Monday, November 30, 2009
2 months old
Our little love is growing growing... longer and bigger everyday. And not a second goes by that we aren't thanking God for this amazing blessing.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
One month old...
As Ethan tries to comprehend that she had come home with us one month ago and that even though she was one month she was really still zero yrs old... We'll share with you the tremendous joy Mia has brought to our family over these last few weeks. It is amazing to look back and imagine that a month has really passed. The months leading up took an eternity and this last month flew by. We all still remain eternally grateful to her mother and our prayers are never without you. You are in our hearts forever!!
Mia is doing wonderful. We are all staying healthy and away from the flu and sickness that abounds everywhere. She is steadily growing and eating well. Oatmeal is her new friend in the reflux battle.
Here are a few pictures over the last couple of weeks...
She has a new favorite thing... soft chenille blanket up against her face as she falls asleep... calms her every time. So sweet.
Sweet little feet...
Sweet little hand...
Have you seen anything so cute as this little sleep sack!! Love it.
Mia is doing wonderful. We are all staying healthy and away from the flu and sickness that abounds everywhere. She is steadily growing and eating well. Oatmeal is her new friend in the reflux battle.
Here are a few pictures over the last couple of weeks...
She has a new favorite thing... soft chenille blanket up against her face as she falls asleep... calms her every time. So sweet.
Sweet little feet...
Sweet little hand...
Have you seen anything so cute as this little sleep sack!! Love it.
Halloween
Miss Mia and I stayed home to hand out candy to all the cute and some scary little and big kiddos eager for treats. She slept most of the night in her sling. Some were more interested in a peek at the cute little baby than the candy being dumped into the buckets... Fun night for all!!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Three Week little Angel...
I wanted to title this post as Jesus Loves Mia...
Her grandparents bought her a very special and beautiful bracelet that has the heart, cross, and initial M for that very title. And I put it on her the other day. It is still too big for her tiny arms, as it slips right off. I did want to show you a picture of her wearing it though. It is a beautiful gift and a precious keepsake!! We feel so blessed by it and know that she will too!! Thank you!!
The changes you can see in a week are amazing to watch... I know because as I looked at my 5 year old the other day I thought wow did they grow together?? He looks so much older and mature in the face. And let's see Mia, is gaining and growing so well!! You can tell in a picture I have of the outfit she went home in and the outfit she wore at 3 weeks.... She is getting longer than "newborn", but too tiny for 0-3. So it is a funny little balance called no footed jammies for a bit.
I wish blogger could record sounds. I know I say it all the time but she is such a noise maker. A cute noise maker but she is always making some little sound and it is so sweet!!
We are still doing great. The reflux is getting to be the norm and adding the rice did help limit the amount coming back up but it is still the norm to wash about a dozen burp cloths and lots of blankets a day!! Doesn't seem to make her unhappy a bit so we just keep watching the weight gain for now.
She is really staying alert these days and finding a real routine. Love talking and singing to her and looking at her watch so intently. It is amazing to watch the older kids interact with her. The love is so natural and so plentiful!! We have all been incredibly blessed.
So enough of the chatter... pictures pictures pictures!! Enjoy and be blessed!!
Her grandparents bought her a very special and beautiful bracelet that has the heart, cross, and initial M for that very title. And I put it on her the other day. It is still too big for her tiny arms, as it slips right off. I did want to show you a picture of her wearing it though. It is a beautiful gift and a precious keepsake!! We feel so blessed by it and know that she will too!! Thank you!!
The changes you can see in a week are amazing to watch... I know because as I looked at my 5 year old the other day I thought wow did they grow together?? He looks so much older and mature in the face. And let's see Mia, is gaining and growing so well!! You can tell in a picture I have of the outfit she went home in and the outfit she wore at 3 weeks.... She is getting longer than "newborn", but too tiny for 0-3. So it is a funny little balance called no footed jammies for a bit.
I wish blogger could record sounds. I know I say it all the time but she is such a noise maker. A cute noise maker but she is always making some little sound and it is so sweet!!
We are still doing great. The reflux is getting to be the norm and adding the rice did help limit the amount coming back up but it is still the norm to wash about a dozen burp cloths and lots of blankets a day!! Doesn't seem to make her unhappy a bit so we just keep watching the weight gain for now.
She is really staying alert these days and finding a real routine. Love talking and singing to her and looking at her watch so intently. It is amazing to watch the older kids interact with her. The love is so natural and so plentiful!! We have all been incredibly blessed.
So enough of the chatter... pictures pictures pictures!! Enjoy and be blessed!!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Happy 2 weeks old!!
Today we went for our 2 week check-up. At 16 days, she has grown 1/4 inch and is weighing in at 7lbs and 15 oz. Her first check in she was 7lbs 6 oz.. normal to lose a little after birth especially with the amount of fluid in her belly they had to get out.
She is doing so good. She is however, what we would call a "Happy Spitter". She has some reflux issues- but doesn't have the crankiness it causes some newborns. So we are changing some things and hopefully our little spitter will do better holding it down.. although we do know this is very common in downs children- so we will just take it one day at a time. And wash lots of burp cloths daily!!
She also lost the last little bit of the umbilical cord today... look out cute her little belly button is...
She is doing so good. She is however, what we would call a "Happy Spitter". She has some reflux issues- but doesn't have the crankiness it causes some newborns. So we are changing some things and hopefully our little spitter will do better holding it down.. although we do know this is very common in downs children- so we will just take it one day at a time. And wash lots of burp cloths daily!!
She also lost the last little bit of the umbilical cord today... look out cute her little belly button is...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Cute Random Pics
We love taking pictures of little Mia...
She loves listening to the blinking Star sing her songs... and while she has been so alert these last couple of days it is fun to explore new things and find stimulation in new areas.
She is a bit tee tiny for her high chair but with it in recline it makes a great addition to the island area while cooking or cleaning up for dinner.... cutie pie!!
Our little OU girl...
She loves listening to the blinking Star sing her songs... and while she has been so alert these last couple of days it is fun to explore new things and find stimulation in new areas.
She is a bit tee tiny for her high chair but with it in recline it makes a great addition to the island area while cooking or cleaning up for dinner.... cutie pie!!
Our little OU girl...
Tubby Time
Here are some cute pictures of her first bath...
... and some of her at a later bath time. It's one of Ethan's favorite times he sings to her while he is in our shower and I am giving her a bath. Sweet times.
... and some of her at a later bath time. It's one of Ethan's favorite times he sings to her while he is in our shower and I am giving her a bath. Sweet times.
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