4 Month Check Up

We survived our visit at the doctor yesterday. Katie weighs 16 lbs even. She is 25 1/2 inches long. She is very healthy. The doctor could not believe how much she had changed. She got three shots yesterday and of course she screamed. It made her NaNa cry. I was much better this time. Katie stopped crying as soon as I picked her up. She still has to be on her Zantac twice a day but now she gets to eat real food. (well baby food) We have to start her out on oatmeal to make sure she knows how to eat. NExt week we will begin veggies! I can't wait. We don't have to go back until she is 6 months! She is trying to sit up a littl by herself. Here is a picture.

MOTHERS DAY

I hope everyone has a great mothers day. I know I am enjoying it already. I got to sleep until 9 this morning. We were supposed to go to church, but my husband let me sleep until I woke up. We are going to meet my family for lunch and then who knows what the day will bring.

It was one year ago today that I got a positive reading on my pregnancy test. What a great gift God gave me. I found out I was going to be a mother on Mothers day. God has blessed me more than I could have ever asked for. I thank Him everyday for all of the blessings He has given me. My precious baby is now 4 months old. I can't believe that a year has passed since my biggest dream in life started. Have a great day!

Picture Time!

I tried to get some good pictures this morning, but someone would not cooperate with me. She was tired so I guess it was a bad time. We are still doing great. She goes on Monday for her 4 month checkup. I can't wait to see how much she weighs. I hope you enjoy the pictures. The one on the bed is funny. SHe was playing while I was hanging up clothes. I looked over and she had just passed out. I guess the sleepy bug bit her. The one of me rear end was a very tired day for me. Shannon told me to stay still. He took the picture. It is a bib stuck to me. I had also put the milk in the cabinet a few minutes before. That was a Calgon day.

Weekend Fun!

This weekend was very relaxing. We hung around the house for the most part and got some good rest. Katie and Daddy practiced laying on her tummy. In the past she screams but this weekend was different. She did so well. She is playing with toys now and noticing so many different things. She is such a big girl. Today we are going to help NaNa get her house ready for wedding guests.

I have a friend named Tracey Thomas. Her son Jackson was born in November with a rare disorder called RCDP. There are very few children in the U.S. with this disorder. Tracey and other mothers are trying to raise money to help find a cure for RCDP. They are selling T-shirts. You can get two for $20. Go visit his site as caringbridge.org. When you get there type in jacksonthomas. (no spaces) If you decide to help with this cause you can make the check out to Rhizo Kids. Mail the check to Tracey Thomas at 50 Cross Creek Lane, Alpine Al. 35014. Make a little note to let her know you know me so I can get you your shirt. Please help out if you can. If you don't want a t-shirt and just want to make a donation that is fine too.

I was blessed with a healthy baby so I feel the need to help out as much as I can. Thank you!

Update

At my six weeks checkup my doctor thought she felt another fybroid tumor. I had an ulstrasound done and there were three. I was very nervous because before I got pregnant with Katie I just had one. The doctor called later that week and just said to come back in six weeks. I went Wednesday and the nurse said she only saw two this time. That is great! I am hoping the doctor sees the same thing when she looks at the ultrasound pictures. I will be waiting for the call next week. Please pray. I really don't want any surgery anytime soon. Katie is doing great. She is so precious and so much fun. We hope to have a nice relaxing weekend at home. Only two more weeks until my sister gets married!

Beach Trip

Katie had her first beach trip. We left Friday and headed to Ft. Morgan. We made a stop in Montgomery to visit Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Clark. We arrived into Ft. Morgan around 6. That evening we went to visit my friend who was getting married on Saturday. Saturday morning we went shopping for Katie at the outlets and I spent too much money. (that is why I am not a shopper) We went to my friends wedding at 5:30. It was a beautiful ceremony. Katie did not like the wind on the beach but I had her covered up with a sun hat and a blanket. I am sorry to say that we never got a picture of her in the sand but we are going back in July so hopefully we will have better luck. Sunday we went to my sisters pampered bride shower. Less than three weeks and Regan will be Mrs. Regan Thompson. Life is exciting!

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