Update

I can't believe how long it's been since I've been on the computer. The only excuse I have, (and it's a good one) is that my beautiful, sweet daughter keeps me more busy than I have EVER been in my life. She still does NOT NAP. But, she is so fun, and I seriously don't know where my days go. Hubby has been working non-stop, which in this economy I shouldn't complain about, but my only down time is when he is here,....and well, I'm sure you get the picture.

I have been having a really hard time. I recently experienced having someone in my life lose their sweet precious baby boy. It was harder than I could have ever imagined. I has been killing me to know what her and her family are going through, and there is absolutely NOTHING I can do to make it better.

I wondered why the women at my Mom's church and work who lost babies were so compassionate and torn up over Henry's death. Now I think I understand a little better. It is horrible to watch someone else experience the worst pain you have ever felt.

So, I have been thinking a lot about Henry lately, and pondering so many of the memories that have resurfaced.

Painful.

I still remember what I wore to the hospital. I still can't eat a Southwest salad from Ja.ck in the bo.x. Lots of stupid things. Things the doctor said, the nurses. People afterward.

YUK.

I hate that I don't really have any good memories.

O.k. that's enough for now.

Kate's been doing a lot of new things, and I'll try to get on here soon to talk about those. I'm excited we are going to see some old friends tomorrow who are in town, and maybe some more old friends on Friday.

If I don't get on here again before Thanksgiving, I hope everyone has a great holiday! We have so much to be thankful for !

8 Months Today!

Wow. Again, where does time go?

My Sweet Pea is 8 Months today.

• saying Mamama (mostly when mad)
• saying Dadadada
• took 2 steps with a "baby walker"
• wants to "type" on the computer
• favorite toy is the remote control! (we gave her her own!)
• had her first "accident" in her car seat Friday :(
• not sleeping through the night again
• still not napping
  

Sweet Baby L.J.

Please pray for the parents of sweet baby L.J.

L.J. went to Jesus early this morning after after such a hard fight.

I am so heartbroken for this family.

I know they will continue to need your prayers.

I Never Thought It Would Happen!!!

People, (and by that I mean the 3 of you who read my blog :) ), a miracle has happened. I can't believe that Kate has taken a pacifier. I never thought it would happen.

She usually wants to nurse all the time. I am sooo looking forward to her taking a pacifier, which will help me out!

She has been doing well lately. We go tomorrow for 2 of her vaccines, and I am REALLY dreading that. I hate it.

She is getting better at sitting up, doing it without help now, and still hates tummy time!

More later!

Prayers Needed

I have a friend who gave birth Friday to her sweet little baby boy at 26 weeks.

PLEASE join me in prayer for this family.

Baby L.J. needs lots of prayers. Specifically right now, for his lungs and for a brain bleed.

Also, please lift his parents up in prayer for strength and peace.

Where Has Time Gone?

Wow! It's been a long time since I updated. My only excuse is I have been run ragged lately.

Our sweet little Kate turned 7 months on Sunday!!! 7 Months??? Where has time gone?

She is growing so fast. Just in the last week or 2 she has started to say Mamamama. It's soo cute! We weren't sure at first if that was what she was really saying, but now we are sure. Unfortunetly that also means I don't have an exact date to record for her first word. Kinda bummed about that, but there's nothing I can do about it!

The same happened with her rolling over. It just kinda morphed over time, so I don't know an exact date. (I guess I'll just pick one for the baby book :) )

Kate got her first cold this week, and I think she kicked it in 2 days.....right over to me, however. Not fun being sick when you have a little one!

I tried feeding her avocado tonight for the first time. She actually gagged!!! Needles to say, it did not go over well. I'll try again some other time.

So far she's had:

rice cereal
applesauce
prunes
pears
sweet potato
winter squash (didn't really like)
avocado (only once)
banana (only once)

I have backed off the solid food a lot lately, even though she LOVES to eat it. She's had a lot of issues with constipation (that's why we've started prunes...:) ) Not sure if the exclusive breastmilk has helped yet or not.

I'm going to make my second batch of homemade baby food this weekend. It's fun, and I can't believe how much cheaper it is!!! Seriously. Plus, I like knowing exactly what I'm feeding her.

I'm going to make more sweet potatoes because they are her favorite, red pears instead of green this time, and green beans. We'll see how the green beans turn out, that'll be a first.

Gotta go, done pumping and more than ready for bed!

Already 6 Months!

I can't believe my baby is already 6 months old! It's already going so fast!

She just started sitting up for a few minutes at a time this week, and is getting better at rolling over, but would be doing better if she could tolerate tummy time!

She still isn't napping. :(

But thank goodness she's so cute!