bodily functions

Emma pooped this morning, while sitting in her swing by the fire place. I was in the kitchen, making breakfast, and Jason was in his office paying bills. We BOTH heard her. For those of you who havent been to my house, the office is in the front of the house, as far away from the living room as he could go except our closet. We were both making noise and still heard her poop. Oh my gosh she is loud.

Also, a couple days ago, she burped and it sounded like Scooby saying "ruh-row!

These are some of the amusing things Emma does. :)

quickly

This will be short, because I am cold, a little tired, and determined to start going to bed earlier. Also, because I think going to bed earlier will help.

See, I have this problem, my milk supply is not keeping up with Emma's demands. I have had to supplement her every day this week. I am still taking my Fenugreek, drinking water (though I will start drinking more), eating a lot, and nursing on demand, but she stays fussy because she is still hungry. She took nearly eight ounces from Jason last night while I was at the gym.

So pray for us, that I can figure out what is best to make sure Emma's tummy is full.

what do you think?

Do we look alike?


Emma is wearing my dress, that mom made for me as a baby, and laying on my blanket made by a great grandmother.

screaming

Emma's had a rough night. Shes done this a couple of times now, where she sleeps peacefully then wakes with screaming for no reason. I think that she may be having bad dreams, because it happens several times in the same night, but weeks apart.
That said, I am tired today. Andie is on her way this afternoon to stay the weekend, it will be nice to have her here but I hope I can get a nap before she arrives.

My point: please pray for Emma, and whatever is bothering her. I don't like her to seem so scared.

kid friendly

Emma has found her hand, and learned to suck to sooth herself. She has started reaching for toys, and a couple times has tried to get them to her mouth. She doesn't mind tummy time if she can watch her mobile spin and is propped up on her baby boppy.

But her best trick so far is falling asleep. When she gets tired, I can lay her down, and she goes to sleep on her own in a few minutes. It is wonderful.

We are both recovering from our colds, and feeling much better. Emma still has off days when she just wants to fuss, but they are getting farther apart. Jason and I had small group last night, and there are nine kids between the five couples. Emma started her usual fussing because it was evening and loud, and once I got her clam and falling asleep I sat and noticed that all the kids were a little more wild than normal and it was wonderful. Emma is the youngest of the babies by just three weeks, there are three all just a few weeks apart. I am terrible at making friends and very quiet, but I really enjoy our group.

All that to say that things are becoming easier every day. My new goal is to start baby proofing my house, because I know it will take me several months to get it done, and I want to feel comfortable having people over with their kids. When I'm finished, it will probably be warm outside so maybe we can have a bbq with the babies to celebrate. :)

2 month check up

I took Emma to her two month check up today, with Jesse. (Never leave the house with two similar aged babies that aren't both yours. Everyone will ask if they are twins.) She was really good while we were there, actually, she has been really good all day today.

Here are her numbers: her head is 15.25 inches, 47.75%tile, length is 23.5 inches, 87.91%tile, and her weight is 11lb 13oz, 78.3%tile. She also got all her shots and really did well. I gave her some Tylenol before we left home, and though she cried when they stabbed her legs, she went to sleep on the way home and has been out for an hour now.

The more disappointing news is that I am sick. And because Em is with me constantly, she is also sick. Right now it is just a stuffy/runny nose, but she has a little fluid in her left ear that could turn into an ear infection, so I have to watch that. I bought some saline on the way home that should help clear out her little nose.

She is still sleeping well, but waking around three to eat this week (I think because she is sick.) She is starting to be a happier baby, and smiles and coos fairly often. She can find her hand to suck on now, but still wont drink from a bottle. (She did the best last night and didn't cry as soon as it touched her lips, and even sucked a few times, but she still doesn't like it.)

I guess overall things are going really well, I just wish Jason could spend a little more time with her, and that we weren't both sick. (I am miserable sick, I hope she doesn't feel as bad as I do.)

bragging and begging

I have to tell someone other than Jason (who doesnt care, because he sleeps either way) about how Emma has been sleeping. The last four nights, she slept 7 1/2, 7 1/2, 9 1/2, and 9 hours last night. I am SO proud of her. She falls asleep around 930 to 1030 after eating, and usually wakes for a minute or two after I lay her down, then goes right back to sleep and I dont hear her again for hours! I dont know if it will last, but she is sleeping SO well this week.

Now, for the question portion of todays blog...
I got Emma to drink from a bottle the very first try a week or two ago, and I havent been able to get her to do it again since then. Also, I cant get her to take a pacifier. If shes in a pretty good mood, she will chew it if I hold it in her mouth, but it will fall out as soon as I let go, and she wont suck it.
Any ideas on how I can get her to take these things?