Hey Everyone,
I feel like it has been awhile since I last blogged. We have been busy with visitors and I have been busy feeding my daughter. I've read several places that babies go through a growth spurt around 6 weeks. Well, Ruby is two days away from being six weeks and boy has she been wanting to eat. Today I feel like I've been feeding her every hour. I love my growing baby!
Today it is 56 degrees and sunny. I took Ruby out on our first of many walks together. She was very content looking at the new scenery. It was so nice for us to get out. I think tomorrow we might take on Albertville outlet mall. Although, who knows if she is wanting to feed all the time. Speaking of. I've been kind of disappointed with how many big establishments don't accomadate to breast feeding mothers. They will have family restrooms that includes a changing table, but that's it. So, I will either feed in the car, in a dressing room, or wherever and use a cover. If yall have any tips I would be glad to hear them!!
Ruby has been lucky to spend the last two weekends with her grandma and great grandma. We also attended another shower where Ruby received some more fabulous things. Let me just tell you that Ruby will be one stylish girl! I also took Ruby to school on Friday to meet my coworkers. It was SO good to see them!
IDITAROD! Agh, you know this baby has changed me when I haven't been paying as close attention to the Iditarod. Thankfully it just started so I will start checking in more. Buuuut, when it comes to snuggling my sweet girl, the IDITAROD will take a back seat.
I don't want to jinx it, but Ruby has been sleeping wonderfully at night. Last night for example I put her down around 10. She woke up around 3 and then again at 7:15. Hopefully she keeps it up. She has also started smiling when you look at her. It is my absolute favorite. She makes the cutest gurgling sound and gives the biggest toothless grin. I could just eat her right up.
I had my 6 week post partum appointment yesterday. It was good to see my pre natal doctor again. Everything went well and "everything" is healed up nicely. Haha. TMI? Bah, who cares. :)
Ok, so I'm realizing that this post was super all over the place. My apologies. That's just how my brain seems to be working these days! Ben and I continue to love our daughter more and more each day. Speaking of love. I have never been so in love with Ben. I've gotten to see a totally different side of Ben since Ruby has come along and It is just awesome an unexplainable.
Please continue to pray for Ben and I that we would set good examples for Ruby. That we would make time daily to spend in prayer and devotion. Thanks everyone. I haven't tried too hard to figure out how to upload pictures on here, but if you check out facebook you will find there is no shortage of pictures even though I swore I wouldn't be hat mom. Oh well, sorry peeps. I won't be offended if you block me for the next...well....lifetime. Haha.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Monday, March 2, 2015
One Month!
I'm sorry what? One month already? I can not believe it. Time has gone by so fast, yet I feel like I have enjoyed every moment with her. The big moments, the small moments, the scary moments. The first week lets be honest. I was scared out of my mind. Take sleep deprevation mixed with Ruby not having wet diapers the first day home, to Ben going back to work. Well, you had a hot mess. I don't even know if I showered or brushed my teeth that first week. I know, gross! I also had all sorts of moms giving me advice and telling me what their child was doing at Rubys age. I so appreciate advice, but I need to learn to not compare Ruby to their child and what they were doing. I have a good friend who blogged about not googling things when it comes to your baby. Boy is she right.
I'm glad to have the first weeks under my belt. I can't say that I have Ruby figured out because as soon as I think I do it changes. I do feel so much more confident as a mom. I don't think I have ever been so happy in my entire life. Now, enough about me. Let's move onto Ruby and what she has been up to.
1. She has started to smile socially. Not just when she has gas or is about to poop. Daddy gets the best smiles out of her. She sure does love him.
2. Since her umbilical cord fell off she loves soaking in her bath. Just like her momma.
3. She is in the 75th percentile for head circumference, but has a very strong neck. She doesn't mind tummy time.
4. She is wearing 0-3 month clothes and some 3 month clothes. They are a little big on her.
5. She is in the 87th percentile for length and 55th percentile for weight weighing in around 9 lbs.
6. She loves trying to suck on her hands. I think she will be a thumb sucker.
7. The last two nights she has slept for five hour stretches.
8. She is starting to coo and look at you for longer periods of time.
9. She is getting better about riding in her car seat.
10. She grunts in her sleep.
My mom and grandma were here over the weekend and today we took Ruby to the mall for the first time. I also nursed her in public (with a cover) for the first time. It wasn't as scary as I thought.
Anyway, Thanks for reading! We are so thankful for all the prayers and support we have received from friends and family. It really means a lot!!
I'm glad to have the first weeks under my belt. I can't say that I have Ruby figured out because as soon as I think I do it changes. I do feel so much more confident as a mom. I don't think I have ever been so happy in my entire life. Now, enough about me. Let's move onto Ruby and what she has been up to.
1. She has started to smile socially. Not just when she has gas or is about to poop. Daddy gets the best smiles out of her. She sure does love him.
2. Since her umbilical cord fell off she loves soaking in her bath. Just like her momma.
3. She is in the 75th percentile for head circumference, but has a very strong neck. She doesn't mind tummy time.
4. She is wearing 0-3 month clothes and some 3 month clothes. They are a little big on her.
5. She is in the 87th percentile for length and 55th percentile for weight weighing in around 9 lbs.
6. She loves trying to suck on her hands. I think she will be a thumb sucker.
7. The last two nights she has slept for five hour stretches.
8. She is starting to coo and look at you for longer periods of time.
9. She is getting better about riding in her car seat.
10. She grunts in her sleep.
My mom and grandma were here over the weekend and today we took Ruby to the mall for the first time. I also nursed her in public (with a cover) for the first time. It wasn't as scary as I thought.
Anyway, Thanks for reading! We are so thankful for all the prayers and support we have received from friends and family. It really means a lot!!
Friday, February 27, 2015
My Mom
Today is a pretty special day. Today the hardest working mother I know is retiring. Last night when I was on the phone with her I asked her if she was excited and she said, "Yes, but I love my job."
I hope and pray that I can be half the mom that my mom has been. Growing up she would go to work while we were at school and always come home and make dinner (not processed) always home cooked meals for us. She would also do all the laundry and cleaning. She should have made us kids help her, but she didn't. She did it all and never complained. It has taken my into my adult life to realize how hard she worked and how much she did and still does for her family. When I get home from teachin I'm so spent that laundry waits until the weekend, floors don't get vacuumed, bed doesn't get made. She is amazing!
My mom has always worked with older people. She spent many years working in home health care and the past year or two as an activities coordinator at an assisted living place. I've had the pleasure going with her to work or just visiting her at work through the years and you can tell that these old ladies love her. They light up when talking about her. She has made a huge impact.
My mom would do absolutely anything for her family. She also knows me sometimes better than I know myself. She will mention something about me and I will deny it over and over again, but then usually a week later I will think...my mom was right. She is always right.
I could go on and on about how wonderful she is! Thank you for all you do mom an I'm excited to see you more in your retired years! Thanks for showing me how to be a mom. I pray I can be half the mom that you were to me. Happy retirement!
I hope and pray that I can be half the mom that my mom has been. Growing up she would go to work while we were at school and always come home and make dinner (not processed) always home cooked meals for us. She would also do all the laundry and cleaning. She should have made us kids help her, but she didn't. She did it all and never complained. It has taken my into my adult life to realize how hard she worked and how much she did and still does for her family. When I get home from teachin I'm so spent that laundry waits until the weekend, floors don't get vacuumed, bed doesn't get made. She is amazing!
My mom has always worked with older people. She spent many years working in home health care and the past year or two as an activities coordinator at an assisted living place. I've had the pleasure going with her to work or just visiting her at work through the years and you can tell that these old ladies love her. They light up when talking about her. She has made a huge impact.
My mom would do absolutely anything for her family. She also knows me sometimes better than I know myself. She will mention something about me and I will deny it over and over again, but then usually a week later I will think...my mom was right. She is always right.
I could go on and on about how wonderful she is! Thank you for all you do mom an I'm excited to see you more in your retired years! Thanks for showing me how to be a mom. I pray I can be half the mom that you were to me. Happy retirement!
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
What I've Learned
Hey all,
Ruby will be 4 weeks old tomorrow. She is growing like a weed. She is almost 9lbs already. She had a great well check up on Monday. I have learned so much about being a mom and about myself through this journey so far. I will list some things I have learned.
1. I need Jesus daily. I need him to help be be an uplifting and loving wife. I need him in the moments where I can't quite figure out what Ruby needs. I need to spend time in His word daily.
2. When Ruby sleeps well at night I'm one happy camper the next day. It's amazing what a good nights sleep can do.
3. I've learned that you can't hold or spoil your baby enough, yet tummy time is very important.
4. I've learned that when burping, you best have a burp rag because chances are you will end up with milk down your chest if you don't.
5. I've learned that the love you have for your child is so deep an unlike any other love.
6. I've learned that it is ok to put Ruby down and even let her fuss if I need to go to the bathroom or unload the dishwasher.
7. I've learned that you always, let me repeat ALWAYS have the next diaper ready.
8. I've learned that my husband is an incredible daddy and brings me such calmness.
9. I've learned that I feel better every day if I get out o my pajamas each day.
10. I've learned that nursing Ruby is by far my favorite time spent with her. May sound weird, but it's true.
On Monday Ruby will be one month old. I will post then more about her and what she's been up to in her first month of life.
Ruby will be 4 weeks old tomorrow. She is growing like a weed. She is almost 9lbs already. She had a great well check up on Monday. I have learned so much about being a mom and about myself through this journey so far. I will list some things I have learned.
1. I need Jesus daily. I need him to help be be an uplifting and loving wife. I need him in the moments where I can't quite figure out what Ruby needs. I need to spend time in His word daily.
2. When Ruby sleeps well at night I'm one happy camper the next day. It's amazing what a good nights sleep can do.
3. I've learned that you can't hold or spoil your baby enough, yet tummy time is very important.
4. I've learned that when burping, you best have a burp rag because chances are you will end up with milk down your chest if you don't.
5. I've learned that the love you have for your child is so deep an unlike any other love.
6. I've learned that it is ok to put Ruby down and even let her fuss if I need to go to the bathroom or unload the dishwasher.
7. I've learned that you always, let me repeat ALWAYS have the next diaper ready.
8. I've learned that my husband is an incredible daddy and brings me such calmness.
9. I've learned that I feel better every day if I get out o my pajamas each day.
10. I've learned that nursing Ruby is by far my favorite time spent with her. May sound weird, but it's true.
On Monday Ruby will be one month old. I will post then more about her and what she's been up to in her first month of life.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Faces
Ruby is 3 weeks old. She definitely looks bigger to me and has already changed so much. This last weekend was nice because Ben had a three day weekend. We took Ruby to church for the first time and also took her down to Ben's parents house. She was a big hit with her Harvey cousins. It's kind of funny though. I'm not used to sharing her quite yet. Everyone else was holding her all day and so when we got home I told her I missed her and I soaked her up. Haha. Obsessed? Yep, I am.
This morning after I was done feeding Ruby I got some of the best faces. When awake she is very alert and will focus in on you. Today I was being silly and she gave me the same exact look that Ben gives me often. I would like to call it the puzzled yet amazed look. Haha. I've never seen Ben in her so much than in her puzzles amazement look. :) Speaking of Ben...he is amazing! He has been such a good daddy and an amazing husband.
My sisters family is coming this weekend which I'm so excited about. I can't wait to show Ruby off. They haven't seen her since she was born. Ruby also has her second well visit on Monday. I love Rubys doctor and can't wait to see how Ruby is doing from a medical stand point.
That's all I have. It's been a quiet week. It has been so cold that we haven't really made it out of the house much. Please keep our family in your prayers. We are loving this parenthood adventure, but couldn't do it without God.
This morning after I was done feeding Ruby I got some of the best faces. When awake she is very alert and will focus in on you. Today I was being silly and she gave me the same exact look that Ben gives me often. I would like to call it the puzzled yet amazed look. Haha. I've never seen Ben in her so much than in her puzzles amazement look. :) Speaking of Ben...he is amazing! He has been such a good daddy and an amazing husband.
My sisters family is coming this weekend which I'm so excited about. I can't wait to show Ruby off. They haven't seen her since she was born. Ruby also has her second well visit on Monday. I love Rubys doctor and can't wait to see how Ruby is doing from a medical stand point.
That's all I have. It's been a quiet week. It has been so cold that we haven't really made it out of the house much. Please keep our family in your prayers. We are loving this parenthood adventure, but couldn't do it without God.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Two Weeks Old!
Ruby Ann is officially 2 weeks old. In some ways it seems like time has gone super fast and in other ways it seems like she was born a year ago. Either way, with another week under our belts I'm feeling a bit more confident as a mom. Her one week appointment went very well. She had no signs of jaundice and weighed in past her birth weight! Healthy baby makes for one happy mama! I think we have also gotten on some kind of night routine. She has been sleeping in three hour stretches, sometimes more. She has been sleeping in the pack n play in our bedroom and when she needs to feed I just bring her into bed with me and then lay her back down. It is so nice. I had worried that Ben would lose sleep and get crabby. Haha. Last night he told me that whenever I'm up with her an feeding her he gets really happy and just smiles. Sure enough, last night he had his eyes closed with a smile on his face. I'm loving seeing Ben melt over this little girl!
I have felt a lot more comfortable as well. Yesterday we went to Target and Bible Study and I wasn't paranoid with feeding and all that. Today we went to a Target in a different town and I bought the boba wrap. We will see how that goes. Everyone has told me how wonderful baby wearing is. I also took a bath today without Ben home while Ruby was sleeping.
Moose is handling Ruby very well. In fact, he usually just acts as if she isn't around. Moose is a pretty dramatic dog and so it is a relief that he hasn't been super needy. Ruby is a pretty calm baby. She doesn't really cry often. She grunts when she needs to poop and she squeaks sometimes when she is feeding. She also makes the most adorable sighs when feeding. Nursing is one of my favorite moments with Ruby. Sometimes she looks at me and it is such a cute adoration type look....or so I think, but then she will go into a wrinkled forehead/frown. Ha! She enjoys baths, being held, and looking at the world around her. She is just wonderful! Our new family is in a good place. We are so blessed to have this precious little girl with us!
Please pray for Ben and his job. He enjoys teaching, but isn't quite sure if that is what he wants to do forever. Teachers work so hard! Pray that Ruby and I would continue to figure out life at home together. Also pray that I would continue to live without fear. This week has gone SO much better! Thank you all for your support, gifts, and for all who have come to visit! We appreciate you!!
I have felt a lot more comfortable as well. Yesterday we went to Target and Bible Study and I wasn't paranoid with feeding and all that. Today we went to a Target in a different town and I bought the boba wrap. We will see how that goes. Everyone has told me how wonderful baby wearing is. I also took a bath today without Ben home while Ruby was sleeping.
Moose is handling Ruby very well. In fact, he usually just acts as if she isn't around. Moose is a pretty dramatic dog and so it is a relief that he hasn't been super needy. Ruby is a pretty calm baby. She doesn't really cry often. She grunts when she needs to poop and she squeaks sometimes when she is feeding. She also makes the most adorable sighs when feeding. Nursing is one of my favorite moments with Ruby. Sometimes she looks at me and it is such a cute adoration type look....or so I think, but then she will go into a wrinkled forehead/frown. Ha! She enjoys baths, being held, and looking at the world around her. She is just wonderful! Our new family is in a good place. We are so blessed to have this precious little girl with us!
Please pray for Ben and his job. He enjoys teaching, but isn't quite sure if that is what he wants to do forever. Teachers work so hard! Pray that Ruby and I would continue to figure out life at home together. Also pray that I would continue to live without fear. This week has gone SO much better! Thank you all for your support, gifts, and for all who have come to visit! We appreciate you!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Target
Hey Everyone,
So, today I woke up with this new attitude or take on Parenting. I decided I was going to stop being so paranoid about everything that could possibly happen to my daughter and be brave. Today, I took Ruby to Target. Just Ruby and I. It felt liberating. I felt more like myself and I'm not going to lie...Ruby kind of loved it. I kept her in her car seat and put it in the cart. By the way, how are you supposed to shop when the car seat takes up the whole cart basket? Anyway, Ruby was alert the whole time taking in the new sites. I probably only spent about 10 minutes in the store, but that is besides the point. The point is that I took Ruby out of the house. She cried for half the way home because I think the sun was blinding her. Oops. I can't wait for spring and summer and really be able to take her out.
So, today I woke up with this new attitude or take on Parenting. I decided I was going to stop being so paranoid about everything that could possibly happen to my daughter and be brave. Today, I took Ruby to Target. Just Ruby and I. It felt liberating. I felt more like myself and I'm not going to lie...Ruby kind of loved it. I kept her in her car seat and put it in the cart. By the way, how are you supposed to shop when the car seat takes up the whole cart basket? Anyway, Ruby was alert the whole time taking in the new sites. I probably only spent about 10 minutes in the store, but that is besides the point. The point is that I took Ruby out of the house. She cried for half the way home because I think the sun was blinding her. Oops. I can't wait for spring and summer and really be able to take her out.
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