5 Months

FIVE MONTHS

 

 

Weight: 18.4 lbs 

Height:   26 in

Clothing size: 6-9 mo

Diaper size: Three

Feeding: Every 3-5 hours in the day

Milestones: Giggling. Reaching your arms towards the person you want. 

Loves: Attention and snuggles. Tickling. Playing in your exersaucer or with your sister.

Dislikes: Not being able to nurse to sleep.

Adventures: Nothing too big happened this month. Your sister had surgery so we were pretty chill for a couple weeks.

Mommy could not get through the month without: Patience.

A Single Picture

A single picture.

That's all it takes to transport me back to a moment. A feeling.

Although I am so very blessed with two amazing, beautiful and healthy little girls.. I can't help but think about those two lives I lost. Those babies I didn't ever get to meet.

I have their ultrasound photos kept back and away where I can see them. But I wanted more. I wished for a long time that I had a photo of me while I was pregnant with the both of them. I know when I was pregnant both times and I know the exact dates that I lost them. But that didn't help. It's not like I could just have a picture from any given day and say, oh yeah I was pregnant there. I wanted physical proof. I felt like it wasn't too much to ask.

I adore my pictures documenting my pregnancies with my girls. I longed for the ability to line up 4 pictures side by side of the same week with each pregnancy.

I am one step closer to that dream :)

 

I know it is a terrible picture of me and that I am mid-blink.. BUT!

 

This is me at 10 weeks pregnant with my second baby.

 

I'm not going to lie. When I saw this picture on my dad's computer my heart skipped a beat. I had it sent to myself and later that night was able to stare and swoon and shed a few silent tears alone for that beautiful baby that I will get to meet in Heaven one day. My heart tells me both of those babies were perfect little boys. I can't wait until the day I can see their faces and instantly know who they are.

4 Months

Four Months Old

 

BabySister,

You have reached the stage that mommy doesn't care for. You aren't sure whether or not to be a little baby or be a bigger baby. I remember hating this stage with Babygirl. You don't want to lay in your carseat anymore when out in public but you are too young to sit up in a stroller or highchair well. You are just in an awkward inbetween stage.

You grasping and motorskills are continuing to develop well. You love to play with your toys. You like to hold them in your hands and feel them and of course bring every single one straight to your mouth. You have started to reach for mommy's plate or cup at the table and have caused a few accidents there.

You are still the happiest little thing! You are so easy. I'm not sure if it's just because I am more relaxed as a mother because I have done all of this before. I try to take time to revel in you. It's not like when I had Babygirl and I would look forward to all of the milestones. I think I looked ahead so much to make sure I was doing a good job parenting. Like, "Oh she is sitting up now, she is eating solids now." I feel like I rushed her out of the baby stage. But with you, I want you to stay tiny forever and you are growing up too quickly anyway. You want to be big. You want to be up in the action going on. You love to watch your big sister play and run around. You love to watch TV, if there is one on in the room you are close to breaking your neck trying to twist your body around to be able to see.

Weight: 16.2 lbs  (90%)

Height: 25 1/2 in  (90%)

Clothing size: 6-9 mo

Diaper size: Three

Feeding: I just feed you on demand. Sometimes it's every 2 hours and sometimes it can be every 4-5 hours. You still only wake me once in the night to nurse though.

Milestones: You rolled over twice this month and haven't done it again since. You giggled and it melted my heart.  

Loves: You still love to be held and cuddled. You love to play with your links and to play in your exersaucer.

Dislikes: Riding in the carseat for too long. You have no problems in the car but when we get somewhere you want out!

Adventures: Cousins birthday partys. Mommy and Daddy's birthdays. First Easter.

Mommy could not get through the month without: Stain remover for your laundry.

1 Month

One Month Old

 

 

BabySister,

 

It has been a whirlwind of a month.

I can be very cliché and say that the time goes faster the second time around.

You are a dream baby.

So much easier and less demanding that your older sister.

 You are nursing like a champ and growing so well!

You love to sleep and cuddle with mommy.

Your photos are shared daily with your Daddy and he can not wait to meet you.

 

 

 

Weight: 11 lb 5 oz ( >95%)
(That is 3 lb since birth!)

Height: 22 in. (80%)
(1 inch growth since birth)

Clothing size: 0-3 months
(I'm worried you won't be in these very long!)

Diaper size: I had to burn through the NB size that I had opened.
I returned 2 cases for size 1.
You desperately need to move up to them.

Feeding: You nurse every 2-3 hours during the day.
Unless we are out of the house.
If you are in your carseat you will go sometimes 4+ hours!
Through the night you only wake me up 2-3 times.

Milestones: You started lifting your head up,
following my voice,
focusing your eyes on objects around you.

Loves: Being held and snuggled by mommy,
sleeping on mommy's chest,
vibrations -swing, bouncer

Dislikes: Being put down after you have fallen asleep in mommy's arms.

Adventures: Christmas shopping at the mall at 2 weeks old,
Christmas celebrations with both mommy and daddy's families

Mommy could not get through the month without: My mom, who took care if big sister
for your first week of life so you and I could get as much rest as possible.
Also, your daddy's encouraging words.
He told me numerous times how great of a job I was doing taking care of you 2 girls on my own.
It meant so much to me, as I had a few emotional breakdowns and lots of crying spells.

Happy Birthday BabySister

November 30, 2012

1:00pm

Began pushing.

 

My emotions were rising.

I was making sure hubby could see only the things he wanted to see ;) 

Super gross picture of me.

But my emotions were shot.

This was a lot harder that I ever imagined.

I never want to forget these moments.

 

 

THIS MOMENT.

 

I will

NEVER

forget.

(notice hubby's face in this pic. it is seriously my favorite)

 

Pure joy.

 

I didn't get this moment with Babygirl.

There were umbilical cord issues with her labor.

She was rushed to the NICU team.

 

I was determined to have BabySister placed on my chest immediately after delivery.

I prayed almost daily that I could have this moment.

Funny thing was, her umbilical cord was so short that when she was delivered, the Dr was only able to place her at my bellybutton level. The nurse kept telling him to scoot her up higher. He eventually laughed and said well let me just cut the cord first then!

 

There is no greater feeling than this.

The most love and joy I have ever felt in life. 

 

I was able to just hold her and talk to hubby for about 10 minutes or so before the nurses finally took her to get her birth stats and measurements.

 

My BIG girl!

Everyone was betting on her being small.

I finished this pregnancy 16 pounds smaller than with Babygirl.

My belly was a lot smaller too. 

But this mama makes some big girls! 

8 lbs 4 oz

She had Babygirl beat by 3 oz 

Our perfect girl 

 

Blonde curly hair like her big sister. 

Her poor skin broke out almost immediately after the nurses started rubbing her to get her clean.

Poor girl has such finicky skin. 

Having babies the second time around is cake! ;) 

So much joy and love felt from daddy.

He just sat and stared for the longest time. 

 

I could not have asked for a perfect and healthy delivery.

 

Welcome to our family, angel.

 

Paisley Denise

8 lb 4oz

21 in.

11/30/2012

Week 35

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How far along? 35 weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes

Weight: 141

Waist: 38 in

Stretch marks? One new one around my belly button. Not sure if it'll stay or disappear when I get a normal button back

Sleep: Still bad insomnia due to discomfort

Symptoms: Heartburn, Insomnia

Best moment this week: Getting the final purchases for new baby!

Miss Anything? My husband and restful sleep!

Movement: Slowing down due to baby getting bigger. She enjoys pushing her feet and knees straight out of my side which is super uncomfortable!

Food cravings: Gingerbread latte :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this week

Have you started to show yet: haha

Gender: Team PINK!!

Labour Signs: 0

Belly Button in or out? Way out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy lately. Cuz we're getting close!

Looking forward to: Thanksgiving while pregnant! Score!
Purchases: Lots of diapers, Moby wrap, Graco double stroller. Yep, we finished it all up here finally!

 

 

Photo Catchup

I will have to hunt for week 25.

I think I may have missed it due to it was right when hubby left.

26 weeks

27 weeks

28 weeks

29 weeks

Week 23

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How far along? 23 weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes

Weight: 124.6

Waist: 31.75 in

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Have a hard time falling asleep lately, but I think that's due to too much on my mind and not pregnancy.

Symptoms: Major heartburn! Some carpal tunnel-like symptoms in my left hand

Best moment this week: Hubby coming home again from somewhere else this time.

Miss Anything? My normal child. She has turned into a monster lately exploring the terrible 2's!!

Movement: Yes, she is slowly developing a pattern of awake and asleep times.

Food cravings: Still Cookie Cottage!! I really need to fulfill this one asap! Pumpkin coffee!

Anything making you queasy or sick: It's funny, but I gag so much after eating a bowl of cereal this week

Have you started to show yet: Yes 

Gender: Team PINK!!

Labour Signs: 0

Belly Button in or out? Way out, showing through almost all my shirts now

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Very emotional

Looking forward to: Buying the paint and supplies for the nursery

Purchases: Crib bedding set and accessories for the nursery. 3 outfits, 2 headbands, and a Swaddle blanket

Week 22

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How far along? 22 weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes

Weight: 123.8

Waist: 31.5 in

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Not a problem at all! Now that I'm home, I've been taking advantage of babygirl's naptime!

Symptoms: Heartburn, headaches and braxton hicks

Best moment this week: Hubby coming home!

Miss Anything? Getting dressed easily in the mornings

Movement: Yes, was even able to catch some on camera for hubby

Food cravings: Still Cookie Cottage!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still brushing my teeth

Have you started to show yet: Yes definitely

Gender: Team PINK!!

Labour Signs: 0

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Starting on the nursery in the next few weeks

I'm adding a new one this week.. that way I will be able to keep hubby updated with everything we've gotten once he is gone.

Purchases: Baby Book! I've had my eye on this one at WalMart for about 2 weeks now. Finally broke down and bought it.

We had a Princess theme for babygirl and

I've decided that since all little girls are princesses,

my second girl should have a Princess book too.

I realize I should NOT have started these pictures in front of a white wall!

I am SO pale!

Week 21

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How far along? 21 weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes

Weight: 123.8 

Waist: 31.25 in

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Still can't get enough! Ready to share naptimes with babygirl next week!

Symptoms: Heartburn

Best moment this week: My last day at work and then officially becoming a stay at home mom!!

Miss Anything? My husband!

Movement: Yes! This is why I remember I love being pregnant

Food cravings: Cookie Cottage!

Anything making you queasy or sick: brushing my teeth.. this came out of no where again

Have you started to show yet: Yes definitely

Gender: Team PINK!!

Labour Signs: 0

Belly Button in or out? Very much out.. Did you see my 20 wk picture? ;) 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Very happy

Looking forward to: No more work and hubby coming home!

Week 20

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Half-way Point!!

How far along? 20 weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes

Weight: 123.4  (yikes! 3 lbs this week!)

Waist: 31 in 

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Trouble waking up. Totally woke up at 8:30 by a phone call from my coworker one day this week when I was supposed to be at work by 8... yeah, about that...

Symptoms: Sciatica! It's back with a vengeance! It seriously brings me to my knees.

Best moment this week: Knowing I only have one week left of work!

Miss Anything? My husband!

Movement: Yes! This is why I remember I love being pregnant

Food cravings: French fries

Anything making you queasy or sick: the usual

Have you started to show yet: Yes definitely 

Gender: Team PINK!!

Labour Signs: 0

Belly Button in or out? Out  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: No more work!

Big sister wanted to play photo shoot too..