A few new things!

I got bored and set up a little photo session, this is my fave of all of them!


The first new thing is, she's not only getting a front tooth but also a molar! And according to everything I've read, that's unusual. She has stopped being too uncomfortable and we aren't having to give her tylenol anymore.

I have been a single mom since Thursday. BOOO! It kinda sucks not being able to have a break. Shawn is at his parents' house in Minnesota, his Grandma passed away this week:-( I am really glad that she and Avy got to meet before she passed. I do feel bad that Lucille never got to meet her first grandson (Mandi's son).

Avy spent her first afternoon with the babysitter. It was just a practice run for when I go back to work but it was still hard! I left her there at 10:30am. I worked out for 45 minutes, went home and cleaned, got ready, got a pedicure and then picked her up at 2:30pm. It was a difficult 4 hours but I can only imagine it's going to get easier. When I picked her up she was happy so that made me happy. Her babysitter is a mommy of 2, a 10 month old and a 6 year old. She watches one other 2 year old and her 6 year old is in school. She is really nice so I hope she works out!

The last new thing is tonight I am working on not swaddling her anymore. Since she was born we have swaddled her every night. We actually had to buy one of those swaddling blankets with velcro because she broke out of the blankets. We have had to swaddle her so tight I feel like we almost hurt her! But it's the only way she will sleep. Shawn and I have discussed that we are tired of swaddling her so tonight I left one arm out. She has woken herself up a few times but she's not mad or fussy, she is just going back to sleep. I hope tonight goes well. I'll continue to leave one arm unswaddled for a week or so then leave both out. It's frustrating because I am trying to do research on how and when to stop swaddling but everything says something different! I just hope tonight is successful!

My next post will probably be after I go back to work, wish me luck!

And the teething begins...

I feel so bad for her! This Sunday she started chewing on her hands even after she had eaten. She also started to drool excessively and have difficulty sleeping. She was making alot of noise at night and would move all over her crib. She just seemed uncomfortable. I suggested to Shawn that she was teething and he said we should try and give her some tylenol with her night bottle. I'm not above drugging my child (thanks Jo!)! We tried it and it seems to be working alittle. I wasn't 100% sure she was teething until I looked in her mouth yesterday and saw some white dots on the bottom in front! She's getting too big too fast and I don't like it!!

Beautiful Things

Every day she never ceases to amaze me. She's only 8 weeks old yet she does the most incredible things. I love being able to see everything through her eyes for the first time. And how simple things make her so happy! You look at things differently. Everything about her is beautiful!


A swing and some toys make her smile, simple bliss :-)


Her hand grabbing my finger, I know it's a natural reaction but it makes me feel like she loves me.


Her eating, her little eyes drift closed. You can tell she's happy and content.


If I'm a fan, she has to be a fan! At least until she can form her own opinions:-)


Her smile is unquestionable the most beautiful thing EVER!


Her yawn is the second most beautiful!


Sleepy girl, so CUTE!


And who knew that crying could be beautiful? I know it's not the best noise in the world but I really don't want to forget any minute of her!