8pm - 5am. What our little girl slept last night. The sun was rising, birds were chirping so I'm thinking technically it was all night. She took a bottle and went straight back to sleep. :) I can tell you that I am definitely not the mom that is excited and thrilled with the sleeping all night. I LOVE getting up with her in the night (keep in mind she is a fantastic baby so getting up in the night has always been very calm and relaxing, even the way she wakes up is calm). The nighttime feedings have always been my favorite, especially when I was nursing, but even still now. It is just such a quiet, peaceful time together. I love it.
I've been up since 4. I woke up and had to think twice about whether I had fed her yet during the night, and when I realized I hadn't I started thinking about her sleeping through the night and got a little sad...so my next thing "Lucy, come here lu" and in 30 seconds my kitty was there cuddling with me. It didn't take away sad feelings about starting to lose our nighttime feedings, but she was cuddly to snuggle with.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
why blog?
We started blogging almost a year ago for two big reasons: 1- to keep family and friends updated (since time goes by too quickly and we just can't get together as much as we'd love to), 2- as a way to scrapbook for our little family. Blogging is definitely a two birds with one stone activity, thus providing a lot more time for us to spend together. There are companies/websites that create a book for you of your blog and they are really beautiful and inexpensive. So I guess we are also saving a little $ too, compared to the expenses that go along with scrapbooking. Quinn of course still has her baby book and we have photo albums, but our "blog scrapbook" is our way to remember the moments.
Facebookers beware :):
Despite the many efforts to get us to join, we are not facebookers. We don't deny that there are benefits to facebook, especially connecting/re-connecting with others. But we know how easy it is to get caught up in it and next thing you know you've been perusing for an hour or checking it regularly throughout the day. We realized it would be one more thing that took us away from spending time together.
We are not anti-facebook at all, it's just not for us.
Why is blogging different if I'm still on the computer?...in just 5-15 minutes I've updated family/friends and also added a page to our family album/scrapbook. (and a post is more meaningful than a status update :) - alright there is my one stab at facebook) All four of Quinn's grandparents are a distance away (and all of our immediate family for that matter) so we know they need a little more and you just don't get a chance to say everything on the phone. :)
I blog when everyone is sleeping. I say everyone, because when Todd gets home that's our time to spend together as a family or just us. So, it's either during one of her naps during the day or in the morning/evening when both she and Todd are sleeping (as they are right now). :)
One of the great things about blogs (and I've found some great ones) are the ideas you can find!! So, I'm going to try to start a new post called "what i'm lovin' wednesday" and hopefully share a new idea that may inspire you.
And for the purpose of scrapbooking (since I can't do a post for everything) do something creative for a weekend post that is a quick rundown of the highs of the week. :)
Facebookers beware :):
Despite the many efforts to get us to join, we are not facebookers. We don't deny that there are benefits to facebook, especially connecting/re-connecting with others. But we know how easy it is to get caught up in it and next thing you know you've been perusing for an hour or checking it regularly throughout the day. We realized it would be one more thing that took us away from spending time together.
We are not anti-facebook at all, it's just not for us.
Why is blogging different if I'm still on the computer?...in just 5-15 minutes I've updated family/friends and also added a page to our family album/scrapbook. (and a post is more meaningful than a status update :) - alright there is my one stab at facebook) All four of Quinn's grandparents are a distance away (and all of our immediate family for that matter) so we know they need a little more and you just don't get a chance to say everything on the phone. :)
I blog when everyone is sleeping. I say everyone, because when Todd gets home that's our time to spend together as a family or just us. So, it's either during one of her naps during the day or in the morning/evening when both she and Todd are sleeping (as they are right now). :)
One of the great things about blogs (and I've found some great ones) are the ideas you can find!! So, I'm going to try to start a new post called "what i'm lovin' wednesday" and hopefully share a new idea that may inspire you.
And for the purpose of scrapbooking (since I can't do a post for everything) do something creative for a weekend post that is a quick rundown of the highs of the week. :)
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Quinn ~ 3 months
Where is the time going?! Quinn is 3 months old already, but I have to say we are soaking up every second just as much as we can so it doesn't feel like it's going by too quickly as she continues to grow. At 2 1/2 months she was 9 pounds 3 ounces, so she is probably right around 10 pounds currently. For some reason I always do these monthly posts before we know her measurements. (I'll come back to update.) Every day with Quinn is even better than the day before. Her little personality is starting to shine through gradually, and with each glimpse we get more and more excited to see who this little girl will be. She is as cute as can be....that we know for sure. :)
Monthly Update - Month 3
Who does she look like? I think this one is pretty much the same as last month. Most features like mommy, but lots of expressions that are very daddy!
Loves? She loves all things that make her smile! :) She is enjoying the swing, and on the rare occasion, the bouncer too. Her favorite is just to lay and stretch out and play.
Sleeping? Goes to bed between 7-7:30. Sleeps a 7-8 hour stretch and then a 4-5 hour stretch. She still sleeps quite a bit during the day.
Eating? 4 ounces every 3 hours during the daytime.
Sizes? Growing out of our newborn jammies, she is too long! Wearing some newborns and some 0-3 months now.
Weight/Height? Around 10 pounds, and 24 inches. (estimates)
Unique Qualities that make her Quinn? She is very smiley! At times she can be serious and just take everything in, but she seems to be showing a much more jolly and smiley side these days. She has the funniest expressions, and the most expressive little eyes/eyebrows. It cracks us up. Again, can't wait to see what this little girl will continue to be like. For a preemie, Quinn has never acted like it in the last 3 months. Usually a preemie would be more apt to be fussy or take longer to develop routines, but she has done so well and is such a good baby. The only thing she has taken longer to do is how much she eats (but not a concern, it matches her gestational age), she is moving right along and growing big!
Firsts? Rolling over from front to back!!! YEA QUINN! Sitting in the Bumbo and getting so much stronger.
Most Valuable Baby Items? The swing, helps for some of her naptimes. Gripe Water (for the occasional little bubble in the belly) and I just can't say it enough our video monitor.
Mommy's favs? I am so in love with every single moment with her. I couldn't be more grateful that I get to stay home with her. I still love the one nap a day that she snuggles and cuddles with me on my chest. Getting her out of her crib, every single time, is the absolute best! It's evolved from just smiling at you, to smiling - cooing - and kicking her feet in a little dance for you. :) Her little lips have always been my fav, but her eyes are getting so big and just make me melt.
Daddy's favs? He loves how much stronger she is getting. Rolling over was so exciting and he continues to work with her on rolling over back to front too. And he thinks it is so cute how she sleeps with her hands behind her head sometimes. :)
Monthly Update - Month 3
Who does she look like? I think this one is pretty much the same as last month. Most features like mommy, but lots of expressions that are very daddy!
Loves? She loves all things that make her smile! :) She is enjoying the swing, and on the rare occasion, the bouncer too. Her favorite is just to lay and stretch out and play.
Sleeping? Goes to bed between 7-7:30. Sleeps a 7-8 hour stretch and then a 4-5 hour stretch. She still sleeps quite a bit during the day.
Eating? 4 ounces every 3 hours during the daytime.
Sizes? Growing out of our newborn jammies, she is too long! Wearing some newborns and some 0-3 months now.
Weight/Height? Around 10 pounds, and 24 inches. (estimates)
Unique Qualities that make her Quinn? She is very smiley! At times she can be serious and just take everything in, but she seems to be showing a much more jolly and smiley side these days. She has the funniest expressions, and the most expressive little eyes/eyebrows. It cracks us up. Again, can't wait to see what this little girl will continue to be like. For a preemie, Quinn has never acted like it in the last 3 months. Usually a preemie would be more apt to be fussy or take longer to develop routines, but she has done so well and is such a good baby. The only thing she has taken longer to do is how much she eats (but not a concern, it matches her gestational age), she is moving right along and growing big!
Firsts? Rolling over from front to back!!! YEA QUINN! Sitting in the Bumbo and getting so much stronger.
Most Valuable Baby Items? The swing, helps for some of her naptimes. Gripe Water (for the occasional little bubble in the belly) and I just can't say it enough our video monitor.
Mommy's favs? I am so in love with every single moment with her. I couldn't be more grateful that I get to stay home with her. I still love the one nap a day that she snuggles and cuddles with me on my chest. Getting her out of her crib, every single time, is the absolute best! It's evolved from just smiling at you, to smiling - cooing - and kicking her feet in a little dance for you. :) Her little lips have always been my fav, but her eyes are getting so big and just make me melt.
Daddy's favs? He loves how much stronger she is getting. Rolling over was so exciting and he continues to work with her on rolling over back to front too. And he thinks it is so cute how she sleeps with her hands behind her head sometimes. :)
The week of 3's
Our little Lucy is 3 years old today! For those of you that love numbers and number connections...it was also 3 years from Todd and I's first date, 3 months since our beautiful little miss was born, and Todd is turning 31 (33 really would have brought the whole thing together right?, I'm sure he is glad it's not there yet though :)).
...and only 3 more episodes of Oprah left. :)
Happy Birthday Little Lu.
...and only 3 more episodes of Oprah left. :)
Happy Birthday Little Lu.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Our little 3 month darling
Took a few pictures this morning of our 3 month birthday girl! I couldn't decide from the ones I took so far, so here are five! :)
Grandma Dalton made this special 3 month shirt for our little miss Quinn. And she is quite adorable in it, if I say so myself. :)
I'll be really trying out my camera skills this week for many 3 months pictures. Hope I can get some good ones!
Conference Champs!!
Todd was pretty excited to bring this trophy home last night! (just for the night though) He coached his varsity boys volleyball team to become conference champs. He is very proud of the boys and this next week they head into the start of Regionals. It's been a good season for the boys and has flown by. Looking forward to Regionals. :)
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