Slideshow

Hoping this works! I have TONS of pics of the kiddos and rather than post each individual one I did a slideshow instead. Enjoy!

5 Years Ago Today

Time for me to do a look back over the years as my oldest baby turns 5 today!! I can remember when she was born, thinking ahead to this moment, wondering what she would be like and how it would be. Trust me, it's never what you think it might be! I of course imagined this sweet little girl who listened to everything I said and never talked back. I got a sweet girl who is very loving, especially to her brother, but she can talk back with the best of them! Wonder where she got that from. I still love her though. What I could have never imagined is how my life would change when she arrived. Gone were the days of wondering from job to job and home to home. In a way...she saved me. She made me grow up at the ripe old age of 23. Although I may regret the circumstances surrounding her conception...I could never regret having her. She's my baby girl, my monkey. The one who drives me batty but can still melt my heart.



Anyways, photo's from the last 5 years....

A few days old

1 year old

2 Years Old

3 Years Old

4 Years Old

5 years old

And here is a cute video of her reading if your interested. Just click HERE to view it.

Just Call Me Bessie

Apparently they weren't lying when they said "Milk...it does a body good!" LOL Baby E went in today for another weight check. he hadn't quite made his birth weight when we were there last week so we had to go for another. And has Jenn H said....HOLY COW...Literally! E is now 9lbs, having gained 11oz in 7 days. I nearly fell over in shock when we read the scale. I mean, I figured he was getting enough to eat as he would feed until he was "drunk" passed out and I can typically pump 4-5oz at a time, mostly from the opposite side. But wow...i wasn't expecting that much. So needless to say both my kiddos are happy, healthy, and love to eat!

10 days and 17lbs

Baby E is not quite 2 weeks old and I finally ventured onto the scale at home. I'm now 1lb under my starting preggo weight! Yea!! Granted, this soon weight isn't really an indicator since muscle weighs more than fat. I still have the pudgy belly that will slowly firm back up. Well as much as it can after 2 kids and some serious weight gain over the years. I'm thankful though that I lost so much last summer before getting preggo with E. That helps I'm sure. Not to mention...it's so true that nursing helps with weight loss. It has to be. Considering how much I can eat in a day...I can put any guy to shame. I'm trying to be conscious of eating things high in protein and not eat only junk food. I need the calories though so it all works out. Ending on a good note...I can comfortably wear my pre-preggo jeans and shorts. Well some of them. Sure beats wearing maternity stuff still!!

A Bit of Humor

I figure since I've been blogging nothing but baby stuff for awhile I'd lighten it up a bit with some humor. These came through on an email this morning....I especially find the 4th one funny.

1 Week Old

Baby E is now a week old. Man the time goes too quickly. Things are going pretty well though. He nurses really well, really only cries when he is hungry or needs a new diaper, and is just content to sit and watch whats going on around him. He loves to snuggle though and I find myself more than willing to comply. ***Sigh*** A week already?

Moby Time

Broke out the moby wrap this mornign to try it out when taking J to the bus stop. Took a few tries to get it where I think it should be and I think we got it right. E didnt complain and slept the whole time snug as a bug. I was comfortable. Didn't feel awkward and or like I needed to support him in any way. So I think we got just being mobile in it down. Next task....nursing in it. Now that should be interesting.

Here's a pic for review. Just ignore the fact that I haven't made it to the shower yet and need a few more hours of sleep!