He's here!!!! Isaac was born today (on his due date!!!) Feb 28th at 10:24am. 7lbs 5 oz, 18in long. I haven't spoken to Andrea yet but baby and mom both seem to be healthy and doing well. I can't wait to hear about her experience!!! (I know she has at least 1 story to tell!) :-D
Melissa, make sure to tell Andrew that he now has a boy buddy!
Emily
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
On his way...
Hello ladies! Just wanted to let y'all know that little Isaac is on his way!!!!! Andrea's water broke this afternoon around 2pm while she was playing mini golf! :-D They are at the hospital and doing well. He should arrive on his due date (Feb 28th). Will keep you posted if I learn anything else.
Emily
Emily
Thursday, February 25, 2010
End in sight
I was beginning to think that some of you would have your kids enrolled in college by the time Isaac came, but I can finally say there is an end in sight! I had an appointment with my doc this morning, and while progress has been made (still a cm, but 50% effaced,) he went ahead and set up an inducement day for me just in case Isaac decides he doesn't want to come on his own. While I'm still really hoping for a February birthday, my inducement has been scheduled for Thursday, March 4 at 7:00 AM. That means that I will have a baby by next weekend!! I think its a relief just knowing that this can't and won't go on forever. Maybe just relaxing now will actually help my stubborn little boy come on his own. I'll keep you posted if anything changes! ~ Andrea
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
These are a few of my favorite thiiiiiiiiings!
(Molly and I were watching and singing along to The Sound of Music the other day!)
1. The Ultimate Crib Sheet. I didn't buy this until after Greer and Melissa had mentioned it but I went out to get it immediately. If spitting-up were an Olympic sport, Molly would bring home the gold for USA!
2. Aden and Anais Swaddle blanket. I had read some good things about muslin blankets before Molly was born so I decided to get some. I ordered mine from the company but later found that Target sometimes carries them, as well as other baby stores. The size is fabulous (large!) and she stays swaddled. I also use it as a cover if BFing in public or to cover her carseat if it's windy outside. I ended up buying more after she was born because we love them so much.
3. My Snuggie!!! That's right, I said it! I tend to get cold at night while I'm feeding her so I like to wear my Snuggie backward to keep warm.
4. Medela nursing pads. I have tried Lansinoh and Gerber brand nursing pads but they all had a weird crease that made my bra look like it was a weird shape. The Medela ones have a pleat in it so it fits more naturally, and it is very absorbent.
4. Flip Video Camera. We love our Flip. It is so small and I can just throw it in the diaper bag and have it ready whenever needed. Thus far we haven't used it too much but I like that it's always there and ready.
5. Pampers Swaddlers. These definitely work better than the Huggies. I like the ones that have the yellow stripe down the middle that turn green when she's wet. I can't believe Molly is already in size 1s!!!
That's all I can think of right now.
Let us know, as babies get older, if any other good products are discovered!!!
-Emily
1. The Ultimate Crib Sheet. I didn't buy this until after Greer and Melissa had mentioned it but I went out to get it immediately. If spitting-up were an Olympic sport, Molly would bring home the gold for USA!
2. Aden and Anais Swaddle blanket. I had read some good things about muslin blankets before Molly was born so I decided to get some. I ordered mine from the company but later found that Target sometimes carries them, as well as other baby stores. The size is fabulous (large!) and she stays swaddled. I also use it as a cover if BFing in public or to cover her carseat if it's windy outside. I ended up buying more after she was born because we love them so much.
3. My Snuggie!!! That's right, I said it! I tend to get cold at night while I'm feeding her so I like to wear my Snuggie backward to keep warm.
4. Medela nursing pads. I have tried Lansinoh and Gerber brand nursing pads but they all had a weird crease that made my bra look like it was a weird shape. The Medela ones have a pleat in it so it fits more naturally, and it is very absorbent.
4. Flip Video Camera. We love our Flip. It is so small and I can just throw it in the diaper bag and have it ready whenever needed. Thus far we haven't used it too much but I like that it's always there and ready.
5. Pampers Swaddlers. These definitely work better than the Huggies. I like the ones that have the yellow stripe down the middle that turn green when she's wet. I can't believe Molly is already in size 1s!!!
That's all I can think of right now.
Let us know, as babies get older, if any other good products are discovered!!!
-Emily
ok, so when is the next baby coming?!!
I am tired of being the only boy mommy on here, when is Issac going to make his debut?!! I know it will be any day now and I cannot wait to hear all about it.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sleep Solutions
We have finally achieved a nighttime routine that gets Hadley to bed relatively early and helps her sleep longer!
The first two nights we were home from the hospital, Hadley had her days and nights mixed up, so we were up with her until around 4:30 in the morning each of the first two nights at home. After the first two nights, she got a little better, but still would not let us put her down until around 11pm. We were struggling to stay up long enough to get her to sleep! So we started looking at sleep books early. I bought two books--"The No-Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley and "The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight" by Kim West.
We are not following either book to the letter, but we have selected a few of the methods suggested in the books and made them work for us. We've learned that it is mainly about establishing a routine (something I am admittedly really bad at--but I am learning too). It is actually working! We start our routine around 7 or 7:30 every night and usually have Hadley put down by around 8:30. Then we usually feed her again right before we go to bed, and she usually sleeps from 4-6 hours. Sometimes she wakes up more often to eat, but she goes right back to sleep.
So here is what has worked for us:
Early on, when Hadley was about 2-3 weeks old, we started to do things to help her establish the difference between night and day. So, in the daytime, we opened the blinds, turned on lights, and talked to her and played with her. Around 7 or 8pm every night we would start to quiet her down by dimming all the lights in the room we were hanging out in and turning the volume down on the television. We would hold her, but would not really play with her or talk to her (other than as necessary to calm her down if she got fussy). That helped her start to sleep better at night, but she still was not getting to bed until around 11pm.
The next step was to establish a bedtime routine. We just started doing the routine this month, but so far it is working wonders. Around 7 or 7:30 every night we feed her a bottle. Then we give her a bath (if it is bath night), change her diaper, put on her pajamas and lavender lotion, and swaddle her. Then we sit in a dark room and play lullabies. We play the same 4 lullabies every night, and we play through them twice before we put her down. Oh, and she demands that we actually sing along to the lullabies--no sing, no sleep!
I am just amazed at the difference we have seen, so I thought I would share the solutions we have found. Now, if I could just get her to take a nap in her crib for more than 5 minutes during the day . . .
The first two nights we were home from the hospital, Hadley had her days and nights mixed up, so we were up with her until around 4:30 in the morning each of the first two nights at home. After the first two nights, she got a little better, but still would not let us put her down until around 11pm. We were struggling to stay up long enough to get her to sleep! So we started looking at sleep books early. I bought two books--"The No-Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley and "The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight" by Kim West.
We are not following either book to the letter, but we have selected a few of the methods suggested in the books and made them work for us. We've learned that it is mainly about establishing a routine (something I am admittedly really bad at--but I am learning too). It is actually working! We start our routine around 7 or 7:30 every night and usually have Hadley put down by around 8:30. Then we usually feed her again right before we go to bed, and she usually sleeps from 4-6 hours. Sometimes she wakes up more often to eat, but she goes right back to sleep.
So here is what has worked for us:
Early on, when Hadley was about 2-3 weeks old, we started to do things to help her establish the difference between night and day. So, in the daytime, we opened the blinds, turned on lights, and talked to her and played with her. Around 7 or 8pm every night we would start to quiet her down by dimming all the lights in the room we were hanging out in and turning the volume down on the television. We would hold her, but would not really play with her or talk to her (other than as necessary to calm her down if she got fussy). That helped her start to sleep better at night, but she still was not getting to bed until around 11pm.
The next step was to establish a bedtime routine. We just started doing the routine this month, but so far it is working wonders. Around 7 or 7:30 every night we feed her a bottle. Then we give her a bath (if it is bath night), change her diaper, put on her pajamas and lavender lotion, and swaddle her. Then we sit in a dark room and play lullabies. We play the same 4 lullabies every night, and we play through them twice before we put her down. Oh, and she demands that we actually sing along to the lullabies--no sing, no sleep!
I am just amazed at the difference we have seen, so I thought I would share the solutions we have found. Now, if I could just get her to take a nap in her crib for more than 5 minutes during the day . . .
Thursday, February 18, 2010
mommy-daughter outing!
Emily and Molly, Amanda and Hadley, Laine and I all took a trip to the Mall of Georgia this past Wednesday. Fortunately for all of us, the little ladies were on their best behavior (for the most part) and we were able to find nice quiet spots to feed them all when need be. The older ladies of course enjoyed an excuse to get out of the house and socialize with other adults! It was funny to see the differences in the three girls since they are each almost exactly a month apart (and all born on Wednesdays!): Laine was 14 weeks, Hadley 10 weeks, and Molly 5 weeks! Laine was of course the most alert and awake of the three, but luckily for all of us she was entertained by all of the new lights and noises and was a pretty happy baby (until the ride home... sorry Emily).
Here are some pictures of the lovely ladies (and a few of their lovely mommies!). Sorry some of them are sideways... I couldn't figure out how to rotate them on here!
Here are some pictures of the lovely ladies (and a few of their lovely mommies!). Sorry some of them are sideways... I couldn't figure out how to rotate them on here!
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