The Motal's: June 2011

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

5 Weeks

Miss Maggie turned 5 weeks on Monday! Wow...is she getting "old!"

On Friday, Miss Charlie and her mommy and Aunt Jen Jen came over to visit! Our little girls finally got to meet! It was so fun seeing them together, even though they just laid there...haha. Charlie is an absolute doll and I cannot wait to see/hold her again! I just love her!!
Last Saturday, Maggie spent the day at Aunt Alicia's house while mommy and daddy spent the day fishing and at the beach. It was nice to get out, but O how I missed my baby girl! There were times when I could feel anxiety approaching, but I had to keep telling myself that she was in good hands and Aunt Alicia had it under control! As for the fishing trip....I caught one little trout and that was it! Well except for the sunburn I caught! My silly hubby missed a huge spot on my back/shoulder when applying the sunscreen so I have a nice tan line!
On Sunday we weighed Maggie on my dads fish scales again and she came out at 8lbs!! Whoo-hoo! I'm really not that surprised considering that she wants 3-4oz every 2hours!! I swear she eats more than Clay!! haha

Father's Day weekend was good also! We decided to skip Sarah and Todd's wedding for fear of Maggie's behavior. (You know how those newborns are!haha ) Instead, Jackson, Maggie, Chad, Robin, Beverly, and I met my dad in Houston at the boatshow for a few hours. My dad has been working in Beaumont and was not going to be able to come in for Father's Day, so we took Father's Day to him! We had great time! Maggie slept the entire time in her stroller, which was nice, but Sunday she was not so great! She was really fussy and wanted to be held. So Jackson didn't have the best 1st Father's Day!

This weekend we are heading to the bay to celebrate the 4th of July. Aunt Alicia bought Maggie some super cute holiday outfits that she will be sporting! I will be sure to have Alicia take some pics to post!

O, speaking of pictures....yesterday Amanda Freeman took some ADORABLE pictures of Maggie!!! I just love them and cant' wait to see them all!! If you go to my facebook page, you can see a few. Amanda did a fantastic job and I recommend her to everyone!! Also, thank you to Leslie for going with us and helping out!! She too did a great job!

I would also like to send out huge CONGRATULATIONS to Leslie and Hank....they just found out this morning they are having a BOY!!! Another little boy for Miss Maggie to chase!!

When I first put her down, she was vertical on top of the pads.....then I woke up to this....

We love cousin Layton!

The sun was too bright so she covered her eyes!

Our BFF.....Charlie

Too small for the boppy!

Monday, June 13, 2011

3 weeks...and grew a little more!

Today I took Maggie to the doctor for a weight check. She weighed in at 6lbs 13.5oz....2ozs more than last week! The doctor was happy she gained, but she is still not to her 7lb birth weight. He wants me to continue to nurse and give the bottle for the time being. He wanted to send home some 24 calorie (no clue what that is) formula but they were out so he gave us two cans of Enfamil....which was nice considering I had to pay the $30 to weigh her!!!

Last Friday Jackson went to POC because he was fishing in a tournament on Saturday. So instead of staying home alone, Maggie, Aunt Alicia, Layton and I went to the bay. Maggie was really good! She slept good at night and on Saturday she laid in her bouncer ALL day outside - in the shade- while Alicia and I got a tan. I had plans to put her adorable watermelon swimsuit on her from Aunt Alicia, but she was so peaceful sleeping, I didn't want to bother her. I must say putting on a bikini wasn't too fun, but hey, I didn't see anyone. :) Jackson picked us up Saturday evening on his way home. Maggie didn't sleep that well Saturday night...but was good on Sunday....while mommy slept!

This weekend is Sarah Buss' wedding, which I REALLY want to go to, but not sure if we are going to make it. Since I'm still breastfeeding, it is kind of a pain to do so when out in public. I'm sure once I'm use to it, it won't be bad...but I'm still uncomfortable. When I'm at home, I just go topless while I feed....can't exactly do that at a wedding! haha

Below are a few pics from baptism and some that Alicia took! We entered the second picture of her in her baptizmal gown in the leader news photo contest.....

Daddy went fishing without me!!

Relaxing at the bay!!

Feed me mommy!!

My new pretty dress from Aunt Alicia

She didn't even cry!!

Godparents

So sweet!!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

2 1/2 weeks and growing!

Monday was 2 weeks since my precious Maggie was born! It's hard to believe that she's been here for 2 weeks!! I swear it feels like yesterday she was kicking my belly and making an entrance into this world!
These weeks have been tiring but still the best two weeks ever!

Last Saturday, we baptized Maggie at St. Philip after 5pm mass. Her godparents are Alicia and Chad and Slade and Robin are Christian Witnesses.....however, we consider all four of them her godparents.
That morning, we cleaned house and prepared for dinner that night. Around 2pm I took a shower, and Jackson didn't understand while I was showering so early since church wasn't until 5. I had to explain to him that we are now on Maggie's schedule and not so much ours anymore! I guess guys don't understand that not only is mommy suppose to sleep while the baby sleeps, but they also need to get dressed at that time too! I woke Maggie up around 4:15 so I could dress her and head out the door by 4:45....well that didn't happen! Since she is soooo tiny and cannot fit into any of her clothes, the newborn size dress I was trying to put on her was not working out....it swallowed her! So mommy had to throw a cute onsie on her..and a bow...and head out the door in a rush!
We arrived to church as the church bell was ringing! Maggie slept through mass, which means she slept through her 5:30 feeding. So of course when I woke her up after mass to put her baptismal gown on her, she also wanted to eat. Well....that wasn't going to happen...we were on a schedule! Father Gary began the baptism and Maggie fussed a little here and there, but not bad. When it came time to pour the holy water on her, she didn't make a peep...in fact, I think she liked it! (I poured water on her head when giving her a bath that day and she didn't cry either!)
After baptism, we took lots of pictures...and fed her. Then everyone headed to our house for dinner. Jackson and I were both excited to have everyone there to help us celebrate. Well, almost everyone...my Memaw was not able to make it, due to falling that morning. :( After dinner I opened all of Maggie's wonderful gifts. She received a few rosaries, picture frames, money, diapers, jewelry...etc. She loves all her new goodies!!! Also, mommy and daddy enjoyed getting to visit with everyone....instead of just each other! haha Mommy even drank almost a whole beer! However...it was not that great!

Monday we had our 2 week check up with Dr. Dimmick. She weighed in at 6lbs 11oz and 19.5 inches long! Yay! She grew!! However, Dr. D really wanted her up to her birth weight of 7lbs. We go back next Monday for a weight check to see if she has gained anymore. Since I had a breast reduction 4 yrs ago and am not producing enough milk, I have been supplementing with formula. Well, Dr. D doesn't want me to do that once she is back to her birth weight. He doesn't want me giving her a bottle at all! This is scary to me and confusing! Scary because the first week home was rough because she was not eating enough and was losing weight and becoming dehydrated.....that is why we started the formula. Confusing because if I go back to doing that, she will lose weight once again...right? Dr. D is insistent that I am producing enough milk for her and for me not to worry about that. But the fact that she nurses on both sides for 15-20 mins each and then drinks 1.5-2oz from a bottle tells me I'm not giving her enough. I guess we shall see what happens....

Daddy is going out of town on Friday evening for a fishing tournament, so it looks like Maggie and I will be home alone! Well, we will have Annie the watch dog protecting us! Wish us luck!! haha

Below are some more pics from the past week! I'll post more from baptism as soon as I get them from Alicia.