We've been experiencing quite a few 'firsts' in our house over the past few days. Lucy has been raising her head up when sitting and laying down for quite sometime now. She's also been rolling up on her side. We'd been watching closely for the past week or so because we knew it was coming and on Wednesday night she finally did it!...Lucy rolled over!
After Thom came home from church on Wednesday night we layed her down and she started getting REALLY close. One time she was ALMOST there and then rolled all the way back on her back. Then she lifted that head up, grabbed onto her little pants and rolled all the way over! Thom and I were so excited and we cheered so loud that she started crying! We were so proud of our little girl. It's amazing how we'd been laying her down earlier in the day and she couldn't do it-and then, all of the sudden, she could. She did it one more time that night and hasn't since. She did go to have her shots on Thursday and I think that has left her pretty lethargic and moody :(
Speaking of the doctor, we have one very healthy little girl! She weighs 15 lbs 5 oz. ( fully clothed) and is 25 inches long. The doctor commented on how alert, interactive and strong she is ( I knew we had a super baby on our hands ;) ) HA! She took her shots like a champ. I held her hand and closed me eyes with her. I seriously think shots are harder on the parents than the babies! The doctor said Lucy was growing just fine with exclusively breastfeeding but, He said if we wanted to try out some cereal/babyfood we could...it was up to us. Well, I have been so excited about trying cereal. I'm hoping it will be my magic weapon for sleeping through the night. After her appointment we headed to Target and got a couple cute outfits and some cereal.
We tried it and I don't think she swallowed any of it. She doesn't understand how to eat without pushing her tongue out. But, that's okay, we will just keep working with her. I'm going to try again in a week and see how it goes. I have high hopes. Lucy is still waking up every 3 hours most nights and I think we would both LOVE a full nights sleep.
Today was a first for me. I decided it was time for me to get out by myself for a few minutes while Thom watched Lucy. I've said I was going to a lot of times but I always find an excuse so I won't have to go. We needed a few things at Walmart and I decided to brave it alone. I almost talked myself out of it but I'm happy I didn't. I called when I got there to check on Lucy ( overbearing maybe? :P ) I heard her little voice in the background and cried. This was the first time I've been alone since she's been born. It was weird. But, I should do it more often. Everyone needs to be by themselves sometimes and I know it will get easier the more I do it. I was so happy to be back home and hug and kiss her... Oh that little girl controls me. I'm serious...it's bad! HA!
So after all these busy firsts, Thom and I had a date night-in planned for tonight. I made buffalo chicken pizza and we got a movie for the Redbox (our best friend) It's been a really nice night with my little family.
Tim, Jenny, Reese and Harper are in so we plan to go over for a visit tomorrow. I also plan on making a few bows for my little cutie tomorrow. We got some new headbands this week and well, you can't have a headband without a bow.
One more thing before I go-Today is my big/little sister's birthday! Happy Birthday Chasity! We love you!
Also, Emily landed in Guatemala today for a mission trip so we'll be sure to keep her in our prayers this week!
Have a good night!
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