1 Month Check Up

Madelyn went to the doctor this morning for her 1 month check up. She weighs 9 lbs and is 22 inches long. (She only weighed 7 lbs, 13 oz just 12 days ago!) She is growing so fast! The doctor said she is in the 50th percentile in weight and the 75th percentile in length. Everything is right on track! She had to get her second round of Hepatitis B shots....I think mommy cried more than Madelyn did :(
Dr. Naylor said that Madelyn is ready to be put on an official schedule so we are attempting to begin that today. I'm supposed to feed her every 2 1/2- 3 hours during the day and let her sleep as long as she wants throughout the night. We'll see how the new feeding schedule goes...she's been wanting to eat every hour lately, so we might have a fussy baby until she gets used to longer periods between feedings.

That's all I've got for now! 4 days 'till our trip home!!!

Happy 1 month birthday!

Yesterday was Madelyn's 1 month birthday...can you believe it??? It seems like this past month just flew by! Wow!

We woke up and started our morning off by singing happy birthday to our little princess. She proceeded to thank us with a major blow out in her diaper! Believe me....it was NOT pretty! So, mommy and daddy gave her a bath and then let her enjoy her new giraffe bouncer in her "birthday suit". She absolutely loved it!

Once we had Madelyn all cleaned up and ready to go, we headed to Cheddars for lunch. Yum! Then we ran errands at Target and Babies-R-Us (Mommy's new favorite store)! Madelyn was sleeping like an angel when we got home, so mommy decided to make her a birthday cake. Strawberry pink cake with vanilla icing...YUM!

As I think back over this past month, I can't help but smile. God has blessed our famliy in so many ways. We are so happy to have our health, happiness, our beautiful new baby and eachother. What an adventure we have begun...!

Catching Up

Well, my plan to write at least every other day has not panned out as well as I planned. Madelyn is keeping me very busy these days, but I am by no means complaining! She is such a good baby! I thought I'd post a quick blog while she is sleeping to catch everyone up on what we've been doing lately:

July 1st- We went to have our first official family photos taken. We wanted them to resemble Anne Geddes pictures and we definitely got what we asked for. They are amazing! Madelyn did so well during the photo session, minus a few "accidents". She was naked for the entire shoot and we defintiely left our mark at the photo studio! Oh well, I guess that's to be expected when you are dealing with a naked newborn. Jenny Hollis, the photographer, was so wonderful and could not be happier with our pictures!!! Here are a few...

July 2nd- We took Madelyn to the doctor today for a weight check. She weighs 7lbs., 13 oz!!! Wow, our little girl is growing fast! I don't really know why I was surprised...she eats ALL THE TIME!!! I'm sure she will be well over 8lbs. at our next appointment. The doctor also assured us that the jaundice is completely gone and we have a healthy and thriving baby on our hands. What great news!

July 8th- Today was our 3rd wedding anniversary! I can't believe it's been 3 years

already. Our wedding seems just like yesterday in some ways and it seems like a century ago in others! We have been through many trials and tribulations these past few years. We've moved 5 times and have had 4 job changes between the two of us. Nevertheless, I am so happy to be happily married to my best friend and I couldn't have chosen anyone better to go through this journey with. We are truly blessed!

Events coming up-

July 13th- Madelyn's 1 month check up! Mommy is NOT looking forward to her getting her

shots, but I know it has to be done :(

July 16th- Mommy's 1 month check up!

July 17th- We are going on our first road trip since Madelyn was born! We leave for Waco
today! We will be in Waco from July 17th - 22nd and then we head to San Angelo

and will be there July 22nd - 26th. This might be quite an adventure with a

newborn baby on board! Wish us luck!