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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
10-31-12
Tonight we had our Fall Festival. HUGE turnout - almost 800 people! WOW! Anna Claire seemed a bit freaked out by the crowd and wasn't her usual bubbly self. She was ADORABLE though as a little ladybug. Her legs looked SO CUTE in tights and a little poof skirt. Juliana was my little baby mouse. Slept the whole time - SUCH a sweetie! It was the first time she's been to church since she was born for any length of time, and everyone made a huge fuss over her. I tried to keep her covered in the stroller, for her own good..... ;) They love her, but kids have germs and she's very little still....
Check out some pics:
Check out some pics:
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
10-30-12 - Trip to Aplin Farms and our first Corn Maze
Mom kept Juliana today and we took a little jaunt over to Aplin Farms to tour the farm and see the animals and walk through the corn maze - which admittedly, was more daunting than expected!!
Monday, October 29, 2012
10-29-12
A couple of days ago Anna Claire saw a school bus go by and said "cheese!"
She is loving wearing a jacket--calls it her "jack" and doesn't want to take it off!
Juliana is growing and is such a pretty little baby. She slept in mostly four hour sessions last night, which is a big deal for her. She would've slept perfectly, I think, except she is still fighting some nasal congestion. :-( poor baby. She is the gassiest thing though!
Mom vacuumed yesterday and Juliana twisted that little head to look toward the noise so quickly! I was amazed!
Anna Claire helped give Juliana a bottle yesterday with Nana--it was cute. :-). She also helped give her a bath on Friday, which was cute too! She rubbed soap on Juliana's little body.
Visited with Ms. Keitha for a weigh in:
She is loving wearing a jacket--calls it her "jack" and doesn't want to take it off!
Juliana is growing and is such a pretty little baby. She slept in mostly four hour sessions last night, which is a big deal for her. She would've slept perfectly, I think, except she is still fighting some nasal congestion. :-( poor baby. She is the gassiest thing though!
Mom vacuumed yesterday and Juliana twisted that little head to look toward the noise so quickly! I was amazed!
Anna Claire helped give Juliana a bottle yesterday with Nana--it was cute. :-). She also helped give her a bath on Friday, which was cute too! She rubbed soap on Juliana's little body.
Visited with Ms. Keitha for a weigh in:
Sunday, October 28, 2012
10-28-12
Took Anna Claire to a pumpkin carving party last night while mom kept Juliana. She wasn't a bit interested in the pumpkins (which she calls "ball balls") but she loved seeing the people and eating! Had some ice cream punch and wore a milk mustache for a while! Cute, sweet girl!
Andy and I carved our first pumpkin in ten years of marriage!
Andy and I carved our first pumpkin in ten years of marriage!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
10-18-12
Went to dr today and Juliana has grown! She is up to 7 lbs 9 oz and her jaundice is much better. Yay for that! She is filling out--you can tell that her face is fuller and her little legs are thicker. So sweet--love to see my baby growing! She's still almost a full pound smaller than Anna Clare was when she was born, but hey, we will get there! :-)
Can't believe tht mom had been here two weeks already. I dread her leaving, even though I know we will be fine. Wish we lived closer. Nothing would hold me back from moving back home except that we have the BEST church family EVER and Andy loves his job. Jobs like this don't come everyday and I am so grateful!
Anna Claire is talking so well --her speech is really taking off. There's no way I could list all the words she's saying or repeating (she's a little monkey these days), but here's a few of the extra cute ones:
Ants: "an-ya"
"Ow!"
On: "on-ya"
Chicken nugget: "chi-nut"
Fry: "fy"
"Go wide" -- wants to go ride the bicycle with Andy to the park
She says "meego" a LOT, in various situations and we have NO IDEA what it means. It's obviously an action word because she expects something to happen when she says it, and she will often point to things and say it. Can't make a connection yet though. :-)
She's taken to shrieking lately when she doesn't get her way, and even squealing meanly at people when she wants to be left alone. Makes me sad because these people care about her and have been so kind, but I know it's a phase like every other. We just continue to correct her. I don't know if it has to do with having less attention from me, or jealousy over Juliana, or what, but I've been struggling with a bit of self doubt and guilt about it. :-(
Emotions are still haywire. Stupid hormones. Hoping not to have to go on meds this time, but don't enjoy being an emotional wreck either. Have doctor appointment today so we will see what he says....
Can't believe tht mom had been here two weeks already. I dread her leaving, even though I know we will be fine. Wish we lived closer. Nothing would hold me back from moving back home except that we have the BEST church family EVER and Andy loves his job. Jobs like this don't come everyday and I am so grateful!
Anna Claire is talking so well --her speech is really taking off. There's no way I could list all the words she's saying or repeating (she's a little monkey these days), but here's a few of the extra cute ones:
Ants: "an-ya"
"Ow!"
On: "on-ya"
Chicken nugget: "chi-nut"
Fry: "fy"
"Go wide" -- wants to go ride the bicycle with Andy to the park
She says "meego" a LOT, in various situations and we have NO IDEA what it means. It's obviously an action word because she expects something to happen when she says it, and she will often point to things and say it. Can't make a connection yet though. :-)
She's taken to shrieking lately when she doesn't get her way, and even squealing meanly at people when she wants to be left alone. Makes me sad because these people care about her and have been so kind, but I know it's a phase like every other. We just continue to correct her. I don't know if it has to do with having less attention from me, or jealousy over Juliana, or what, but I've been struggling with a bit of self doubt and guilt about it. :-(
Emotions are still haywire. Stupid hormones. Hoping not to have to go on meds this time, but don't enjoy being an emotional wreck either. Have doctor appointment today so we will see what he says....
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
10-16-12
I'm wearing non-maternity clothes for the first time today and it feels great! I'm twelve pounds down so far in twelve days - I know a lot of it is fluid, but I'm happy about it nonetheless. Funny how much your self-esteem rises with a shower, a bit of makeup and some "real" clothes. ;)
Anna Claire tried to say "Juliana" today - it was so sweet - sounded more like "Junia," but it was precious! She's such a sweet girl, even in the midst of teething. Wish those silly two-year old molars would get in so she would feel better!
Mom has been so incredibly helpful. I know we COULD do it alone, but she has made these first couple of weeks so much easier. We've actually been able to enjoy having a new baby and Anna Claire is thriving as well. Such a blessing. I just wish there was something I could do to show my appreciation to her. It's kind of like God's grace. There's nothing I can do to adequately say "thanks"....that's not always easy for me to accept. I think Mom is tired today though, but she wouldn't admit it for the world.
Anna Claire tried to say "Juliana" today - it was so sweet - sounded more like "Junia," but it was precious! She's such a sweet girl, even in the midst of teething. Wish those silly two-year old molars would get in so she would feel better!
Mom has been so incredibly helpful. I know we COULD do it alone, but she has made these first couple of weeks so much easier. We've actually been able to enjoy having a new baby and Anna Claire is thriving as well. Such a blessing. I just wish there was something I could do to show my appreciation to her. It's kind of like God's grace. There's nothing I can do to adequately say "thanks"....that's not always easy for me to accept. I think Mom is tired today though, but she wouldn't admit it for the world.
10-16-12 - Juliana meets the Tuesday Morning crew
I stopped by the Tuesday Morning Bible Study group this morning to let them meet Juliana. They are all such precious women and so dear to me! They fawned over Juliana and thoroughly enjoyed meeting her!
Here's Courtney - Anna Claire's SS teacher - with her. Courtney is so good with my Anna Claire, and she was so excited to meet Juliana!
Here's Courtney - Anna Claire's SS teacher - with her. Courtney is so good with my Anna Claire, and she was so excited to meet Juliana!
Friday, October 12, 2012
10-12-12
Went to get newborn pics made of sweet Juliana today. She was beautiful and did great! Anna Claire didn't appreciate being contained though and def was not in the mood to pose!!
But I got pooped on. :-)
Guess it was my turn because Anna Claire tee-teed on Andy in her newborn session. :-)
He says we are even now, but I think I got the worse end of that deal!! Haha!
But I got pooped on. :-)
Guess it was my turn because Anna Claire tee-teed on Andy in her newborn session. :-)
He says we are even now, but I think I got the worse end of that deal!! Haha!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
10-04-12 - Juliana is born!
Today was another one of the happiest days of our lives - our sweet baby Juliana joined our family this morning at 7:32 a.m.! We are both so proud and happy! Pawpaw and Nana and MaMa Betty were here to welcome her and to celebrate with us! Nana will be here for the remainder of the month to help us adjust to life with two children and to help ease the transition for Anna Claire - we are very grateful.
I had to be at the hospital at 5:15 this morning, which was rough, but I have been so tired of having to get up four times a night to go to the bathroom, having no energy, and just generally feeling like dirt that I was wayyy ready! I did have a minor meltdown once they got through prepping me for surgery and all - just nerves about the procedure and the heightened emotions and all. Andy was so sweet, so loving. He's really the very best of men.
Juliana's birth was super-smooth, no problems whatsoever during delivery. She didn't scream like Anna Claire did though, that's for sure! Wonder if that will be a first sign of differences in personality? :) haha! She's beautiful - lighter hair that Anna Claire and much smaller - 7 lbs and 19 1/4 inches long. But very healthy - 9 out of 10 on the apgar scale, which was fabulous. Passed her hearing tests without a blip and nursed well right off the bat.
Anna Claire hasn't shown the first bit of interest. Doesn't surprise me with so many visitors around to entertain her!
We are a very happy family!
I had to be at the hospital at 5:15 this morning, which was rough, but I have been so tired of having to get up four times a night to go to the bathroom, having no energy, and just generally feeling like dirt that I was wayyy ready! I did have a minor meltdown once they got through prepping me for surgery and all - just nerves about the procedure and the heightened emotions and all. Andy was so sweet, so loving. He's really the very best of men.
Juliana's birth was super-smooth, no problems whatsoever during delivery. She didn't scream like Anna Claire did though, that's for sure! Wonder if that will be a first sign of differences in personality? :) haha! She's beautiful - lighter hair that Anna Claire and much smaller - 7 lbs and 19 1/4 inches long. But very healthy - 9 out of 10 on the apgar scale, which was fabulous. Passed her hearing tests without a blip and nursed well right off the bat.
Anna Claire hasn't shown the first bit of interest. Doesn't surprise me with so many visitors around to entertain her!
We are a very happy family!
10-04-12 - Juliana's birthweight guessing game
These were the guesses for Juliana's birthweight:
6.9-PawPaw
7.0-Mama
7.4-Nani
7.5-Rhonda
8.0-Andy
Looks like Mama won the day! :-)
6.9-PawPaw
7.0-Mama
7.4-Nani
7.5-Rhonda
8.0-Andy
Looks like Mama won the day! :-)
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