a last for a change

I know it's been forever since I had a real post, but as I've mentioned life is way more than crazy. So this maybe a little bit of a sad post. First of all, I have had the flu for 2 days now and I'm pretty sure it's the swine flu. The doctor said it was type A and that could mean plain old flu or swine flu, but considering that I've had my flu shot my bet's on swine flu. Even more heart wrenching is that I gave it to Georgia. My poor sweet baby has been running a fever, can't seem to sleep very well, and just plain isn't herself. She tested positive for flu as well. The doctor said Tylenol, rest, and fluids for both of us, but that sure doesn't seem to cut it when I hear her little voice in pain. Good luck to Pat, I suppose we'll see exactly how strong his immunity really is now.

Also, about 3 weeks ago the doctor told us that Georgia was not gaining weight fast enough and to start supplementing with formula. So we did for a week and she still only gained 2 oz. So we decided to wait it out a bit longer and ignore the doctor's advice to supplement after EVERY meal with an extra 2 oz. She was doing pretty well with that...but it did make me realize how very exhausted, stressed, and overworked I was becoming. So after a hard weekend of thinking and crying and deciding, tomorrow morning will be the last time that I get to breastfeed my Georgia. Oh great...her come my tears.

It's so strange. Before I got pregnant I was 100% not planning on breastfeeding at all, but then the scholar in me got to work on researching. After reading so many wonderful things that breastfeeding provides for a baby, from brain development to weight control to higher i.q. to bonding with the mother, there was no way that I could say no. So I read all that I could get my hands on and after a rocky start with her tongue tie, we breastfed successfully for almost 5 months. It breaks my heart now to think about the sweet coes that she makes when she's feeding and how she closes her eyes in comfort (not like the bottle when she is as wide-eyed as can be). I think about her gently stroking my arm as she eats....I know that this is time that I will always remember with my precious little peach and I am so sad to see it go. I love that baby girl more than I ever thought possible and I'm praying that the bond that we have made is unbreakable, even if we didn't make our 1 year goal.

I have to know that I did the right thing for her by feeding her for over 4 months and that she will be healthier and smarter for it. And now, I have to make sure I take care of me so that I can be a better mother for her. I just know that tomorrow morning will be the best and hardest moment of my time with her so far.

life is a bit crazy...

I just wanted to let you all know that I really really do plan on posting in length soon. The beginning of school is always crazy for me but I am loving my new school, team, district, etc. I feel at home at Felty Elementary!

our home!

Georgia and Her Rattle

Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uVXWCQelxc to see a cute video of my sweet Georgia. :)

housewarming!

mark your calendar...august 8th, 5p.m. we'll be having a housewarming party. byob, hotdogs & hamburgers on us. call me if you're in :)

CLOSING!!!

We close on Monday the 27th and we move in on Thursday the 30th!!! WOOHOO!

house update

Sorry for the lack of posting lately, but as I mentioned last time life is more than a little bit crazy with a 2 month old.

We should hear from the realtor tomorrow and set up our closing appointment for Thursday, Friday, or Monday....that means getting the keys sometime between Monday and Thursday! I am so excited to finally be in our OWN home. Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure that this is all real. I have an amazing family and we are about to live in our own perfect little house and teach in great schools in a sweet little town. LOVE IT! (p.s. we'll take any moving help that you are willing to give, in Bryan or in Waxahachie PLEEEEEEASE!)

Georgia slept through the entire night 2 nights ago! It's amazing how much better you feel after a good night's sleep. She is also getting more alert every day. What an amazing little wonder she is. She is such a Daddy's girl and I love it that way. She has already stolen Pat's heart and I think he will forever be wrapped around his little finger.

I'll update more when I've got another spare minute. Love y'all!

2 months old!

A bit late, but here is my sweet girl at 2 months!

long time no...blog

I am so sorry to my loyal followers...I know that it has been way too long since I updated, but if you've ever had a little baby, looked for a house, job hunted, moved, or done all of these at once, then you understand.

So...now we are staying in Duncanville at the Reid's. It was just too hard to travel the 3 hours back and forth every weekend (plus some) to job hunt and house hunt. It was really a very good decision for us and thanks to Steve and Linda for staying at thier house and my parents for an extra set of hands we are feeling much less stressed out as of late.

If you are wondering, I officially have a job for 2009-2010! I am going to be teaching 1st grade at Felty Elementary in Waxahachie ISD. I have an amazing principal who told me that she has wanted me on her campus since I interviewed with her way back in April at the TCU job fair. I know she's going to back me through thick and thin. I also have a great team. 3 of them have already called or texted me to welcome me and I am hanging out with several of them on Thursday! FUN! This is going to be so good...regular education, younger kids, a good district (and the same district as Pat, which means the same days off), great team and principal, pay raise...all is good!

Also, our other big news is that we have gotten an offer accepted on the house that we want. As long as the inspection and loan go through, it's all ours! The address is 632 Brenna Road in Waxahachie. Here's a link to read about it: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/632-Brenna-Road_Waxahachie_TX_75165_1110443897 . We think it will be just right for us. It's 10 minutes from Pat's school and about 5 from mine.

My sweet girl gets more alert and attentive every day and she has gotten sooo big. We are starting to get smiles and giggles now. LOVE it! She can almost hold her little head up by herself and she loves to push with her legs. Sometime I think she'll walk before she crawls. We have even started to wean her of the shield when feeding and I have to say I love it the natural way much more. Come visit us any time!

I have lots of recent pictures of my sweet little girl and all the other happenings that I will post soon and even a few little videos...I promise it will happen as soon as I can. Love you guys!

Duncanville

Georgia Found Her Toes!

She found her toes today!

All my Madisonville friends, I will be at the school Monday morning so please come see me and Georgia!

1 month old!

Belive it or not, she is 1 month old today! Wow!

my sweet girl

Just a few fun pictures!


And a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik5R98vDB6w



Georgia's first bottle (of breastmilk of course):

Pat changing one of many many diapers.

Georgia loves this little cow toy.

A few pictures taken on the day that Georgia was 2 weeks old.

I love her in this little hat!

Georgia on her way out to breakfast with Aunt Heidi and Uncle Noah.

Georgia and Aunt Heidi

Uncle Noah and Georgia

Getting ready for her first time at church.

Georgia and Pat in front of Saint Mary's Catholic Church after Georgia's first Mass.

A visit from some Madisonville friends, Alyssa, Seth, Dustyn, and Diana Jones.

Georgia has discovered that she really loves her pacifier! Check out those curls in this pictur

2 weeks old!

Well Georgia is now 17 days old and we had our 2-weeks doctor's appointment on Wednesday. All went very well. She weighs 7 lbs. 11 oz. (up 7 oz. from her birth weight) now. We found out she has an immature tear duct, which is not medically bad or anything, but it does mean that she's going to have a goopy, yucky eye for up to 6 months. We just need to clean it with a wet washcloth until it clears up or she hits 6 months and then if it's not gone we'll go to an eye doctor to have it taken care of. Georgia also had a heal prick for blood tests. The nurse took her out of the room to the blood work room and I almost threw up waiting in the exam room for her to get back because I was so worried. Turns out that she slept through the entire thing...crazy little girl with crazy high pain tolerance and crazy hard sleep.

We were lucky enough to have Uncle Noah and Aunt Heidi visit us yesterday and today. All I have to say is...when can you move in, Heidi?

Georgia has now had her first bottle (full of breast milk, no worries my fellow lactaters) and her first pacifier. She's not so sure about the bottle, but that's okay because it's just for once in a while until I go back to work in August. She does however love herself some pacie...but what baby doesn't?

We have plans to make our first road trip to Duncanville/Cedar Hill June 6. So...please keep your eye on this and my facebook for our tentative schedule. We're going to try our best to carve out time for the Reid's, time for the Elder's, and time for our friends. I really hope that everyone who wants to gets to meet my sweet baby girl.

People have asked me lately about my employment status...no DFW job yet, but I do have a slight lead on a kindergarten position in Maypearl, so cross your fingers!

Well, back to enjoying a lazy Saturday with Pat and Georgia!!!

firsts and visitors

We have had a busy first two weeks, here are just a few of the wonderful moments that I've gotten to share with my sweet Georgia Elizabeth.

Aunt Shannon came to visit along with Uncle Andy and Grandma.



Look how tiny Georgia looks next to Andy's hand.

Andy, Shannon, and Georgia.

Uncle Andy with Georgia.

Grandma with Georgia. Katie came to visit too along with Erin and Hope. I think Katie's in love with my little one just as much as I am.

Hope takes Georgia's booster chair for a test drive.

Katie and Georgia

Katie with Georgia and Erin with Hope.

Georgia's first try at the swing...not so into now, but maybe in a week or so.

Georgia in her car seat on the way to her first doctor's appointment last week. We also visited a lactation consultation because she was having trouble latching on. It turned out she was tongue tied, so we went back to the doctor and had it clipped. She didn't even wake up when the doctor did it. Feeding is going much much better now. Georgia napping in the swing that her Popi refurnished for her to match her nursery.

Georgia and Hope...Hope looks huge compared to Georgia.

Pat fixing up Hope in Georgia's swing....he's so good with babies.

Andy and Shannon brought thier baby along too. Chance had fun playing with Maximus.

Erin with Georgia.

I just think this random picture turned out too funny not to share!

Some pictures from Georgia's first walk.

Georgia and Pat surf the net :).

Katie and Daryl came to visit on Sunday.

My baby is a ninja...somehow she did this in her sleep.

Nap time in the Reid house.

Georgia does the funniest things in her sleep, like somehow get her diaper down bellow her little butt.