Checkup with Dr. G: 2 Months

12 lbs 8 oz (90%)

23.8 inches long (95%)

Waiting to go back.  Sleepy girl doesn't have a clue what is it about to happen.

Addison got an A+ from Dr. G.
Her hair was a bit messy after her shots but she did great!

We will be back for her 4 month check-up before we know it.

The Nursery

A little bit overdue... We had so much fun putting Addison's nursery together.  My husband and family may argue I thought about it all way too much but it turned out just the way I envisioned for our little girl. We really love it.  I have a few different things I would like to DIY and add to it but that hasn't happened yet so here it is how it looks now.  Enjoy!

Looking into the room from the entry door.  The door behind the chair is to an attached, full bath.

Love how this wall turned out!

We have loved having a twin bed in Addison's room.  The first week she was home Daddy slept in the twin bed and Mommy slept in the swivel glider (it reclines).

Love her bedding my aunt made.  The bedskirt and bumper ties are the same fabric as the ruffle.

Addison says... thanks for visiting!

Addison: 2 months Old

Addison Leigh, where did this past month go!?  You are growing so fast and changing every day.  You are healthy as can be and we could not be more thankful for you.  At 2 months you ...

• are eating 4.5 to 5 oz every 3 to 3.5 hours during the day.
• have teased us with a couple 7-8 hour stretches at night but usually last right around 5 hours
• are on a pretty good schedule of  6 am, 9 am, 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm; with some variance of course and a middle of the night feeding usually around 3:30 am.
• find a way out of your swaddle just about every time you are in it.  Usually your hands are the first to be free.
• love looking around and sitting up on our shoulder
• have a very strong neck, A+ from Dr. G
• have found the lights on your play mat
• LOVE the ceiling fan, on or off
• have discovered your WubbaNub and can put the pacifier in your mouth all by yourself
• really enjoy going on walks at night and usually fall asleep before we get home
• love looking in the mirror but I don't think you have discovered that it is you just yet
• have had a slumber party with Nana all by yourself and did great!
• really love your bath
• are wearing 0-3 month clothes, size 1 shoes, size 1 diapers
• have two cousins that love you very much! Logan and Aiden think you are very special and are so sweet with you.

 

We cannot wait to see what the next month brings.  Hugs and kisses sweet girl from Mommy and Daddy.

Daddy Day

There is something so special about a father's love and I cannot wait to watch the love grow between Josh and Addison.  Addison loves her Daddy so much already ... she knows his voice and lights up when he talks to her.  A first Father's Day is just one of the many great memories to come for these two.

Just got home from our first church service as a family of three.   Addison loved it.

J - thanks for being the amazing father you are to our sweet little girl.  We both love you very much.

Checkup with Dr. G

1-Month Checkup:

10 lbs 13 oz

22 1/4 inches long

95th percentile

{I left home without a blanket so we made do with a burp cloth.}

Josh and I took Addison for her 1 month checkup today and got a wonderful report card.  Such a big girl! Addison got her second Hep B shot... poor girl didn't like it one bit.

Don't you just want to pinch that sweet little leg!?  Poor thing.

On a side note ... last night Addison enjoyed some time in her bumbo after her bath.

Then it was time for bed... 

Love her!

Addison: 1 Month Old

Miss Addison Leigh,

 I cannot believe it has been one month since we heard your precious cry and held you for the very first time.  We have kissed, cuddled, and rocked you more times than we can count and have loved every minute of it.   Your sleeping smiles melt my heart and I cannot get enough of your adorable, chubby cheeks.  You are such a sweet baby even when you may not want to go right back to sleep after your mid-night feeding.  We think you may look more like your Daddy with all your dark hair. I think you're beautiful.  You are so strong and so active... even in your sleep.  We have made so many wonderful memories this first month with you and are looking forward to all the adventures to come.

At 1 month you ...

• are eating every 3 -3.5 hours during the day and just this week starting going longer at night.  We had a 6-hour stretch last night (10:30 pm - 4:30 am).  I gave you extra kisses today.
• enjoy tummy time, 10 minutes at a time
• can roll over from your tummy to your back
• love your bouncy "bunny" seat
• follow our voices when we talk to you
• have discovered your blanket, pacifier, and some of your toys
• love your pacifier as you are falling asleep but spit it out once you get to your "happy place"
• sleep in your nursery all by yourself
• are swaddled when you are in your crib
• sleep on your back
• enjoy car rides and going on walks
• are already wearing size 1 diapers!
• have outgrown your newborn clothes
• weighed 8 lbs 10 oz at your 2 week checkup. 
• love your bath until we rinse out your hair then we cannot get you out soon enough
• are absolutely precious!

 I am enjoying every minute of everyday with you sweet girl.  You are already growing up too fast.  We love you to the moon and back and thank God for you everyday.

Addison's Birthday cont'd

It wasn't but a few minutes after they brought Josh into the OR, we hear "Look at that hair!" from one of the nurses followed by the sweetest, strongest cry. Addison Leigh was here and we couldn't wait to love on her. They raised her above the curtain so we could see her and asked us what her name was as we hadn't even shared that with our OB.   We were both in tears and words can truly not describe that moment but we feel beyond blessed to have been given the experience.  Josh was right by Addison's side while they were cleaning her up.  I will never forget Josh's face as he was telling me all about her since I couldn't see her from how I was laying.  It was the sweetest thing.  When she was ready, they gave her to Josh so he could bring her to me and one of the sweet nurses snapped this picture for us.

While the L&D team was getting me ready for recovery, Josh went with Addison to the nursery to get weighed and was able to introduce Addison to our family.  I cannot tell you how much it meant to both of us to have our family there to celebrate this special day.

 

 Addison's fan club - My dad (Grandpa), Ash, Mom (Nana), Landon, Logan, Brandon, Josh's Mom and Dad (Mimi and Papa).  Aiden isn't in the picture but he was there too!

 They brought Addison back to recovery after checking her out in the nursery and I got to hold her for the first time.  AMAZING!
Side note - I wasn't sure what the "rules" were and how long I had to keep that silly cap on. Addison will look at these pictures one day and ask who the "lunch lady" is.  Just go with it.

 

 The next few hours were full of smiles and happy tears.  Josh got to help with Addison's first bath.  They had to wash her hair in the sink since she has so much :)   

 

 Addison got to be loved on by all her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

 

 

 

 

 It was close to midnight before we were all settled in our postpartum room, still beaming from ear to ear.  We couldn't have asked for a better day and cannot wait to share Addison's special story with her one day. 

 More fun and pictures to come from Addison's first few days.