Today Noel has started playing peek-a-boo with me. She'd cover her face with a blanket and I'd say "Where's Noel? Noel's gone." and then pull it off and I'd say "There she is!"
She did it for 20 minutes or more - she REALLY liked it!! I got a short snippet of it at the end, I think she was getting bored with it.
And last night Tim said "It's Dada"and she repeated "Dada" every time. Then he was like "Who am I?" and she said "Dada". It was so sweet! I'm still trying to get her saying "mama" but so far it hasn't taken ;-)
She'll be 7 months old tomorrow!
For now I'm enjoying being home with her, but I've realized quick that I can't just keep myself cooped up in the house all the time. Yesterday I was getting cabin fever - I think stay-at-home moms must have regular outings. I keep thinking "no, I need to stay in so that I don't spend money on gas, or food, or whatever", but if I do that 7 days a week, I really go crazy!
Yesterday I ran into C'ville to deposit my severance check and do some grocery shopping (even though I forgot like 5 items on my list!! Hate when I do that...)
I ate really poorly yesterday...I stopped at Wendy's on my way home (my rationalization for that was that I hadn't eaten since breakfast), then at the store I got chocolate iced kreme filled doughnuts, of which I ate THREE last night.
Today is my first day of a healthier lifestyle! I still have 9 pounds of baby weight to lose! (Which I've been down to since 11 days postpartum) All of my summer clothes are too small, so my options are 1)get new clothes. And I can't really afford to do that or 2)Lose weight! I figure since I have so much more free time now, it'll allow me to have time to work out a little and plan our meals a little better.
Here's the video of Noel playing peek a boo :)
Friday, April 24, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
6 month appointment
Okay, so Noel's 6 month well baby visit was on Friday afternoon!
Weight: 14 lbs 8.5 oz
Length: 26.25 inches
She's 50% for length, but only 10-25% for weight. She is very lean!! She is still wearing her 0-3 month shirts with even some extra room in there.
She was not happy about her vaccinations this go-round (not that she ever is, but this time was different)
She was kind of wheezing and had a hard time catching her breath. She was looking at the nurse like "Why on earth did you do that to me??? You mean mean woman!!" It was so pitiful!!
Last time she just didn't act right for a few days afterward, and this time she acted fine once she woke up the next morning. At least there are no more vaccinations until 12 months!!
Her eyes are tearing up now when she cries, it's just so sad.
She's also been hurting herself a lot lately. When she's tired, she'll kind of bury her face into my chest, arm, or she'll bury her face into her bed. Well she was on our hardwood floor and did it, and she just SMACKED her face straight into the floor. I felt bad for her - she had already had a rough afternoon!
She also tried crawling through the sliding glass door to get onto the deck and bumped her forehead a few times trying to get out there. She didn't hurt herself though - it was just kind of funny ;o)
Weight: 14 lbs 8.5 oz
Length: 26.25 inches
She's 50% for length, but only 10-25% for weight. She is very lean!! She is still wearing her 0-3 month shirts with even some extra room in there.
She was not happy about her vaccinations this go-round (not that she ever is, but this time was different)
She was kind of wheezing and had a hard time catching her breath. She was looking at the nurse like "Why on earth did you do that to me??? You mean mean woman!!" It was so pitiful!!
Last time she just didn't act right for a few days afterward, and this time she acted fine once she woke up the next morning. At least there are no more vaccinations until 12 months!!
Her eyes are tearing up now when she cries, it's just so sad.
She's also been hurting herself a lot lately. When she's tired, she'll kind of bury her face into my chest, arm, or she'll bury her face into her bed. Well she was on our hardwood floor and did it, and she just SMACKED her face straight into the floor. I felt bad for her - she had already had a rough afternoon!
She also tried crawling through the sliding glass door to get onto the deck and bumped her forehead a few times trying to get out there. She didn't hurt herself though - it was just kind of funny ;o)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
A blessing in disguise
Well, as some of you know, I was laid off yesterday. It didn't come as a COMPLETE shock because the company I work for hasn't been faring too well in this economic downturn. I guess although I was trying to prepare myself for the worst, I was hoping for the best. It is what it is, though. It is not ideal by any means, but Tim and I feel like we'll be just fine.
I have been job hunting for some time now, but haven't felt a need to apply for positions in the Richmond area due to it being so far away (1 hr+), but drastic times call for drastic measures! I'll keep everyone updated on my job hunting progress!
In a way I feel like this might have been a blessing in disguise because I had to "lay off" the babysitter. In doing that, I realized afterward that Noel meant absolutely nothing to her. She really couldn't care less! I guess she's just another kid to watch after...but that is NOT the kind of person or environment I want Noel to be around! I have a lady that is closer to our house that I had considered back in December, and I might contact her again. If I got a job in Richmond, or anywhere, I could still use her.
Soooo anyway. As far as Noel goes, she is great!! She started really crawling on Monday of this week. We're still wrapping up the baby-proofing thing, and now that I have some time off, it is a good time to zero-in! I also want to get a smoke detector for her room, since I am super paranoid about house fires.
She is babbling up a storm, too. It's "dadadada" "babababa" "yadabadaya". Much different than her sounds before! I'm just waiting for her to say "mamamama". :o)
Her 6 month appointment is tomorrow (even though she's only 9 days from being 7 months) and I'll update with her weight/length stats!
Check out the new videos :o)
I have been job hunting for some time now, but haven't felt a need to apply for positions in the Richmond area due to it being so far away (1 hr+), but drastic times call for drastic measures! I'll keep everyone updated on my job hunting progress!
In a way I feel like this might have been a blessing in disguise because I had to "lay off" the babysitter. In doing that, I realized afterward that Noel meant absolutely nothing to her. She really couldn't care less! I guess she's just another kid to watch after...but that is NOT the kind of person or environment I want Noel to be around! I have a lady that is closer to our house that I had considered back in December, and I might contact her again. If I got a job in Richmond, or anywhere, I could still use her.
Soooo anyway. As far as Noel goes, she is great!! She started really crawling on Monday of this week. We're still wrapping up the baby-proofing thing, and now that I have some time off, it is a good time to zero-in! I also want to get a smoke detector for her room, since I am super paranoid about house fires.
She is babbling up a storm, too. It's "dadadada" "babababa" "yadabadaya". Much different than her sounds before! I'm just waiting for her to say "mamamama". :o)
Her 6 month appointment is tomorrow (even though she's only 9 days from being 7 months) and I'll update with her weight/length stats!
Check out the new videos :o)
Friday, April 3, 2009
AHHHHH
Tim and I went to a "National Wild Turkey Federation" Banquet last night in Richmond, and while we were out, Noel said her first word!!!!!!
Mom and Dad said that she said "Dada", and they both looked at each other and were kind of unsure. Then she said it again. They said that she said it multiple times last night, clear as day!!!
I'm so sad that we missed it, but at least glad that she shared that with Mom and Dad and not Miss Holly.
I guess it's paid off for Tim that he's been plugging "dada" since she was a day old!!
Miss Holly also told me that yesterday she was full-on crawling forward, on hands and knees. No army crawling, or scooting, but CRAWLING.
I can't wait to see her tonight!
Mom and Dad said that she said "Dada", and they both looked at each other and were kind of unsure. Then she said it again. They said that she said it multiple times last night, clear as day!!!
I'm so sad that we missed it, but at least glad that she shared that with Mom and Dad and not Miss Holly.
I guess it's paid off for Tim that he's been plugging "dada" since she was a day old!!
Miss Holly also told me that yesterday she was full-on crawling forward, on hands and knees. No army crawling, or scooting, but CRAWLING.
I can't wait to see her tonight!
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