And one more video.... he was very sleepy in Daddy's arms.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Mommy - Daughter Night
Before Noodle comes, I wanted Emma to have a special night alone with just the two of us. So we splurged (after Joe and I culled through lots of things we aren't using and did a big Craig'sList, Freecycle, and Amazon-ing and got a little money) and I reserved a night at a hotel that had a kid-friendly swimming pool, free breakfast and big beds. It also had a mini-fridge, which was perfect. It wasn't too far from home, but far enough away that it felt like we were getting "away" from home.
Emma was so excited! She couldn't wait to pack, and she talked about it all week long. We packed swimsuits, clothes, snacks, drinks, and some movies to watch. We went Saturday afternoon, got there and settled in, and then went down to the pool area -- which had a slide and some other things. Here she is, posing on the bed.
We don't have a king-sized bed, so this was really a special little treat for the two of us (especially as huge as I'm getting). Unfortunately the pool area was SO loud (between the fountains they had and just a loud ventilation system), she covered her ears and didn't want to stay very long. So we went back up, dried off, got in our PJ's (around 5pm or so) and then watched movies. We ordered pizza in, and snuggled. It was heaven.
Both of us crashed around 9pm, although it was a rough night. The heat/air system was also horribly loud --it woke both of us up every time it turned on, which was about every 30 minutes. So finally at 2am, I turned the entire system off. Then we got some good sleep, and snuggled most of the night. This is what I got to wake up next to..... who wouldn't want to snuggle with such a cutie.
Daddy drove up and joined us for breakfast, and also brought some ear plugs that were safe for the pool. So we went back down and were there for another 40 minutes or so before she decided she was done. It would have been nice except it really started to get crowded. But overall, what a wonderful night and special time with my little girl.
It was 70 degrees today, sunny and gorgeous. I couldn't ask for a more beautiful day -- last one we'll have for a while, as the temp is going to drop and it'll rain all day tomorrow. But we got a chance to rake leaves, and Daddy mowed the lawn for probably the last time this year. Emma crawled into a pile of leaves and said she was a "squirrel." So here's my squirrel girl. :)
I'm exhausted, but happy. I don't know if I'm going to make it to 40 weeks this time -- I'm 38w1d today, and was 2cm dilated on Wednesday, and started losing some of my mucous plug today (sorry for the TMI). I'm ready to meet this little guy, but I want him to stay in there until at least the 15th, Aunt Anne can't make it until after then!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Domestic Times
We've had a run of very domestic things around the house. Our tomatoes finally ripened, so I started canning. This is the first batch, and I now have 10 quarts and 2 pints of tomatoes in the basement.
I've also been sewing -- which has been really nice. I finished up a scrub top for Cousin HaHa, and with the left over fabric from that, I made Emma two skirts! She loved them, so I found more scrap fabric and made a third skirt. Then I decided she needed an apron, so I found an easy pattern and made her an apron and matching chef's hat. She loves it!
She's been helping me cook and bake, and she even wants to help with dishes. It's adorable. I love my little helper girl so much. She's adjusting well to being home with Daddy, although the one day a week in daycare actually seems to be throwing her for a loop. It's such a big change, especially with Noodle coming soon.
Speaking of Noodle, I'll be 32 weeks along with him this weekend. I have no idea where the time went! Here I am at 30 weeks. And yes, looking tired -- I've got some bad sciatica and am not sleeping much. But it's worth it. He's our last. We're definitely never going to try again. The pain of losing all those other babies was just too much.
I've also been sewing -- which has been really nice. I finished up a scrub top for Cousin HaHa, and with the left over fabric from that, I made Emma two skirts! She loved them, so I found more scrap fabric and made a third skirt. Then I decided she needed an apron, so I found an easy pattern and made her an apron and matching chef's hat. She loves it!
She's been helping me cook and bake, and she even wants to help with dishes. It's adorable. I love my little helper girl so much. She's adjusting well to being home with Daddy, although the one day a week in daycare actually seems to be throwing her for a loop. It's such a big change, especially with Noodle coming soon.
Speaking of Noodle, I'll be 32 weeks along with him this weekend. I have no idea where the time went! Here I am at 30 weeks. And yes, looking tired -- I've got some bad sciatica and am not sleeping much. But it's worth it. He's our last. We're definitely never going to try again. The pain of losing all those other babies was just too much.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
On The Move
Daddy "eating" Emma... she loves when we pretend chew on her ribs.
Emma wants to stand, stand, stand. We can't keep her from pulling up on everything.
Emma standing up and trying to eat the camera.
Emma and Mommy playing the piano (badly, but at least she's getting exposed to music).
Emma wants to stand, stand, stand. We can't keep her from pulling up on everything.
Emma standing up and trying to eat the camera.
Emma and Mommy playing the piano (badly, but at least she's getting exposed to music).
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
BIG week!
We had a really big week without Daddy here! We are VERY glad he's home though. Here's the rundown:
6/4: Went to one of my facilities and spent time with the residents and staff, went shopping, got weighed (15 pounds 1 oz), and bought Grandma Miller a computer.
6/5: Went to Mommy-n-Baby Yoga, went down to Cincinnati, spent time with our friend Mary and her little girl, and then got to see Daddy and his friend Mike!
6/6: Drove back to Columbus in the morning, took a 2 1/2 hour nap in the afternoon, and then visited with Ms. Jane, Mr. Gary, and Ms. Helen in the evening.
6/7: Went to daycare in her Awesome new outfit, thank you to Lori from Cincinnati! She was the fashion plate of the daycare.
6/8 (Today): Went to daycare in another awesome outfit thanks to Lori, and then spent a couple of hours at my Tuesday facility during the Baby Parade! It was a load of fun, Emma plus two other babies and two toddlers. We just went up and down the halls, and got pictures with the residents. She had a great time.
Oh -- and she rolled from front to back when she first got to daycare with no effort at all, and then when I picked her up, she decided to roll from back to front. I think that's the first time she's done both in the same day!
We got a good bath tonight, hung out with Daddy when he got home from Cincinnati, and now she's relaxing in bed. I'm finally getting to update the blog for a few minutes before I go crash myself... it's been a long week of doing everything myself. I have a new respect for single Moms!
6/4: Went to one of my facilities and spent time with the residents and staff, went shopping, got weighed (15 pounds 1 oz), and bought Grandma Miller a computer.
6/5: Went to Mommy-n-Baby Yoga, went down to Cincinnati, spent time with our friend Mary and her little girl, and then got to see Daddy and his friend Mike!
6/6: Drove back to Columbus in the morning, took a 2 1/2 hour nap in the afternoon, and then visited with Ms. Jane, Mr. Gary, and Ms. Helen in the evening.
6/7: Went to daycare in her Awesome new outfit, thank you to Lori from Cincinnati! She was the fashion plate of the daycare.
6/8 (Today): Went to daycare in another awesome outfit thanks to Lori, and then spent a couple of hours at my Tuesday facility during the Baby Parade! It was a load of fun, Emma plus two other babies and two toddlers. We just went up and down the halls, and got pictures with the residents. She had a great time.
Oh -- and she rolled from front to back when she first got to daycare with no effort at all, and then when I picked her up, she decided to roll from back to front. I think that's the first time she's done both in the same day!
We got a good bath tonight, hung out with Daddy when he got home from Cincinnati, and now she's relaxing in bed. I'm finally getting to update the blog for a few minutes before I go crash myself... it's been a long week of doing everything myself. I have a new respect for single Moms!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Big Day (Again)
Yesterday was Daddy's "trial" day and I think it went ok, although she wouldn't take the bottle from him (even though she had previously). My theory is that she was just so shaken by her day at daycare that it carried over into yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed work, since Wednesday is my favorite facility, but it took me until 9pm last night to finish my paperwork.
So today was just a Mommy & Emma day, and went to the OPA office to visit the staff, and then dropped by another facility to visit the social worker and some of the residents. Emma, as always, was a big hit. She just adores getting smiles and although she got fussy towards the end, she did really well. We changed 3 diapers while we were out and breastfed twice.
She was eating about every hour today, I think catching up from yesterday. When we got home, we had to change clothes (because of spitup) and then we took a nap together. She was wearing her new outfit that my friend Joe from California sent, and then she got her new crochet blanket from Great-Aunt Janie! It's so super-soft and just a perfect color... we love it.
Emma is "talking" more and more each day. It is amazing to watch her develop and her world expand. She's had many a conversation with Daddy, and is giving more frequent smiles. When she is smiling and cooing at me, my whole world melts away and it's just her and I -- I'm so amazed by this little girl of mine. I still can't believe I'm a mother. Seems so strange to say that, but very awesome.
So today was just a Mommy & Emma day, and went to the OPA office to visit the staff, and then dropped by another facility to visit the social worker and some of the residents. Emma, as always, was a big hit. She just adores getting smiles and although she got fussy towards the end, she did really well. We changed 3 diapers while we were out and breastfed twice.
She was eating about every hour today, I think catching up from yesterday. When we got home, we had to change clothes (because of spitup) and then we took a nap together. She was wearing her new outfit that my friend Joe from California sent, and then she got her new crochet blanket from Great-Aunt Janie! It's so super-soft and just a perfect color... we love it.
Emma is "talking" more and more each day. It is amazing to watch her develop and her world expand. She's had many a conversation with Daddy, and is giving more frequent smiles. When she is smiling and cooing at me, my whole world melts away and it's just her and I -- I'm so amazed by this little girl of mine. I still can't believe I'm a mother. Seems so strange to say that, but very awesome.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Daddy
Just FYI -- I've given Joe administrative privileges on my blog.spot account, so he will be able to post pictures and his thoughts on Emma over there.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Conversation with Daddy
I've encouraged Joe to speak in both Arabic and French to Emma because I want her to be exposed to different languages from birth, but also because I'd like her to retain as many phonemes as she can (children lose the ability to speak certain phonemes that are not part of their native language unless they are exposed to them in the first year). So here is a video of Daddy talking to Emma in Arabic (conversation translated below).
Daddy: "Good Morning, my daughter."
Emma: "Good Morning, my father. How are you?"
Daddy: "Good, thank God. And you?"
Emma: "Good, thank God."
Daddy: "What are you doing today?"
Emma: "Nothing."
Daddy: "Good Morning, my daughter."
Emma: "Good Morning, my father. How are you?"
Daddy: "Good, thank God. And you?"
Emma: "Good, thank God."
Daddy: "What are you doing today?"
Emma: "Nothing."
Monday, February 15, 2010
Daddy's Lap
Apparently is the *best* place to be in the house. :)
We're finally feeling better this morning, thank goodness! Here she is (with an awesome outfit!) -- Happy 8 weeks old!
We're finally feeling better this morning, thank goodness! Here she is (with an awesome outfit!) -- Happy 8 weeks old!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Daddy and Emma (Plus CD)
He's been so good with her -- we got this picture yesterday afternoon. Right now she's snoozing in my arms, and I've finally figured out a way to type on the laptop at the same time (thank you TV table!).
We *finally* got a cloth diaper on her today! I was feeling overwhelmed with the breastfeeding, so this is the first I've got the courage up to do it. So far we're on our second prefold of the afternoon with success. Obviously she wasn't a big fan at first, lol! There's that fist that we saw on the 20 week ultrasound... hehehe.
This was right before her 1:00 feeding today. Hopefully I'll get the hang of it! Really though... my goal is to accomplish one small thing each day. Whether that is latching, or folding a cloth diaper, or doing a load of laundry, all I want is to achieve one small thing. So far, so good!
We *finally* got a cloth diaper on her today! I was feeling overwhelmed with the breastfeeding, so this is the first I've got the courage up to do it. So far we're on our second prefold of the afternoon with success. Obviously she wasn't a big fan at first, lol! There's that fist that we saw on the 20 week ultrasound... hehehe.
This was right before her 1:00 feeding today. Hopefully I'll get the hang of it! Really though... my goal is to accomplish one small thing each day. Whether that is latching, or folding a cloth diaper, or doing a load of laundry, all I want is to achieve one small thing. So far, so good!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Great Night
Not necessarily from a sleep perspective, but from a Mommy's mental health perspective.
We pooped three times last night... the first one right after midnight that was huge, and starting to turn yellow. The two that followed were definitely breastmilk poops, and a little smaller in volume. I'm feeling so good that the formula is completely out of her system, and her little system is getting more regulated.
She ate really well last night, compared to the other nights. She got satisfied with one exception, and I just put her back on the boob after an hour had passed and she was giving me the signs.
We're getting better at transitioning into the bassinet and staying calm and sleepy. Well, Mommy and she are. Daddy is still struggling and she is more fussy with him at night -- probably because he doesn't have boobs, lol. :)
Oh -- and there was only one really fussy time, and that lasted maybe an hour. Luckily, right now there are several things that soothe her fairly quickly.
Less than 24 hours until our first pediatrician's appointment! I'm actually really excited to go and see how they think she's doing, and to actually get out of the house for a little while. Poor Daddy has been doing all the running to the store. At least he got 5 solid hours of sleep in a row last night.
It is SUNDAY! A week ago I was in labor.... and took my last belly picture. I'm hoping to get some time while she's sleeping this afternoon to upload some more pictures for everyone.
We pooped three times last night... the first one right after midnight that was huge, and starting to turn yellow. The two that followed were definitely breastmilk poops, and a little smaller in volume. I'm feeling so good that the formula is completely out of her system, and her little system is getting more regulated.
She ate really well last night, compared to the other nights. She got satisfied with one exception, and I just put her back on the boob after an hour had passed and she was giving me the signs.
We're getting better at transitioning into the bassinet and staying calm and sleepy. Well, Mommy and she are. Daddy is still struggling and she is more fussy with him at night -- probably because he doesn't have boobs, lol. :)
Oh -- and there was only one really fussy time, and that lasted maybe an hour. Luckily, right now there are several things that soothe her fairly quickly.
Less than 24 hours until our first pediatrician's appointment! I'm actually really excited to go and see how they think she's doing, and to actually get out of the house for a little while. Poor Daddy has been doing all the running to the store. At least he got 5 solid hours of sleep in a row last night.
It is SUNDAY! A week ago I was in labor.... and took my last belly picture. I'm hoping to get some time while she's sleeping this afternoon to upload some more pictures for everyone.
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