Happy 2 month birthday to my little angels!
I really can't believe 2 months have already gone by. It's true wha they say about the days being long but the months flying by. We went in for your 2 month doctor visit today. You both did good. Parks, you are getting so big...10 pounds, 9 ounces today!! Marlee, you are still taking your time with weight gain but you are doing good still. You were 7 pounds, 1 ounce today. Also...Parks got discharged from the apnea monitor! Yay! No more monitors to carry around. Mommy and Daddy are soooo happy about that.
You had to get your immunization shots today. You each had 5 shots and mommy cried with you. It was so hard seeing you get stuck with those needles and screaming. I wish I couldve had the shots for you. The nurse said you will probably feel bad for 2 days now too...so I hate that for you...but I will try my best to keep you comfortable.
I love you both even more than yesterday! :)
All my love,
Mommy
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Letters to Parks & Marlee (5/10/11 - 5:00pm)
Hi babies,
Today was a big day for us. We started this morning with visitors (Mary Weaver, Grace Cannon and Grace's new baby Noah). Then Jamie brought us lunch, and we left after that to go to Atlanta to meet everyone at mommy's office. Busy busy. You both did great at the office and slept most of the time. I was worried you would cry or fuss and I wouldn't know what to do in the office, but you were little angels. Right now we are at Uncle Patrick's apartment in Atlanta and mommy is pumping some milk for you while you hang out with Uncle Patrick and Grandma.
This weekend is going to be fun, and a little bit crazy. We are going to the lake again, and daddy is going to run in a race called the "Warrior Dash" with Uncle T. It should be really cool but it's a totally new experience doing outings like this with you two. I hope we can manage! We will figure it out I am sure. Your 2 month doctor's visit is coming up this week, and I am so excited to see how you are progressing. You've been doing great at home lately and I am so proud of how you are sleeping at night. I hope we can keep up these good habits and that you both are great sleepers (that would be a great gift for mommy)!!
I love you both so much!
All my love,
Mommy
Today was a big day for us. We started this morning with visitors (Mary Weaver, Grace Cannon and Grace's new baby Noah). Then Jamie brought us lunch, and we left after that to go to Atlanta to meet everyone at mommy's office. Busy busy. You both did great at the office and slept most of the time. I was worried you would cry or fuss and I wouldn't know what to do in the office, but you were little angels. Right now we are at Uncle Patrick's apartment in Atlanta and mommy is pumping some milk for you while you hang out with Uncle Patrick and Grandma.
This weekend is going to be fun, and a little bit crazy. We are going to the lake again, and daddy is going to run in a race called the "Warrior Dash" with Uncle T. It should be really cool but it's a totally new experience doing outings like this with you two. I hope we can manage! We will figure it out I am sure. Your 2 month doctor's visit is coming up this week, and I am so excited to see how you are progressing. You've been doing great at home lately and I am so proud of how you are sleeping at night. I hope we can keep up these good habits and that you both are great sleepers (that would be a great gift for mommy)!!
I love you both so much!
All my love,
Mommy
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Letters to Parks & Marlee (5/8/11 - 11:00pm)
Happy Mother's Day to me...for the first time ever!! Today was a very special day for me. I got to celebrate my first mother's day with my family. I remember going to church last year on Mother's Day and they were handing out flowers to all the moms. They tried to hand one to me, and I felt sad wondering if I would ever be a mom. This year I am so thankful that God blessed me with you two little angels. You are amazing, and I couldn't ask for more.
You turned 8 weeks old yesterday. Even though this has been the hardest thing I have ever experienced, it has been amazing too. I really can't believe 8 weeks have already gone by. You have grown and changed so much already. Here are some things you are doing these days:
Parks:
- Watching toys and lights (we bought you a bouncy seat with toys that hang over the top and you look at them with crossed eyes in amazement)
- Sleeping during the night is going pretty well. You wake up for your feedings and then go straight back to sleep until your next meal. I am very thankful for this because I am starting to get a little bit of sleep too.
- You are holding your head up like crazy. When somebody holds you on their chest, you will lift your head up for a long time and look around. Also, when you have tummy time, you will lift your head and turn it from one side to the other.
- Your fingernails are getting a bit long, but mommy is terrified to cut them. That's going to have to happen soon though.
- The doctor said on Saturday that we should be able to get rid of your monitor soon!!!!! This is great news. We are hoping that we can get it discontinued on Wednesday at your 2-month appointment.
Marlee:
- You smiled at mommy today. Twice. It was the best Mother's Day present ever.
- You have a little eye infection and we took you to the doctor on Saturday to check it out. They gave you some drops so it should clear up quickly. Poor little girl with the gooey eye!
- It almost seems like you are trying to roll over. I know it is early, but when you are laying on your back, you will push off with your legs and twist your body, and sometimes it seems like you are just about to flip. Pretty exciting stuff.
- You are still having trouble with your feedings. You will have a great feeding and eat your full meal (currently 70 ml for you and 110 ml for Parks), but then you will follow it with a feeding where you only eat about half and then start crying and refusing to finish. It is hard because we don't like upsetting you, but we have to push you to finish each meal. If only you enjoyed eating like your mommy does! :)
- On Saturday you were weighed with your clothes and diaper on and you were right at 7 pounds, so we are hoping by your appointment on Wednesday that you might really be 7 pounds. Keep your fingers crossed!
I am sure I am forgetting a thousand little details, but that's a little bit to remember. You two have stolen my heart and I am so very happy to share this time with you. I love you so much.
All my love,
Mommy
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Letters to Parks & Marlee (4/27/11 - 10:00pm)
Hi sweet babies,
You are now just over 6 weeks old (I can't believe you've been here that long!) and you have completely changed my world. You are both holding your head up for extended times when we hold you, and you can lift it and turn it from side to side easily. Of course it is still a bit wobbly, but its very cute if you ask me. I got the jungle play mat out yesterday and you both like it...but Marlee is more of a fan than Parks right now. I love it when you are happy and content while awake...you are the sweetest babies ever. After the 6-week date on Saturday, the doctor said mommy could start exercising again, so we have started a little tradition. Every morning we wake up, have breakfast, and then get in the jogger and go for a walk/jog. You both seem to really enjoy it. You look around and stay awake for the first little bit, and then take a nap for the rest of the run. It is very funny because every time we hit a bump in the cart path, you both throw your arms up in the air instantly, but stay sound asleep. Daddy calls it he "Jackie Chan" with how fast you move your hands in front of your face. Today we jogged to Grandma Murray's tennis practice, so you got to meet some of her friends. They all enjoyed meeting you. :)
Tomorrow we go to visit the pediatrician again to do a weight check for Marlee (and we will weigh Parks too just to see how he is doing). I am praying for big gains and growth.
Marlee, you had a rough few days with eating. You were only finishing about 60% of your bottle and then you would just scream and cry and refuse any more. We went to the doc on Saturday and they said it was likely gas, so we have been giving you Mylicon drops and it seems to help. On Monday night we took you to our small group meeting, and you actually ate one and a half times your normal volume, and ever since then you have been doing much better. I hope you have turned a corner and will keep this up.
Parks, you have a hernia. Boo. It's no big deal according to the doctor, but I still wish you didn't have it. Your belly button pokes out so far. Supposedly it will work itself out in the first year or two of your life or the doctor will do a small procedure to fix it.
Keep growing little angels. I love you so much.
All my love,
Mommy
You are now just over 6 weeks old (I can't believe you've been here that long!) and you have completely changed my world. You are both holding your head up for extended times when we hold you, and you can lift it and turn it from side to side easily. Of course it is still a bit wobbly, but its very cute if you ask me. I got the jungle play mat out yesterday and you both like it...but Marlee is more of a fan than Parks right now. I love it when you are happy and content while awake...you are the sweetest babies ever. After the 6-week date on Saturday, the doctor said mommy could start exercising again, so we have started a little tradition. Every morning we wake up, have breakfast, and then get in the jogger and go for a walk/jog. You both seem to really enjoy it. You look around and stay awake for the first little bit, and then take a nap for the rest of the run. It is very funny because every time we hit a bump in the cart path, you both throw your arms up in the air instantly, but stay sound asleep. Daddy calls it he "Jackie Chan" with how fast you move your hands in front of your face. Today we jogged to Grandma Murray's tennis practice, so you got to meet some of her friends. They all enjoyed meeting you. :)
Tomorrow we go to visit the pediatrician again to do a weight check for Marlee (and we will weigh Parks too just to see how he is doing). I am praying for big gains and growth.
Marlee, you had a rough few days with eating. You were only finishing about 60% of your bottle and then you would just scream and cry and refuse any more. We went to the doc on Saturday and they said it was likely gas, so we have been giving you Mylicon drops and it seems to help. On Monday night we took you to our small group meeting, and you actually ate one and a half times your normal volume, and ever since then you have been doing much better. I hope you have turned a corner and will keep this up.
Parks, you have a hernia. Boo. It's no big deal according to the doctor, but I still wish you didn't have it. Your belly button pokes out so far. Supposedly it will work itself out in the first year or two of your life or the doctor will do a small procedure to fix it.
Keep growing little angels. I love you so much.
All my love,
Mommy
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Letters to Parks & Marlee (4/16/11 - 5:45pm)
Hi sweet babies,
Your mommy is getting a little bit delirious. You both decided to have a little party last night, so we didn't do much sleeping. This morning I spent about 10 seconds trying to fit the box of cereal into the refrigerator before realizing that it is the MILK that goes in the fridge...and the cereal should go in the PANTRY. :) Ahh, the joys of no sleep. Hopefully I will be able to laugh at it one day. Ha!
Parks,
We are trying something new today. Grandma Murray saw the lactation consultant this morning when she went to walk for the March of Dimes (by the way...we will get to do this walk next year!!). The Lactation Consultant said that we should try to go 48 hours without a bottle. I think we can do it buddy. You will probably be mad about it, but it will be better in the long run if we can manage to get you full from nursing. So far you have been doing good for about 10 minutes, but then we top you off with a bottle every time so you never learn to get full from just nursing. Hopefully this 48 hours will make a change. The LC thinks you are big enough and strong enough to do it at this point, so I am praying it works out and that you don't hate it. We went out to eat last night with all 4 our your grandparents and your Aunt Erin and Uncle T. We went to El Ranchero and had a good time. You had a bottle during dinner and did very good. You slept great after you ate...way to go. When we came home, Aunt Erin and Uncle T came over to visit with you and spend some cuddle time. You fell sound asleep on Uncle T's chest...but you were obviously ticked when he left (maybe that's why you partied all night? we will have to have a talk with him about leaving you!!). I love you sweet boy.
All my love,
Mommy
Marlee,
We have the cutest little dress from you from Tony and Claire, and I really want you to wear it for Easter. You need to put on a little more weight, but I think you are close, so let's keep our fingers crossed. You've been making some progress with nursing, although it is hard for mommy to remember that sometimes since it seems like the progress is so slow...and it is always two steps forward, one step back. I was about 3 seconds from giving up on nursing this morning, but God keeps giving me little nudges and encouragement right when I get to my breaking point, and I am still trying. I know that if it doesn't work out we will all be fine, but I also want it to work so bad that I don't want to quit before I have to. I do believe breastfeeding is best for you, so I will do everything I can do keep trying! You had fun with your Aunt Erin last night. She held you after dinner and you were so happy. You were wide awake and bright-eyed for a while, and then you snuggled in and took a nice nap with her. I am sure you will get lots of those naps with Aunt Erin. This summer we will get to spend time at the lake and I think you will love the warm sun and water...and most likely the boat engine will help soothe you to sleep too. I can't wait to get you acquainted to all of that stuff mommy and daddy love to do. Time for you to eat. I love you!
All my love,
Mommy
Your mommy is getting a little bit delirious. You both decided to have a little party last night, so we didn't do much sleeping. This morning I spent about 10 seconds trying to fit the box of cereal into the refrigerator before realizing that it is the MILK that goes in the fridge...and the cereal should go in the PANTRY. :) Ahh, the joys of no sleep. Hopefully I will be able to laugh at it one day. Ha!
Parks,
We are trying something new today. Grandma Murray saw the lactation consultant this morning when she went to walk for the March of Dimes (by the way...we will get to do this walk next year!!). The Lactation Consultant said that we should try to go 48 hours without a bottle. I think we can do it buddy. You will probably be mad about it, but it will be better in the long run if we can manage to get you full from nursing. So far you have been doing good for about 10 minutes, but then we top you off with a bottle every time so you never learn to get full from just nursing. Hopefully this 48 hours will make a change. The LC thinks you are big enough and strong enough to do it at this point, so I am praying it works out and that you don't hate it. We went out to eat last night with all 4 our your grandparents and your Aunt Erin and Uncle T. We went to El Ranchero and had a good time. You had a bottle during dinner and did very good. You slept great after you ate...way to go. When we came home, Aunt Erin and Uncle T came over to visit with you and spend some cuddle time. You fell sound asleep on Uncle T's chest...but you were obviously ticked when he left (maybe that's why you partied all night? we will have to have a talk with him about leaving you!!). I love you sweet boy.
All my love,
Mommy
Marlee,
We have the cutest little dress from you from Tony and Claire, and I really want you to wear it for Easter. You need to put on a little more weight, but I think you are close, so let's keep our fingers crossed. You've been making some progress with nursing, although it is hard for mommy to remember that sometimes since it seems like the progress is so slow...and it is always two steps forward, one step back. I was about 3 seconds from giving up on nursing this morning, but God keeps giving me little nudges and encouragement right when I get to my breaking point, and I am still trying. I know that if it doesn't work out we will all be fine, but I also want it to work so bad that I don't want to quit before I have to. I do believe breastfeeding is best for you, so I will do everything I can do keep trying! You had fun with your Aunt Erin last night. She held you after dinner and you were so happy. You were wide awake and bright-eyed for a while, and then you snuggled in and took a nice nap with her. I am sure you will get lots of those naps with Aunt Erin. This summer we will get to spend time at the lake and I think you will love the warm sun and water...and most likely the boat engine will help soothe you to sleep too. I can't wait to get you acquainted to all of that stuff mommy and daddy love to do. Time for you to eat. I love you!
All my love,
Mommy
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
My beautiful babies are 1 month old!
Yesterday marked the one-month birthday for Parks and Marlee. I can NOT believe they have already been here for a month. They are so amazing...and watching them grow is a miracle in itself. Tomorrow we take them to the pediatrician for their "one-month" visit, so we will get a weight and check-up to see how they are growing and developing. Say a prayer for us!
A couple of weeks ago we got some professional pictures taken of our little angels. We signed up for a "package" that includes newborn, 6-month and 1-year photos with this photographer. She did such an amazing job on the newborn pics...I can't wait to go back to her. :) [If you are interested in pictures, her website is http://www.brennabphotography.com/ and she is amazing!! Tell her I sent you!]
Here are some of the pics she took:
I love these babies!!
A couple of weeks ago we got some professional pictures taken of our little angels. We signed up for a "package" that includes newborn, 6-month and 1-year photos with this photographer. She did such an amazing job on the newborn pics...I can't wait to go back to her. :) [If you are interested in pictures, her website is http://www.brennabphotography.com/ and she is amazing!! Tell her I sent you!]
Here are some of the pics she took:
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| They love each other! [Parks on left, Marlee on right] |
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| Snuggled up in a dresser drawer :) |
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| Those lips!! |
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| Pretty sure Marlee couldn't breathe here, and Mommy and Daddy were sweating like crazy, but glad we got the family photo. :) Ha! |
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| So sweet. |
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| Mirror images! [Marlee above, Parks below] |
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| Look at Marlee's cute little booty up in the air! |
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| Daddy's idea! |
Monday, April 11, 2011
Letters to Parks & Marlee (4/11/10 - 11:30am)
Hi babies,
Just wanted to check in. We had a big weekend...taking a few outings. Yesterday we tried to attend church for the first time. You both loved the worship music at the beginning of the service, but once the message started, you both started getting fidgety and grunting, so we ended up leaving early. When you get bigger (and when Parks gets off his monitor) you will be able to go to Waumba Land and play with the other kids during service...so that will be nice. Mommy is going to try to take you for a walk today, and tonight is Mommy and Daddy's "Small Group" meeting, so you will get to meet our great friends from group for the first time. They are all very excited to see you and we are looking forward to it. We hope your schedule will work out and we can feed you and still spend some time with the group. :) You guys don't eat very much (quantity)...but you sure to eat frequently. I love you both.
All my love,
Mommy
Just wanted to check in. We had a big weekend...taking a few outings. Yesterday we tried to attend church for the first time. You both loved the worship music at the beginning of the service, but once the message started, you both started getting fidgety and grunting, so we ended up leaving early. When you get bigger (and when Parks gets off his monitor) you will be able to go to Waumba Land and play with the other kids during service...so that will be nice. Mommy is going to try to take you for a walk today, and tonight is Mommy and Daddy's "Small Group" meeting, so you will get to meet our great friends from group for the first time. They are all very excited to see you and we are looking forward to it. We hope your schedule will work out and we can feed you and still spend some time with the group. :) You guys don't eat very much (quantity)...but you sure to eat frequently. I love you both.
All my love,
Mommy
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