Falling Leaves

This past Saturday is was gorgeous outside. It wasn't to cold, fall is kicking in, and the leaves are changing colors. With being cooped up in the house all day with a newborn I wanted/needed to get out of the house for a little bit. David had to make a run out to work for something he forgot. We decided to go as a family and just take a drive. Instead of taking the main roads we ended up taking the back roads ands looking scenery and multi colored leaves. I was sure to feed Aubriella before we left since hubby works 40 minutes away. She also does very well in the car and normally sleeps the whole time.

After our drive and sight seeing David had plans in the garage. Aubriella and me decided to go hang out at my parents house. It gave me a little break since my parents enjoy holding and playing with her and don't get to see her to often. While there I decided to take a few pictures with their Halloween decorations. I also brought some leaves in the house and set up a little area in the rocking chair.

She kept "petting" the side of Caspers face.

I just love her face here.

Wordless Wednesday

Aubriella's little feet with toes intertwined while we were still in the hospital.

2 week wellness appointment

I took Aubriella in for her 2 week wellness appointment. Everything looked good. Her weight is up to 6lbs 6 oz, she had dropped down to 5 lbs 15oz. Her height is 19 and a half inches, she had shrunk down to 17 due to swelling in her head from the delivery with vacuum and forceps. I love her pediatrician. She takes the time to answer all my questions and explains everything in detail. She's gentle and calming.

Last night she slept for 5 straight hours, it was heaven. I could get use to this, but know better to not hold my breath. Today my mother bought her a frog sound machine/night light. It has the sound of a heartbeat. We are trying it tonight to see if she will sleep in the bassinet next to the bed. She has been sleeping in bed with us, on my chest. It has been the only way she will sleep longer than 30 minutes. I want to nip this in the butt now.  I know it isn't a good habit to have them in your bed, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do to get them to sleep and you to sleep too. Fingers crossed that it goes well, I get sleep and can be more comfy.

Bath Time

Last night my husband and I gave Aubriella her first bath in her froggy bathtub. Before all she had was sponge baths, we had to wait until her umbilical cord fell off. Since the warmest room in the house was the living room in the basement I brought the bathtub down there and set it on the floor. Worked out great giving me plenty of room and Dave could help.

I love the small frog towel I received as a gift. It works great to cover up my little one so she doesn't get a chill while giving her a bath.

She wasn't very happy about getting a bath...

Until daddy decided to let her hold his finger. Hopefully the next bath will go a little more smoothly than the first.

2 Weeks Old

She's finally here. I delivered a precious little girl, Aubriella Jean on October 2, 2011 at 3:10 am after being in labor for 22 hours. She weighed 6lbs 8oz, and 19 inches long.

Life As We Know It

Life As We Know It

I'm on a kick right now of watching movies that deal with taking care of a baby. My husband and I ended up renting it the other night. Minus me falling asleep during it the first time I watched it (thats nothing new). We both loved it. This is one to add to the list of movies to add to our collection.

I will say as an emotional pregnant chic there was tears falling a couple of times. My husband laughed at certain parts that he thought were not realistic. He has a big reality coming when our little one gets here.



Loving Wednesday

I'm joining Jamie again this week for What I'm Loving Wednesday. Want to join in. Go check out This Kind of Love

-  I'm Loving, well really craving rootbeer floats. I don't care what kind of ice cream is in it either. Last night was some sort of cherry ice cream. (I didn't eat the cherries out of the cup)

-  I'm loving a Baby Story on Directv. I know I said last time I was loving not having cable. I turned it back on the other day and dvr'd a Baby Story on TLC. I am addicted to watching it. I am getting excited and learning so much.

- I'm loving having energy to do some things around the house. Even though I am on restrictions for limited activity and no strenuous activity, I have still started getting my house more organized. I finally got all the clothes and sheets washed in the house.

What are you loving this week?