16 weeks
It's hard to believe my little girl is 4 months old!
I wish I had taken today off from work to spend with her in celebration, but I really need to keep my days off for emergency, illness and most importantly our family vacation in May! I miss her so much when I am at work. I have her picture on my desktop and everytime I close a program and see her smiling as big as she can I can't help but smile too.
I've been taking monthly photos of her and to see the progression she has made is surreal. She looks very different at four months old then she did at one month old. It's amazing how fast they grow! I remember how I felt when I packed up her newborn clothes; slightly sad to see the little outfits tucked away. Well this week I packed up her three months clothes and while six month clothes are still big on her she'll grow into them quickly.
Gwen has her four month wellness visit next week and I am NOT looking forward to more vaccines. I hate seeing her get upset and I'm always worried that she'll have some kind of reaction even though she did very well with her two month vaccines. I can't wait to find out what she weighs - it's always a guessing game but I know she'd definitely gained. I really notice it when I am trying to lug her around in her carseat - it just seems heavier and heavier everytime I lift it!
I know the next four months will go as quickly as the first. I am enjoying her being "little" but unfortunately little girls grow up and Gwen is doing just that!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Moo, Baa, La La La
15 weeks, 4 days
Gwen's favorite book is "Moo, Baa, La La La" by Sandra Boynton. It's so cute to see her smile as I make the silly animal noises. It's such a short, simple book that I have it memorized. Sometimes I recite it to her without the book open - driving in the car, getting her diaper changed. It doesn't matter. She coos just the same and gives me the biggest smiles. I have to admit I love the book too - super cute - and I look forward to the day when Gwen tries to make the animal noises with me too.
Gwen's favorite book is "Moo, Baa, La La La" by Sandra Boynton. It's so cute to see her smile as I make the silly animal noises. It's such a short, simple book that I have it memorized. Sometimes I recite it to her without the book open - driving in the car, getting her diaper changed. It doesn't matter. She coos just the same and gives me the biggest smiles. I have to admit I love the book too - super cute - and I look forward to the day when Gwen tries to make the animal noises with me too.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thankful Thursday
15 weeks, 1 day
I have been following several new blogs as of lately. One in particular has struck my heartstrings. Let me briefly tell you the story of the Staats. Shortly after turning four months old their daughter Maddie passed away suddenly and for no apparent reason. Maddie's mommy and daddy love her very much and miss her dearly but each day they are growing a little stronger (http://www.kandjstaats.blogspot.com/). Their strength and faith has been incredibly inspiring and their lives have touched many people. Maddie grew her angel wings exactly one month ago today. In her honor, I am participating in Thankful Thursday.
Lately I have become much more aware of the good things in my life. It's so easy to get caught up in life's daily struggles, but Gwen is teaching me not to sweat the small stuff. The worst day can become the best day just by seeing her smile. To her the world is not so complicated - eat, sleep, play...life is good. I am trying so hard to never take a single day for granted. The grief of strangers reminds me of just how precious each day on this earth is with one another. Today I am thankful for the life I have been given. I hugged Gwen a little tighter. I sang to her a little louder. I read to her a little longer. I felt content that even though I don't have everything I may want, I have everything I need.
My princess, Gwen.
I have been following several new blogs as of lately. One in particular has struck my heartstrings. Let me briefly tell you the story of the Staats. Shortly after turning four months old their daughter Maddie passed away suddenly and for no apparent reason. Maddie's mommy and daddy love her very much and miss her dearly but each day they are growing a little stronger (http://www.kandjstaats.blogspot.com/). Their strength and faith has been incredibly inspiring and their lives have touched many people. Maddie grew her angel wings exactly one month ago today. In her honor, I am participating in Thankful Thursday.
Lately I have become much more aware of the good things in my life. It's so easy to get caught up in life's daily struggles, but Gwen is teaching me not to sweat the small stuff. The worst day can become the best day just by seeing her smile. To her the world is not so complicated - eat, sleep, play...life is good. I am trying so hard to never take a single day for granted. The grief of strangers reminds me of just how precious each day on this earth is with one another. Today I am thankful for the life I have been given. I hugged Gwen a little tighter. I sang to her a little louder. I read to her a little longer. I felt content that even though I don't have everything I may want, I have everything I need.
My princess, Gwen.
Friday, March 4, 2011
My Favorite Thing
13 weeks, 5 days
There are many things that I love about being a Mommy. Let me share with you my #1: Holding Gwen in my arms while she sleeps. It's intoxicating. I felt that way about nursing and although that didn't work out as planned I would always feel so at peace when Gwen nursed. This is what usually happens: Gwen will be crying hysterically (usually from a tummy ache - she has bad gas). I'll pick her up, hold her close against me, and stand rocking gently side to side whispering to her that it's okay. Give it five minutes or less and she falls asleep in my arms. It makes me feel so good inside. I like to think that she feels so secure in my arms (and she is). I am her protector. I will never, ever let any harm come to her. I wish moments like those could last forever. I could hold her all night long like that but I usually end up gently laying her in her crib for a brief nap and then she awakes with smiles. So rewarding. So in love.
There are many things that I love about being a Mommy. Let me share with you my #1: Holding Gwen in my arms while she sleeps. It's intoxicating. I felt that way about nursing and although that didn't work out as planned I would always feel so at peace when Gwen nursed. This is what usually happens: Gwen will be crying hysterically (usually from a tummy ache - she has bad gas). I'll pick her up, hold her close against me, and stand rocking gently side to side whispering to her that it's okay. Give it five minutes or less and she falls asleep in my arms. It makes me feel so good inside. I like to think that she feels so secure in my arms (and she is). I am her protector. I will never, ever let any harm come to her. I wish moments like those could last forever. I could hold her all night long like that but I usually end up gently laying her in her crib for a brief nap and then she awakes with smiles. So rewarding. So in love.
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