Dear Avery,
These last two months have flown by! I am having so much fun staying home with my two girls, and getting to know you. You have changed so much this month. You are starting to look more like a baby instead of a newborn, and as sad as it makes me that you are growing so fast, I am so excited. You have already had your first smile, your first giggle, you've rolled over and you are cooing up a storm! One of my favourite things to do now, is grab you out of your bassinet when you wake up in the morning. You are so happy! I love lying with you beside me on my pillow in the morning. You are so full of smiles and coo's and it makes me feel so very blessed to have you for my daughter. It's such a special time we share when everyone else is still sleeping, and your beautiful little smiles make it so worth waking up so early.
You are by far the sweetest baby I have ever known. You rarely cry, you are always so happy and content. You love to be held and snuggled and you are only waking up once in the night now. You are so enjoyable to have around and are such a wonderful addition to the family. I cannot imagine life without you in it, you make everything so perfect.
I am really working hard to get your nursery finished. I feel awful that it wasn't ready before you were born, but it is coming together and it is beautiful. I finished your mobile and hung it over your change table. I love watching you enjoy it every day. Your little face lights up and you are so intently focused on the little owls and trees that it brings such a smile to my face knowing I made you something you like so much. Daddy is almost finished your crib, and I am very eager to get it put together with your bedding in your own room. I still have the bookshelves to make you, but your very own book collection is really starting to come together already.
You are so good with Addison. She definitely loves you! Every morning, she asks to see you, and smothers you with hugs and kisses. She can be a little aggressive, but you don't complain much. She can be very loud, which startles you sometimes, but for the most part, you are happy to see her. I think you two will be very good friends as you get older.
You are still eating really well, and growing so quickly. You are already wearing your 3-6 month clothing, and are almost too big for your size 1 diapers. I am hoping you are almost big enough for your cloth diapers. During the day, you love going for walks in the stroller. You have a hard time staying awake in there, but you seem to enjoy being out in the fresh air. You also love your swing. You will sit in your swing for an hour and just smile watching everything around you. I love how different you are from Addison, you are already your own little person with your own personality and I am looking forward to watching it develop even more as you get older. I cannot get over how beautiful you are. Every time I look at you, I am amazed. Avery you give me faith in God, you are such a blessing in my life that you simply must be a miracle from Heaven.
Avery, I love you so very much,
keep growing strong little one,
Love always and forever,
Your Mama
xoxoxoxoxox
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Dear Avery, 1 month old
Dear Avery,
I absolutely can't believe that you are already a month old. My pregnancy went by so quickly with you, I hope your infancy doesn't go as quickly. I am so absolutely in love with you, I want to enjoy every moment with you.
You have fit right into our family, in a way, it seems as though you have always been here, always been a part of our family. I look so forward to seeing you every morning and spending time with you during the day. You are such a good baby, always content and your eyes are always smiling. You are so beautiful, you have the softest down like brown hair and stunning big blue eyes. I'm sure you will grow into those huge baby blues soon, but I love them so much the way they are.
Avery, Addison adores you just as much as your Daddy and I do, and I am so happy that you are so tolerant of all her hugs and kisses.
My little doll, it's been a busy month. We've been busy going for walks and seeing the doctor a lot. You were so tiny that the Dr. wanted to see you almost every day to make sure you were gaining enough weight. You just had a Dr. appt though and are already 9lbs and 22 inches tall! You are eating so well, and I love that time we share together while you're drinking and we're snuggling in the night. You only wake up twice a night, and you sleep so well in your bassinet. You rarely cry, but you do grunt a lot. When you wake up, you sound like a little billy goat, and Daddy and I laugh and wonder how long you will do that. It is the cutest sound, and I hope you don't grow out of it too fast.
Baby girl, you will never know how much I love you, how much I wanted you and how I will always be there for you. You are the sweetest baby, I can't wait to watch as you change and grow, don't grow too fast though.
I love you so much my little peanut,
Your Mama
xoxoxoxox
I absolutely can't believe that you are already a month old. My pregnancy went by so quickly with you, I hope your infancy doesn't go as quickly. I am so absolutely in love with you, I want to enjoy every moment with you.
You have fit right into our family, in a way, it seems as though you have always been here, always been a part of our family. I look so forward to seeing you every morning and spending time with you during the day. You are such a good baby, always content and your eyes are always smiling. You are so beautiful, you have the softest down like brown hair and stunning big blue eyes. I'm sure you will grow into those huge baby blues soon, but I love them so much the way they are.
Avery, Addison adores you just as much as your Daddy and I do, and I am so happy that you are so tolerant of all her hugs and kisses.
My little doll, it's been a busy month. We've been busy going for walks and seeing the doctor a lot. You were so tiny that the Dr. wanted to see you almost every day to make sure you were gaining enough weight. You just had a Dr. appt though and are already 9lbs and 22 inches tall! You are eating so well, and I love that time we share together while you're drinking and we're snuggling in the night. You only wake up twice a night, and you sleep so well in your bassinet. You rarely cry, but you do grunt a lot. When you wake up, you sound like a little billy goat, and Daddy and I laugh and wonder how long you will do that. It is the cutest sound, and I hope you don't grow out of it too fast.
Baby girl, you will never know how much I love you, how much I wanted you and how I will always be there for you. You are the sweetest baby, I can't wait to watch as you change and grow, don't grow too fast though.
I love you so much my little peanut,
Your Mama
xoxoxoxox
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Baby Announcement!
I am proud to announce Miss Avery Leigh!
Our baby girl arrived April 19th, at 8:30am, weighing 6lbs, 1oz and 19 3/4 inches long, born at 39 weeks and 1 day. She is such a good baby. She only cries if she is hungry or has gas, and she is so beautiful!
Addison has been amazing with her. She tells her "I missed you" every morning, gives her hugs and kisses constantly, tells her "I love you" and is so helpful telling us when she is crying or getting clean diapers ect. She loves being a big sister, and we are so proud of her!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Addie's Easter Bunny Shoot!
I took Addie girl to have some pictures taken with real bunnies a couple weeks ago. It was possibly the cutest thing that I have ever seen. She was mesmerized by the bunnies, and was so proud that she got to hold one! She was so sweet and gentle with the bunnies, it was too cute. Here are a few of my favourite pictures.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Y3W: 35 Weeks Along
Well we're finally in the home stretch! I am now in the last few and I do mean FEW weeks of my second pregnancy. It has really been such a great pregnancy too. I have had no complications, have been very comfortable and other than being tired all the time, I have had no complaints. Here's where I'm at at 35 weeks:
Here is me at 35 weeks with Addison
Here is me at 35 weeks with Addison
And 35 weeks with Avery
I feel so much better this time around! I think the bumps look about even, which makes sense since I was two weeks behind with Addie and am currently two weeks behind with Avery. But the swelling I had with Addison is yet to show up (fingers crossed that was a one time deal..) And I guess Avery is sitting just a little higher because I am not feeling the pressure and pain in my back that I had with Addison.
How far along: 35 weeks and 2 days
Baby size: I just had an appt yesterday and the Dr. is estimating 3.5-4lbs (about 2lbs small)
Total weight gain: 35 lbs... yep.. that was supposed to be the limit this time, but Dr. isn't concerned so neither am I.
Belly Button: It popped! Last week. I totally thought that since it never popped with Addison it wouldn't this time.
Stretch marks: None yet
Maternity clothes: I am so thankful to my sister in law for being pregnant in the summer and lending me her clothes. Her summer clothes from the end of her pregnancy are the only ones that fit now, and it has been summer weather here lately so I can get away with them!
Sleep: I can actually get comfortable at night still when I am really tired, but unless we have the window open, I get too hot to stay asleep. Luckily Ryan's been a good sport about sleeping with the window open in March. I have a good man.
Symptoms: Not much this week. Avery had a growth spurt last week that left my belly feeling really stretched out and uncomfortable, I couldn't sleep and my back hurt. But this week I feel fine. Tired as usual, but other than that I feel great this week.
Aversions/cravings: I want ice cream a lot right now. I think it has more to do with the nicer weather than the baby though
Best moment of the week: My appointment yesterday. Getting to hear that beautiful little heartbeat, and making sure my girl is doing well always makes my week!
What I miss: I REALLY miss being able to put Addison to sleep at night. I cannot lean over her crib to put her in after her stories anymore so Ryan has taken over. I've done it for so long now and I miss that special time of day with her.
What I am looking forward to: I get an ultrasound on April 3rd to check Avery's position. She has been trying unsuccessfully to flip over, but the Dr. wants to be absolutely sure she is still breech before doing the c-section since I would REALLY like a VBAC if the baby will co-operate. It will be the first appointment this pregnancy that Ryan is able to come to, and I can't wait to see his face when he sees his baby girl for the first time.
Nursery Progress: We have just about everything we need now! But... it is all piled up on the guest bed that we never removed from the nursery. We have all the small things, but still haven't bought a crib, dresser or bedding. Avery will be sleeping in her newborn napper in our room so I am not that concerned about the crib yet, but we REALLY need to get a dresser for the poor girl soon!
And assuming baby girl is going to stay breech (it is near impossible for her to turn now) the c-section is booked for April 19th at 8am. That's less than four weeks away!!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
A Day at the Park!
It's been too long since I have done Addison pictures!!
Today was almost 15 degrees! It was the first day that it really felt like spring, so we spent the afternoon playing in the backyard and going to the park. Here are some pictures from our afternoon:
Today was almost 15 degrees! It was the first day that it really felt like spring, so we spent the afternoon playing in the backyard and going to the park. Here are some pictures from our afternoon:
Saturday, March 3, 2012
32 Week Belly Update
Belly Update Week 32!
32 weeks pregnant with Addison
32 weeks pregnant with Avery
How far along: 32 Weeks 2 days
Baby size: approx. 19 inches long and 4-4.5lbs About the weight of a honeydew melon!
Total weight gain: 31.5lbs which isn't too bad.
Belly button: Still an innie
Stretch marks: Not a one!
Maternity clothes: You bet! and even those that I wore at this point with Addison are getting pretty snug!
Sleep: Starting to lose more sleep lately, I am starting to get up to pee in the night and cannot get comfortable when I come back to bed. Ryan is convinced I am moving around so much just to have some company being awake. At least Addison is finally sleeping through the night.
Symptoms: I am getting to that "whale" stage... I feel enormous, and am shocked when I see my picture and realize I am not as huge as I feel. I can officially not zip my snowboarding jacket or reach down to get my boots on anymore. I am also starting to swell in my legs. It started this time with Addie too, so I was expecting it, but it's not that bad yet. Most of the time Ryan doesn't see it when I do and it's not every day. I am also absolutely wiped out by 6pm. I've been going to bed not long after Addison lately.
Aversions/Cravings: Aversion to greasy food, and cravings for anything sweet and salads. I cannot get enough Greek salad lately (don't worry, I found pasteurized feta!)
Best moment of the week: Getting all of Avery's clothes ironed and hung up (8 hours of ironing and that's only the 0-6 month stuff!) All the little ruffles and lace look pretty and seeing those tiny little clothes hung in her closet makes me so excited. Her nursery is just starting to get put together.
What I miss: Feeling energetic and being able to accomplish what I want. I get so frustrated that there are so many things I want to do, but I either don't have the energy to do them, or it takes me forever when I do get to something.
What I am looking forward to: My OB appt on Tuesday! I will be getting the c-section date for Miss Avery and I am soo excited to find out when this little princess's birthday will be and make plans for Addison while we are in the hospital.
Nursery Progress: The paint is on the walls, the closet is full of washed and ironed ruffly, tiny little clothes. We picked out everything else, and are slowly starting to buy what we can when we can. We have realized we had much more disposable income when I was pregnant with Addison!
Best thing Avery did this week: Stuck out her little foot so clearly that I could see the little tiny foot outline and rub it. SOOO cool!
Oh, and one more thing that was awesome this week. My Dad took it upon himself to be the first to gift Avery with something special. By this time with Addison, we had received so many wonderful gifts for her. We really don`t need a lot this time, and it hasn`t been that long since we had Addison, so Avery hasn`t gotten anything gift wise. I thought it was so sweet that my Dad went out by himself and bought her a travel sleep sheep (that Addison has completely claimed..) and the cutest little onesie and matching hat. Thanks Dad!! I can`t wait to see Avery in that little outfit.
How far along: 32 Weeks 2 days
Baby size: approx. 19 inches long and 4-4.5lbs About the weight of a honeydew melon!
Total weight gain: 31.5lbs which isn't too bad.
Belly button: Still an innie
Stretch marks: Not a one!
Maternity clothes: You bet! and even those that I wore at this point with Addison are getting pretty snug!
Sleep: Starting to lose more sleep lately, I am starting to get up to pee in the night and cannot get comfortable when I come back to bed. Ryan is convinced I am moving around so much just to have some company being awake. At least Addison is finally sleeping through the night.
Symptoms: I am getting to that "whale" stage... I feel enormous, and am shocked when I see my picture and realize I am not as huge as I feel. I can officially not zip my snowboarding jacket or reach down to get my boots on anymore. I am also starting to swell in my legs. It started this time with Addie too, so I was expecting it, but it's not that bad yet. Most of the time Ryan doesn't see it when I do and it's not every day. I am also absolutely wiped out by 6pm. I've been going to bed not long after Addison lately.
Aversions/Cravings: Aversion to greasy food, and cravings for anything sweet and salads. I cannot get enough Greek salad lately (don't worry, I found pasteurized feta!)
Best moment of the week: Getting all of Avery's clothes ironed and hung up (8 hours of ironing and that's only the 0-6 month stuff!) All the little ruffles and lace look pretty and seeing those tiny little clothes hung in her closet makes me so excited. Her nursery is just starting to get put together.
What I miss: Feeling energetic and being able to accomplish what I want. I get so frustrated that there are so many things I want to do, but I either don't have the energy to do them, or it takes me forever when I do get to something.
What I am looking forward to: My OB appt on Tuesday! I will be getting the c-section date for Miss Avery and I am soo excited to find out when this little princess's birthday will be and make plans for Addison while we are in the hospital.
Nursery Progress: The paint is on the walls, the closet is full of washed and ironed ruffly, tiny little clothes. We picked out everything else, and are slowly starting to buy what we can when we can. We have realized we had much more disposable income when I was pregnant with Addison!
Best thing Avery did this week: Stuck out her little foot so clearly that I could see the little tiny foot outline and rub it. SOOO cool!
Oh, and one more thing that was awesome this week. My Dad took it upon himself to be the first to gift Avery with something special. By this time with Addison, we had received so many wonderful gifts for her. We really don`t need a lot this time, and it hasn`t been that long since we had Addison, so Avery hasn`t gotten anything gift wise. I thought it was so sweet that my Dad went out by himself and bought her a travel sleep sheep (that Addison has completely claimed..) and the cutest little onesie and matching hat. Thanks Dad!! I can`t wait to see Avery in that little outfit.
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