3 months or 13 weeks? You decide

Seriously, how could you not fall in love with that face?!?!


Why is it that technically Lucy will be 3 months old on the 22nd, yet she has been around for 13 weeks. I don't get the calendar. I think it was invented by a man who didn't understand pregnancy. Seriously, whoever said pregnancy was 9 months lied - because 9 months would be 36 weeks, and women get screwed with an additional 4 weeks of torture. It is frustrating! But anyway, Lucy is growing up.

She is excelling at tummy time, liking her medicine again (finally), and looks to things when you point to them (especially trees - she loves trees). Her smile will make anyone melt. She is a true flirt, yes, just like her mommy :) She is a big girl now, and we are very proud of her. Ask me about that statement in less than a week when she is on an airplane for the first time. Can you say scared to death? I think I will take a Vicodin.
She loves her bathtime!
Cousin Sabrina showing Lucy how to eat!

Also, I have been feeling guilty about not updating this site much... I don't want to bore anyone with day-to-day trivialities. Every time I think of something I want to talk about, mainly it sounds like bragging, and that is not my style. Anyway, I started a new blog here to share my views on all things not Lucy-related. Expect that to be updated more frequently. It's not that I don't love my daughter, I just don't think you find poop that fascinating.

Getting Behind

I have absolutely no idea how my sister-in-law has time to blog daily - and she has twins! I haven't posted in 2 weeks, and it isn't due to lack of material (well, maybe a little.. I am kinda boring right now). I can't find time to do anything but Lucy-it. Luckily this past week, my wonderful mom helped me out and let me attend a 3-day workshop on Language Arts Curriculum (and earn $500 in the process!), and watched my darling daughter. Let me tell you, that was tough. I am not one to let people help me, or pretty much take over for me. I felt totally guilty the whole time for not being with my daughter, and "pawning" her off on someone else. I know, I know, it is Grandma, but still -- I just felt so bad infringing upon her time (which I know she has little of these days). Anyway, thanks Mom for all your help!

I am going to get a little bit of me time weekly though. I am back at Weight Watchers meetings tomorrow. I am determined to fit back in to my school clothes by fall. I have been Jillian-and-Leslie-ing it daily, but my body is still all messed up. That does not work well on my psyche. I'll get there. I just have to convince dear hubby that spending points on fried-anything doesn't fit my game plan. He'll deal or go out to eat, case closed :)

Here are some cute pictures from the past week or two. My little girl is growing up! So surreal!
Aunt Stacie and Lucy - right after the dreaded 2-month shots. Thanks Auntie for all your help!
Lucy in the Bumbo Chair for the first time - she is getting there with holding her head up. She loves this thing!
Lucy and Nanny - too precious!

The new "wubby"... she is 50/50 on this thing. I think she is really in it for the doggie. Guess I will have to dig out my old Pound Puppies - I hear they are making a comeback.


Lucy at her very first 4th of July fireworks extravaganza. She loved the fireworks and was extremely upset when it was over. I took a video, but am an idiot - taking video of darkness doesn't work well apparently.
My favorite picture. Daddy and daughter taking a nap "together"... they both passed out for 1.5 hours like this. What a rough life!

9 weeks old

I can't believe Lucy is 9 weeks old today. On Friday we have to go for her 2 month shots... definitely not looking forward to that. Some things Daddy and I have discovered about our darling daughter over the last few weeks might weird you out. But, then again, you know us, so this is probably all normal...

1.) She laughs at ceiling fans - pure entertainment.
2.) The "free-credit-report.com" commercials make her start to dance.
3.) Her favorite song is Kokomo by the Beach Boys
4.) She loves Joey on friends (and daddy aspires to be Joey)
5.) It takes her literally 30-45 minutes to make a stink - and she likes her private time. We have started giving her books and leaving her alone


Here are some pictures from the past few weeks. I realize I am heinously bad at updating this blog... Amanda puts me to shame. But, I will get better - when I learn how to balance time and life.
Daddy trying to be Bill Cosby (episode where he babysits the twins and wants to know what they are looking at).

Father's Day weekend - too cute family bonding

Ruth,Sherri, Grandma, Lucy and me at La Madeleine's - my favorite!

Sitting up - assisted of course! She really like this, until she squished down and looked like no-neck-girl

I miss sleep!

I shouldn't really be complaining, because Lucy only wakes up 1 time during the night... and 2 night she has slept all the way until 6! But, I am a light sleeper, so I keep going in to check on her. Hubby can sleep through a train wreck, but he normally feels me get out of bed, and when I am gone a long time he knows to get up and help me. Last night, so such luck on that. 5 am and feeding the darling by myself. I like having someone to talk to at the night feed because it helps me stay awake. He felt so bad that he slept through it. That is his bonding time with dear daughter.

I think I took for granted all those days of old when I could sleep in until noon. My dream right now would be to go to sleep in a big, fluffy, soft bed at 8pm and not wake until the following day at 10am - all refreshed and ready to go. Then have a leisurely cup of coffee (or 3), and not have to run to get dressed before the child wakes up. Ahh, bliss.

What happened to the dreams of being rich and famous? I think my selfish priorities are all screwy now!

Maybe getting back to normal? Knock on Wood!

Beginning of the week: "Lamby, I don't feel well!"

On to today - much better! Lucy's mood improved majorly and naps actually happened today. Granted, they were interrupted by needing diaper changes, paci fixes, or Mommy to re-swaddle and rock, but they happened none-the-less. Praise Jesus, I actually felt somewhat human today!

Grandma Charlotte had the other grandkids spending the night at the farm tonight, so we decided to join in for some of the festivities. No, Lucy did not participate in the chores (she is a lady!), but did have fun playing with Emma. She looked so healthy and happy - I think I am slowly getting my baby girl back. Cross fingers, please... it might have just been a good afternoon.

The video is Emma singing to Lucy. This lasted a good 10 minutes of happy baby... that is, happy until I jinxed it. Note how I say "Emma, don't drop the rattle on Lucy...." yep, goodbye happy baby, hello traumatized by said rattle. Oh well, accidents happen. It was good while it lasted!

Helpless!

Oh my god I am feeling so helpless. I am crying all the time the past two days b/c I can't figure Lucy out! She is waking up screaming in pain - I kept thinking it was nightmares before, but now I am pretty sure it is the reflux. I am at my wits end.... I want my happy baby girl back. I feel like this all came crashing down out of nowhere. She used to nap 1.5 hours in the morning, and 2.5 in the afternoon. Now I am lucky for 30 minutes. I know she is so tired, but I don't know what to do. Do you think it could be a part of the 6 week growth spurt? I thought at a growth spurt they were supposed to sleep more! I can't getting anything done b/c all she wants to do is be held right now. I know it will pass, but could someone help me until then?

Feeling Yucky!

My poor baby girl has been exhibiting strange behavior lately, and thanks to my sister, I was able to figure out the source of the problem. Lucy has "silent" reflux. Basically, when she eats, it comes back up and then back down again, causing tons of acid to flare up and burn. She has been getting really bad gas pains lately, and screaming in pain while arching her back and curling up her legs. She has also been sleeping very restlessly, has bad breath, and hiccuping non-stop - all which are signs of reflux. After talking with a nurse at the pediatrician's office, Lucy now takes Axid 2 times a day to soothe the acid. She has also switched formulas, and has to be elevated for 30 minutes after each feeding. We are trying everything we can to make her feel better! It has only been a day, and maybe my eyes deceive me, but I think she is making improvements. She slept better last night (we tilted the mattress) and seems to be a little bit happier. She hasn't been a happy baby lately - her temperment totally changed from when she was born, and that saddens me. I just want my happy, healthy baby girl back!

If anyone knows of anything we haven't tried to fix this reflux, let me know. We want her better asap!