6 Months Old!!

My baby girl is 6 months old. I can't believe it. She is growing up way too fast for Mommy. I love watching her grow, and learn new things, but it also makes me a little sad too...

She sits up so good now. She doesn't really fall over at all now. She says "dada" all the time. If she sees something she wants, she reaches for it and grabs it. Just a few days ago she started this little game she does when she is in her high chair. She tilts her head one way, and waits for you to do it too, then she tilts her head the other way. Today she started clapping.

This morning was our ward Christmas breakfast. I was so excited to get a picture of Adalaide with Santa. Well, she fell asleep while we waited in line... but I think the picture turned out really cute.

Well I happen to be friends with some of Santa's relatives, and I was invited to stop by so that we could get some more pictures with Santa. Let's just say she liked Santa better when she was asleep. :) But that's okay, we still got some more cute pictures.

I know Adalaide has been growing each and every day, but it wasn't until I compared her pictures side by side of the day she was born, and the day she turned 6 months old. So here is one more picture to show you the difference.

Love My Baby Girl

I just love being a mom. Adalaide is such a joy in my life. She just gets more fun every day.

I am glad that I have a little girl that I can dress up in pretty clothes too.

I am looking forward to spending the holidays with her. It's nice to spend it with my husband, but now it will be even more fun to spend it with her. I know she won't really understand what is going on, but it sure is fun to shop for her first Christmas. She won't be able to eat turkey on Thanksgiving, but at least I can give her some sweet potatoes. :)

My Baby Girl is Growing

It's been way too long since I've blogged. I guess that is Motherhood for you. It's a busy job, but it's a job I love. I can honestly say it is the best job I have ever had. I love watching her grow and try new things. At her four month appointment at the beginning of October, her doctor said that she could start rice cereal. He said that if she did well with that, she is welcome to start trying fruits and vegetables too. Well she tried the rice cereal and loved it. She has loved everything she has tried so far. She has tried apples, bananas, pears, carrots, green beans and squash.

She loves her carrots, and strangely enough, it's the only thing she gets all over her face. 

We had a great first Halloween together. We were able to go back to the school I worked at last year for the Halloween parade. It was so fun to see everyone I used to work with, and also to see all the kids dressed up for Halloween. We also went to Daddy's work to go trick-or-treating.

The biggest news of the day however, is that my baby girl has two teeth!! We discovered them last night and it made me cry. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. The funny thing is, there were a few times when she was really fussy and we couldn't figure out why. She'd also drool a lot and put everything in her mouth, and we thought for sure she was teething- but she never was. Now, she really did cut teeth and didn't even make a fuss at all. :)

Motherhood is so fun, and it is an honor to be Adalaide's mother!!

My Baby Girl!!

So, it's been way too long since I posted on my blog. My baby was born two months ago tomorrow!! I wanted to share my birth story and update everyone on what has been going on, so here goes....

On June 5th, we went into the hospital. They started the induction process that night. Well needless to say neither Brian or I got much sleep that night. I had an epidural, so I wasn't in any pain, it was just a lot of waiting and checking etc. The next day by late afternoon I was ready to push. The nurse told me that usually for first time moms it took about 1-3 hours for baby to come. Well I was exhausted and excited for my baby to be here, so I was determined to get her out of me. After 45 mins of pushing my baby was here!! They put her on my chest and I just cried. She was beautiful and perfect. Ten fingers, ten toes and big eyes that were open and ready to meet the world!! I was so filled with joy. This is the moment I have been waiting for, for so long.
When she was born, the doctor said that her umbilical cord was in a tight knot. He said that was more dangerous than even if she was breeched. My guess as to what happened, is that because of how active she was inside of me... with all her flipping around and dancing she had a loose knot, and then when she was born, it pulled the knot tight. There is no way she could have survived if that knot was tight like that...

When they took her over to clean her up, the nurse kept trying to get her to cry, but she wouldn't. She had a little bit of liquid in her lungs so they wanted her to scream it out, but she was just too content.
And that is pretty much how she still is. Always content and happy. She only cries if she is hungry or cold or tired. Once you take care of whichever need it is, she quiets right up.

Now we have her home and she is the light of our lives. She is such a good sleeper. For the past month she has been sleeping for 6-7 hours at night. Last night she slept the whole night. She had her last bottle at 7:30pm and was still asleep when my husband got up at 5am. It scared me to death when I realized it was morning and she hadn't woken up. I jumped out of bed to make sure she was breathing. She's doing really good at lifting her head now too. She loves looking around and holding her head up high whenever she gets the chance.

I love being a mom. It's the best job I have ever had!!

Mommy is so tired, but so happy!

This is her just minutes after she was born... wide eyed and awake!

40 Weeks!! Any Day Now!!

So tomorrow, May 29th is my due date! I can't believe it's finally here! It seemed to take forever... I think because I've wanted this for so long. I am so looking forward to bringing home our baby girl. At this point, the latest she will be born is June 6th. If she doesn't come on her own in the next week, then I will be induced next thursday. It's so nice to have some finality. Now I just have to keep myself busy for another week so that hopefully it flies by... or puts me into labor and she comes on her own. :)

40 Weeks Along

The correct spelling of her name! :)

Adalaide has so many talented people in her life. These are all her blankets she's gotten- and the majority of them are handmade!

Getting Closer...

 Well, we are getting closer. Only about 3 more weeks until our baby girl comes!! The nursery is all done and we are getting so excited to welcome our baby Adalaid June! It's now just become a waiting game. She might come early, she might come late. Isn't it funny, that one of the biggest moments of our lives- the birth of a baby- can't be planned? It is entirely up to her when she decides to come. I am getting a bit nervous. I wonder where I'll be when I start going into labor. I wonder if I will know it's happening.

I do know that the day she comes will be one of the happiest days of my life. I can't wait to see her, and I can't wait to hold her. I can't wait to be able to bring our sweet Adalaid home from the hospital!!

What I Believe

This past weekend I had the privilege of listening to General Conference. For those of you that don't know- I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every 6 months we get to hear talks from our church leaders. It's such a great opportunity to hear what our Heavenly Father wants us to hear and it always touches me greatly.

I always feel so uplifted after watching conference. One of the speakers talked about sharing with more people about what we believe in, so I thought I might get started. One of the things I believe in is eternal families. Of course, since I am about to be a mother, this principle hits home a lot more now. My husband and I were married in the Draper Temple. Marriages that are performed in temples are for time and all eternity- instead of just until death. I love my husband very much- and wouldn't have had it any other way. I want to be with him forever- not just in this life. When you are married in the temple you aren't just sealed to your spouse for eternity- but any children born to you and your spouse are sealed to you as well. That means, that my little girl that will soon be joining our family- will be my little girl forever.

What joy fills my heart when I think of this. I already love her so much! Being a mom has been my goal for as long as I can remember. I even remember when I was growing up and teachers, etc would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. The only thing I really ever wanted to be was a mom. Now that dream is almost a reality- and I am so glad that I get to be with my daughter forever and not just in this life.

Motherhood is a divine calling and I look forward to this new journey!!
If you would like to know more about what I believe, please don't hesitate to ask me- or you can visit the church website at:
http://mormon.org/

32 Weeks Down and only 8 More to Go!!

 Well I am now 32 weeks along!! I can't believe how close we are!! I am getting really excited to bring home our baby girl!! I am also getting a little nervous. It's all becoming really real now! Baby girl is moving around so much - and has taken over my body. :) She makes herself at home- even if it means kicking me in the ribs or bouncing on my bladder. But thats okay. She's probably just running out of space since she's getting bigger!!

I added some decals to the nursery wall

27 Weeks and 2 Days

A view of the nursery so far

 Well, today I am 27 weeks and 2 days. I'm getting so excited for the big day to come, although I know she still needs to bake a little longer. She is kicking and moving around all the time now. Sometimes I can see my stomach move when she moves.

She still likes to tease her daddy a lot and whenever I grab his hand and put it on my belly so he can feel her kick, she stops kicking... but if just my hand is on my belly she'll kick it.

I love feeling her move, and wait anxiously for the day when I can hold her in my arms!!

The new rug

The shelf I painted

Loved this song as a little girl

Baby girls first stuffed animal friend

Baby girls clothes so far!

Me at 27 weeks, 2 days

Twenty Three Weeks Along!

This pregnancy journey is fun! Don't get me wrong, it's not all glamorous but I do love it!
On Friday I felt her kick for the first time! What an incredible feeling that was. Since Friday, her movements have gotten stronger too. It used to be I would just feel the little "flutterings" when she would move. Now I definitely feel a little person, moving around in there. Saturday night I was sitting on the couch with my husband and he had his hand on my belly. She kicked really hard... enough to make me jump a little and Brian was able to feel her kick. I was so glad... I wasn't sure if her kicks would be strong enough yet for him to feel. I love feeling her move around. She is very active.

We got a bit more done on the nursery. Brian hung the shelf I painted and I put the bears on it as well as the Precious Moments figurine my niece got us for Christmas. I found the glider I want, and will order that - maybe next month. I got a rug that should be delivered today. I sure hope it looks good in the room- because I ordered it online so I haven't seen it in person. I'll take some pictures once I get it and put it in the room.

We have three little outfits hanging in her closet. It's so much fun to acquire stuff for baby girl. It makes it feel more and more real all the time. And now that I feel her kicking and moving I feel like I can bond with her more. I love singing to her and reading her books!! Brian likes to try and tickle her!

20 weeks- the Halfway Point!!

On tuesday I hit my halfway point!! 20 weeks- I can't believe it!! In just 20 more weeks our little baby girl will be here! I am so excited. Yesterday I had my 20 week appointment. With that came an extensive ultrasound where the technician checked out organs, etc to make sure everything is developing correctly. Everything looked great! That made me so happy. I was a little nervous this week, thinking that maybe something might be found wrong with my baby. I'm so glad to know she is healthy and growing strong.

I've been feeling my baby move more lately. Last week we went out to dinner and the restaurant was really loud. Man- she was jumping all over the place while we were there!! Earlier this week I was driving home from work and singing along to the radio. She started jumping around then too. That was such a cool feeling, to realize she is reacting to me and my voice.

When Brian comes home at night he likes to talk to her and push on my belly... she loves it when her daddy does that. She goes wild!! I love it too. I love seeing him already connect and love his little girl.
I am so happy we are on this journey together.

Me at 20 weeks