Well, it's only been a couple weeks, but a lot has happened.
I turned 27. I'm old, I know. Bleh.
My post-partum check-up went well. I'm healed! Now to work off the extra tummy flab.
Thanksgiving was fun! However, the entire weekend, Lydia got way too spoiled. She was pretty naughty today when it was just me. She was pretty upset that she didn't get to go to Grandma and Grandpa's house today. Hopefully, she's over it now.
We're still working on the basement. It's been a while since I've posted about this, but yeah, we're still working on it. Lydia still shares her room with the computer, but hopefully that will change soon. I'm really hoping it will change before she grows out of her bassinet, because honestly, the crib won't fit. She's pretty close, so we're kind of on crunch time. But Lance is doing an awesome job downstairs. I won't post pictures yet, because it's a HUGE change. And the colors we've chosen for the walls are very bold. We only have one wall finished right now, but it's bold. It's AWESOME!!!
Lydia has been sleeping very well lately. She has stretches of 8 hours sometimes. Not every single night, but it's happened quite a bit in the last week.
I'd show you pictures, but apparently, I've reached my allotted 1 gig. STINK!!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
So Tired...
She's holding onto her favorite toy. It's her favorite because she can hold it.
She frequently falls asleep in her carseat.
I think it's nap time. This girl wears me out!
Failed Christmas Picture Attempt
This is what happens when you change a baby's clothes who doesn't like to be changed . . . especially into a pretty dress. Heaven forbid I have her look fancy.
Maybe we'll try again another day. She's still cute, even when she cries.
Getting changed is the saddest thing ever.
She's offended.
You're seriously trying to take my picture again, Mom?
Maybe we'll try again another day. She's still cute, even when she cries.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
One Month
Well, we made it through the first month with a new baby. Yay!
Lydia is growing insanely fast. Who knew a month could go by so quick? Technically, she's over a month now, but it's been a busy week.
Lance and I got the stomach flu last week. Yuck. We made it through it. If I can go through that, I can get through just about anything, right? Luckily, Lydia didn't catch it. I took her to the doctor just to make sure, though. They weighed her, and she was 10 lbs! Whoa! Huge!
She's also to the point where it's hard to hold her certain ways, because she's so long. They didn't measure her at the doctor, because it wasn't a routine well check-up, but I'm sure she's grown quite a bit. She's also a very strong baby. She holds her head up really well during tummy time or while I'm burping her. She is good at following a person with her eyes. She also tries to figure out who is talking when someone new talks.
Here are some recent cute pictures of her. Enjoy!
It's been a challenging but super fun month. We love our little Lydi-bug!
Lydia is growing insanely fast. Who knew a month could go by so quick? Technically, she's over a month now, but it's been a busy week.
Lance and I got the stomach flu last week. Yuck. We made it through it. If I can go through that, I can get through just about anything, right? Luckily, Lydia didn't catch it. I took her to the doctor just to make sure, though. They weighed her, and she was 10 lbs! Whoa! Huge!
She's also to the point where it's hard to hold her certain ways, because she's so long. They didn't measure her at the doctor, because it wasn't a routine well check-up, but I'm sure she's grown quite a bit. She's also a very strong baby. She holds her head up really well during tummy time or while I'm burping her. She is good at following a person with her eyes. She also tries to figure out who is talking when someone new talks.
Here are some recent cute pictures of her. Enjoy!
Growing so fast is exhausting!
Big . . . yawn . . .
Smile!
Hanging out with Daddy.
Sticking out her tongue.
Smiles!
More smiles!
It's been a challenging but super fun month. We love our little Lydi-bug!
Friday, November 9, 2012
Lydia's Baby Blessing
Last Sunday Lydia got blessed. Lance did a great job giving her the blessing. She was an angel and slept through it, thankfully. She looked like an angel, too, dressed all in white. Afterward, we invited our family to our house for a pot luck dinner.
It was a great day!
Getting ready
Full length shot. The dress was mine when I got blessed, so now it's extra special to us.
Closer look
Booties
It was a great day!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
National Adoption Month
Hi everyone! November is National Adoption Month!!
As most of you know, adoption is very important to Lance and me. We started our own adoption journey a little over a year ago, and while we stopped it because we finally got pregnant, we are still HUGE supporters of adoption. We also have four adopted nieces and nephews, who we love a ton! (Loving them is no different than loving our biological nieces and nephews, FYI. Some people worry about not loving an adopted child as much as a biological one.)
I know there are many people out there who are curious or interested in adoption, but don't know a lot of details, so they're a little scared to move forward with it. I want you to know that it is an amazing journey. It is a wonderful blessing. Not only are you doing a service to the child, but to the birth mother as well. And, you get a sweet little child to add to your family.
The process to get accepted is a little long, but it's not as bad as you'd think. It's a lot of paperwork, yes, but very worth it. You do have to have home studies, interviews with your caseworker, and background checks. They don't want to give a child to just anyone. Chances are, if you don't have a criminal record or a serious mental illness, you're good to go. (P.S. Being depressed because of infertility does not qualify as a serious mental illness. All of us who have experienced infertility have been through it, and it's okay to be sad.) You also need to take adoption classes. They're not bad. You learn a lot about the process, birth mothers, and getting "chosen." Yes, you get chosen by a birth mother, so it could take years or it could be a matter of days once you're approved. That's a big deterrent for people. Yes, it can be emotional, but waiting a few years is a lot better than not getting a child at all, right?
Many of us hear about people who get chosen, but the birth mother decides to keep the child, or someone else involved in her life steps in and decides to keep the child. That is not the norm. Yes, it happens from time to time, but you get similar risks with a pregnancy (miscarriage, still birth, etc.). You'll be put back on the list and hope for a better outcome next time. Don't get me wrong. I know it's heartbreaking, but the fear of that should not deter you from choosing to adopt.
Another deterrent is money. At LDS Family Services, they treat it like tithing, 10% of your income. It can be a lot, but as many of you who have been through infertility know, it's well worth it to get a child.
Something I really enjoyed about the process of adoption was the support. I went to monthly meetings held by LDS Family Services that were for women who are waiting to adopt or have already adopted. We got together and talked about things that were on our minds about infertility and adoption. It was nice to meet people in my same situation and become friends, and to get my questions answered by people who have been through it. I think that a lot of other adoption agencies have support groups as well. I just know mostly about LDS Family Services because that is the agency we went through.
If you're on the fence about adoption, or even slightly considering it, my advice is to at least call an agency to get more information. The initial call or appointment usually is just to inform you and make sure it is what you want to do. There isn't usually a fee for that (some private agencies may have a fee, but ask when you call).
I hope this gave you a little insight to the process. Adoption ROCKS!!!
As most of you know, adoption is very important to Lance and me. We started our own adoption journey a little over a year ago, and while we stopped it because we finally got pregnant, we are still HUGE supporters of adoption. We also have four adopted nieces and nephews, who we love a ton! (Loving them is no different than loving our biological nieces and nephews, FYI. Some people worry about not loving an adopted child as much as a biological one.)
Our cute nieces and nephews
I know there are many people out there who are curious or interested in adoption, but don't know a lot of details, so they're a little scared to move forward with it. I want you to know that it is an amazing journey. It is a wonderful blessing. Not only are you doing a service to the child, but to the birth mother as well. And, you get a sweet little child to add to your family.
The process to get accepted is a little long, but it's not as bad as you'd think. It's a lot of paperwork, yes, but very worth it. You do have to have home studies, interviews with your caseworker, and background checks. They don't want to give a child to just anyone. Chances are, if you don't have a criminal record or a serious mental illness, you're good to go. (P.S. Being depressed because of infertility does not qualify as a serious mental illness. All of us who have experienced infertility have been through it, and it's okay to be sad.) You also need to take adoption classes. They're not bad. You learn a lot about the process, birth mothers, and getting "chosen." Yes, you get chosen by a birth mother, so it could take years or it could be a matter of days once you're approved. That's a big deterrent for people. Yes, it can be emotional, but waiting a few years is a lot better than not getting a child at all, right?
Many of us hear about people who get chosen, but the birth mother decides to keep the child, or someone else involved in her life steps in and decides to keep the child. That is not the norm. Yes, it happens from time to time, but you get similar risks with a pregnancy (miscarriage, still birth, etc.). You'll be put back on the list and hope for a better outcome next time. Don't get me wrong. I know it's heartbreaking, but the fear of that should not deter you from choosing to adopt.
Another deterrent is money. At LDS Family Services, they treat it like tithing, 10% of your income. It can be a lot, but as many of you who have been through infertility know, it's well worth it to get a child.
Something I really enjoyed about the process of adoption was the support. I went to monthly meetings held by LDS Family Services that were for women who are waiting to adopt or have already adopted. We got together and talked about things that were on our minds about infertility and adoption. It was nice to meet people in my same situation and become friends, and to get my questions answered by people who have been through it. I think that a lot of other adoption agencies have support groups as well. I just know mostly about LDS Family Services because that is the agency we went through.
If you're on the fence about adoption, or even slightly considering it, my advice is to at least call an agency to get more information. The initial call or appointment usually is just to inform you and make sure it is what you want to do. There isn't usually a fee for that (some private agencies may have a fee, but ask when you call).
I hope this gave you a little insight to the process. Adoption ROCKS!!!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Halloween 2012
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Halloween!!!
We celebrated by going to my parents' house and having dinner in a pumpkin. We also ate tons of sweets, yum! My ENTIRE family was there. Yay! This was the first time that my sister's family and my brother's family were able to hold Lydia. There has been a lot of sickness going around, and we haven't wanted to expose Lydia when she's this little. But everyone is doing much better now, so we were able to go.
I loved seeing everyone in their costumes! (It was just the nieces and nephews)
Audrey: Hogwarts student
Ashlyn: 50's girl (she used one of my poodle skirts!)
Merrin: Homecoming queen
Connor: Monster something or other
Kohl: Shy Guy
Dallin: Indiana Jones
Katie: Ninja (pink)
Brielle: Purple fairy
Paxton: Ninja (red)
Declan: Skeleton
Lydia: Black cat
Lance went trick-or-treating with the crew. He was just one of the chaperones, but he dressed up, wearing a U of U T-shirt, saying that he was dressing up as something he's not, a U of U fan. Whatever! He simply likes BYU better, but he still likes the U as well. Silly man...
I can't wait until the next holiday! I love this time of year!
Lydia was a black cat in a tutu. Not too flashy, but still super cute.
We celebrated by going to my parents' house and having dinner in a pumpkin. We also ate tons of sweets, yum! My ENTIRE family was there. Yay! This was the first time that my sister's family and my brother's family were able to hold Lydia. There has been a lot of sickness going around, and we haven't wanted to expose Lydia when she's this little. But everyone is doing much better now, so we were able to go.
I loved seeing everyone in their costumes! (It was just the nieces and nephews)
Audrey: Hogwarts student
Ashlyn: 50's girl (she used one of my poodle skirts!)
Merrin: Homecoming queen
Connor: Monster something or other
Kohl: Shy Guy
Dallin: Indiana Jones
Katie: Ninja (pink)
Brielle: Purple fairy
Paxton: Ninja (red)
Declan: Skeleton
Lydia: Black cat
Lance went trick-or-treating with the crew. He was just one of the chaperones, but he dressed up, wearing a U of U T-shirt, saying that he was dressing up as something he's not, a U of U fan. Whatever! He simply likes BYU better, but he still likes the U as well. Silly man...
Lydia had way too much fun. She also decided to take only 1/2 hour or less naps all day long. She slept really well last night, thankfully.
I can't wait until the next holiday! I love this time of year!
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