...Well, not really.
We had to take Audrey for her dreaded 2 month MD appointment for her shots today. She is 22 and a quarter inches long, and weighs 10 lbs 10 ounces. She measures 60th percentile in weight, 40th in length and 19th in head circumference. Basically she is a petite little girl. I am ok with that. Of course, I asked the pediatrician 100 questions since she is in low range in the percentile scale. He assures me she is growing as she should, and is perfectly healthy!
The good news....apparently she is an overachiever. After a thorough question and answer session, and examination, it appears our little girl is hitting all of her milestones early. YAY! Actually, she is hitting them well ahead of schedule accrding to the pediatrician. Boy, does hearing that make a momma PROUD! Hopefully, this will continue in the coming weeks, even though I will be returning to work. I am convinced we have a genius on our hands ;)
Monday, May 24, 2010
Already?
We are getting ready for another one of Audrey's firsts.... the dreaded 2 month immunization appointment. I think I am the one that is a mess. I worry about how she will react, and what the M.D. will say, envisioning him telling me I am not doing something right. I guess we shall see....
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Smile!
At 3am last Monday night, I witnessed one of our daughter's firsts. She was having a fussy night (fairly unusual for her), and I was exhausted (not unusual). After trying everything I could think of to soothe her, I decided she may be hungry. Despite eating just one hour before, I tried to feed her again. Much to my suprise, she was hungry and ate for about 20 minutes. As I struggled to stay awake, and not get frustrated with her, I looked down to wipe her little face, and she smiled at me. It was not the usual "Hey mom, I have gas" smile, she looked directly at me and smiled. I was convinced I was so tired, I was delusional. I picked her up to burp her, and she smiled again. I knew this was no illusion. Our little girl hit a milestone, and it absolutely melted my heart. It made every second of that late night worth it, and once again forced me to count my blessings. ( I am convinced God does this on purpose, when I am at my wits end).
Now, I get smiles daily, and I am LOVING every minute of it!! Now, I am anxiously awaiting the laughter that goes with the smile.
Now, I get smiles daily, and I am LOVING every minute of it!! Now, I am anxiously awaiting the laughter that goes with the smile.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Mother's Day
WOW! I can't believe this will be my first Mother's Day. What a tremendous blessing. I thank God everyday for our precious little girl, a.k.a. "our little miracle".
Do not get me wrong, I think all mothers are amazing human beings and everyone of them should be recognized everyday for everything they do, but I want to vent a little about all of those who are mothers in every sense of the word, without being called "mom."
It takes a special person to be a mom, I know that. It takes an even better person to open their homes to children that are not biologically theirs. Mom, in every sense of the word, is about being a selfless caregiver, and loving unconditionally. Sometimes "moms" don't get the title. For some reason this is irritating me today. I know so many wonderful women who take care of children that are not biologically theirs. These women are teachers, aunts, adoptive parents, or just a neighbor who knows a child in a bad situation and does everything in their power to make their lives better. These women are "moms" in every sense of the word.
My sister happens to be one of these wonderful women. Not only does she take care of herself, go to school, and maintain a household, she selflessly gives to her students, neice and nephew. Under her care these kids have transitioned into well behaved, well rounded children, who would have not otherwise known this amazing life her and her husband have created for them.
I want to encourage everyone out there to stop for a minute if you know any of these amazing women, and tell them "Happy Mother's Day". Most of the time they do not get the recognition they deserve, so let's change that today.
Now that my rant is over, I am going to relish Mother's Day with our little miracle.
Happy Mother's Day
Do not get me wrong, I think all mothers are amazing human beings and everyone of them should be recognized everyday for everything they do, but I want to vent a little about all of those who are mothers in every sense of the word, without being called "mom."
It takes a special person to be a mom, I know that. It takes an even better person to open their homes to children that are not biologically theirs. Mom, in every sense of the word, is about being a selfless caregiver, and loving unconditionally. Sometimes "moms" don't get the title. For some reason this is irritating me today. I know so many wonderful women who take care of children that are not biologically theirs. These women are teachers, aunts, adoptive parents, or just a neighbor who knows a child in a bad situation and does everything in their power to make their lives better. These women are "moms" in every sense of the word.
My sister happens to be one of these wonderful women. Not only does she take care of herself, go to school, and maintain a household, she selflessly gives to her students, neice and nephew. Under her care these kids have transitioned into well behaved, well rounded children, who would have not otherwise known this amazing life her and her husband have created for them.
I want to encourage everyone out there to stop for a minute if you know any of these amazing women, and tell them "Happy Mother's Day". Most of the time they do not get the recognition they deserve, so let's change that today.
Now that my rant is over, I am going to relish Mother's Day with our little miracle.
Happy Mother's Day
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