It's been awhile...

I was told I haven't written on here in awhile, so I decided that I should write an update.

August, oh my dear little August, I love him. There is nothing like being a mother. He makes me get up in the morning, literally, he makes me laugh, cry, be full of joy. I love watching him while he's sleeping, and watching him watch Gibby! He is such a smart little guy, I'm pretty sure he'll grow up to be President (JK, I wouldn't want that!).

He has grown so much, really filled out. He's losing hair, but it is still long and there's still so much of it! He has huge blue eyes, and long eye lashes. He is going to be tall and lean I think, just like his daddy. I'm pretty sure his hair is going to be curly and blonde also like his daddy (and the curl from me too! and his Grandpa Steve had blonde curly hair!).

His Grandma Gwen got him to laugh out loud, it was so funny. I made him do it tonight while calling him GOOSE! So instead of me calling him BUBBA or DINO I'm pretty sure his new name is GOOSE, which is close to GUS!

He is still wearing size 2 diapers, but wears 6 month clothing..some 3 month stuff fits him, but tight! He loves to lay on his changing table and kick and talk and scream! He is such alittle character.

He's trying to sit up, but isn't there just yet. However he is rolling onto his side and I know soon he will be rolling onto his stomach, but he will hate that, cause he hates being on his stomach! He usually sleeps through the night til about 5-6 o'clock..then he will wake up and eat for like 15 minutes and then go back to bed and sleep sometimes till 9-10! But he usually wakes up at about 830.

He goes for his 4 month check up in 2 weeks, I can't wait! I want to know how long he is and how much he's gained from the last appointment. I'm pretty sure he's about 14 pounds...

On another note, I started working from home. It is really hard to take care of a baby and work 8 hours a day! I find myself doing about 2-3 hours at night after he goes to bed, and then a few hours on the weekend just so I can make sure I get 4o.

My mom got a job with the company I work for, so I talk to her all the time. It is really cool, we talked all the time any way, but we talk about work and then personal life!

Matt and I will be celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary in a month (August 19), so crazy to think about!

That's about it.

Peace.

To the moms...

So to all my Mother Friends, I just wanted to say thank you! For the past 2 years living here I have watched your children grow, and I have watched the way you have become wonderful parents to them. I have learned things that I want to do to help my experience and things that maybe I don't agree with and will find other ways to deal with that situation. No matter if I agree or disagree with how you handle a certain situation, I have learned from it, and I think that all of you are wonderful moms! I can't wait to see all of our children grow up together, to see how they all turn out, to see what they become as an adult. In 20 years, we might even be grandmas! Crazy right...well let's not think about it now!

To the moms...

So to all my Mother Friends, I just wanted to say thank you! For the past 2 years living here I have watched your children grow, and I have watched the way you have become wonderful parents to them. I have learned things that I want to do to help my expierence and things that maybe I don't agree with and will find other ways to deal with that situation. No matter if I agree or disagree with how you handle a certain situation, I have learned from it, and I think that all of you are wonderful moms! I can't wait to see all of our children grow up together, to see how they all turn out, to see what they become as an adult. In 20 years, we might even be grandmas! Crazy right...well let's not think about it now!

I can celebrate May 10th this year...

Because it's Mother's Day!

Well August is 7 weeks and I can't believe how fast it has gone by. He is finally filling out, cause he's finally gaining weight! Last doctor's visit he was 9.7, which was a huge improvement from last visit, he was 8.15. My poor little guy had "tongue tie", meaning he couldn't suck properly and wasn't getting enough milk even though he was feeding for an HOUR!

I think overall he is a very good baby. He loves to smile and he loves when I make weird faces and sounds. He usually goes to bed between 10-11 and wakes up anywhere from 3:30-5, and then goes back to bed for a few hours. He sleeps in his pack n play right next to my side of the bed. I am hoping he will sleep in his crib when he is 3 months old...which is only 1 month away!

I have had some ups and downs, but for the most part everything has gone perfect. Breastfeeding of course was a challange and still is sometimes.

I love being a mom but I really don't feel much different. I still do the same things I did before, it just takes me longer!

I also really can't wait for another baby, but WE WILL BE WAITING for at least 2 years! I just love love being a mom!

Well that's all for now. I hope all you moms have a really nice Mother's Day!!!

WhAT?!

Um I just went to read blogs and of course I was tagged by Michelle, lame. I just got done feeding that baby that you can't see! I TAG DANIELLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Almost a month...

4 weeks ago today I was walking on the beach with my mom and Danielle and the dogs, hoping August would make his arrival sometime soon.

In 2 days, August will be a month old! I can't believe it. I can't really say he's grown too much, since he still isn't at his birth weight, but he does look different and has gotten an inch taller!

I love this little guy more than anything. He makes me laugh..and cry...he makes funny noises and funny faces. I love to just stare at him.

He's 2 weeks old!

So my baby boy is 2 weeks old already. He has already grown so much from the first time I saw him. Today is our first day ALONE. Matt went back to work today, and there's no grandparents here. So far has been fine, I got some breakfast, changed him out of his pj's and now he's sleeping!
Gibby has been pretty good so far. She sometimes gets alittle wild when on bed and tries laying pretty much on him, but she obeys us when we tell her to move and stop. She's really funny though, when he farts or makes a funny noise she freaks out!
So my life has been flipped upside down the last two weeks. I am a mother! We are parents. Our parents are grandparents!

The first few nights at home were alittle hard. He was waking up every 1-2 hours and it was really hard for me. I cried the first few nights, just because I felt like crying. I wasn't upset or stressed or depressed, I just wanted to cry!
After the 3rd night, things started getting better. He had a better eating schedule and I was able to sleep 3 1/2-4 hours until he would wake up. I try and feed him between 11 and 12 at night, so then he doesn't wake up until around 4. I would rather wake up at 4 or 5, than 1 or 2! And then again at 4 or 5!
So he sleeps...what I say..pretty well! I thought I would be waking up and not getting any sleep what so ever, but I have actually been getting good sleep! Yes I am tired when I have to get up and feed/change him, but I am able to go right back to sleep!
He has been sleeping in his pack n play bassinet, he has only slept in our bed once the other morning, and the first two nights on Matt's chest and mine. I hope it stays that way, of him sleeping in his crib!

Breastfeeding.....oh wow. So I always HATED it! I just really thought it was weird, but I don't have anything against people that do. Well after having him, it just came natural I guess? The first few days were really hard, but it is getting better day by day. Nursing in public is still alittle hard for me. Sometimes he does really good, and sometimes he is really fussy and doesn't latch on, and that's what makes it really hard for me. I have fed him in the KMart parking lot and the Verizon parking lot already haha.

I feel like my life has just changed so much and so much for the better! I love Matthew more than ever. Going through pregnancy and labor with him has shown me so much. He was amazing during labor with me. I just kept thinking about how much I love him and how wonderful he is. He is amazing with August. I couldn't ask for a better husband or father to August. He is just amazing.

That's about it. If anyone ever wants to hang out, let me know! I am ready for August to see the world, starting early! We have already been out a bunch, and I am excited about it! We have gone to Target, Babies R Us, the McDonald's, the Voegele's, the Biermann's, the Ralph's... and the doctor's!
Well mommy duty calls.
Love me.