More cute pics

Bath-time

If there is one thing that can make Maggie happy as a clam it is her bath. She loves to get in the warm water and splash around. She is all smiles no matter what kind of mood she was in five minutes before her bath. I didn't document her first bath but I did get a couple of cute pics during her last bath. What came after that bath was much more hysterical for myself and for Maggie. For Steve, not so much.
Maggie had just had another wonderful half hour in the tub when Steve took her out to get her diaper on and her pjs. I was in the other room putting stuff away when all the sudden I hear "OH! Oh my God!" I run in and see a look of horror on Steve's face. He proceeds to tell me that our daughter just peed on him. Sure enough there is a huge wet spot on his shirt and running down his shorts. I instantly start laughing my head off and make a break for the other room to grab the camera so I can document this hilarious moment. Before I can make it back to the bedroom I hear and even louder "OOOHHHHHH NOOOOOOO!!!!!!" I go running back in and can only laugh harder as he tells me, and then I hear for myself, that Maggie has pooped, A LOT. Now none of the poop actually got on Steve because he was holding her in the towel and cupping her bottom, but it was one of the best moments since we have had this little girl. I have been laughing about it almost daily since it happened.

Maggie enjoying her bath!


AAAAAHHHH I have been peed on!

Stop laughing and DO something.

It's okay sweetie. Daddy still loves you.

Maggie looking at her Daddy sweetly and happily after a long pee and a large poop!

My brother is a cop

A few (okay maybe several) weeks ago my parents, Steve, Maggie and I all headed to Salem to see my brother Vinnie graduate from the Police Academy. For the last year, almost, he has been serving with the Oreon Police. Twice a year the state has their mandated Policy Academy that everyone from all over the state must attend. He loved every second of it. If you know my family you know that all he wants to do is save the world. He has been a marine for over 15 years and now finally gets to live his dream of being a cop. There have been times he has complained about the idiots that he has chased down but I know he secretly loves every second of what he does. One added surprise was that he won the award for best overall performance in his class. We were so proud of him!! Here are a few pics from graduation day.

The proud parents with their son.

Vince's family plus me and Steve and Maggie.

Daddy and Maggie before the ceremony. She was so well behaved

Vince receiving his award for best overall performance!

Question

A voice said, Look me in the stars
And tell me truly, men of earth,
If all the soul-and-body scars
Were not too much to pay for birth.

-Robert Frost

Thanks to All

I just wanted to write a quick thank you. I heard from a bunch of you after I posted my list of ailments with words of encouragement and prayers. As of right now things seem to be going well with all of us. Aside from still not sleeping more than three hours at a time at night everything with me has cleared up pretty well. The infections/blocked ducts have resolved along with the high fevers. Thankfully I never had to use antibiotics which meant I did not put Miss Maggie at risk of thrush. Small victory for me, yeah! I should note that not using antibiotics was a personal choice and one I would not recommend for everyone. I caught the infection in the very early stages, thanks to my good friend Missy, and was able to fight it by sleeping, resting, nursing, drinking a ton of water, and more sleep/rest. With the passing of the infection my blood sugar has also stabilized. Life will never be the same but at least now I can function as Maggie's mommy and not as just a pair of milk bags. It is incredible to see the changes in her. Over the past five weeks she has developed so much. It is a miracle to watch her grow and develop a little personality. Our days are not just about eating, sleeping, and changing diapers. There are several periods during each day where we get to interact and "play" together. I am having so much fun getting to know our little girl!

Family and Friends Meet Maggie

Over the last four weeks we have had a few visitors stopping by to check out our new addition. Thanks to all who have stopped by not just to see the baby but to also lend a hand in the cooking and cleaning.

Grandma Linda

Grandpa Cole

Grandpa Mark and Grandma Deborah

Vince, Leah, Lauren and Joy (and baby D)

Crazy Cat Lady Cindy Davais (yes I will be shipping my daughter off to her house, she is THAT fun)

Kinsly Hubel (who was going to play a huge part in our childs development but just found out she got into medical school in Dublin, YAY KINS, so I guess we will have to find someone else)

Dr. Hem Deodhar (By far one of my favorite people on this earth. Although I think she tried to steal my baby when I stopped by the office yesterday)

And last but not least. Maggie's first boyfriend, Bennett David Clear. Born to Rachel and Cameron Clear just two days before Maggie. It was so obviously love at first sight.

For more pics of Maggie, check out my previous post:)

3 Weeks 4 Days

So I know that It has been awhile since I posted pics but if you heard my reasons why you would excuse the delay. I will not bore you with the details but I will give you the laundry list
1. Two bouts of mastitis
2. Approx 15 blocked milk ducts (not all at one time but over the course of several days until I figured out how to beat the system).
3. A severe case of exhaustion that led to two full days of fever ranging from 99 to 104 degrees. Alternating chills/sweats. Thanks to my awesome husband Steve and my mom I made it thru and am on the mend
4. Most likely the Gestational Diabetes has led into Type II Diabetes. But not to worry, with diet and exercise and continued monitoring of my sugars I should be able to control it.
Please don't pity me. Just pray for all of us. Thank God we have a fairly easy baby. If she were colicky or overly fussy or difficult to soothe or didn't love to nurse we would be lost.
Without further ado, here are new pics of our Birdie. Yes, that is her new nickname given by me and Steve. Seriously she has feathers for hair and before she launches into an all out cry she makes these little sounds that sound like a bird call.