One Month Check-up!

Well, Little Bit got to see Dr. BB Sellers yesterday! He was on vacation at her one week appointment, so she saw Debbie at that one. We were so excited to see Dr. BB and see what he had to say!! Dr. BB was The Traveler's doctor when he was little- I even saw him a time or two when Dr. Latif wasn't in. Now Dr. BB sees all of my neices and nephews, so we really didn't even look at other doctors, we knew exactly who we wanted to use! He made me feel like the most wonderful mother in the world and that I could do nothing wrong!! Another reason I love Dr. BB is because he has "home remedies" instead of going straight to the antibotics/medicine... example: Little Bit has had a diaper rash (like every other baby) and he told me to use water and when we travel, if we want, take a spray bottle and put a little baking soda in it and take paper towels, spray her and wipe her off with the paper towels!! Instead of telling me which cream would work best he told me what would work best with stuff we already have at home!! Anyways- I'm sure there will be many more post about Dr. BB as Little Bit gets older!!

He said that she was very strong for a one month old and that she was just perfect, to keep up what we were doing!!

At one month:
She weighs 10 lbs even. (10 oz in the past 2 weeks)
She is 22 inches long. (She grew .5 an inch in 2 weeks)

One Month and War Eagle!

It's hard to believe that Little Bit is already a month old!! We go to the doctor tomorrow to find out how much weight she has gained and how long she has gotten! She has definitely figured out her schedule, she eats every 3 hours during the day and then at night she can go for 4 to 5 hours, which is super nice for mom and dad!! She is still doing a great job holding her head up while she is being held, so we attempted tummy time the other night and she did not really enjoy it, but instead of crying uncontrollably, she just laid her head down and went to sleep!! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time off with her and so excited that I have 2 more months to spend at home, and I am thankful that I have a job to where I can take that much time!!

Other news- the beloved Iron Bowl was played this past Saturday and while everyone around the state was either shopping, working or watching the game, no one really thought Auburn had a chance. BUT we came out ready to play and it was one of the best games I have seen all season long! We led or were tied the entire game until the 4th quarter with 1minute 26 seconds left in the game- so I think that was a victory for us, even though the final score didn't show that! Needless to say- I'm still proud to be an Auburn Tiger!

ALSO- we will be dedicating Little Bit on December 6th at Rocky Creek Baptist Church. It will be the first time I have been to church in 6 weeks and also Little Bit's first outing!! The service will begin at 11, but if you will be attending, get there early because I'm sure the church will fill up quickly!!

3 Weeks Old!

Yep, that's right! Little Bit is now 3 weeks old! It's hard to believe that she has been in our lives for 3 weeks now!! She is a wonderful baby and we have had wonderful family and friends around to help us out, too!! The Traveler had to return to work this past Wednesday, so my mom came and stayed with me Wed, Thurs and Friday and she will return Sunday night to stay with me on Monday and Tuesday of next week, then The Traveler will be off again for Thanksgiving break. (back to Thanksgiving shortly...) Little Bit continues to amaze us with the stuff that she is doing! First, she has been holding her head up for short periods of time since the day she was born, but now the time periods are getting longer and longer! Her belly button cord fell off this week, so we were able to bathe her in the big tub, and she LOVED it! Then the newest thing she did was sleep from 10 pm until 4 am- talk about scared to death when I woke up and realized she hadn't eaten, I couldn't get to her fast enough!! But, she was fine- she slept again the next night from 10 until 3! I could spend all day holding her and do nothing else...and with my mom here during the week, that is what she spends most of her day doing, being held! Now...onto Thanksgiving...

I can't believe it is already time for Thanksgiving! It seems like yesterday it was the beginning of the summer, now we are about to end the 2009 year! Each year we go to Tater Hill with my dad and his family and then we go to The Traveler's parents house for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving is a very special for us, first because we get to spend it with family and second- it was the day that The Traveler proposed to me. At his parents house we have a tradition that we do each year, before we eat we all stand in a circle and tell something that we are thankful for- this is when The Traveler proposed! Each year I have no idea what I am going to say, but it is a guarantee that I will be crying by time it gets to me or I will begin crying while I'm saying what I am thankful for....I can't even imagine what I am going to say this year because I have SO much to be thankful for, here is my list of things that I am thankful for- and I'm putting it on here just incase I forget something Thursday night!

1. Jesus Christ, because without him I would have nothing else to be thankful for!

2. My wonderful new family- Little Bit is the biggest blessing I have ever received and The Traveler is a pretty awesome dad, considering the fact that I did not even change a diaper until day 4 of Little Bit's life!!

3. Family- my parents, my in-law's, my brother and his girlfriend, my sister-in-laws and their families, and this year I am esp. thankful for my Pa-Paw Stephens, Little Bit's great-grandfather. It has been wonderful to watch him be able to hold Little Bit.

4. Friends- this list would also include many family members, but it also includes TONS of other people in my life that will be here at the drop of a hat if I need them and I know that Little Bit will have TONS of wonderful baby-sitters, if I ever decide to leave her with anyone! :)

So, if I forget to be thankful for something on Thursday night, please know that it isn't on purpose but it is because I have SO much to be thankful for!!

Two Weeks Old!

Well, we haven't taken her picture with the sock monkey yet, but it will be taken before midnight!! :) Otherwise we are adjusting to our new life still and loving every minute of it!! Last Saturday we had her newborn pictures made and they are WONDERFUL! If you would like the link/password send me an email or comment- I don't want to post it for just anyone to be able to look!! I'm going to either have a hard time picking out the ones I want or spending TONS of money getting all of them!!

We have still had tons of visitors and thoroughly enjoy everyone that comes! We have had some

wonderful food, too!! Thank you to everyone that has come and brought food- we greatly appreciate it!! Little Bit is changing every day and she brings so much joy to our house! Cadillac is very protective of her and has to investigate everyone that enters the house to make sure he approves! She is a little confused between 10 and 1 at night she likes to stay up and keep her daddy up, but then she eats and sleeps for the rest of the night- we are working on getting her back on schedule!!

Anyways- what you really want to see is pictures, I know... so enjoy!

One Week Old!

Little Bit is one week old! I can't believe it was one week ago that we started our new life as a family of 3! Time has seemed to fly by and it really needs to slow down! She has had many visitors over her one week of life and I know many more will come. We are so thankful for all of the visits and prayers that we have received, they are greatly appreciated!! She finally got to meet her "brother," Caddy on Wednesday night and he did great- not really interested in her unless she is crying, then he wants to know what is going on!!

I have taken more pictures over these past 7 days than I have in my entire life, I believe!! Here are just a few:

The first time she was laid down in her bed...not sure how often this will happen!

Little Bit and her cousin H- according to him, "She is just beautiful," I would have to agree! :)

Little Bit, Caddy and The Traveler hanging out in the bed!

4 Generations- Little Bit with her great-grandfather!

Happy Halloween!

Little Bit has arrived!!

October 30, 2009

7:12 AM

9 lbs and 8 oz

21 inches long

PERFECT!