I couldn't be more excited! My Mom is flying in tomorrow (rain permitting) and will be to my house sometime in the early afternoon. I have been cleaning like mad and jumping for joy all day. She is literally my best friend, my rock and my heart. We are extremely close, envied by most of the parents who have seen our relationship. My relationship with my mother is one that if I could even have half of with Bella, I will be truly, truly blessed.
She stayed from the night Bella was born and for an entire month afterwards (THANK GOD!) I could not have survived that first month without her. She was my go-to gal at 4 AM after hourly feedings when this new Mommy was teary and sleep-deprived and totally on the edge. She and Bella had a strong bond from the start and I know they always will.
It's been hard with my Mom living so far away to not have her in my own life and now not in Bella's as much as I wish she could (though we all secretly know I'll be back down South someday). She is constantly calling, begging for photos, videos, anything, and ALWAYS, seriously like WEEKLY sending Bella gigantic boxes of goodies only she can think of! Her stingray bath sponge for example, or first snow globe and of course an endless supply of gorgeous clothes expertly picked out with love and care for "our girl."
Can you tell I'm excited? Details and evidence of our shenanigans to come. Bella! Prepare yourself for frilly outfits and tights because your Nene is coming!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Baby Avery
This story and Blog explains itself; please spread it and raise awareness for this very beautiful and amazing but very sick baby girl!
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How Inspiring!
I should have known I was going to have a good day when this was my Horoscope that I read this morning:
Don't hesitate to try something new today, Sagittarius. If you've thought about joining a book club or taking a class, do it today! You're likely to meet some interesting people and enter a new social world. You might be tentative at first, but you'll find the group warm, friendly, and eager for your input. You'll talk like old friends by the end of the second meeting. This is just the infusion of fun you need!
Crazy huh? There were even some old friends there, as well as really down to earth new people with great kids. Perfectly on point today.
So..as you may know, my March of Dimes walk was today (hint, trying something new in my Horoscope!) I am feeling a wonderful sense of euphoria! Even at getting up very early today and rushing around like mad this morning,we packed up Bella and her CARAVAN of things, our lovely BOB stroller, and of course all of our wonderful gift bags with the Nuby sippy cups and Dr. Talbot's Diaper Rash Ointment and arrived early!
I hate to say it, but in packing Bella numerous blankets, outfits, and extra, extra hats and fleeceys, I got almost to the off ramp in Springfield and BING! it popped into my head that I forgot....THE BUBBA! Oh my goodness, how could we do it? We felt so awful! I mean knowing we had HOURS still until we needed to feed her, which gave us plenty of time to get home, but we ALWAYS bring the Bubba! You have to! I remembered her Formula but yep, forgot the Bubba....
But then! We remembered that WE had a truckload of Nuby sippy cups in the back! WHEW! Nuby you guys officially saved the day! We felt like the worst parents in the world! Bella was really unsure about the sippy at first, but actually dug it after a few minutes. Which is really great, because tomorrow makes her 5 months old (that particular Sippy is for 6+ months) but she handled it well. Can I say I love that company even more than before? NUBY TO THE RESCUE! Thank you for making these two super new, super bummed and terrible feeling parents feel a whole lot better!
I am awaiting a few more photos and will do my big March of Dimes posting :) But I am due to get my gallbladder out on Wednesday so this Momma does need to relax a bit! Stay tuned though, it was a very chilly and windy but extremely fulfilling day.
Oh and did I mention I beat my March of Dimes Donation goal?!
Don't hesitate to try something new today, Sagittarius. If you've thought about joining a book club or taking a class, do it today! You're likely to meet some interesting people and enter a new social world. You might be tentative at first, but you'll find the group warm, friendly, and eager for your input. You'll talk like old friends by the end of the second meeting. This is just the infusion of fun you need!
Crazy huh? There were even some old friends there, as well as really down to earth new people with great kids. Perfectly on point today.
So..as you may know, my March of Dimes walk was today (hint, trying something new in my Horoscope!) I am feeling a wonderful sense of euphoria! Even at getting up very early today and rushing around like mad this morning,we packed up Bella and her CARAVAN of things, our lovely BOB stroller, and of course all of our wonderful gift bags with the Nuby sippy cups and Dr. Talbot's Diaper Rash Ointment and arrived early!
I hate to say it, but in packing Bella numerous blankets, outfits, and extra, extra hats and fleeceys, I got almost to the off ramp in Springfield and BING! it popped into my head that I forgot....THE BUBBA! Oh my goodness, how could we do it? We felt so awful! I mean knowing we had HOURS still until we needed to feed her, which gave us plenty of time to get home, but we ALWAYS bring the Bubba! You have to! I remembered her Formula but yep, forgot the Bubba....
But then! We remembered that WE had a truckload of Nuby sippy cups in the back! WHEW! Nuby you guys officially saved the day! We felt like the worst parents in the world! Bella was really unsure about the sippy at first, but actually dug it after a few minutes. Which is really great, because tomorrow makes her 5 months old (that particular Sippy is for 6+ months) but she handled it well. Can I say I love that company even more than before? NUBY TO THE RESCUE! Thank you for making these two super new, super bummed and terrible feeling parents feel a whole lot better!
I am awaiting a few more photos and will do my big March of Dimes posting :) But I am due to get my gallbladder out on Wednesday so this Momma does need to relax a bit! Stay tuned though, it was a very chilly and windy but extremely fulfilling day.
Oh and did I mention I beat my March of Dimes Donation goal?!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Goodbye Gallbladder
So folks, it's official, I will be getting my Gallbladder out this Wednesday. The Doctor knew it in the first 10 mintues of me being there, so we are now approaching my 3rd surgery at 25 years old. I feel like after having been so ill for so long as a child and almost losing my life, then almost losing it again during the actual surgery that maybe it would somehow give me enough credit in the bank to obsolve me from future surgerys :) Nah, not a chance! Oh well, at least everything is going to look up healthwise for me from now on. I just worry more now because I have a little one in this world who needs her Mommy around so it just makes the stakes more high...stressed out Mama, but staying positive! I will keep you posted.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Surgery?
This Mama is a little bit nerved up today! I think I need my Gallbladder out. I've been plagued with Gallstones for a few years and had some painful flare-ups over time. And it's just been getting worse and worse. So I've finally made an appointment for a consult to see what is going on with me. FINGERS CROSSED!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
0-12 years old in 2 minutes and 45 seconds
Here's a tear-jerker for you. This man make a video of his daughter every single week from birth until she was 12 years old. And it's time lapsed so you can watch the whole thing in just 2 minutes and 45 seconds, it's amazing and powerful! Makes me wanna hold onto my little girl and never let go! Time flys like crazy, mine will be 5 months on the 29th of this month and I cannot believe it! Precious precious precious!
Bumbo Bella
Got Bella a new Bumbo seat to start strengthening those muscles so she can sit up! I felt I had to since all she wants to do these days is sit upright! I've heard great things about them and figured we could try it out! She liked it at first, and seemed so proud of herself! But she got a little tired after a short while, must be from working those new muscles! So I've been putting her in it a couple of times a day for about 10 minutes or so at a time. She seems to be liking it more and more each day. Go Bumbo!
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