6 months

My sweet girl is 6 months old. I can't believe how fast the time has flown by....Vada Jolee is such a blessing to every one in our family. I can't begin to explain the way my heart and life changed when I found out I was pregnant...and then the day I met her.....that forever changed me!! I am blessed that she is a sweet, healthy and happy baby. She has changed so much since being born (she wasn't an easy baby for 3 months). However, I wouldn't change a thing. She went to the doctor today for her 6 month check-up and weighs over 18 pounds!! She likes her food. Some other things that she's been up to:

-all of sudden she doesn't like get dressed AFTER her bath....it's never bothered her in the past, but now it's not her favorite thing to do :)

-she is sitting up with support of her hands

-she has really noticed the Stitch (our cat) and laughs at him a lot

-she is constantly smiling at everyone she meets

-does not like the sun in her eyes....and will sport her shades when necessary (her nickname is Hollywood)

-her hair seems to be growing and getting a little thicker

-she still loves to eat and doesn't turn her nose up to anything.....as a matter of fact....she continues to try to get our plates and drinks off the table when we hold her

-she is still a daddy's girl :)

-loves her Lou Lou, baby, piglet and her lovey......and of course, her monkey

-she had a viral infection and we had to go to Kosairs ER last weekend...that about did me in (I don't know how people do it)....she had a high fever and vomitting....it was so sad :( She is better now.

The thing I love about her the most is how sweet she is to EVERYONE she meets...she loves without caution and is very "interested" in her surroundings (sounds better than saying she is nosey :)). I thank God for her sweet face everyday. She rolls over, says da-da, tries to pull herself up...but, that smile is what impresses me everyday.

Time.....

Time sure does fly......

Vada will be 5 months old on June 14th and I can't believe it. Some of the things I want her to know and us to remember.....

-She was so active inside of me. I didn't get many pictures of me pregnant and I don't really know why. I guess life is just too crazy.

-I was scared to death about having her. It's hard to explain how you feel (scared, excited and overwhelmed).

-She was the most beautiful baby I had ever laid my eyes on. I couldn't get over how perfect she was when the doctor showed her to me. She didn't cry at first (she was too busy checking everyone out....we have pictures to prove it).

-The first 3 months were ROUGH. She was not an easy baby at first, but she is worth everything.

-A few things about her right now.....she loves her dog (Lou Lou), her monkey, her new piglet, people, TV, being talked to and she constantly talks, her "Pandora" bracelet, eating (she has had pears, peas, bananas and cereal). She gets excited when she sees her bottle. She enjoys bathtime and mostly chills out the whole time. One of my new favorite things is that she rubs everything with her little hands and fingers.

-She only cries when she is hungry or sleepy....and she usually sticks her bottom lip out first (at least she gives you warning)....

-She is so much fun right now because she is noticing everything and everyone. She loves going to busy places (restaurants, the mall, etc.)..because people flock to her. Everyone thinks she is adorable (and I tend to agree)..

She has brought us so much joy and I thank God for the opportunity to be her mommy :)

Some pics to enjoy..........

My Girl

I am SO in love with my little girl. She brings me more joy than anything in this world. I can't imagine life without her, now. She has been really "talking" lately and she smiles all the time. She loves to have people talk to her!! Here are some other things she is in love with.....

-her parents (she is a daddy's girl at night)
-her hands
-watching people (she is a bit nosey)
-hair bows (okay, so I love them...but, she will learn)
-being talked to
-talking and chewing on her bibs
-her bath (thank goodness)
-music
-ceiling fans

She is SO big. She is 13 pounds and growing up so fast.

Better.....

Things have gotten so much easier and everyone said they would....finally, they have!! Vada is sleeping better (still on our chest and not all night) and acts like she feels better. We have had such a busy weekend, but I love spending all my time with her. I miss her so much during the week. I am so in love with her :)

Splish.....Splash....Vada loves her bath!!!

We have been sponge bathing Vada since she came home from the hospital. First, she was too small and then we struggle in the evenings with her reflux. So, we thought keeping her upright would be best. The other night we decided to put her in her bathtub....it was so much fun to see her enjoying herself. She brings me so much joy and happiness!!

P.S. I decided to post this tonight because tomorrow she gets her 2 month shots AND I have a feeling it's going to be a bad night :(

Also, we tried feeding her some rice cereal tonight.....I know, she is only 2 months old. However, our doctor actually recommended it months ago and my mom seems to think it will help her. She didn't know what to think......it was only a little bit/a trial run, but hopefully I can get some pictures of that when we really start it!! I am so in love with her......

God Bless!

Colic.....

I feel like I could write a book on colic....my sweet baby has colic, acid reflux and did have an ear infection. It's been a rough time for all three of us! In the middle of the crying, fussiness, gassy episodes, sleepless nights, etc.....I try to remember that I am truly blessed to have her.

She is over 10 pounds....has started wearing 1 diapers....likes to eat...is starting to really notice things/people.....and loves to look at herself in the mirror :)

I try to cherish every cry and remember that "I'm gonna miss this" when she gets older and wants nothing to do with her parents...HA! I love her so much and can't believe how much she has grown. She is such a blessing!!

Blessings......

I am so blessed.....Vada has brought me more joy than I ever expected. She is such a sweet baby, but she already has such a strong personality :)

I never knew what people meant when they said....."your life will change forever when she gets here" or "you haven't experienced love until you have a baby"...all of that is SO true. She had my heart before she got here, but I have never felt so much love like I did the day I first laid eyes on her. Nick and I can't imagine life without her now. Although we are sleep-deprived.....I wouldn't change a thing!
Okay, maybe I would change one thing....sleeping through the night would be nice :) I know that it will come in time....I just hope its not a LONG time!!

Update on my momma...she is doing better. She still has a lot of healing to do, but she is getting better everyday (although she doesn't think so)...

God Bless!!

Vada is here.....

Surprise....she's here. Vada was born 1/14/2011 and only weighed 5 pounds....so little. She is the MOST beautiful thing I have ever laid eyes on..EVER!! I am so in love with her and her daddy is worse than me!! Our lives have changed, but for the better. I couldn't imagine life without her now. I am tired, overwhelmed, excited and blessed. She has such a personality and I love her dearly..I can't say it enough.

I am truly blessed to have this beautiful, healthy, sweet little girl!! Thank You Lord!!

It's BABY time....

WOW!! Vada Jolee will be here real soon. The doctor is going to induce me this week, but we are waiting to see when. I am so excited, scared, blessed and overwhelmed. I can't wait to meet her.......we got a great ultrasound picture of her today (in 3D) and I feel like I already know what she's going to look like.....even though I don't!! Please pray for us and her arrival.

Mom is doing better....still in the hospital, but she should be out soon. She is getting excited about Vada....I have a feeling that Vada and Mom will be REALLY close.

Please continue to pray for my mom, baby Vada and my delivery!! Thanks!!