stirred, not shaken

Caroline is a total spitter. Brooke used to spit up on occasion, but never on a regular basis. Caroline spits while she eats, after she eats and sometimes even 45 minutes after she eats. She is a secret spitter and doesn't cry or make noise when it is going to happen. Usually I will just glance down while holding her and find massive amounts of formula all over my clothes. I am quiet positive that I have gone out in public with hidden throw up all over me. I don't care. I think that when you have kids somethings just get thrown out the window. Humility tends to be one of those things for me.

I think that my pediatrician is totally sick of me. I like to call him. You would think that I am a first time mom with some of my questions, but again one of those things I just don't care about. So what if I am the annoying mom they talk (or laugh) about when they get off the phone!! I called him today about the spit up. To be fair, my niece and nephew both had bad reflux and had to be on medication. I was afraid this may be the case. Could it be her formula?? I didn't know. He again reassured me that it was nothing to worry about. If she appeared to be in pain, they could treat that. Otherwise, it is more of a laundry issue. Apparently there is no medication to assist with the increased amount of laundry.

So, we are keeping her upright 30 minutes after a feeding. We are stirring her formula vs. the instructions to shake. We are making sure that it is warmed up to room temperature-Caroline's preference-and we are burping quite often. It seems to be working, though. After her last meal she was quite content and no spitting! We will see if she can keep this up.

Cousins!

Brooke and Caroline have a new cousin named Caden :) He was born exactly one month after Caroline! We couldn't be more happy to have him in our family. He is absolutly adorable and so tiny! Caroline and I got to go and visit him and his mommy today while Brooke as at school. We just had to take a few pictures of the babies. Look how HUGE Caroline looks next to Caden!

I think that Caden wanted to cuddle...Caroline was all about it!

All stretched out :)

A Letter

While getting the mail on Saturday, I noticed that Gary had a letter which is pretty unusual. Not really thinking anything of it, though, I left in on the counter for him to open later (also unusual because I am typically a if it's for you, it's for me I will open it anyway). Later on, Gary opened up the letter and filled me in on some interesting information. Apparently, he may (or may not) have fathered a child back in 1993.....when he was 11.....and now has the opportunity to adopt this 17 year old child if he would like. WHAT??? The mother provided names (yes, not just one) including Gary's and said that they lived our state you may have fathered her child. If you had that name(s) you received this letter letting you know of your 'possible' parenthood and offered the opportunity to call. Do you think that Gary has anything to tell me? What is really sad about this story is that it is legit and there is some 17 year old child without parents. What is bizarre is getting that letter in the mail....and wanting to keep it on your refrigerator for a good laugh just for a little bit :)

Sister Sister!!

Cute right??

Snow Day =

Picture Taking

Angry about the snow...

and content...

Weighing In-Long and Lean

Monday was Caroline's official one month check up. She weighed in at 8 lbs 2 oz. She also grew a little bit and is now 21 3/4 long. If you want to talk percentiles (which I typically don't like to because really...who are we measuring up to right??) she is in the 75% for height and the 20% for weight. To compare, at Brooke's one month check up, she was 9 lbs 2 oz and 21 1/4 long. So, they are still different, but not too much. The doctor seemed fairly pleased with her weight gain, but still wants her to be packing on the pounds. He said that she might just be one of those kids that is tall and skinny...not my genes.


Now that we have been home for awhile, it is interesting to see how the girls are similar and unique as babies. Brooke loved to be held, but she was also quite content in her swing and would only sleep in her swing or car seat for the longest time. Brooke also was an on-demand feeder. She never let us miss a feeding-you knew when she was hungry! Caroline loves to be snuggled and held. This may be due to her two aunts that were in town over the Holidays and held her non-stop :) I think that since this is (maybe) their fault, they should have to come home and help. She will go in the swing, but only for a few minutes. Eating?? She could take it or leave it. We usually have to remind her that it is time to eat again. She is so like me...yeah.

Brooke is warming up more and more to Caroline. She has started saying love you! more and more to "Cayline" (as she says) and asks if she can hold her...quickly followed by "Mommy put baby in bed!" We are getting there. She is still adjusting and has become more emotional then she used to be. The tears come quickly and when in public or with friends, it can be a bit embarrassing. Being two with a new sister is rough guess :)

New Years 2009

While most of my friends were out toasting the New Year with drinks and delicious food, Gary and I were hanging out with a two year old, a one month old, Ryan Seacrest and a breast pump. Jealous?? I did make it until 10:30 when I fell asleep watching something on HGTV (did I mention we got cable??...amazing for these Winter months and late night feedings..). I was up at 12:30 for a feeding, but there was no watching the ball drop for me. I cannot complain too much when I have these two adorable faces right?? Happy New Year!!