On Thanksgiving last year I was 8w pg with Lexi and in the midst of morning sickness. I remember that week being particularly bad and praying for just a few hours of not wanting to puke to get through dinner with the family. White cheddar popcorn and mashed potatoes were all that sounded even remotely good. I was also very nervous for our next u/s the following Monday. All I could think about was the previous Thanksgiving when I was also 8w pg with what would turn out to be our second loss. Even after one MC I was still so trusting that things would turn out ok and the next year (last year) we would have a LO to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. How wrong that turned out to be. I was so scared that that year would turn out like the last and that this year would be just the same. Another year past and no baby in sight. I am so thankful things turned out differently!
This year KJ and I got to take our 4 and a half month old daughter to Thanksgiving dinner at my grandma's. I've been going to Thanksgiving dinner at my grandma's house for longer than I can remember. I love sharing all of our family traditions with Lexi. I'm really looking forward to Christmas! My two Aunts were at dinner this year and they were fawning all over her. It gave me the warm and fuzzies!
I'm so incredibly thankful for my sweet little girl and loving husband!
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Yummy Toes!
This week Lexi has started grabbing and nibbling on her toes. So cute! When ever I change her diaper she'll get her little feet up by her face and just start sucking away on them. She's been very grabby in general. She'll reach out for a toy if I hold one on front of her. She'll even reach out for me when I go to pick her up. Love that girl!
We are currently dealing with a yeast rash. Ugh! This stuff is no joke. Any thing that you've read about the awfulness of yeast rashes, is true. I've been trying anything and everything trying to get rid of this stuff. Currently we're doing Lotrimin 5 times a day, CJ's Butter Plus in between applications, sanitizing each diaper wash load with both bleach and GFSE, and spossies at night. It's starting to look better, but last time I said that it flared back up. We've been dealing with a slight rash for two months now, but it wasn't until last week that it turned into full blown yeast.
The rash always looks worse in the mornings after being in a night time diaper all night. I think, while very absorbent, they just don't keep her dry enough. That's why I've been putting her in spossies at night. I'm not going to lie, I have some momma guilt over this. I feel like it's a slippery slope into getting away from the cloth. I've put so much effort and money into them, and talked them up to so many people that I would be failing if we were to go the disposable route too much. It's not that I don't like the cloth. I love the cloth diapers! I just want this rash gone. Even though I'm sanitizing, I feel like the cloth is making it hang around longer. Maybe it's all in my head, I don't know!
Last weekend we went on our first long trip away as a family. One of my friends from school was getting married in Philadelphia so we drove out there for the wedding. We live on the OH border in PA, so it was quite a drive with a 4 month old! Normally, the trip should take about 6 hours. It took us 10 because we had to stop so many times to feed her and change her diaper. We left the house at 10am and got into Philly at 7pm just in time for rush hour. We spent another hour in traffic. Of course after 9 hours in the car Lexi was very ready to get out and screamed for the last hour, just in case we didn't know how she felt. Fun! Well, we made it there ok, just a little frazzled, and miraculously Lexi STTN that night. I was expecting her to be supper fussy since she didn't get much activity during the day.
We stayed with KJ's brother and family. Saturday morning they took us to a flee market in Jersey... That was an experience. Now, I enjoy a good yard sale. I like searching for bargains and getting like new things for next to nothing. This place, though... I swear half the stuff there was either stollen or fakes, and the other half was being sold for drug money. Yikes! I'd much rather just go to the store and pay full price than buy things from shady people.
Saturday night KJ and I went to the wedding and my BIL and SIL watched Lexi. I don't know what it is about Philly weddings, but they sure like to take their good old time doing things! KJ and I had an evening reception when we got married and everyone was fed and on the dance floor by 9:00 with everything over by 11:00. That's the way receptions go around here. Well, Philly couples like to take a more leisurely approach. The ceremony was at 5, we got to the reception at 6. There was a cocktail "hour" that lasted until 8. At that point we finally got to sit down at our tables in the dinning room. They did speeches, toasts, and the first dance. We got our salads at 9, soup at 9:30, and finally our entrees at 10. KJ and I originally only planned to stay until 9:30-10 because the wedding was an hour away from BIL's house and I was worried about how Lexi would go down to sleep (she ended up doing great and STTN again). We didn't get out of there until almost 11! And then we didn't even get to say congrats to the bride and groom or do any dancing or have any cake! *sigh* It was a beautiful wedding, though. The bride's dress was gorgeous, the ceremony was very heartfelt, and the food was delicious. If we had been staying closer it would have been nice to stay longer.
Sunday morning we got on the road by 7am and we were home by 3pm. Boy, was it nice to be home! It was a beautiful afternoon and I even got to go for a run.
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
We are currently dealing with a yeast rash. Ugh! This stuff is no joke. Any thing that you've read about the awfulness of yeast rashes, is true. I've been trying anything and everything trying to get rid of this stuff. Currently we're doing Lotrimin 5 times a day, CJ's Butter Plus in between applications, sanitizing each diaper wash load with both bleach and GFSE, and spossies at night. It's starting to look better, but last time I said that it flared back up. We've been dealing with a slight rash for two months now, but it wasn't until last week that it turned into full blown yeast.
The rash always looks worse in the mornings after being in a night time diaper all night. I think, while very absorbent, they just don't keep her dry enough. That's why I've been putting her in spossies at night. I'm not going to lie, I have some momma guilt over this. I feel like it's a slippery slope into getting away from the cloth. I've put so much effort and money into them, and talked them up to so many people that I would be failing if we were to go the disposable route too much. It's not that I don't like the cloth. I love the cloth diapers! I just want this rash gone. Even though I'm sanitizing, I feel like the cloth is making it hang around longer. Maybe it's all in my head, I don't know!
Last weekend we went on our first long trip away as a family. One of my friends from school was getting married in Philadelphia so we drove out there for the wedding. We live on the OH border in PA, so it was quite a drive with a 4 month old! Normally, the trip should take about 6 hours. It took us 10 because we had to stop so many times to feed her and change her diaper. We left the house at 10am and got into Philly at 7pm just in time for rush hour. We spent another hour in traffic. Of course after 9 hours in the car Lexi was very ready to get out and screamed for the last hour, just in case we didn't know how she felt. Fun! Well, we made it there ok, just a little frazzled, and miraculously Lexi STTN that night. I was expecting her to be supper fussy since she didn't get much activity during the day.
We stayed with KJ's brother and family. Saturday morning they took us to a flee market in Jersey... That was an experience. Now, I enjoy a good yard sale. I like searching for bargains and getting like new things for next to nothing. This place, though... I swear half the stuff there was either stollen or fakes, and the other half was being sold for drug money. Yikes! I'd much rather just go to the store and pay full price than buy things from shady people.
Saturday night KJ and I went to the wedding and my BIL and SIL watched Lexi. I don't know what it is about Philly weddings, but they sure like to take their good old time doing things! KJ and I had an evening reception when we got married and everyone was fed and on the dance floor by 9:00 with everything over by 11:00. That's the way receptions go around here. Well, Philly couples like to take a more leisurely approach. The ceremony was at 5, we got to the reception at 6. There was a cocktail "hour" that lasted until 8. At that point we finally got to sit down at our tables in the dinning room. They did speeches, toasts, and the first dance. We got our salads at 9, soup at 9:30, and finally our entrees at 10. KJ and I originally only planned to stay until 9:30-10 because the wedding was an hour away from BIL's house and I was worried about how Lexi would go down to sleep (she ended up doing great and STTN again). We didn't get out of there until almost 11! And then we didn't even get to say congrats to the bride and groom or do any dancing or have any cake! *sigh* It was a beautiful wedding, though. The bride's dress was gorgeous, the ceremony was very heartfelt, and the food was delicious. If we had been staying closer it would have been nice to stay longer.
Sunday morning we got on the road by 7am and we were home by 3pm. Boy, was it nice to be home! It was a beautiful afternoon and I even got to go for a run.
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
Monday, October 29, 2012
Happy 4 Months to my Lexi Girl!
Lexi's big milestones this month have been giggling, babbling, and rolling. She's so talkative and expressive! She's even a little ticklish under her chin and armpits.
She loves to stand and play with her toys. Her favorites are her Taggy bear and spring bouquet. She enjoys giving her bear "kisses" (more like just drooling on him!). Our baby girl is quickly growing into a little girl.
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
Friday, October 19, 2012
We Have a Roller!
Lexi started rolling over on her side last Wednesday! (10/10) I'm so excited! It's so cool to watch her develop and learn new things. She'll roll from her back onto her right side and then to her belly. If she stays on her side she can roll to her back again, but not if she gets to her belly. She's also still working on rolling on the left side.
This week she's been working on multitasking - holding a toy while standing. It's cute, sometimes she'll get so focused on the toy that she'll forget to keep her legs straight and slowly sink down. She been so talkative lately. I'll say something to her and she'll give a little "goo" back. I'll sing a song to her and she'll go "Oo Oo Oo!" She tells KJ little stories all the time. I love watching them together!
KJ is so sweet with Lexi. They have their own special, little bond. He is such a good daddy to her. Seeing how much he loves her makes me love him all the more.
We got Lexi's pictures back from her 3 month photo shoot. I just love how they turned out!
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
This week she's been working on multitasking - holding a toy while standing. It's cute, sometimes she'll get so focused on the toy that she'll forget to keep her legs straight and slowly sink down. She been so talkative lately. I'll say something to her and she'll give a little "goo" back. I'll sing a song to her and she'll go "Oo Oo Oo!" She tells KJ little stories all the time. I love watching them together!
KJ is so sweet with Lexi. They have their own special, little bond. He is such a good daddy to her. Seeing how much he loves her makes me love him all the more.
We got Lexi's pictures back from her 3 month photo shoot. I just love how they turned out!
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
One Sweet Dream Came True Today
A year ago today I ovulated! Hehe I know it's a silly thing to celebrate, but I've referred back to this day so many times over the past year, it seems only right to. Today Lexi has been in existence for one whole year. My little eggy that fought so hard to stick, is now a beautiful little outside baby. Today I celebrate my little egg!
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
Sunday, September 30, 2012
We've Come a Long Way
A year ago today I started what would turn out to be my BFP cycle. It was also our first testing cycle. I finally felt like we were moving forward with finding out why I couldn't seem to stay pg. We were taking the next step and moving on with life. It felt good! And the answers came in just in time. If we hadn't done testing we wouldn't have found out about the lean PCOS and MTHFR mutation, and my sweet little Lexi might not have made it. I am grateful for her every day, but especially today. She's my miracle, my little fighter. Sometimes I look at her and it's hard to believe she's really mine! I never thought on that day that a year from then I would be getting my daughter's 3 month pictures taken. God has really blessed us! We've come such a long way from where we were a year ago.
I am forever grateful for this sweet little girl!
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
I am forever grateful for this sweet little girl!
KJsbabe
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Happy 3 months!
Lexi is 3 months today and officially out if the newborn phase. I can't believe how fast that went!
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
Lots of Love,
KJsbabe
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