Sweet Girl,
I can't believe its been 31 days since we welcomed you into this world. You are growing more and more each day. The bigger you get the more I cherish you snuggling up on my chest and falling asleep in my arms, because I know that wont last forever. In the blink of an eye, you will be walking and talking, and gaining your own sense of innocent independence. Mama and Daddy can't remember what life was life without you. You have filled a hole in our hearts that we didnt even know existed.
It seems like you are going through a growth spurt this week because you're eating alot more frequent and sleeping alot more that usual, but you still go down for bed at around 11 and then wake up anywheres from 2-3 to eat again, and then back down till around 5:30-6. You just made the move to size 1 diapers, but you're is still mostly in newborn clothes. We go for our one month check up on Friday, and I can't wait to see how big you have grown. I hope that you're gas pains start to subside, because it breaks Mama and Daddy's heart to see you in pain.
You definitely love to be held, especially when I hold you on my chest. You will fall asleep almost anytime someone rocks you. You aren't too fond of your swing, you tolerate it for about 10 minutes and then start fussing to be picked up. You have started to like your bouncer more and more, but like the swing, you have your limit of 10 or 15 minutes. Taking you paci hasn't been a problem, but you insist on someone holding it for you.. Your personality is showing through more and more everyday. Although you haven't smiled at mama or daddy personally, your little laughs and grins in your sleep are what I live for. Andddd, you make the FUNNIEST faces sometimes! You are quite the talker.. in your sleep, after eating, or just sitting, and you always have your "crazy hands" out in front of you, (daddy says you get that from your Mama, who wouldn't be able to talk if her hands were tied..) Going for a ride in the car or even in your stroller does wonders for calming you down, usually you are asleep within minutes. ;)
Speaking of things you get from your Mama and Daddy, you definitely look just like your Daddy! From everything from your adorable dimple chin to your little nose and ears, your Daddy definitely marked you well. Since your daddy and I both have blue eyes, you really don't have a choice in that department, but I think they're shaped like mine.
Please continue to grow strong and healthy, and always know that Mama and Daddy love you with all our hearts!
Love, Mama
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Whitley's first Thanksgiving!
Even though we couldnt eat the turkey or the dressing, we still looked pretty darn cute!
Turkey picture try #1: FAIL
Turkey picture try #1: FAIL
Ah, the nunnie fixes everything..
Daddy has making her smile by tickling her cheek..
Saturday, November 21, 2009
3 weeks already!
Whitley is growing soooo fast. We took her newborn photos today, and I'm so glad we decided to do them. She has already changed so much already since we brought her home.
BF is still going great. I am trying to pump after each feeding during the day, but I will say it now, a single pump sucks. It takes forever, and by the time I get done with burping, more burping, waiting to see if the gas is going to kick in to give her drops, lay her down.. the last thing I feel like doing is taking 30 mins to pump. But I know if I ever want to have an evening out with just the hubby in the next few months, then I must pump.
Post-partum recovery... I am feeling great, still having some spotting/ bleeding, but overall I was sore for about the first 5 days after having the c-section, and then each day after that got better and better. I am into one pair of my jeans, but I still have 14 lbs to go to be back at my pre-preg weight.
I will leave you with a few pics of the cutie.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Meet Whitley Kay!
**I know I'm late on this, but I have tried 3 different times to post this, and each time, Whitley has had other plans!**
Whitley Kay arrived on October 30th, 2009 at 2:16 pm. She was 6 lbs 12 oz and 18 3/4 inches long.
Whitley Kay arrived on October 30th, 2009 at 2:16 pm. She was 6 lbs 12 oz and 18 3/4 inches long.
I will try my best to post the birth story when I get some time, but for now here is a picture of our adorable doodlebug. Oh, and I have my last belly picture to upload also, its just on my other camera.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
38 weeks!
Picture to come shortly.. patience people.
How far along: 38 weeks, 1 days
Total weight gain/loss: +40 lbs
Maternity clothes? yes and my belly hangs out of all my shirts
Stretch marks? 2 small ones on my right side, and the two squiglys in between my belly button peircing
Sleep: counting down the days to be able to sleep on my side again
Best moment this week: it was actually last week, but getting to see baby Sadie and scheduling my induction was fabulous!
Movement: just rolls and pushes..
Food cravings: cheesecake!
How far along: 38 weeks, 1 days
Total weight gain/loss: +40 lbs
Maternity clothes? yes and my belly hangs out of all my shirts
Stretch marks? 2 small ones on my right side, and the two squiglys in between my belly button peircing
Sleep: counting down the days to be able to sleep on my side again
Best moment this week: it was actually last week, but getting to see baby Sadie and scheduling my induction was fabulous!
Movement: just rolls and pushes..
Food cravings: cheesecake!
Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: 50% effaced, 1 cm dilated, lost MP this morning, light contractions
Belly Button in or out? outtie
What I miss: getting out of the tub on my own
What I am looking forward to: umm Whitley making her big arrival of course!
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new..
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: 50% effaced, 1 cm dilated, lost MP this morning, light contractions
Belly Button in or out? outtie
What I miss: getting out of the tub on my own
What I am looking forward to: umm Whitley making her big arrival of course!
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new..
Milestones: We get to meet our girl in 4 days!!!!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
We have a date!!
As long as all goes well, Whitley will be making her big appearance on November 3rd! Because of the gestational diabetes, Dr. K is wanting to induce one week early. I have so many feelings and emotions running through about it all, but I trust him 110% and know that he will do whatever is best for Whitley and I. I can't believe that in one week we will be meeting our sweet girl!
Monday, October 19, 2009
36 weeks
We are two days away from being full term!! Whitley is welcome to make her arrival any day as long as her little lungs are fully developed!
How far along: 36 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: +38 lbs
Maternity clothes? so ready to be back in my old clothes..
Stretch marks? still just the loner on the right side and the one between the belly button peircing holes
Sleep: I miss it.
Best moment this week: seeing Whitley on the u/s screen
Movement: we had a bit of a scare Thursday bec she decided to turn and I wasnt feeling much movement, but since then she has been going crazy in there as usual..
Food cravings: hot fresh donuts
Total weight gain/loss: +38 lbs
Maternity clothes? so ready to be back in my old clothes..
Stretch marks? still just the loner on the right side and the one between the belly button peircing holes
Sleep: I miss it.
Best moment this week: seeing Whitley on the u/s screen
Movement: we had a bit of a scare Thursday bec she decided to turn and I wasnt feeling much movement, but since then she has been going crazy in there as usual..
Food cravings: hot fresh donuts
Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: 0 dilation, sporatic contrax mostly at night
Belly Button in or out? out
What I miss: my old body and sleeping on my stomach
What I am looking forward to: umm Whitley making her big arrival of course!
Weekly Wisdom: enjoy the 20-30 week period!
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: 0 dilation, sporatic contrax mostly at night
Belly Button in or out? out
What I miss: my old body and sleeping on my stomach
What I am looking forward to: umm Whitley making her big arrival of course!
Weekly Wisdom: enjoy the 20-30 week period!
Milestones: Whitley is healthy as can be and all vitals are looking great!
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