Awhile ago I had taken Abigail to her 2 month check-up at Dr. Youssef's office. This was the first time I took her by myself. She did great in the car going, great in the waiting room, and really great during her appointment up until the shots. She got 2 shots and one medicine via mouth. The drive home involved lots of crying and screaming but she did calm down later on and had no side effects from the shots.
Her weight was 9lbs., 11oz. Her length was 22.5". She was in the 25th percentile. Dr. said all looks good!
She goes back for her 3 month check-up the day after Labor Day. Abby will start solids in month 4 so the Dr. and I will talk about it at the next appt.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Busy (still)!
Hi all!
I have been away from Abigail's blog for awhile - things have been quite busy! There are lots new pictures and things to write about so hopefully I will have some time in the near future to update and post some pics. Plus I am back at work. She is doing super though! It's amazing how much love one can have for another.
I have been away from Abigail's blog for awhile - things have been quite busy! There are lots new pictures and things to write about so hopefully I will have some time in the near future to update and post some pics. Plus I am back at work. She is doing super though! It's amazing how much love one can have for another.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Busy, Bzzzz
I've been a bit MIA on the blog scene lately... we've been busy with stuff at home, Peter's been back to work more, and I'm just plain tired.
I go back to work in a week and 3 days. That will be another huge adjustment! I'm sure getting organized and having some kind of a schedule the first week will be rough.
Well, Abby and I are off soon to the pediatrician's office for her 2 month check-up. Can't wait to get her newest stats!
I go back to work in a week and 3 days. That will be another huge adjustment! I'm sure getting organized and having some kind of a schedule the first week will be rough.
Well, Abby and I are off soon to the pediatrician's office for her 2 month check-up. Can't wait to get her newest stats!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Beach Blanket Baby
This past Sunday we were crazy and took Abigail to the beach in Rehoboth. We didn't go on Saturday since it was approximately 105 degrees so we decided to go on Sunday since it was a nice, cool, breezy 95 degrees instead.
Now before you report us for being bad parents, let me explain:
1) We were not there long, at all.
2) We were inside the car, a restaurant, or stores longer than we were even outside in the sun/heat.
3) We only SAW the beach from the boardwalk; we did not put Abby in the sand or water or expose her to the sun much. Official beach trip will be next summer.
Basically we drove down, parked in Rehoboth, ate lunch at Dogfish Head, pushed her in the stroller around to some stores, got ice-cream, and walked the boardwalk for a tiny bit and got a glimpse of the beach/ocean. Then we got back in the car and drove home! I had to do two breastfeeding sessions in the car during the trip (always an interesting time) and two diaper changes in the trunk. It was a short, simple trip but at least it was good to get out for a bit - even just for the car ride!
And now for the documented pics:
Now before you report us for being bad parents, let me explain:
1) We were not there long, at all.
2) We were inside the car, a restaurant, or stores longer than we were even outside in the sun/heat.
3) We only SAW the beach from the boardwalk; we did not put Abby in the sand or water or expose her to the sun much. Official beach trip will be next summer.
Basically we drove down, parked in Rehoboth, ate lunch at Dogfish Head, pushed her in the stroller around to some stores, got ice-cream, and walked the boardwalk for a tiny bit and got a glimpse of the beach/ocean. Then we got back in the car and drove home! I had to do two breastfeeding sessions in the car during the trip (always an interesting time) and two diaper changes in the trunk. It was a short, simple trip but at least it was good to get out for a bit - even just for the car ride!
And now for the documented pics:
Beach baby!
Protecting her eyes from the rays, sorta...
Ice-cream place which has flavors called Booger, Motor Oil, Fresh Spinach, Bacon, Dewey Beach Pothole, etc.
Conversing with Drunk Ernie!
Having fun cooling down in the car, ready to go back home!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Smiles & Laughter
Today was a day filled with many smiles and laughter. Nana, Pop Pop, Granma, and Aunt Julie came to visit! I went over a few things with Nana and Granma regarding Abby for when I return to work (boo hoo hoo) and we all had a nice little time together. We went out to Brother Paul's for dinner and she was a good girl the whole time.
Here are some happy pictures from earlier today!
Here are some happy pictures from earlier today!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Happy 2 Months!
Abigail is 2 months old today! Time goes fast and it seems like eons ago that we were in the hospital meeting her for the first time.
She continues to grow, getting bigger (approximately 9.5 lbs now) and has graduated to size 1 diapers. We realized she needed the next size up when the newborn diapers didn't seem to contain any pee or poop and poop was shooting up and out the back and sometimes out the front, and of course sometimes out the side. The last of the Huggies newborn diapers that we had were frustrating me to no end and I just had to give up and start with the next size up. Yes, this is quite interesting I know.
We've been engaging in more activities like lots of reading, musical toys, playing with little stuffed animals, singing, lots of walking around talking and pointing things out, swinging on the tree swing out back before it gets too hot (but the mosquitos are ANNOYING), and tummy time on the playmat. I have been loving all the cooing, it's adorable!!
Peter and I have talked about getting more of a schedule down for her and are trying to stick to it. She gets about 5-6 feedings a day and a lot of what we do is based around that. We're trying to have our breakfast, lunch, and dinners at decent times as well as trying to get Abby's bath time in on schedule, followed by her 1 bottle a day, and then put down in her crib to sleep. Hopefully by starting this now it'll be easier once I'm back to work. The past 2 days have been pretty good and I feel like I've gotten more sleep. We also started to give Abby Mylicon drops so hopefully that is helping. She tends to cry a lot and arch her back right after being fed so we've resorted to drops.
She continues to grow, getting bigger (approximately 9.5 lbs now) and has graduated to size 1 diapers. We realized she needed the next size up when the newborn diapers didn't seem to contain any pee or poop and poop was shooting up and out the back and sometimes out the front, and of course sometimes out the side. The last of the Huggies newborn diapers that we had were frustrating me to no end and I just had to give up and start with the next size up. Yes, this is quite interesting I know.
We've been engaging in more activities like lots of reading, musical toys, playing with little stuffed animals, singing, lots of walking around talking and pointing things out, swinging on the tree swing out back before it gets too hot (but the mosquitos are ANNOYING), and tummy time on the playmat. I have been loving all the cooing, it's adorable!!
Peter and I have talked about getting more of a schedule down for her and are trying to stick to it. She gets about 5-6 feedings a day and a lot of what we do is based around that. We're trying to have our breakfast, lunch, and dinners at decent times as well as trying to get Abby's bath time in on schedule, followed by her 1 bottle a day, and then put down in her crib to sleep. Hopefully by starting this now it'll be easier once I'm back to work. The past 2 days have been pretty good and I feel like I've gotten more sleep. We also started to give Abby Mylicon drops so hopefully that is helping. She tends to cry a lot and arch her back right after being fed so we've resorted to drops.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
First Shady Maple Trip
Sad the weekend is over! I kinda don't look forward to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays since Peter works those days. Contrary to how some other people feel, I enjoy having my husband home with me, able to help out with Abby. HUGE HELP. I'm not saying M/W/F is horrible but the other days are just so much better - family days.
Here is a pic of Abby, taken on Friday. I love this pic because she was smiling, giggling, and cooing up a storm.
This past weekend started with a trip out to Shady Maple - another first for Abbykins! There were about 25 of us there for one of Peter's co-workers good-bye party. Abby was ok while we were there. She was content at first and then got a lil' fussy so we had to take turns jingling keys and walking around the halls with her. She eventually fell asleep and was good in the car to and from though! When will Shady Maple ever bring back their apple fritters?! I miss them!
On Saturday, Granma and Ole Grandad came down for a visit (that "bad, bad man"). We went for a nice drive around the Main Line and Jeff introduced us to the wondrous wonders of Wawa milkshakes. This is a potentially bad thing, since we frequent Wawa often... and now we know about their milkshakes and the cool machine they're made in. Yum-my. When we got back Peter grilled us some burgers, corn on the cob and we also had cantaloupe. Here we are enjoying our centerpiece:
Here is a pic of Abby, taken on Friday. I love this pic because she was smiling, giggling, and cooing up a storm.
This past weekend started with a trip out to Shady Maple - another first for Abbykins! There were about 25 of us there for one of Peter's co-workers good-bye party. Abby was ok while we were there. She was content at first and then got a lil' fussy so we had to take turns jingling keys and walking around the halls with her. She eventually fell asleep and was good in the car to and from though! When will Shady Maple ever bring back their apple fritters?! I miss them!
On Saturday, Granma and Ole Grandad came down for a visit (that "bad, bad man"). We went for a nice drive around the Main Line and Jeff introduced us to the wondrous wonders of Wawa milkshakes. This is a potentially bad thing, since we frequent Wawa often... and now we know about their milkshakes and the cool machine they're made in. Yum-my. When we got back Peter grilled us some burgers, corn on the cob and we also had cantaloupe. Here we are enjoying our centerpiece:
Today, Nana and Pop Pop came down since they returned from their 2 week Hawaii trip and picked up their Carter baby and got to see us and their grandbaby Abby. Abby received 2 very pretty Hawaiian outfits (no coconut bras or grass skirts haha) and Peter and I got some treats and trinkets also! So glad they had a wonderful trip!
Here is a pic of Carter and Sophie taken on their last day together, before Carter went back home.
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