Growth Spurt

I think my lil' oinker is going through her first growth spurt. I think it's harder on momma than it is her. She hasn't been sleeping much from about noon until 11 p.m. She takes little cat naps but nothing longer than 30 minutes normally. Today she did nap twice, once for 30 minutes and then for an hour. But on the good side, last night she slept 6 1/2 hours then another 3 1/2! I'm still having trouble sleeping those 6 1/2 hours as I keep checking on her. I also finally started sleeping upstairs in our bed. It's been about 5 months since I've slept up there. Crazy, I know.

Lyla has also been nursing a ton. I'm talking just about every hour. This growth spurt started Thursday and I'm hoping it doesn't last to much longer. It's wearing me out. I haven't been able to do much because she's attached to my boob all afternoon. I also think I have a clogged milk duct that isn't going away or mastitis because this chick is in some serious pain. Hopefully a call to the lactation consultant will fix it.

In other Lyla news, she's starting to coo and make a lot more noises. She's also found her tongue and loves to play with it. She is 5 weeks today. So that means 3 more weeks off before this momma is back to work. And I'm dreading it. Really dreading. Really, really, really dreading. Get my drift?

GROTB

It's the time again. But this time I only lost 1 pound. Better than nothing, I suppose! That does mean only 3 more pounds until I'm back at my pre-pregnancy weight. It sure doesn't feel like it though. I have a long ways to go until I'll feel good about myself. I let myself go after we got married. I stopped working out, ate not so great and in turn, I blew up into a balloon. Really.

I still haven't started working out like I wanted to or like I said I would on the last GROTB post. So I have to start. My brothers wedding is in less than 6 weeks so I've got about 14 lbs to go to get to my goal. The shred isn't going to work right now because my boobs hurt to bad whenever I do it. So Lyla and I are going to go on more walks and I'll start working out in our little gym area in the basement. Maybe the hubby can motivate me.

Here's the pic for the week. Yuck. (soon to come)

Our weekend in pictures!

Miss Lyla enjoyed her second trip to the lake this weekend. Sean's parents rented a cabin outat Lake Wilson. They were super nice cabins and we even had DISH. Nothing like roughing it, huh?

Heres our cabin we stayed at.

Lyla & I did a lot of this...

and this. If I had a picture of her bawling, I'd insert that here too.

We also did a little of this.
And my adorable niece and I took a lot of pictures like these.

The boys did a lot of this.

And we also did a lot of this!

Overall, it was a nice weekend! The water was freezing so we only took the boat out to fish and take Abi out for a ride. We ate super good food and even got some sleep. Miss Lyla slept 6, yup 6, hours straight. Momma however didn't sleep near that as I kept checking to make sure she was alive and well. The second night she slept 5 hours and then another 3 1/2 hours straight. Heavenly!!!!

Someone also got to wear her first bikini!! How cute, huh?!

Hope you had as great a weekend as we did!!!

Oops!

So, I kinda did a semi, not so good thing today. But it ended good for me. Because I didn't get in trouble.

OK. So I had a photography session today and whenever I was done, I was craving a Sonic water. Yes. Sonic water. I love their water. Anyways, I had come to a stop light and there was a truck in front of me. So I pushed on the break and I started counting my change because I forgot my wallet. My wallet with my ID and insurance card. So I'm at the light and I *thought* I had my foot all the way down on the pedal. But I didn't. So can you guess what happened next...

Yup. I ran into the back of the truck. I'm freaking. Shaking. Dreading the moment. So I throw it into park and get out and it happened to be a friend. In his work truck. I start freaking (again) because remember, I don't have my wallet. The same wallet that has my ID and insurance card.

Luckily, god loves me (and you) and I was going so slow that all I hurt on my vehicle was the KU license plate since I hit his hitch on his truck. So no damage to his truck. And none to mine. Just the poor Jayhawk.

So I was lucky. I haven't been in an accident before so I'm glad it turned out for the better and not into an insurance claim.

Oh, and I was still freaking out driving home thinking out I was going to tell Sean. He doesn't always think rationally and usually gets mad instantly in cases like this before he even knows the facts. Which he did once I told him but after he realized that nothing was hurt with the Durango and all we needed was a $20 license plate, he was ok. Oh, and in case your wondering, he didn't even ask if I was Ok. Nniiiccceee. Oh, and I didn't even get my Sonic water. Boo.

More to blog later, if I have time! Peace.

Happy 1 month birthday, Miss Lyla

Holy cow, my baby is a month old already. At this time 1 month ago, I was finally holding my baby girl in my arms. After being in labor for 11 hours, I finally got to meet this precious girl! It's still hard to believe it's been a month. Time has flown!!

1 month stats
- starting to track people and things much better
- weighs around 8.5 lbs
- still in newborn diapers but close to growing out of them
- wears newborn size clothing and fits good in some 0-3 though most of it is still a bit big.
- Went on her first shopping trip.
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Today has been a day, let me tell ya. Normally Lyla is perfect. Really. She only cries to eat then she's back to sleep. Well today was a different story. She has been awake since 9:30 this morning. Really. She's taken a few cat naps that ranged anywhere from 5-20 minutes totaling maybe an hour and a half of sleep. I'm thinking she's going through a growth spurt because all this child wants to do is eat. She's been attached to my boob every second she hasn't been sleeping for the most part. Hopefully it is just a growth spurt and won't last too long. I'm hoping maybe with the lack of sleep she'll sleep really good tonight. We shall see. I'm doubting it though.

We got family pictures taken today. She fell asleep on the way there and of course woke up as soon as we got there and was cranky the whole time. Hopefully we got a few good shots. We should get them back in a week!

We are off to the lake for the weekend. Sean's parents rented a cabin so we are headed there tomorrow afternoonish sometime. It'll be great to be out there one last time. I've missed the lake big time this year. We are also taking Sean's family pictures out there as well. Oh how I love pictures. I don't think I could ever be pictured out. And Miss Lyla is wearing a super cute outfit, too!

Well here is her 1 month picture. I need to start taking these during the day because it seems every time I try to take these at night, she's crying. But considering how today has gone, I'm not surprised. I also got these super cute stickers that go on onesies and have a number corresponding the how old the baby is that month. But I couldn't find them. So a photoshoped onesie will have to work for now.

Happy birthday baby girl! Mommy and daddy love you so stink'n much! You are truely the best thing to happen to us!! We love you!

Here's her 1 month pics. I look horrible by the way. You can tell I've had one heck of a day!

Don't call me Betty Crocker.

I despise baking. Not sure why, but I don't like it. But I decided to play a 50's housewife today and make some homemade-from scratch-chocolate chip cookies. Yes folks. We are talking the real deal. Not the slice and bake from Wal-mart. Though it would have been so much easier!

Anyways, I love the website Freeze Happy. Go there, I'm sure you'll find a recipe to make and freeze. I love freezing food and having it stocked away for whenever I want it. We froze a bunch of meals before Lyla came and we are just about out of those. So I need to get on my horse and do more cooking. I like cooking. Not baking.

Anyways these homemade-made from scratch cookies (this is a big deal for me people) were pretty easy to make. In fact so easy, I'll probably do it again. Hopefully this time though I won't get flour everywhere including my daughter who I was slinging. I have flour in my hair, on my pants, on Lyla and on the floor.

I'll let you know how they turn out. If they are good, then maybe you can call me Betty Crocker.

ETA: Ok, so you can call me Betty Crocker because they are delic!!! You should totally try em'!

Damn, I'm good!

Look for another post later today. Betcha can't guess who is 1 month old today!!

A "Mom" moment

Here was my embarrassing moment of the day from yesterday.

So we left for the funeral at 9 so I nursed Lyla around 8 but didn't get the chance to pump. I didn't think much about it but I "thought" I brought my pump and all the needed parts but after the burial when I went to pump the bottles weren't there. I felt full but thought I'd be OK. Well during the meal I found out I had leaked....through everything. My nursing pad, bra, shirt and cardigan. The good part, I suppose, was the fact I had on a black shirt. So no one knew...until now!

I know its really no biggie, but to me, right then, I was a bit embarrassed. I'm sure this isn't my last time either. I'm not sure why I leaked because it's never been that bad before and I've gone that amount of time during the night. So not sure why it was like that during the day. Oh well!

I went to lunch with Sharon and Becca today. We went to Quizno's (love it) and Lyla gave Sharon a surprise a few minutes after this picture was taken. She pooped on her. Poor Sharon! It was funny though

Life can suck, part 2.

Yesterday was hard. Harder than I imagined it to be. For some reason it just doesn't seem real still. I mean I physically saw him in the casket. I was physically at the service and I physically saw his casket at the grave site. I'm not sure why, but it doesn't seem real. Every time I think about him I don't believe it. But then reality hits. It'll really hit the next time we have a get together or at the lake when he should be teasing me with frogs and fish. It sucks. It's just not fair.

He did have a wonderful service. Lots of his friends were in attendance. But still, no one should have to bury a friend or someone younger than you. Ever. It's too hard and not fair.

I can't even fathom what is parents are going through. It hits me differently now that I'm a parent. I can't and don't want to imagine losing Lyla. Ugh...

Ok enough of this depressing talk. My next post will be better. You may even laugh at me.

Life sucks sometimes, ya know it.

Life seems unfair, unpredictable and just plain sucks sometimes. Things happen for reasons unknown and while it spices up people's lives sometimes, it's not always for the better.

With that said,

Sean and I lost a really good friend late Friday evening. He was a 16-year-old boy and someone who will be terribly missed. He died in an automobile accident that took a life of a girl, as well. He was an incredible young man and it still doesn't seem real. Our last memory of him was a great one. He came to visit us in the hospital when Lyla was born. He even said he was going to come without his mom, but last minute she convinced him to wait for her. That just shows what kind of kid he was. Not many 16-year-old boys want to go to the hospital to see friends that just had a little girl! I'll never, ever forget that memory, or him.

Tonight they held a vigil for him and it was the first time we saw his parents and his family since his accident. I had this knot in my stomach the whole time. I had never been to a vigil or a funeral for someone younger than me. It was really tough seeing him laying there, so helpless. It just didn't seem right and at times I still found myself thinking this wasn't real, even though he was laying right in front of us. It is still really hard to fathom at times. He was a joker and constantly picked on me, and I'll miss him for that. I even thought once that this was all a joke and he was going to jump up from the casket and surprise us all. But of course, that wouldn't happen. He was my little buddy. A great friend. This is still so hard to believe.

Life isn't fair. Life throws unexpected turns into people's already hectic lives. Bad things can happen to great people.

Life just sucks sometimes.

Cody, you'll be greatly missed. Please look down on all of your family and friends and give them strength the next couple of days, weeks, and years. Your family will miss you, your friends will miss, and Sean and I will miss you. R.I.P Cody. You are loved.

GROTB

It's that time again. Ugh.

And actually I totally skipped last weeks because, well, I didn't work out and I maybe ate a lot of food and so I weighed more than the week before. So I called a mulligan and I skipped that week.

But this week didn't hold much excitement either. I'm 145. But I haven't worked out, haven't walked, and ate out quite a bit. But I do now fit in my fat jeans!!! It's not pretty, but I fit!

Excuse me cheerleaders... Where the heck are ya?

So my goal is to workout more. And I'm going to start by walking around the mall and Wal-mart getting a few things. Shopping is working out, right?

I can do it, yes I know that I can do it. I can do it. Lets go Andrea

(Ok, so I stole that cheer from high school. Except it was You instead of I, and cats instead of Andrea!)