1 month check up

was this morning. Samantha weighs 11 lb 8.5 oz (97th percentile) and is 22 1/4 in long (90th percentile.) She got a vaccination so she is a little cranky.

1 month

Samantha is 1 month old today!

one new photo

We're testing out the new camera so have one new photo for y'all.

movies

Went to see Kung Fu Panda w/ D & S Friday morning. Tonight D spent the night with a friend so T, S & I went to see Incredible Hulk. Both were very good.

not sure what i did. Will try to fix soon

really hot

Last night D & I ran up to the store to pick up some things and fill up the car on gas. After we got back on the road D asked "what are those 3 numbers under the direction on the mirror?" I replied back "that's the temperature. Wait, it's 3 numbers?" and looked at the temp . . .





it was 100 degrees F . . .






at 8:30 at NIGHT. Whew, it's HOTTTTT.

we are still here . . .

I had all these unrealistic ideas that once S got here I would be able to do all kinds of things with D, keep up with my blog, catch up on housework, reading, etc. Of course, it is only 3 weeks in and the house is a little cleaner, I have been reading and I've done a few things with D. (However, the mom guilt is in full swing and I feel like D is completely ignored most of the time.) Since last post, though, we have done a few things including:

• got D her first library card (a disappointing experience w/ Anderson Ln library branch)
• attended 2 b-day parties this weekend
• celebrated Father's Day
• D & I ventured out to Sunday school
• ordered a custom-made computer desk
• D & I had 6 month dentist appts.

As soon as I can get a spare moment (and the returned ability to type w/ more than 1 hand,) I will post more photos . . .

Dr visit updates

Today was dr appt day! We had the vet in the morning for Daisy, Ped. appt for Danielle and Samantha and post-delivery appt for me!

Samantha has surpassed her birth weight and is 9 lbs. 7.5 oz. She has grown to 21 1/4 inches. Touch of jaundice still - but expect to clear up. Danielle had a follow up after her last Rx.

Dr E, my ob/gyn, is a wonderful man (and I would highly recommend if you need an ob/gyn in the Austin area - email me if so) and gave Samantha a Daily Bible. He wrote her a very sweet note in it as well. Interestingly enough, the reading of my favorite Bible verse falls on D's birthday. For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13.

Sara Hickman

Tuesday night Danielle and I went to the district UMW dinner hosted by our church. The special guest was Sara Hickman and she was fantastic! If you have never checked her out you should swing by her website www.sarahickman.com Not only are her songs incredible, fun and entertaining, Sara is an incredible person and very kind. She autographed and gave Danielle and Samantha her Newborn CD.

Friday photos

I don't think her big sister loves her - do you???

photo update

update

well . . . we do have photos but the computer is not cooperating with me to let me download. But I will give a brief update. Monday Danielle and I gave Samantha her first sponge bath. Samantha lost the little bit of umbilical cord yesterday. It looks a little herniated but she seems to be doing fine. Yesterday was a busy day with trips to drop off and pick up Trey from work and trip to the vet's office. Thankfully, my parents live near the vet's and I was able to have one of them sit in the car with the kids during the visit. Yesterday afternoon Danielle helping feed Samantha some formula and loved helping that way. She wants to do it today as well. Last night, Kory, Susie, Raquel & Drake brought over dinner and visited. Today my friend, Paige, is bringing lunch. Baby's fussing - gotta go.

transformation

Since we've been back home we've had lots of people around and our house has benefitted. The yard and kitchen look like they've been transformed. We've got the brick area back in the front yard, the trees have been trimmed enough to see the house, the broken bird bath has been pieced back together. the kitchen cabinets cleaned and polished and, from the generousity of many, a mini flower nursery is set up on top of the aquarium.

Samantha is a very peaceful baby. We had a jaundice problem up until yesterday so we've made several "fun" outings to the lab for blood sticks. Yesterdays came back good so no more! Yea!

Danielle is having some problems adjusting to less attention. There was so much commotion this weekend then last night a breakdown at bedtime. At least she is able to verbalize that she feels she is not getting enough attention "nobody plays with me." Right now she and Grandmama have gone to the movie then to see her Pop before heading home. Tonight Trey will watch Samantha so Danielle and I can spend some time together.

Trey had to head back to work today. He got a good night's sleep so I think we'll be getting into more of a routine this week.

Thanks for all of your nice compliments. I'll post more photos when I get a chance.