2 month check-up!

Before going to the doctor today.

Our girl is growing!

Today Kerrington had her two month check-up with Dr. Bird. Let's just say, the girl isn't missing any meals. She's 12 pounds! In the 74th percentile for weight. 22 inches long, I believe they said the 34th percentile in height! I knew she was growing, but my goodness, I certainly wasn't expecting to see 12 lbs. on the scale! I'm just so glad that she's growing from eating mommy's milk. It was a wish of mine that I would be able to breastfeed successfully, and I am so glad that she is doing so well with it!

I love our pediatrician, he is so helpful and so kind. He certainly doesn't treat us like the "first time" parents who don't know anything, but at the same time gives us all the information, and answers all the questions we have. If you're looking for a pediatrician, I definitely would suggest him!

Unfortunately today was shot day as well. Our baby girl had to have two shots in her thighs, and one oral vaccine. She took the oral vaccine like it was candy, didn't like the shots as much. She was easily calmed though, only crying for about 30 seconds to a min (the longest 30 seconds ever!). I don't think our night is going to be so much fun though. It is now 10:00pm, Kerrington is being rocked upstairs in her room by her daddy. Notoriously this isn't the best time of night for her, and I think with the shots today added on top, we're going to have us one fussy baby for the evening...to early morning!

The extra fussiness tonight has been really hard on Drew. Don't get me wrong, I hate seeing and hearing our little one crying and upset, but I think that because I (kind of) take care of crying babies as my job, I don't get quite as stressed. Drew on the other hand, had a really hard time tonight when Kerrington was extra fussy. It is so difficult to see your child crying and not knowing how or what to do to make them feel better.

I'm so thankful for a loving husband, and a daddy to my baby girl that cares so much about her. It truly is the best thing to see him loving on her. There is no question about it... this girl is truly LOVED by her mommy and daddy!

Happy 2 months!

Our girl is 2 months today! She's such a happy baby girl, and has made the past two months some of the most exciting, tiring, and emotional months we've had! The past couple of days (knock on wood) Kerrington has herself on some sort of predictable schedule. She's eating every 3-4 hours still, and just recently has been going down for naps and sleep in her own bed. I know, you're probably saying, she's 2 months old!!! Before now she was either being held by me or Drew, or another family member, or when she was laid down, would immediately wake up, and cry. She's gotten used to the idea of laying down by herself now, and it's so great! Don't get me wrong, some of my favorite times are holding my baby girl and watching her sleep, but unlike before, you can't get a ton done when holding a sleeping 11ish pound baby (that's just my guess, she goes to the doctor next week).

This is definitely been our favorite part so far. These smiles are the most amazing thing to see. They have tured from questionable smiles from gas, to definite she's smiling at mommy and daddy smiles!

Here's how different our girl looks from 1 to 2 months... she's definitley filled out those cheeks!

Kerrington at 1 month.

Kerrington at 2 months.

Happy 2 months sweet Kerrington Leigh! Mommy and Daddy love you more than the world!

Welcome Isaac Schultz!

My dear friend Laurie, and her husband Nick welcomed their baby boy Isaac into this world on Saturday, May 9th! We were anxiously awaiting this little one, he decided to stay in his mommy's belly 4 days past the time he was due! I guess it was worth the wait, look at him! He's all arms and legs, he makes Kerrington look like a little piggy! She's definitely got him beat so far with the cute chubby baby legs. They met for the first time last night, pretty uneventful though, Isaac was a bit more interested in his mother ( if you know what I mean) than Kerrington! That's okay though, we'll give them some time before we marry them off! Congratulations Laurie and Nick!!!

Mother's Day

Never could I have imagined how amazing it would be to be a Mother. As we celebrated Mother's Day this year, and for me, celebrating for the first time, was almost surreal. I feel incredibly blessed to be holding my sweet baby girl in my arms and to be called her mother. I dreamed of these days ever since I can remember, and it's so amazing to be really living them out. I so look forward to spending the rest of my life as a mother, and experiencing it all with Drew by my side.

Drew gave me my Mother's Day gift on Saturday night because he leaves so early for church on Sunday. Drew got me a beautiful dress to wear, and from lil miss Kerrington, I received a stunning jewelry box engraved with " Happy First Mother's Day Love Kerrington". We spent the day with family, no better way to do so. It was a great day, Drew's family came up from Sellersburg and we had hot dogs and all the fixins and got to sit outside in the nice weather. Some of us even went fishing!

Of course, I couldn't/wouldn't be here without the love and hard work of my mother. There is nothing better than to be able to call your mom, your friend. Thankfully, I am able to do that. I definitely wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for her. Thanks, mom.

Drew's mom is pretty fantastic too. She sure didn't have it easy, but that didn't stop her from raising a respectful, kind, loving, and generous son. We're so glad she could be with us on her special day too. Thanks, Gigi.

Happy Mother's Day!

Road Trip

We went down to Tenessee this weekend to meet up with the Swaffords and their new baby, Adeline. We were nervous to see how Kerrington would do on the drive, but she did great both ways! Slept like a champ! We were proud of our little girl! We had so much fun visiting and catching up, and of course, taking pictures of our sweet baby girls! Adeline is just two weeks older than Kerrington, but you wouldn't think it! She is much longer than Kerrington. I think a great friendship is in the making...

On the way down, being such a pleasant girl.

Our sweet girl!

"Playing" together on Kerrington's playyard.

One of the many matching outfits the girls recieved!

Josh, Elizabeth, Adeline, Kerrington, Stacy, & Drew!

The price of gas.....

Is no sleep, for mom, dad, or baby! Our little angel has been quite the gassy lady these past few days. This has inevitably led to much fussiness, and not much peaceful sleeping. Our poor baby will kick and move her little legs like she is trying to finish the last leg of the Tour de France then all the sudden you'll hear the cutest fart, then some crying. Last night, this went on most of the night. The wee morning hours do become very hazy, so I'm sure there were some sleep in there somewhere, but neither of us think it was very much.

Another reason for the fussiness might have to do with the fact that we're TRYING, hence I capitalized trying to get our babe to sleep in her own crib, or at least the bassinet next to our bed. And yes, that means that she has been sleeping with us in bed. I know, I know, I am sure many of you are shaking your heads right now, but we did what allowed the most sleep for us (selfishly) and that was Kerrington, laying either on our next to mommy. Because I know this isn't a good idea (can lead to accidents) we have been recently trying to put her to bed in her crib. We've only tried the past two nights and it hasn't been successful. I know somethings take time though right? She's been used to being with someone at least 18-20 of the 24 hours of her life each day of the past 6 weeks of her life. It's probably going to take some time to change that idea I guess. Also, we know the best way for her to sleep is on her back, but let me tell you, the child does not enjoy that, at all. I've been putting her down for naps in her crib during the day, and she'll sleep wonderfully on her belly (and don't worry, I'm checking on her quite frequently!) The second though we lay her on her back after falling asleep, the eyes pop open, and if we wait even a few seconds, she wails. A friend of mine recommended some wedges that help the baby to stay on their back, yeah, she doesn't like that either. So, I'm looking for suggestions. What has worked for you other mommies out there? Should we just be persistent? Keep trying with the back thing? I'm open to suggestions!!!

Our little stinker, napping in her crib!

Yet another first...and another!

Kerrington took her first bottle today. I'll eventually be going back to work so we needed to make sure she would take to a bottle. I'm not even sure why we worried... she did wonderful! Dad did pretty well too. He really enjoyed getting to feed hus daughter for the first time.

We had our 1 month check up on Wednesday. Dr. Bird said she was perfect once again, and of course we couldn't agree more! I missed the weight on the screen, but if I would have caught it, it would have said 8 lbs 13 oz, gaining 2 pounds since birth! She's also gained 1 inch, now at 20 1/2 inches long. She's in the 36th percentile for weight and length. Kerrington also recieved another shot, but was easily calmed. What a big girl we have!

Our girl also took a nap in her bed for the first time this week! Miss Kerrington is a napper and sleeper who still likes to be close to her mommy or daddy, so this was a big achievement. Although it was only for about 30-45mins, it was enough to allow me to finish getting ready and get a coulple chores done. We'll see how this first develops over time...

Oh! One more exciting first... Kerrington slept for five straight hours last night! That was her longest stretch so far and made mommy and daddy so happy!