Tuesday, July 29, 2008

our little firecraker is 10 lbs!

Izzy is almost 4 weeks old! I can't believe it- time flies! She is doing very well gaining weight and is keeping u s on our toes for sure! She is more alert and making her cute little noises all the time. She loves to be held and to sleep on us! We love when she has her smiling reflex- it's so cute and I can't wait for her first smile. She has been fussy the last few weeks so I have been trying a crazy elimination diet and we are working on building our library of calming techniques to use- along with our stress reducing techniques- to try to figure out what may be going on for her. It's so hard not being able to calm her down right away- and makes you realize having a baby is hard work! Not to mention she has a major case of baby acne! Ugh I hate it!! I can't wait for her perfect little baby skin to back...hopefully soon!!

Her aunt mel and uncle chris were here for a visit, and it was so nice to have them here- thanks for everything you two! They filled her bookshelves full of books, held her when I wanted to take a shower, and dried my tears when I was upset because she was crying. Oh and made delicious food too!! I wish we lived closer- love you!









Friday, July 18, 2008

2 weeks- 9 lbs!


Izzy is 2 weeks old and she weighed 9 lbs at her 2 week appointment! I can't believe it. She is amazing and has slept 5 hours for the last 3 days so momma is so happy! She loves to be held, loves to look at books and be read to, and loves to eat! She also is doing better going on errands and has been to Trader Joes and out on walks. She also likes to sit by her dad on the couch while he plays the Wii. She likes tummy time and we brag that she is so strong and already lifting her head up! She makes lots of cute sounds when she is in her bassinet and we call her squirmy wormy because she's always moving her arms and legs! I'm more in love with her everyday!

Saturday, July 12, 2008

1 week old!

Izzy is 1 week old! I'm so happy that she is doing very well. At our first pediatrician visit they had to weigh her 2 times because she was already weighing more than her birth weight and they couldn't believe it- 8 lbs!! Of course we are totally in love with her! I have lots of great pics from a really nice camera that graham brought home to use from work so I'll post some of those soon. She had some visitors from graham's work yesterday and also graham's dad and his kids are visiting from California so they've got to meet her too. Mom mom left yesterday and we are all very sad around here. It was so wonderful having her here and it is amazing what she did around the house and to pamper me! Thanks mom-I love and miss you! It's so nice to be able to share pics with everyone who is watching Izzy grow!


Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Saturday, July 5, 2008

going home with our little bundle






Here are some more pictures of our little Izzy.
We came home today and are working on adjusting to life with the 3 of us! I can't believe how fast our stay at the hospital went- everyone was so helpful and wonderful. I wish we could've taken all the nurses home for a little longer, but of course there is no place like home! I'm going to write up the birth experience for those of you who are interested in reading it, and because as my dad suggests would be super cool for Izzy to read when she is older, and so I don't forget!

Friday, July 4, 2008

Welcome Izzy!!!!


Our little bundle of poop and whine came on July 3rd at 5:43am (long freaking night). The little girl weighed in at 7lbs 13oz and stretched out to almost 21 inches long. Even though I'm a completely subjective judge, she is way cute. Here are a few teaser pics to support my case. Don't worry, more pics will be on the way as this blog becomes "Blog Izzy".

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

41 weeks!

Today I am 41 weeks pregnant! I chickened out of taking the caster oil this week, so we'll see what happens in the next few days. I have my doctor appointment tomorrow morning at 9am....I'm feeling a little anxious about what she is going to say....and if I'll be leaving the office without going up to labor and delivery?! I hope so! Izzy has been so active the past few days....maybe exploring around inside for the last few times....I'm hoping anyway!

I've also included the progression of my pregnant belly slide show for your viewing pleasure! Here's to hoping this is the last week of being preggos!

Progression of a pregnant belly

Flowers in bloom


The pink tree in our front yard has bloomed out and is beautiful! Also the roses and other plants that Leanne planted while she was here are looking pretty good and flowering! Yeah -I haven't killed them yet!! I also included a picture of stubbies sleeping in a sunbeam- so cute!

Mom was set to go home today, but lucky for us she is going to stay --yeah! I'm so glad you're here mom!! I guess Izzy wanted a July birthday!


final baby doodads




While waiting for Izzy to arrive we have shopped for a few final doodads- which has been fun and helped the time go by fast. Elvis has already tried out the swing of course and graham had to try the Baby Bjorn! Wow-those reflective strips really stand out don't they?!