Augusta update!

So now that Calla is bringing you her monthly updates, I feel like I still need to post on all the changes that are going on with Augusta since there are so many right now and I don't want to forget anything!!

Last stats I've posted for her I'm sure we're around her 2 year birthday. Well now my big girl is 2 1/2!! Lots have changed in the past 6 months! She's now 31 1/2 pounds and 38 inches!  

She's almost completely potty trained too--I would say completely but we still have on average one accident a day and aren't trained through the night. Also this child is into wearing her diapers! She throws a fit when she has to wear panties most of the time. But as long as she's staying dry we'll use these diapers until we run out. 

She also enjoys her tumbling class, playing at the park, playing with her cousin Maddie. She likes dress up and pretend play with her lalaloopsy dolls and Mickey Mouse figures. She likes her games on the iPad, listening and dancing to music, and watching movies.  She also likes eating meals picnic style on a blanket in the floor. And cuddling with her family! :) 

She's the best big sister! She loves kissing Calla and being right in her face! Ha! She likes to comfort her when she's upset and try to give her her paci and toys. But in true big sister fashion, she also likes to aggravate Calla by getting a little too close or hugging a little too tightly. But her love and protectiveness of her little sister are evident! 

Not much has changed on the eating front. She is still super picky--loves pizza, chicken tenders/nuggets, Mac and cheese, and bacon. Her favorite cereal is Special K red berries. She loves chocolate milk and cranapple juice. She also loves lemonade and chick-fil-a milkshakes. She loves get fruits, especially strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. 

She's getting more opinionated too. So with that comes more dislikes--like being told no! She's also super sensitive to stinky smells--she'll gag. She also gags on textures of foods she doesn't like. 

Love this sweet girl and the little last she's becoming. She's truly a joy and hearing what's on her heart and mind are some of my greatest pleasures! 

Here's a run-down of a few favorites:

TV show: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Lalaloopsy

Movie: tangled (she calls it tangled up) and Barbie as Rapunzel

Restaurant: Newks (for pink lemonade)

Clothes: Minnie Mouse pjs and purple mickey shirt 

Toys: mini lalaloopsy dolls

Activity: playing with play dough

Outside activity: blowing bubbles and swimming

Food: fried chicken tenders

Drink: chocolate milk and sweet tea

Store: wal-mart

Book: the very hungry caterpillar and search and find books (umizoomi and mickey)

More Augustaisms

Toddlers say the cutest things, especially my toddler! Here are just a few of the priceless gems that fly out of my child's mouth!

"My Polish is melting"--when nail Polish is chipping off...

Looking at my then pregant tummy-- "baby sissy, are you out yet?"

"Baby, baby, you're so baby."--what she says to Calla (Talking sweetly to her) 

"When Calla gets big and gets teeth then she can do such and such.(like go swimming or run for example)"--realizing her baby sis has no teeth and is actually little...

"Mom, my button (pin) is growling. That means it's time to go to the baseball game."

"Ahhhhh, my eyes are wet." When she's  crying.

Talking to Calla "Calla, show me a favor." (Still not sure what this one means...)

So Sweet--never wanna forget these moments! I'll be back with more before too long! 

My 2 month old!

So Calla is now 2 months old and the time it took to get to this milestone has flown! Seriously, I remember her birth like it was yesterday--sometimes I still feel the IV pain in my hands! :( But wow, time goes so fast!

Calla is developing such a personality! She smiles all the time! She's such a happy little except when she's hungry or in that car seat! She even gets the giggles at times--mostly in her sleep! But still, precious none the less! 

She also enjoys her playmat, seeing familiar faces, and laying on her back on the bed or couch. Loving the swing lately--she'll even rock to sleep. She's also enjoying her paci. Her aunt Beebs gave her a wubanub paci for Easter and she takes it. Not great at keeping it in her mouth, but she does like it. She also enjoys being outside! 

Things she does not enjoy--the car seat!! It's like as soon as you put her in that thing there is an internal sensor that tells her to scream!  There's not much else she doesn't like at this point--but she's living the life. What does she really have to worry about? ;) 

We went for her 2-month check this week. Poor baby got 3 shots and one oral vaccine! They did not agree with her either! All she did was sleep after she got them. And if she did wake up she screamed with the most pitiful cry you've ever heard! But she weighed 10 pounds, 13 ounces--which is the 41st percentile. And was 23 inches long--65th percentile. Dr was super pleased with her growth. He also said she looked perfect, organs sounded great, and development was right on! Yay! :) 

Calla Jane, these first two months have been wonderful and I know they're only going to get better! We love you sweet girl!! 

Month 2 down...

So we've been a family of four for a little over 2 months and I've got to say--it keeps getting better! :) Love my life. Sometimes in the quiet moments, or even some of the not-so-quiet moments, I take in the scene around me and think, "These are the moments I'm going to look back on in my elderly years and think they were the best time of my life." I'm sure plenty of great times are ahead, but I just love the stage were in right now! 

My summer has been going on since Calla's arrival, but Chase just started summer vacay this week. Augusta is especially glad he's finally out and at home with us. It helps that baseball is over as well not really bc summer ball has started, but it's not as intensive. 

But now that summer is officially here, we can start our staycation! No big traveling plans this summer, which is good because Calla is not a fan of riding in the car! But it's definitely going to be a big summer because my sis is getting married! We're under 2 months, y'all! :) Waiting for mine and Augusta's dresses to arrive and planning her a shower as we speak, so big fun ahead! 

As for now, this little fam is getting easy for the first summer baseball game! Be back soon with Calla's 2 month update--she visits the doctor on Thursday for a checkup and shots so be praying for us! 

Here are a few pics of the girls so far this summer! 

Calla's 1 month old!

Wow, seriously cannot grooved it's been a month since Miss Calla Jane joined our family! It has gone by so quickly! Though it seemed to drag on at times--the delivery recovery, learning/relearning breastfeeding, getting into a routine. You forget all the hard parts after awhile, that's why I think they can hit you so hard! But I wouldn't trade any of it.

It really has been a dream transition going from one to two. I could not ask for more from either of my two girls.

Augusta is completely in love with you, Calla, and still is a month later. She loves to kiss and hug you. Hold you for about 30 seconds, lol! And talk sweetly to you. Sisterly love! 

At a month old, Calla is enjoying eating, sleeping, and looking around her world. She's starting to focus on our faces which is fun, were even getting a few smiles! She's found her hands and likes to eat on them (hungry or not). She also blows bubbles in her mouth! She turns side to side to locate us from our voices which is fun to watch. But her favorite thing is snuggling!

She dislikes having her diaper changed--though it's getting better! Doesn't like it when her headband gets in her eyes. She is not a fan of baths! 

Some stats for the first month: sleeps in about 3-3 1/2 hour stretched at night; takes a long afternoon nap from 4 or 5ish to 8-9ish; at 2 wk check was up over her birth weight at 7lb, 13oz; umbilical cord fell off at 6 days (early!); was said to have jaundice at 3 days old, but labs were normal--so no fun bloodwork for basically nothing; already had her first holiday--Easter!; holding her head up so well; and working her legs like she wants to scoot! 

Calla Jane, it has been such a magical month with you! You're starting to come out of your newborn phase and your little personality is starting to develop. You are such a dream baby--so easy! You only cry when you need a change or are hungry for the most part. You fill your belly and rest, rest, rest! You also are so sweet and snuggly! Looks like you'll be a big snuggle bunny like your sister! :) We love you so much baby girl! You were the missing piece of our family and were so glad God chose us to be your parents! We cannot wait to watch you continue to grow--just don't do it so quickly! :) 

In her favorite Chair

Big sis had to get in on the photo shoot

Baseball Fun

Easter 2014

This is Calla's first Easter. And it has really been a blessed one! Besides the fact that allergies have hit me and Augusta pretty hard, we are still celebrating and praising our savior. Remembering the ultimate sacrifice that was made for us, the true meaning of the holiday, hasn't been lost. I enjoyed attempting to share the true Easter story with Augusta, even though I know she didn't totally get into it--the seed was planted.

We've also done other Easter activities this year. Calla and Augusta met the Easter bunny. Augusta was so excited to meet him, that is until we got right up to the bunny and then she lost it! She wanted nothing to do with him! I had to sit up beside him and hold her to even get her in a pic. Meeting the bunny didn't faze Calla--she slept through the whole thing! 

Augusta has really gotten into the hunting eggs. Especially the opening and seeing what's inside them part! She loved the egg hunt on the courthouse lawn after meeting the bunny. Eggs were everywhere so it was really more of an egg pick up than a hunt. But she was thrilled with her treats--the majority were filled with Hershey kisses! Her faves! 

Saturday before Easter Gammie and Pap had an egg hunt for Augusta at their house! Augusta found all the eggs with a little assistance from pap on the ones that were out of reach. The girls also got a basket with an Easter bunny for both and other fun happies.

This Easter Sunday we started with a wonderful church service with family. Church was so packed we had to split up, but it was still a great time of fellowship and worship. It was also Calla's first church service. It was so nice to finally bring her! And she did wonderfully, slept through the whole thing! Even though she did end up needing mommy to hold her! 

Afterwards we went to Mims' and Pa-Paul's house to dye and hunt Easter eggs. Augusta loved it! She was so into picking the colors for her eggs and then dropping them into the glasses! She also loved hunting at Mims house--this was her biggest hunt by far! Her basket was filled to the brim with eggs! Mims and Pa-Paul had Easter happies too. Augusta was most excited about her bubble mower. Calla slept through everything! But mommy and daddy are excited about her diaper happy! ;) 

Next we went to another family gathering with Chase's extended family. His Nena had lunch cooked for everyone and it was wonderful. After lunch and dessert, the little girls--Augusta, Mads, and Emma Claire hunted eggs again. This time the dyed eggs were in the mix and they were Augusta's favorites. She kept calling them her "colorful eggs". :) Calla, again, slept through everything! 

It was a blessed Easter, especially getting to share it with family. And it being our Calla's first holiday. What a special one! I'm so thankful for all the blessings in my life. And especially for the promise that my life will go on, even when it's time to depart from this world. Death isn't the end for us. So thankful for the price Jesus paid to make this so!  

Sisters before meeting the Easter Bunny

Calla sleeping through all the Easter festivities

Augusta with her Nerds!

Easter basket fun!

Calla Jane is here!!

I cannot believe it's been two weeks since our little miracle joined our family. We are completely over the moon in love with her!

It all started on the morning of March 21st. We had a scheduled induction, so I woke up before 5 to ensure I was showered and ready to go. Chase got up shortly after and packed his hospital bag (I'd had our bag packed for a few weeks). Pappy came up to our house around 5:30 to watch Augusta so we could head to the hospital. 

We arrived at the emergency room (where admissions is) between 6 and 6:30. After being admitted we went up to labor and delivery. Once there, I changed into my gown and got settled in a bed. After answering about a hundred crazy questions, it was time to get started. 

The induction started off rocky. First while trying to put in my IV, they blew my vein in my right hand. I literally almost passed out from the pain. Next they tried the vein in my left hand--it blew. I had told them with Augusta I had gotten the IV in my arm. And where did my IV end up? In my arm. Guess third time was the charm on that one. And I'm happy to report, that was the worst pain of the day! 

I was checked for progress then. I was still 1 cm with a little room. I was left to wait for dr. Harper to make get rounds. My pitocin was started and they said it would be bumped up every 30 minutes. 

Dr. Harper broke my water about 8:10. It took her a minute because she said the sac was pretty thick. When the water was broken she could see Meconium in it. So it was a good thing Calla was going ahead and making her debut.

Around 10:10, I got my epidural and catheter in. I was checked then and was 3 cm and Calla was really low. The epidural made me super tired, which worried me because I didn't remember that happening with my other one. It also numbed a larger area, but that ended up being just fine too. Even though I was so tired, I wouldn't let myself fall asleep! 

At 12 the nurse came back and checked my progress again. I was 5, almost 6 . Then when she came back at 1, I was complete and ready to go. The nurse said we just had to wait on the word from dr. Harper as what to do next.

Dr. Harper said she wanted us to wait awhile. The nurse explained that sometimes when you do this the baby will move down on their own--making delivery easier for both mom and baby. 

Well between 1:50 and 2 we started pushing. It only took 3 sets of pushes and Miss Calla was born at 2:11 pm! Her daddy cut her umbilical cord, which was wrapped around her neck. Not badly though, as soon as dr. Harper saw it she was able to get it off. She also had to be suctioned to the max due to the meconium, but we finally heard that sweet cry! 

Calla Jane weighed in a 7 pounds even! She was 19 1/2 inches long! Such a perfect baby! With her addition our hearts doubled in size--we love our new baby girl. She is the perfect addition to our family! 

We are so blessed to be your parents, Calla Jane. Mommy, Daddy, and big sissy love you to the moon and back! You are sure a special baby!