1 Week Down

So I have made it through my first week of school. It wasn't so bad. I have a sweet class, and it did feel kind of good to get back into a routine. It sure was hard letting go of Makenna. Brady took her the first 2 days to Emily's. We both took her on Wednesday. Makenna smiled at me as I walked away. She had a look that I read as "Mommy, where are you going?" I'm not going to lie. My eyes were filling up. My sweet husband called me as I drove to work to see if I was okay. And it goes without saying that I rush to get her right after school! It is a very interesting school year now that I spend most of my planning period and all of my lunch pumping. Going back to work has made my milk supply go down, which really worries me.

I have many cute videos and pics. I will upload them sometime today. So check back!

4 Months!

Some 4 mo old pics to celebrate today!

Today, Makenna is 4 Months old! She had her dr.'s apt on Friday. She now weighs 12 1/2 lbs (30%), and is 24 1/4 in long (60%). Looks liek she may be tall and skinny. We gave her rice cereal for the first time Friday. It was hilarious! She would smile and be happy, then I would put the spoon in her mouth and she would make the funniest face. It was like she liked it, but wasn't too sure about it. Then we decided to dip her paci in it. She REALLY liked that, but then we realized how this could be a very bad path to travel! She might not want her regular paci, but a flavored one! So we aren't doing that anymore. It also made her sleep until 7 AM...9 1/2 hrs!!! WOW! I am excited about this new stage, but a little sad because that means my baby is growing up! Here is the video of her eating. It is a short clip from our phone. We have a more dramatic version on our camera. It is sideways, so you will have to tilt your head a little.






I started back to work this week, and yes, I was depressed. Then I feel bad abt being upset because at least I have a good job. It was very, very hard leaving Makenna. I don't like being away from my baby. At least I have had 4 good months with her. Prayers are accepted!

Back to more good news...Another friend told me she is pregnant!! Such fun times! That makes 9!!! I kind of miss it! Not ready yet, but ask me again in 2 years.

So sad

Sorry it has been a while since I have blogged. I have been so busy enjoying my last week with Makenna before I have to go back to work. I am very sad, maybe even depressed, but not really. I long for the day that I don't have to work and can stay home with all of my babies! One day.... Well, Makenna has been doing a lot of growing and changing. She has laughed out loud a lot this last week. She has also learned to roll over to her tummy! Unfortunately, she is still waking up at 3 and 4 AM. So lots of prayers there. I need her to sleep until 6 AM so that I can nurse her right before I drop her off at her sitter's house, Emily, who the kids call Moni. I will have to rely on her for pics when I go back to work. She is a definite pic taker, so no worries there. Tomorrow, Makenna and I go to WF to see Amy's new baby boy Lawson born yesterday. I can't wait! I know he is so cute. It is also Ranch Roundup, so there will be lots of fam in town to see. Makenna will get to see her great-great grandma for the first time! Yea! More pics for her to look back on and be glad she has. I don't have any pictures handy to upload, so here is a video of Makenna playing in her pink thing. The end is the best part!

Doing Donuts

Here is a picture of the beautiful B & B we visited on Friday. Isn't it gorgeous? You would never guess this is in Bowie! A perfect small getaway!
On Saturday, Makenna decided she was going to roll around a lot. I laid her down with her feet facing me. About 10-15 min later, this is how she looked.

She is continuing the turn. I think she is gaining momentum by kicking off of the wall.

She is getting frustrated as she gets stuck like a car sideways in a garage. My friend's sister actually did that!

Whew! She made it and is back to start and working on her 2nd donut! I didn't give her the chance to do it again..we had to go meet Deborah.

B & B on F in Bowie

Last Friday Makenna and I drove to Bowie to meet the ladies on Brady's mom's side of the family for a little get together. They spent the weekend at a beautiful B & B. We just went for lunch at a tea room and hung out the early part of the afternnon. Here is a bedroom at the B & B that Makenna looked so precious laying on. Yes she wore this dress the Sunday before, but she may never get to wear it again and it really fit the occasion.

Makenna and I realy had a lot of fun!

Makenna really enjoyed seeing GiGi and Grandmom. GiGi spoiled her again at a super cute boutique there in Bowie. Look how white I am compared to Karen. This white cracker needs some sun! BTW, Bowie is one of my new favorite places to go. That's right, Bowie. Ha!

Relief!

So after several days of waking up @ 4 AM and even 3:30 AM, I called the doctor last night to see what they recommended (she also has had a rash). I talked to the on-call nurse and she recommended that I call today to schedule an apt. Before I could call, at 7:52 AM, they called me! They got me right in to see her. I have to say that I have the best pediatrician! It turns out that Makenna has eczema, but it isn't that bad. What has been bothering her is that she is in the early stages of teething! Dr. Nash felt two humps on her lower bottom. All we can do at this age is give her Tylenol. That is why she freaks when she nurses, and why whe wakes up so early. It worked last night with the medicine, so I am hoping tonight goes well.

We have a very busy weekend coming up. I think we are going to Bowie to meet for a mini family reunion and eating at a Tea Room. I thought it was a perfect set-up for Makenna to wear her precious blue dress again, so I plan on dressing her up in that again. I'm not sure when she will get to wear it again! (Wow I have used that word 'again' a lot!) She was almost 12 pounds (11 lbs 12.8 oz to be exact) today at the doctor. That is correct: she has gained almost 2 pounds in a month! Honorary Uncle Matt (he asked to be called that) is coming in from Kansas so that the boys can do their annual Fantasy Football live draft...oh puhlease! They are a little too into this! They even got a hotel room at a 5 star hotel in Grapevine..or is it a 4 star? Anywho, it is still silly! So Deborah and I will hang out and do something else, but can't go out to the movies like in the olden days. Makenna probably won't enjoy sitting through a movie. Although I enjoy Sandra Bullock, Makenna might not be a fan! So Maybe we will have to red box it Saturday night.

Sorry I have no pics to post, but I will have a lot from over the weekend! I may even have a video! Ta-ta for now!

Still Growing

So, we're back to the 4 AM feedings again! She gets about 7 hours of sleep still, but she's not going until 6AM like she was. I really hope it is all attributed to this growth spurt! I measured Makenna to see what her 3 month measurements are. Of course I am not as accurate as the doctors and nurses with their special table, but I took a soft measuring tape. At 2 mo, she was 22 1/4 in long. This month, she is between 24 and 25 in. She also went from an even 10 lbs to about 11 1/2 pounds. She can now kind of fit not only into her 0-3 mo clothes, but her 3 month clothes! Yea! Hopefully she will be on season with her clothes for the most part now. Otherwise, lots of clothes would go to waste!

Here is her first time in her swing early last week. It was a gorgeous day and she loooves the outdoors, so we tried it out. Still a little small, but after this last week, she may fit a lot better!



Here is Makenna in the outfit that Brady and I purchased the day we found out we were having a girl! It says "Daddy's Girl" on it.


She looks very pensive here. Her face is soooo sweet and precious!!! I could kiss her cheeks all day long!


She fell asleep in her chair with her bunny. She is really loving it!!

Here is a different day with her cuddling her new furry friend!

Yesterday, we were part of a baby shower at church, so I decided to dress Makenna up in her fancy outfit. I also wanted her to wear her beautiful dress that Judy had gotten for her before it is too small. Here is Makenna and her Daddy.

Here is Daddy holding Makenna up to show off her outfit. It really made her blue eyes POP out! Isn't she an absolute doll?!

Here is Makenna and her Mommy. She is losing interest fast at this point!

Here is the whole happy family! She is really getting unhappy now.