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Today I learned the results of my latest MRI. I've had 2 now since we had the car accident. 
And what I found out today was pretty unsettling. 
There is a good chance I'll need to have surgery. 
But I'm not worried. 




Let go, and let God. 
I am. Are you? 


Have a great week :) 

I just ate half a bag of pretzels

Not quite, but more than enough. That was my lunch today.

You see, normally I'd be at work, and would have eaten my usual Pb&j or turkey on whole wheat, but today was a little different.

Last night when the babe and I got home, I noticed she had a pretty big eye booger. (Sorry, I guess I could have warned you) which is very unusual for her. So we went about our normal routine, and she napped a while in her swing before I moved her to her bed. While I was moving her I noticed her eyelashes we covered in gunk, so I though to myself....crap. Pinkeye.

How could my little baby daughter have gotten something so yucky. Her nanny didn't have it, her father nor myself had it, so I was at a loss. I cleaned her up and put her to bed knowing what I'd find in the morning would be worse.

I was right. I knew her nanny wouldn't keep her, so I called her to let her know what was going on and the Mr and I decided that I would work the first half of the day while he took her to the Doc and he would work the second half so neither of us would have to miss a full day.

Well. Apparently she doesn't have pinkeye. She poked her poor, little self in the eye.  They gave us some drops and sent us on our way. By the time I got home from work I could already see improvement. Thank God.

If it's not one thing it's another. Seriously. Can I please catch a break?! First the wreck, now this?
It could be much worse, so I'll stop whining.

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I won 2 tickets to Busch Gardens today on the radio. So I'm super excited to go and take the babe and let her see all of the animals!! Oh how exciting!! I can't wait!

Our attorney finally contacted us today so we can have a follow up doctor appointment. Which means I'll miss more work, but I have to go. Like, I must. I think I cracked a rib....seriously.  We ran out of pain meds a few days ago, and we're hurting. God willing we'll get this all straightened out sooner rather than later.

I'll leave you with....

The hubs and I a few years ago, the shortest my hair has been in my adult life....never again. <3
(You thought it was going to be the babe didn't you?!)

6 months....

My babe is 6 months old (actually she's closer to 7 months, so shoot me I'm late)
She had her check up this morning at 8am. Her doctor was kind enough to show up at 9:30.
Meh, things happen (traffic anyone?)

So, she weighs 18lbs 7oz, is 26 3/4 in long, and her head circumference is 17 (If I'm remembering correctly)
She is in the 90th percentile in weight and head circumference, and 75th percentile in height. This is the first appointment they have actually given me her percentages. Jerks.
She was tired and grumpy, and on top of all that, got 3 shots and an oral vaccination. She didn't appreciate that very much, she screamed and cried, but only for about 2 minutes then she was over it. She's such a good baby.
She's on top of all of her milestones, and her doc suggested we introduce the 'sippy cup' ....... She says it'll be easier to wean her off the bottle if we do, so we might just pick one up this weekend. She also told me that things are changing, and it is now recommended that kids be in rear facing car-seats until they are two!? I hadn't seen any seats that would fit a kid that big that faces the back... I don't know.

As you know, we've been working out daily. Well, we haven't stopped. The Mr. says he has lost 7 pounds! I'm so proud. I haven't been on a scale since January. I feel the longer I go between adventures on the scale, and bigger jump downward haha.  I have no clue what I weigh, nor do I want to know....yet anyway. Close to my pre-pregnancy weight!! So close!!

Enjoy your weekend!!!

4 Months

Today was A's 4 month check-up. This included the usual, height, weight, head circumference, joint check, how she's doing with her milestones and of course, vaccinations.

The first nurse we saw told us she would be having 4 or 5 shots. Seriously?! That is too much for one day, but we were going to suck it up, and get over it.

Babes weighed in at a whopping 15.9 1/2 pounds, and 24 inches long. She is doing everything she should be doing at 4 months. Rolling over, laughing, "talking", smiling, grabbing toys, eating 4-6oz at a time, enjoying some solids (organic apples, pears and sweet potatoes) and trying to sit up on her own.

Luckily she only ended up getting 2 shots and an oral vaccination, (which is what it was supposed to be, damn nurse freaking me out for no reason) thank goodness. She did pretty well, much  better than last time. I looked up some suggestions to make it a little easier for both of us from Dr. Google, and read about giving her a little sugar water just before the injections, so we did that, I also brought her pacifier (which she still will not have anything to do with) and a couple of her toys that play music and flash lights, anything to keep her distracted. I had to hold her arms down and hold the toy in front of her face as the (mean ol' heartless) nurse stabbed my pretty baby in each thigh. The initial stick surprised her, and she cried. But once it was over and I picked her up for some snuggling she was fine. By the time we left the parking lot, she was out like a light. She stayed that way (in her carseat) for the next hour. Then she woke up super needy and whiny, so I gave her lots of lovin' and she went back to sleep for a while.

She is doing so much better compared to her 2 month shots, I'm not sure what exactly it was that helped her this time so I guess we'll be doing all of this over again in May for her 6 month vaccinations.

My little baby is growing up so fast!

Sorry for the delay...

So life has taken quite the turn. For the better, of course. Since we've been home, we've all been adjusting very well. Baby A is amazing. I'm trying not to jinx myself with this, but she is such a good baby. We are definitely blessed to have been given such an amazing little one. She hardly ever cries, only when we don't feed her fast enough or when we're changing her diaper and she's not in the mood. A binky usually solves that pretty quickly though.

We had our first doctor appointment today. She is, believe it or not, perfect. She is in the 50% percentile in both weight and length.. I'm one proud momma. She lost 7 ounces before we left the hospital, but gained it all back. Today she weighs the same as she did when she was born, 7lbs 7oz. This means I'm doing a good job as far as feeding her, she's getting just enough!

Speaking of feeding, I am, unfortunately, having to supplement formula because I am not producing enough milk myself, to satisfy her needs. I was pretty devastated at first...we had been home not even a day, and I had to give in. I couldn't handle her screaming because she was hungry, and there was nothing I could do to make it better, so she got some formula. She still gets formula, but I try to give her as much breast milk as I can. I'm only producing about 10 to 12 ounces a day, but hopefully, if I keep doing what I'm doing, I'll up my supply. So keep your fingers crossed for us!

She also got her first shot at the doctor today. While I'm sure it wasn't the first time she had been pricked by a needle, it was the first time it happened while I was there to see it. Actually, I didn't even watch, I turned away. She was fine, then she started screaming. It breaks my heart when she cries, especially when she's screaming like she did today. So of course, being the mom that I am, I cried..more than she did. The Mr. said it was because A)I'm a good mom, and B)Because baby A is tougher than me.....which is definitely true when it comes to situations like this. Anyhow, she's been napping since we left the doctor's office, and I feel after her traumatizing day, she can sleep as long as she likes. That's all I have to say about that.

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