Our Lovely Life: November 2012

I can hardly believe it has already been a month since Emeri came into our lives! It was in the wee hours of the morning, as I sat in bed after feeding Emi when it hit me: time will never stop. It will keep going. Emeri will never stop growing up. She will never be 1 month old again. It was one of those moments of realization where you know something but then the raw reality of it finally catches up to you.

This past month my mind and body have been set to survival mode. I have experienced everything from exhilaration to complete exhaustion. My mental state has been a kaleidoscope of emotions (aka baby blues). Breastfeeding is extremely difficult and trying to figure out how to help Emi's stomach aches and constipation is heartbreaking at times. I have been so caught up in all of these things, that I haven't had the ability to live in and enjoy the moment. I have loved being a mom so far and cannot get enough of our precious baby girl. However, I think I have failed to fully enjoy every minute with her. I know I cannot feel too guilty about this because it is a major change and my hormones have made me a different person. Nevertheless, I have resolved to remember to enjoy every moment with her from here on out. I do not want time to be an enemy nor a dictator in my life.

Emeri Jade's Updates:

- She is over 9 lbs
- She loves bath time now...meaning she doesn't scream while she is in it anymore
- Her eyes are looking a little blue, but they are still pretty grey
- A few people have commented on how well she holds her neck up...she is so strong
- She hasn't lost any of her hair but her head has grown so much that it looks like she has :)
- Still using her "pterodactyl cry/scream" at times, but less frequently

Rockin the Vans

Time is flying and I am already so behind on this blog. I need to catch you up on Emeri's first halloween. I don't know what Shannon and I were thinking when planning the party when Emeri was only 2 weeks old. Despite this, the party went great (no help to me, Shannon did everything)! Shannon came up on the previous Saturday to help me with Emeri. Ronnie drove up on Halloween day and stayed until they all three went home on Sunday. It was perfect timing since Brian left for a Camp Kesem training in Michigan Friday morning. It was so awesome to have family around, including Brittany! Check out the pics.