She's actually napping on me as I write this. She has started smiling in her sleep more frequently, and a few minutes ago she accidentally woke herself up briefly because she was laughing. I'm debating about putting her down for the night right now vs. waking her up in an hour or so to feed her one last time. And yes, she's basically sleeping through the night now (at least, on most nights). The other night, I fed her at 10 and put her down (slightly awake but happy) right after. She fell asleep on her own and didn't wake up again until 6:30 - although I woke up twice before that because my body was wondering why she wasn't up. ;)
family
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
noises
'Lise-y Bean started experimenting with her voice on Sunday. She was making these adorable and sometimes hilarious noises, and when I would react/laugh, she would flash these huge grins. We tried to get pictures, but she pretty much stopped doing it when we pulled out the camera. However, she has continued her vocal explorations periodically the last 2 days. (I'm kind of sad Brian is out of town - in San Antonio for a conference - because he loved it on Sunday and it has gotten even cuter since then.) I tried, mostly unsuccessfully, to get video of it today. Our cameras don't take wonderful video, but here's the best one I could get (sorry about the background buzzing, I think there's something wrong with the mic):
I don't know how to edit video, or I would have cut out the parts when she's not doing anything. It's not that long, so deal with it. ;)
She's actually napping on me as I write this. She has started smiling in her sleep more frequently, and a few minutes ago she accidentally woke herself up briefly because she was laughing. I'm debating about putting her down for the night right now vs. waking her up in an hour or so to feed her one last time. And yes, she's basically sleeping through the night now (at least, on most nights). The other night, I fed her at 10 and put her down (slightly awake but happy) right after. She fell asleep on her own and didn't wake up again until 6:30 - although I woke up twice before that because my body was wondering why she wasn't up. ;)
She's actually napping on me as I write this. She has started smiling in her sleep more frequently, and a few minutes ago she accidentally woke herself up briefly because she was laughing. I'm debating about putting her down for the night right now vs. waking her up in an hour or so to feed her one last time. And yes, she's basically sleeping through the night now (at least, on most nights). The other night, I fed her at 10 and put her down (slightly awake but happy) right after. She fell asleep on her own and didn't wake up again until 6:30 - although I woke up twice before that because my body was wondering why she wasn't up. ;)
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
5 1/2 weeks and pictures
Elise is 10 lbs, 8 oz as of today. I can't believe she's gained 3 pounds since she was born (more, if you consider the weight lost after birth). That puts her in the 85th percentile for weight and 50th for height (21 inches now). It's ok, we like our chunky little monkey. :)
As a side note...I've heard other parents talk about how awful it is to watch their children get shots at the doctor. I didn't fully realize how true that is until today. She was already upset because I managed to schedule the appointment for right when she wanted to eat (of course I couldn't have known, aside from Murphy's Law), and her cries after the shot were heart-wrenching. Hopefully I'll be more prepared next time, although I think they have to give her 4 shots (not just one) then.
Here are a bunch of pictures, old and new.
As a side note...I've heard other parents talk about how awful it is to watch their children get shots at the doctor. I didn't fully realize how true that is until today. She was already upset because I managed to schedule the appointment for right when she wanted to eat (of course I couldn't have known, aside from Murphy's Law), and her cries after the shot were heart-wrenching. Hopefully I'll be more prepared next time, although I think they have to give her 4 shots (not just one) then.
Here are a bunch of pictures, old and new.
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| we kept forgetting to take a family picture - this is the first one, and she was already a week old! (4/5/13) |
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| cuddling :) (4/5/13) |
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| family nap (4/5/13) |
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| looking cute in Nauvoo (4/26/13) |
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| hanging out with cousin Jack after her blessing (4/28/13) |
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| friends and family who came to the blessing (4/28/13) |
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| our little family (4/28/13) |
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| napping during FHE while we played Scrabble - this sleeper makes me giggle because it looks like long johns (5/6/13) |
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| little smile - please ignore the boogers (5/7/13) |
Monday, April 22, 2013
Happy Earth Day!
Dear Mom and Dad,
I know it's your anniversary, so I decided to give you the best gift I could think of - a good night's sleep.
Love,
Elise
Yup, she slept pretty well on Sunday night and only got up to eat around 2:15, 6:30, and 10. I thought it was a great anniversary present from our sweet little 'Lise-y-bean. (That's what I call her - pronounced "lease-ee-bean" - but I still haven't figured out a good way to spell it.)
On a funny note, E was rooting on Brian a little tonight. I wasn't able to feed her right away, and for some reason, Brian thought she might like to try latching on his nose. (I'm still laughing really hard as I write this.) Sure enough, when held up to his nose, she chomped right down. It was very unsatisfying, I'm sure. She even tried sucking on it for probably 10 seconds but then got frustrated and gave up. His reaction ("Gross, baby!") was hilarious considering it was his idea. I guess it's because he's actually tried it before (??), but she never actually latched on and tried sucking.
I know it's your anniversary, so I decided to give you the best gift I could think of - a good night's sleep.
Love,
Elise
Yup, she slept pretty well on Sunday night and only got up to eat around 2:15, 6:30, and 10. I thought it was a great anniversary present from our sweet little 'Lise-y-bean. (That's what I call her - pronounced "lease-ee-bean" - but I still haven't figured out a good way to spell it.)
On a funny note, E was rooting on Brian a little tonight. I wasn't able to feed her right away, and for some reason, Brian thought she might like to try latching on his nose. (I'm still laughing really hard as I write this.) Sure enough, when held up to his nose, she chomped right down. It was very unsatisfying, I'm sure. She even tried sucking on it for probably 10 seconds but then got frustrated and gave up. His reaction ("Gross, baby!") was hilarious considering it was his idea. I guess it's because he's actually tried it before (??), but she never actually latched on and tried sucking.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
overheard and pictures
Brian (drowsy): Happy dinner, baby! Don't forget to bless the food.
I asked Brian later that day if he remembered saying that. He had no recollection of it, which of course made it that much funnier.
I just can't get enough of this little one! :)
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| taken 4/13 |
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| taken 4/15 |
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| taken 4/18 |
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
silly baby
My mom and I thought it was hilarious when E spit up and pooped on Brian as well as losing her umbilical cord - we laughed pretty hard. I shouldn't have been so quick to laugh because I changed her later and had almost the same thing happen. Ok, she only pooped on me, but it was quite similar to what happened to Brian. I guess we both fail the Diapering Skills Test.
Brian: Baby, wake up if you want to play with Daddy.
*E's eyes open suddenly*
Amy: Do you want to play with Daddy?
*E finishes eating and gives Brian a huge grin (which was surprising because she's never given us smiles that big before)*
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*E, falling asleep while eating*Brian: Baby, wake up if you want to play with Daddy.
*E's eyes open suddenly*
Amy: Do you want to play with Daddy?
*E finishes eating and gives Brian a huge grin (which was surprising because she's never given us smiles that big before)*
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Brian: Baby, I wish I knew what was going on in your head. I don't know what you're thinking about, but since you're my daughter, I'm guessing you're scheming.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
baby fun
Brian came back from changing E's diaper, and she immediately began filling the new one.
Brian (to E): Baby, you're making me nervous.
Amy: Why?
Brian: Because she's filling her diaper and laying on me. And she's not wearing clothes, so I have no protection.
Amy: It's a test to see how well you put on her diaper.
Brian: I didn't know it was going to be a test.
About 5 minutes later, E started coughing/choking and spit up on Brian. When he lifted her up so I could wipe him off, I noticed that poop had, indeed, escaped the diaper and made it onto Brian's shirt. Not only that, but she had lost her umbilical cord and it was laying on him (which he also thought was a little gross).
Brian has now been initiated.
Brian (to E): Baby, you're making me nervous.
Amy: Why?
Brian: Because she's filling her diaper and laying on me. And she's not wearing clothes, so I have no protection.
Amy: It's a test to see how well you put on her diaper.
Brian: I didn't know it was going to be a test.
About 5 minutes later, E started coughing/choking and spit up on Brian. When he lifted her up so I could wipe him off, I noticed that poop had, indeed, escaped the diaper and made it onto Brian's shirt. Not only that, but she had lost her umbilical cord and it was laying on him (which he also thought was a little gross).
Brian has now been initiated.
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