Grandma & Papa John!

I love my Grandma and Papa John! I slept so well on their chests and they absolutely adore me (but then who doesn't) :)

Also, a special thank you for taking the 5:00am feeding so Mommy and Daddy could sleep in!!!

Hanging with my Papa John!

Yummy dinner with Grandma!

This is peaceful sleeping if I ever saw it!

She was so good for them and then the real Sophie came out :) Just kidding, she really is a good baby 98% of the time! The other 2% she is just gassy which is not her fault...and that is what I tell myself a million times in the middle of the night ~ it is not her fault, it is not her fault, it is noone's fault, just keep rocking and patting, just keep rocking, it will be over soon...lol :)

Happy Family ;)

Love you both very much! Can't wait to see you again REALLY soon!!!

Your newest granddaughter,

Sophia Grace

Two Week Update

Sophie is growing up so fast. It is hard to believe that she is already two weeks old :( I have no idea where the time went. It seems like yesterday when I saw her for the first time in an operating room ~ and yet, it also seems like she has been a part of our family forever. Maybe this is just how it works??? God knows what He's doing and prepares your heart so far in advance that you just become a family. Looking at her brings me peace and makes me complete. The only way I know how to explain it, is this.

I had a hole in my heart. Honestly, one I didn't know I had. But, the day she was born, I realized the hole was there, and my precious daughter is the only one who can fill it ~ she is the perfect fit.

My life is more joyful with Sophie in it. I am a better person for being her mother. And I will strive every day of my life, to make her proud, to raise her right, and to love her more than anyone could ever think possible.

At two weeks, Sophie weighs 6 lbs 15 ozs, sleeps about 2 1/2 hours at a time, eats between 2 and 2 1/2 ozs per feeding, loves being held and is melting my heart more every second of the day.

Sophie was such a trooper at her two week appointment (4/28/10). Thankfully, she didn't have to have shots this time ~ we only had to have blood drawn for her second PKU test for the state. Neither Daddy or I cried, but I sure wanted to :( On a positive note and one deserving much praise and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, Sophie is still showing NO SIGNS of hip dysplasia! Because she was breech in the womb for so long, this is something that will have to be continually monitored...but for now, she is absolutely perfect! We also got a prescription for some eye ointment for the clogged tear ducts and are anxious for this to clear up the "goop" that is hiding my baby's big blue (but getting darker) eyes.

Here are a few more pics of my angel! It's a good thing this is my blog and I have rights as the sole editor because I sure do take a lot of pictures :)

Two Weeks and Still Tiny!

Two Week Close- Up

Two Week PKU Test :(

My 1st Time at a Restaurant! Mommy and Daddy went to Gringo's after my appointment :)

More Pictures

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Updates :)

As full disclosure, I'm running on fumes so I am hoping that this post is coherent :)

Well, to say we've been a bit busy would be an understatement! Our lives have certainly changed forever and we wouldn't change a minute of it :) Ok, well...if we could get more sleep, get Sophie to breastfeed consistently, and take away the mastitis that I have developed, then maybe I would change a FEW things if given the chance :) But overall, she is precious and the love of our lives!

Being a mother is by far the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life, but I also know it is going to be the most rewarding thing I will ever get the opportunity to do. I don't take the fact that the Lord chose us to be Sophie's parents for granted even for one second. We are so, so blessed!

Thankfully, the dogs adore their new sister...sometimes a little too much adoration (aka licking) is involved. Annie loves to sniff (especially her diapers which is somewhat weird and gross) and is said licker mentioned above. She also wants to share all of Sophie's toys and blankets...this one will require some more work :) George comes running anytime she cries ~ poor thing looks as exhausted as Mommy and Daddy!!! And the cutest thing is that every time she cries, George brings her his ball. If you know our dog at all, the ball is his FAVORITE thing in the entire world (though the sprinkler runs a close second). For him to offer his ball is so sweet of him and he makes me a proud Mommy. One day I know Sophie and George will have a great fetching relationship!

Sophie will have her two week appointment this Wednesday morning. Mommy and Daddy are dreading those shots ~ I know it is going to break my heart and probably her Daddy's more :( I keep telling myself she is too little to hate me forever and that it's for her own good...still dreading that visit though!

I go back to the doctor on Friday morning and am hoping to be officially released to drive. Not that I necessarily want to pack mule a baby around just yet, but just for the sake of being able to :)

And now, since I'm sure this is really all you wanted to see...pictures!

Home Sweet Home!

Family of Five!

3 Generations (Mommy, Sophie and Mimi)

Sophie, Aunt Jaime and Lily Pie

Uncle Daniel, Aunt Debbie, Sophie (+ Julian ~ can't wait for you to join us!)

Uncle Joe, Sophie and Sarai

Nana and Sophie

Daddy and His Princess

Daddy Makes Me Smile ~ We sent this to Daddy when he had to leave to go back to work :(

So Tiny!

She DID NOT get her Mommy's stubby feet :)

Wide-Eyed Girl

What does that face mean I wonder??? I'm pretty certain I changed a diaper slightly thereafter :)

Slightly annoyed by Mommy's constant picture taking!

And on that note, Sophie is waking up and duty calls! More to come :) Stay Tuned!

1 Week Old! ~ April 20, 2010

Happy 1 week birthday sweet girl! I'm not sure we will get the birthday song in every week, but I do plan on taking a weekly picture to track how fast our sweet baby is growing. I know it will be faster thank I like :(

Yes, I do...

Yes, I do videotape EVERYTHING! How can you not when my sweet baby is the most precious thing in my life. So here's an apology ahead of time...

Sophie -

Yes, I video tape everything. Some day it will annoy you. Some day it will embarrass you. Perhaps some day it will be used as blackmail. But hopefully, some day, you will realize that life is short, unpredictable ~ that tomorrow is not guaranteed. And then, I hope you take these memories with you, that you cherish them and realize more than anything, you are loved more than you could possibly know. *Plus, I'm the Mom and I said so :)

I love you Sophia Grace ~ more than words can say!

Always and forever,

Mommy

First Car Ride

Just a Swingin'

Love My Bouncer

Napping in My Pack-n-Play

April 13, 2010...

The day our lives changed forever!

My precious husband took these videos of our sweet Sophia Grace while I was in recovery. I am so glad he did because I don't want to miss out on a minute of her life!

I love you Honey! Thanks for being a wonderful husband and a fantastic Daddy :)