Dad aren't loving it either! We are heading to Saskatoon on Monday to see G's family so we will see how the sleeping goes there? Praying better since G wont be there until Friday....
Hadley at 2 years, 2 months:
She is talking lots, loves being outside, still loves her puppies, weighing in at 30 pounds, wearing 2T's in clothes, and 5-7 in shoes depending on the brand. Favorite food is cereal-mini-wheat's (yuck), her Daddy is her hero, and she loves saying hello to anyone who calls these days and swimming is probably her favorite thing to do. Funny moment was every plane we boarded last week she walked down the isle, stopping at every seat to say hello to the other passengers (she was a hit)!
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| Hadley and Great - Grandpa... Best buddies! |
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
Ivy Mae Dearle
Well its taken me 2 weeks to post this but Graham, Hadley, and I are so happy to welcome Ivy Mae Dearle into our lives... Born December 18, 2011 @ 7:25 pm... She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. She looks just like her big sister and is just as sweet! We are absoulutly in love! Hadley has been so great with her. She gets a little over zealous when loving on her and we are constantly reminding her to 'be soft', but other than that it has been a really smooth transition.
As far as labor goes, it was SOOOO much easier with Ivy than Hadley!
We got to the hospital at 3:30pm and I honestly wasn't sure if it was the real thing or not... I had been having contractions but nothing overly painful and defiantly nothing like it was with Hads... We had Hadley's birthday party at 5 so we thought we should just go get checked "just in case"! We got right in, got checked, and into a delivery room within 30 minutes... It was go time! I got the epidural and my water broken, pushed for 20 minutes and Ivy was born at 7:25pm! Everything happened within half the time of Hadley and about a quarter of the pain! I always wanted to punch those women who said 'labor wasn't that bad' after I had Hadley, because it was so horrible with her, but after Ivy was born I honestly turned to G and said "That wasn't that bad"! hahaha.
The first 2 nights were a little rough because Ivy had her days and nights confused and was so gas-y!!! She cried a lot and I was terrified that was going to be our lives since we had it so easy with Hadley.... Since the 2nd night it has been great! Ivy is a great baby! She is eating well (minus a spit up problem) and sleeping well! She is back to her birth weight after getting down to 7 lbs in the first few days and her jaundice levels were normal after day 4!
We have been so lucky to have G home on winter break for the last 2 weeks! He has one more week home and then reality sets in for me! I am a little nervous to have the girls home by myself but hopefully will get the hang of it quickly!!!
I will try and be better about blogging, but have never been good at it when I am home...
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Years!!!
As far as labor goes, it was SOOOO much easier with Ivy than Hadley!
We got to the hospital at 3:30pm and I honestly wasn't sure if it was the real thing or not... I had been having contractions but nothing overly painful and defiantly nothing like it was with Hads... We had Hadley's birthday party at 5 so we thought we should just go get checked "just in case"! We got right in, got checked, and into a delivery room within 30 minutes... It was go time! I got the epidural and my water broken, pushed for 20 minutes and Ivy was born at 7:25pm! Everything happened within half the time of Hadley and about a quarter of the pain! I always wanted to punch those women who said 'labor wasn't that bad' after I had Hadley, because it was so horrible with her, but after Ivy was born I honestly turned to G and said "That wasn't that bad"! hahaha.
The first 2 nights were a little rough because Ivy had her days and nights confused and was so gas-y!!! She cried a lot and I was terrified that was going to be our lives since we had it so easy with Hadley.... Since the 2nd night it has been great! Ivy is a great baby! She is eating well (minus a spit up problem) and sleeping well! She is back to her birth weight after getting down to 7 lbs in the first few days and her jaundice levels were normal after day 4!
We have been so lucky to have G home on winter break for the last 2 weeks! He has one more week home and then reality sets in for me! I am a little nervous to have the girls home by myself but hopefully will get the hang of it quickly!!!
I will try and be better about blogging, but have never been good at it when I am home...
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Years!!!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
37 weeks with Munchkin
Well we are officially full term!!!!
Its such a sense of relief and accomplishment to hint the 37 week mark!
I had my 37 week appointment yesterday and baby is looking great (well sounding)!
Heart rate was between 115-120 which kind of freaked me out because it sounded so low, but the OB said that it was perfectly normal. I also had my Strep B test (FUN)! She didn't feel the need (nor did I) to "check me" because I haven't had any physical indications that something could be progressing... Plus, considering my experience with Hadley being dilated weeks before she was born, I honestly didn't want to know! I do feel like this baby will come a little early (sometime between 38-39 weeks) I certainly have no control over it and am perfectly fine with avoiding the "checks" until next week! hahaha.
I am just happy that I am measuring right on schedule and baby sounds healthy and happy!
I have gained 27 pounds which is almost exactly the same as I was with Hads at 37 weeks (maybe a pound more) but weigh a few pounds less since I started out less with this pregnancy!
Here is my 37 week picture:
Yes, always in my work bathroom! :)
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Its such a sense of relief and accomplishment to hint the 37 week mark!
I had my 37 week appointment yesterday and baby is looking great (well sounding)!
Heart rate was between 115-120 which kind of freaked me out because it sounded so low, but the OB said that it was perfectly normal. I also had my Strep B test (FUN)! She didn't feel the need (nor did I) to "check me" because I haven't had any physical indications that something could be progressing... Plus, considering my experience with Hadley being dilated weeks before she was born, I honestly didn't want to know! I do feel like this baby will come a little early (sometime between 38-39 weeks) I certainly have no control over it and am perfectly fine with avoiding the "checks" until next week! hahaha.
I am just happy that I am measuring right on schedule and baby sounds healthy and happy!
I have gained 27 pounds which is almost exactly the same as I was with Hads at 37 weeks (maybe a pound more) but weigh a few pounds less since I started out less with this pregnancy!
Here is my 37 week picture:
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
35 Weeks (Last Week)
Ok so I am a little behind! I will actually be 36 weeks tomorrow but here are some stats and pictures from our 35 week appointment last Wednesday...
35 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +25 pounds
Maternity clothes: Yes, or Belly Bands
Stretch marks: Nope :)
Sleep: Getting very difficult in between pee breaks, getting comfortable, the party in my belly, and indegestion :( But we are manageing.
Best Moment of the week: Seeing Munchkin on an ultrasound at our appointment. This was unexpected but they thought baby had possibly turned (which baby did NOT) thank goodness...
Movement: Very active!
Food cravings: Every day is different... Some days I have to force myself to eat, others, I eat everything in sight!
Gender: You'll have to wait and see
Labor Signs: None just yet... I do feel like baby is lower, but hard to tell since I carry so low anyway.
Belly Button in or out: Flat
What I miss: 8 hours straight of sleep, but lets be honest, haven't had that since before I was pregnant with Hadley -(Still the same, haha)
35 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +25 pounds
Maternity clothes: Yes, or Belly Bands
Stretch marks: Nope :)
Sleep: Getting very difficult in between pee breaks, getting comfortable, the party in my belly, and indegestion :( But we are manageing.
Best Moment of the week: Seeing Munchkin on an ultrasound at our appointment. This was unexpected but they thought baby had possibly turned (which baby did NOT) thank goodness...
Movement: Very active!
Food cravings: Every day is different... Some days I have to force myself to eat, others, I eat everything in sight!
Gender: You'll have to wait and see
Labor Signs: None just yet... I do feel like baby is lower, but hard to tell since I carry so low anyway.
Belly Button in or out: Flat
What I miss: 8 hours straight of sleep, but lets be honest, haven't had that since before I was pregnant with Hadley -(Still the same, haha)
I will try and be better about blogging....
Have a great week everyone!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wow, I have been absent!
Well not that I ever have anything really interesting to say, but I have been a non-blogger for a while...
Life has been so busy and with me not working as much (only time I seem to blog) I kind of just stopped blogging! I have continued to read everyone else's blogs though!!! I LOVE reading about other people's lives.
The last month has been busy, but I know its only going to get busier over the next month or so. Seems like we have so much going on. G is in school and I am working 2 days a week and spending the other 3 with my little angel! We haven't really done much to prepare for Baby #2 because we haven't had the time!!! Everyone keeps saying its close, but it still seems very far away for me. While I am beyond happy and excited for Baby, I really want to spend the next few weeks cherishing every second with Hadley. Life is not only changing for us, but for her as well, and in a HUGE way.
Speaking of Hads, she is finally really loving daycare! We have the occasional 'bad drop-off' but NOTHING like the beginning. She has a great group of friends and loves all of her teachers. Her vocabulary is really improving as well which has always concerned me... She is such a sweet loving little girl! Don't get me wrong, she has her moments and throws great tantrums, but she gets over them pretty quick. She LOVES to give hugs and cuddle which makes me so happy.
Tonight will be night # 19 of her going to bed on her own! We tried it back in July and it was a nightmare, but this time has been great... She has only had one semi-bad night and that was nothing compared to our July attempt. I guess she just had to be ready! I still snuggle during nap time on the weekends but its more for me than her. G and I always say that we are happy that she can go to bed on her own, but we really miss cuddle time... Of course after a month (or the habit is formed) we will have some cuddle nights again.
I will update about Baby #2 next week after our appointment...
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Life has been so busy and with me not working as much (only time I seem to blog) I kind of just stopped blogging! I have continued to read everyone else's blogs though!!! I LOVE reading about other people's lives.
The last month has been busy, but I know its only going to get busier over the next month or so. Seems like we have so much going on. G is in school and I am working 2 days a week and spending the other 3 with my little angel! We haven't really done much to prepare for Baby #2 because we haven't had the time!!! Everyone keeps saying its close, but it still seems very far away for me. While I am beyond happy and excited for Baby, I really want to spend the next few weeks cherishing every second with Hadley. Life is not only changing for us, but for her as well, and in a HUGE way.
Speaking of Hads, she is finally really loving daycare! We have the occasional 'bad drop-off' but NOTHING like the beginning. She has a great group of friends and loves all of her teachers. Her vocabulary is really improving as well which has always concerned me... She is such a sweet loving little girl! Don't get me wrong, she has her moments and throws great tantrums, but she gets over them pretty quick. She LOVES to give hugs and cuddle which makes me so happy.
Tonight will be night # 19 of her going to bed on her own! We tried it back in July and it was a nightmare, but this time has been great... She has only had one semi-bad night and that was nothing compared to our July attempt. I guess she just had to be ready! I still snuggle during nap time on the weekends but its more for me than her. G and I always say that we are happy that she can go to bed on her own, but we really miss cuddle time... Of course after a month (or the habit is formed) we will have some cuddle nights again.
I will update about Baby #2 next week after our appointment...
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
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