Sadie Jane...One Month Old!

I'm a little late on posting her monthly pictures but it's because I just got my cute stickers in the mail.  Can you believe she is already a month old?

Weight:  7.14 lbs

Height:  19.5 inches

These measurements were taken when she was two weeks old so I would say she definitely weighs more and is longer!

Eating:  She loves to eat!  She eats every 2-3 hours and is taking around 3 oz of formula in every bottle.

Sleeping:  Honestly, she is not a great sleeper.  While she is sleeping, she grunts and makes noises. Most of the time she is very restless but we have learned to just let her make her noises because it's just her and the way she sleeps.  We are just hoping she learns to relax and sleep peacefully.  During the day, she naps in her basket and at night she sleeps in her crib.  I know it's early, but we want her to get use to her room and her bed so we put her in her crib a few weeks ago.  It was an adjustment but she is getting better about sleeping in her room.  

Things she enjoys:  She loves to lay on the right side of her head all the time!  We are working on stretching out her neck and training her to move her head around a little bit more.  Eating is her favorite past time!  She will swing and lay on the floor while she is awake.  She likes to sit up and look around and she sometimes likes her paci but not all the time.  

Things she doesn't like:  Dirty diapers, hiccups and gas!

Funny moment:  When we took Sadie for her first checkup at the doctor, she pooped when Bryan was undressing her and then continued to poop while the nurse was checking her out!  Her timing was fantastic!

I love her chubby cheeks and her little rolls on her legs.  I love that she looks at me now when I talk to her and that she recognizes my voice.   I love that she is starting to smile (even though it's probably gas!)  

We are all adjusting very well and settling into somewhat of a routine.  

Happy Valentine's Day!

Grandparents & Snow Fun!

We had all the grandparents at the house the other day and Will requested a picture with all of them.  He insisted that they all sit on the couch together for the picture.  It turned out really cute!

It snowed pretty much all day today and Will loved playing outside with Bryan.  We took Sadie out for just a few minutes for her first snow picture.  Will loved sledding down the backyard and can't wait to go again hopefully tomorrow!

Park

Finally we had a nice day today.  The weather has been terrible lately and we were starting to get cabin fever so we loaded the kids up and headed to the park today.  (It is still weird to say "kids")  It was almost 70 degrees and gorgeous.  Will had the best time running around and playing on the playground.  The carousel was open today so Bryan and Will rode it too.  It was so nice to get outside and get some fresh air.  Sadie Jane slept the whole time but I think she enjoyed the nice day too!

Bryan took this really cute picture of the Sadie Jane and Will this morning.  Will was reading her a story.  Precious babies!

First Family Pics

My mom and dad came over last night to keep the kids so that Bryan and I could go eat dinner and get out of the house for a little bit.  While we were actually showered and dressed, we decided to take some family pictures of the four of us!

A Week of Sadie & Will

Everything is going great around our house!  Will is adjusting to having Sadie around and is so sweet with her.  He kisses her on the head, pats her, and checks on her throughout the day.  I will admit that it is hard sometimes to split our time between the two of them.  I find myself worrying that I am spending too much time with Sadie and then when I am with Will I feel bad that Sadie is not getting attention.  I know there is a balance and we are working on it daily. 

I am feeling better and better everyday.  I am getting my strength back and healing wonderfully!  Thank goodness the swelling is going down in my legs and feet.  Honestly, the swelling has been the worst part.  It also feels pretty good to be wearing my normal clothes again.  I am not getting "dressed" everyday but I can wear my regular lounge clothes again comfortably.  

Sadie is doing great!  She loves to eat and is eating pretty regularly every 3 to 4 hours.  She is taking anywhere from 2 to 3 ounces of formula and only spits up just a little bit in between feedings.  Her eyes are opening up more and more everyday and she will stay awake for longer periods of time.  I think she is trying to focus on us but I don't think she can really see us just yet.  She loves to be swaddled when it is time to sleep and will sometimes take a pacifier.  Her favorite place to sleep is her moses basket and at night she sleeps in our room with us.  She is perfect in every way!

Sadie Jane is here!

Sadie Jane was born on January 14, 2014 at 9:04 pm.  She weighed 7 lbs 7 ozs and was 19.5 inches long.  She is absolutely perfect and has a head full of dark hair!

My water broke around 4 am Tuesday morning and we headed to the hospital.  They admitted us into a room and continued to monitor my contractions.  They continued to progress, I received an epidural, but then things began to slow down.  The doctor recommended a c-section which was fine with Bryan and I.  This picture is one of my favorites because it was in the recovery room right after the procedure.

This is her first picture with her eyes open and look at that hair!

I recovered just fine, sore but good so we headed home Thursday afternoon.  Sadie Jane also checked out good with no problems.

Will has been a little sick and also the hospital wasn't allowing anyone under the age of 13 inside the hospital due to the flu outbreak so he couldn't come see us.  He saw his little sister for the first time Thursday afternoon and fell in love.  He loves to help with her and is constantly checking on her to make sure she is ok. 

We are so blessed and excited to have her here with us!  Everything is absolutely wonderful and we are so happy!