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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Day what??
I'm behind. There is so much to be thankful for this year. We celebrated thanksgiving as a family of three. We also hosted both sets of parents and survived. Thankfully, I was not in charge of a single thing except George. Doug made a fantastic turkey and everyone brought the sides. It worked great! Happy Belated Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Day 19!
I'm thankful for Pinterest. It makes me feel crafty when I'm really not. I think my experience with Pinterest is more like this.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Day 8!
Today I am thankful for my godson Leo. He's a cutie. I love praying for him everyday. pI'm also thankful that Ken and Beth trusted me with this job... I'm not the holiest person after all. :) 
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Day 7!
Today, on our 3rd Anniversary, I'm thankful for my husband. He is my rock and I love him more than I can ever express. Happy Anniversary Douglas!
If you haven't seen it... here's a link to our little wedding movie. :)
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Day 6!
As the election season ends, I am thankful I can turn off the Facebook feeds of all my liberal friends. This conservative cannot take it.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Day 5!
Naps!!! I'm so grateful for any type of nap (or sleep) I can get these days. :)
I usually nap when this happens...
I usually nap when this happens...
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Day 4 - Beth
It's my birthday today! Whoot! I'm 35! My age doesn't bother me a bit. I was going to dedicate day 4 to things like my husband, life in general, a great year, etc. But then I woke up and received a number of texts from my great friend Beth.
Beth is one of the best friends ever. She is hysterical and caring and would do anything for anyone. She has been a rock these past few weeks... encouraging me through every moment of my new mommy haze. She is simply the best. She also gets the award for most frequent visitor of Baby George.
Beth is one of those friends who will be a friend for life. She's one of those friends who really celebrates your birthday. This was apparent with all my texts this morning.
Wanna see what my great friend Beth sent me on my 35th Birthday?????? Here you go!
Beth is one of the best friends ever. She is hysterical and caring and would do anything for anyone. She has been a rock these past few weeks... encouraging me through every moment of my new mommy haze. She is simply the best. She also gets the award for most frequent visitor of Baby George.
Beth is one of those friends who will be a friend for life. She's one of those friends who really celebrates your birthday. This was apparent with all my texts this morning.
Wanna see what my great friend Beth sent me on my 35th Birthday?????? Here you go!
Yep... my great friend Beth! Hahahahaha! I seriously could NOT stop laughing about these pictures!!! LOVE THEM... AND YOU BETH!!!!!!
Right after getting the pics, George had this to say about Beth.
But George really feels like this...
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Day 3
Today I am thankful for my wonderful parents. They are the best ever and are coming to see us this weekend!! Yay!! They drive me bonkers sometimes, but I love having them around. Cannot wait!! 
Friday, November 2, 2012
Quick Takes/Thankful days 1 and 2
1. George is almost 3 weeks old! How did that happen?! Seems like just yesterday I was anxiously awaiting my due date and now I have a 3 week old! Crazy!
2. Nursing is going a little better. It's still a struggle most days, but it is improving. That tells you how bad it was! I'm meeting with lactation consultants twice a week, pumping, nursing, still taking prescription meds and supplements, etc. I don't know how long I can keep all this up, but for now, I'm doing it. George is past his birth weight (go G!) weighing in at 7lbs 11oz now. Whoot! So all this effort is working. Praise the Lord!
I am a bit more at peace with the whole situation. I just want him to get what he needs. I want what is best for him - which is to grow and develop and be strong and healthy. I think when I accepted this and just surrendered, things improved! In fact, I went to my lactation meeting yesterday and the little man took in THREE OUNCES from me! Yep, while nursing! He had never taken in any more than ONE little ounce while nursing before. Whoot! The LC there was so excited! She said, "Praise the Lord!" and we did just that!
So right now the plan is to focus on nursing in the morning when it appears I have more milk. I will continue to pump after each feeding and feed him the pumped milk in the evening when he has more difficulty nursing and my supply is low. We have another LC meeting on Monday evening, where we will see if his evening feedings have improved. We shall see!
3. On a similar note, I think my boobs will lose all magical powers with my husband after all of this! Hahahaha! I am constantly hanging out and wearing a pumping bra (not all that attractive)! I'm pumping as I'm typing. Yep, hands free pumping bras rock!
4. I am managing to get a little sleep here and there. Not much, but I typically do 'ok' on little sleep. About once a day, I hit a "need to sleep now" wall. I rest and get back up and start going again. It's amazing how the body just takes over. It's like I'm on no sleep auto pilot. I even manage to take a shower and brush my teeth most days. I consider this a major accomplishment!
5. Doug and I voted early! The line was freakishly long for a Monday mid-afternoon. I'm glad people are exercising their right to vote... just hoping that they are voting for the right guy. George went along for the ride. He was a pretty cute voter if I do say so myself.
6. I went to my first "mom" Halloween party this week. I'd been to lots of parties before, but this was the first time I went and took my baby! Very fun!
7. Best quick take of all... a whole bunch of pics of my little man! And if you'd like to see some more pics... check out Julie's blog. She came over and took some pics when George was one week old. He was a little uncooperative, but she managed to get some great shots!!
************So... I'm not sure I will be able to blog all the days of thanks this month... I'm already behind.***********
Day 1: I'm obviously thankful for my little man, George and my hubby, Doug. They are my world!
Day 2: I'm thankful for a sleeping baby so I can have a few minutes to blog!
Now... here are those pictures I promised!
2. Nursing is going a little better. It's still a struggle most days, but it is improving. That tells you how bad it was! I'm meeting with lactation consultants twice a week, pumping, nursing, still taking prescription meds and supplements, etc. I don't know how long I can keep all this up, but for now, I'm doing it. George is past his birth weight (go G!) weighing in at 7lbs 11oz now. Whoot! So all this effort is working. Praise the Lord!
I am a bit more at peace with the whole situation. I just want him to get what he needs. I want what is best for him - which is to grow and develop and be strong and healthy. I think when I accepted this and just surrendered, things improved! In fact, I went to my lactation meeting yesterday and the little man took in THREE OUNCES from me! Yep, while nursing! He had never taken in any more than ONE little ounce while nursing before. Whoot! The LC there was so excited! She said, "Praise the Lord!" and we did just that!
So right now the plan is to focus on nursing in the morning when it appears I have more milk. I will continue to pump after each feeding and feed him the pumped milk in the evening when he has more difficulty nursing and my supply is low. We have another LC meeting on Monday evening, where we will see if his evening feedings have improved. We shall see!
3. On a similar note, I think my boobs will lose all magical powers with my husband after all of this! Hahahaha! I am constantly hanging out and wearing a pumping bra (not all that attractive)! I'm pumping as I'm typing. Yep, hands free pumping bras rock!
4. I am managing to get a little sleep here and there. Not much, but I typically do 'ok' on little sleep. About once a day, I hit a "need to sleep now" wall. I rest and get back up and start going again. It's amazing how the body just takes over. It's like I'm on no sleep auto pilot. I even manage to take a shower and brush my teeth most days. I consider this a major accomplishment!
5. Doug and I voted early! The line was freakishly long for a Monday mid-afternoon. I'm glad people are exercising their right to vote... just hoping that they are voting for the right guy. George went along for the ride. He was a pretty cute voter if I do say so myself.
6. I went to my first "mom" Halloween party this week. I'd been to lots of parties before, but this was the first time I went and took my baby! Very fun!
7. Best quick take of all... a whole bunch of pics of my little man! And if you'd like to see some more pics... check out Julie's blog. She came over and took some pics when George was one week old. He was a little uncooperative, but she managed to get some great shots!!
************So... I'm not sure I will be able to blog all the days of thanks this month... I'm already behind.***********
Day 1: I'm obviously thankful for my little man, George and my hubby, Doug. They are my world!
Day 2: I'm thankful for a sleeping baby so I can have a few minutes to blog!
Now... here are those pictures I promised!
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