4th of July

I sparkle brighter than fireworks!

Daddy and Lillie

Addie

Addie - not real happy

Addie can you smile for me?

The three boys with their three girls

Sweet Kendyl

Kendyl

We celebrated the fourth at the annual 4th of July party.  There was so much food, fun and family.

July 2 & 3

So two years ago today was my Emergency room visit when I 'knew' I was miscarrying....

One year ago today, we had our IUI which got us Lillie!

I am so grateful!

Three Months!

Lillian 1 month

Lillian 2 months

Lillian 3 months

I just can't believe that my Lillian is three months old already.  She is developing quite the personality.  I just love her SO much.  I can't imagine my life without her.

She follows her daddy and I around.
She loves to watch us dance.
She loves if we make farting noises!  She will laugh out loud.  Which is an awesome sound.
She loves her bottle and squeals like a little piggy when it is gone.
She loves to take her bath
She likes tummy time now.  I know she will be rolling soon.  She lifts her head so high.
She likes going to church, she loves the extra attention people give her. 
She likes getting her diaper changed and looks up at her hairbows and smiles so big when she sees them. 

She wears a size 3 diaper now.  We moved her up last week when we finished the last box of 2s.
She takes a 6 ounce bottle every 4 hours, except through the night.  Then she typically sleeps from 9-anywhere between 6-8am. 
She enjoys playing with Sophie, her baby and the pink rattle.


Lots of firsts to come this month!!!

Are we a one and done?

or do we have the option to give Lillie a sibling?

I have made no secret that Lillie was a VERY wanted child.  She was NO mistake.  She was planned and prayed for by many.

The  fertility doctor said that neither Jeff nor I have a problem.  (More me because of my age, he rated my fertility to that of a 26 year old.)  So conceivably, (ha, conceive) we could have more children.

The case for not having a second baby:

• Well, Lill is perfect.  How could we have another perfect child?
• The risk for us having a special needs child is greater (due to my age) but based upon all out testing with Lill, the odds are reduced that we would have one.  Although Downs Syndrome is different for each child.
• We want to be able to send Lill to private school.  At $3k per year for pre-K, K-8 I don't know how we would afford that and food.  I have kinda gotten used to eating.
• We want to spoil Lill, with extras-lessons, clothes, time.  A second child would limit what we would be able to do.

The case for having a second baby: 

• I would love to have a little boy.  I know Jeff would too.
• Lillie would have someone to grow up with.
• I would like to be pregnant again, hopefully without any issues this time.
• Once Jeff and I are gone, Lillie would have someone to share experiences with.
• I know we have lots of love to share with another baby.

Is love enough?  There is a new book out that I would like to read One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One.  

Until there is any reason to worry or wonder i am going to enjoy every moment of my one and only perfect baby girl

11 weeks

I can't believe it has been eleven weeks since the Princess has joined our family.  She makes me so happy each day.

Lillian loves

• Her musical gym
• Sophie the giraffe
• her hairbows - seriously, she looks up at them when I am changing her and she smiles!
• the bath!
• running
• her bottle
• mommy and daddy

Today...

Jeff and I are beginning a new plan.  We are going low-carb. He is doing Atkins.  I am doing a modified version.  I have to have some carbs.  So far, it is going well.  I am hoping that this mixed with my running will help my abs.  Ugh. 

I got my new shoes and ran in them yesterday.  I can't wait to run again today!

So training...

Well, Lillie and I have been running.  We are slow and steady.  I load Lill into her car seat and then pop her in the BOB Stroller.  A lifesaver, makes running so much easier.  I load my tunes (only use one headphone, so I can hear) and I load my C25K.  Away we go. 

I have been struggling with shoe/sock issues for quite awhile.  Actually since last year when I got new shoes.  So, my right sock kept slipping down into my shoe.(Remember walking last summer Janet?)  I tried different socks, same problem.  It wasn't such a big deal.  When I began walking after pregnancy, both socks began slipping.  Annoying.  Then I began running and both socks slipping and blisters on both heels. 

I tried bandaids, no go.
I tried new socks, no go.
I tried a heel pad, nope
I tried moleskin, no go.

The blisters were getting worse and more painful.  I *knew* the problem was shoes.  I just hated to buy new shoes.  But I did it yesterday, and they should be delivered tomorrow.  I am giving my heels until Friday to heal up a bit. 

So, the moral of this story is:

Just because you get a pair of $200 dollar shoes for $30 bucks.  If they aren't your normal brand, be prepared for issues.  Just because they are cheap doesn't mean that they will work for you!  I should have bought them and donated them.

I am back to Mizzuno's and I can't wait!  Training for half marathon Oct 2013 back in business!

I purposely didn't mention the brand of shoes caused blisters because it is a very good brand and works well for some people, just not me.