Week 12 (November 3-9)

Thursday:  Another small group day with Gigi!  Those friends of hers love me!

I love going in in the mornings and seeing this sleeping baby!

Friday:  A family from Mommy's work gave her a floor mat to play on, so Mommy gave it to Nana P. and I loved it!  This one sings to me and has lights!

Saturday: Grocery shopping with Mommy while Daddy slept!

Mommy is always getting her phone out and snapping pictures!

Sunday:  Gigi and Pappy had something at church, so Seth came to the house to hang out!  I love my Uncle Seth.  I always get a big smile when he is around!

Monday:  Back to the work week...which means I go to Gigi's.  This was a special one because Aunt Sara had the day off and she stopped by for a visit!

Aunt Sara bought me a new outfit!

Tuesday:  Another day with Gigi and Seth.

Wednesday:  Early morning arrival at Gigi's!

Baby notes:  Mia loves to sleep (this she gets from her Daddy!)  She is now consistently sleeping 8-10 hours a night.  When she starts to get sleepy (which means she starts rubbing her head), Mommy or Daddy make sure she has her jammies on and a fresh diaper, then swaddle her and we cuddle until she is almost asleep.  At that point we lay her in her crib and she puts herself to sleep.

Mommy's notes:  I came to the realization this week that my milk is slowing down QUITE A BIT.  I realized that we would need to start supplementing with formula soon.  It was a tough decision, first I blamed myself and got mad that I could not provide for my daughter.  But then some great people reminded me that I am still giving her milk, but I need to give her additional to help her keep growing.

11 weeks (October 27-November 2)

This week was an interesting week--most of it not even phasing the baby!

Thursday: Nothing big today...small group with Gigi!  At small group that night, Hope kept crawling over to baby and Mia decided she didn't want to be a climbing toy, so she swatted and succeeded in getting Hope a few times.  Our baby may be a bit aggressive.

Friday:  Daddy spent the night at Kings Island with the students, so Aunt Sara came over for a girls' night...though Mia decided that she wanted to go to bed a bit earlier than normal.

I finally wore my hat without freaking out!

Saturday:  Some boys spent the night after King's Island, so mommy made them pancakes in the morning, which meant Austin fed me a bottle!

Sunday:  All the kids dressed up at church in their costumes, so I spent the celebration in my soft and cuddly bear costume.

Our Mia bear on her first Halloween!

Monday:  Here is where our fun and exciting week began.  Gigi called Mommy and told her that I seemed off, just wanting to be held and not my normal smiley self.  Mommy decided to get me a late night appointment at the pediatrician just in case.  Then, Mommy went to leave work and discovered that she had a flat tire (her and Daddy had just been told that two tires would need some work soon, but nothing immediate.) Daddy and I came to rescue her.  This meant we would not be making the doctor appointment.  But as Mommy fed me and then walked me around the parking lot, I gave a big burp and had quite a bit of spit up...this seemed to make everything better.

Tuesday:  Both Mommy and Daddy were taking me to Gigi's so they could pick up the extra car.  But when Mommy got in her car to drop it off at the shop and discovered the other tire was flat!  I was at Gigi's for a long time that day because Daddy got sick and Mommy had to pick me up after closing at work.

Wednesday: Back to normal!

This past week was probably the busiest we've had since Mia was born!

Thursday...Mia went with Gigi to her weekly small group.  These ladies go ga-ga over babies, so I'm pretty sure my baby was spoiled.  Every other Thursday night Pappy has a men's group, so he met Mommy at McDonald's to drop off Mia.  He said she is a great companion in the car because she sleeps!

Daddy is always telling you, "Tell Mommy to shut up!"  Se decided to tell you instead!

We <3 us a sleeping baby!

Friday...Mia's first day with Nana P.  Nana P. was so excited to see Mia, she had even brought her a new toy (yet it will be sometime before Mia can play with it)!  Then Aunt Kalla and Aunt Sara with Kynlee picked up Mia and took her shopping.  Aunt Kalla and Sara got some weird looks with two babies in tow.  Mommy then came to Gigi and Pappy's and was so excited that it was the weekend and she would get two uninterrupted days with you!

The girls...they will be your best friends!

Not sure what you were thinking here!

Saturday...What a day!  We went to Dawn's salon so Aunt Kalla and Sara could get haircuts, then to Skyline for lunch, followed by the Gap Outlet.  Aunt Kalla and Sara were going to church so Mommy took you shopping to get supplies for Compass.  We then met up with Aunt Kalla and Sara, Monica and Kynlee to eat at Don Pablo's for Sara's birthday! Sometime in between all this Aunt Sara did an impromptu photo shoot with you and Kynlee.

I love your big smile!  Thanks Aunt Sara for capturing this!

The best of friends!

I love being your Mommy!

Sunday...church!  You were awake for most of it this week!  Aunt Kalla and Sara with Kynlee came over to our house and we hit the thrift stores!

Monday...you headed to Gigi's house while Mommy had training and then I picked you up.  We cuddled until Daddy got home from his meeting and then he cuddled you and you made his bad day all better!

Tuesday...Mommy had to be at work at 6:30 AM, so we were out of the house at 4:45 AM.  Mommy was TIRED when she got home, so Daddy came with when we had to run to the store for a few things!

Wednesday...another early morning!  This one was you wanting a bottle in the car on the way to Gigi's and let's just say Mommy was great at multitasking!

Personality note:  You are so alert.  Yo definitely recognize Mommy and Daddy's voices and it is so exciting to see you react when we get home to you!  You are a routine kind of girl (like Mommy!)  You continue to be so laid back and Mommy and Daddy are thrilled with this (we definitely got lucky with you Mia!)

Mommy note:  Week 1 at work was not as bad as I thought.  Fridays take on a whole new meaning...it means 2 days with my daughter!  I saw my milk production decrease a bit, but I think most of it was because I was not feeling my best.  I am still able to pump enough to feed her everyday and store a little additional, plus we still feed together 1-2 a night.

6 weeks old

You have hit that milestone where I consider you no longer a newborn :(

Thursday: Nothing big happened, just chilled!

Friday: My one month appointment!  Stats: 8 pounds, 10 ounces (50%); 21 inches (50%), head 98%!  The doctor said I was perfect...she warned mommy and daddy that I'm a mover and I'm not to be trusted!  I got one shot and took it like a champ!

Saturday:  A big and exciting day!  We started the day by going to a highway dedication for Mommy and Daddy's friend Taylor who died in the war.  We then hung out with Nana P. at Kenwood Mall, McAlisters for lunch and then back to her house.  Mommy assembled my swing/seat and pack-n-play for Nana P.  After that we headed to Ricky and Dawn's for Dawn's birthday.  I got held a lot and played with my friends Wilson and Hadassah.

Sunday: Church again and I was up for part of it and Nana P. held me.  Mommy and I then delivered food to Ms. Bobbi as part of the outward focused celebration.

Monday:  Mommy and Daddy took me to one of their crazy creative meetings again!  Daddy ended up coming down with a bad cold that night and from Monday-Wednesday I had no real contact with him :(

Tuesday: I went to the zoo for the first time with Mommy, Gigi, Seth, Sara and the girls she nannys.  I slept and ate through most of the zoo...but I definitely woke up to the blue shiny lights in the cat house...I was beyond fascinated by them.

Wednesday:  Mommy had a doctor's appointment and every was in awe with me.  We then went to Creme and saw all of Mommy's friends who again were in awe with me!  We closed out the night by going to dinner with Gigi and Sara at Cheesecake Factory in honor of Mimi.  I had a huge blowout that got everywhere (Mommy doesn't know if my onesie can be saved!)

Personality:  Mia is on a great schedule.  She eats every 4 hours, getting 6 oz bottles and nurses once during the night.  She sleeps for anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in between feedings and usually sleeps for a 6 hour stretch during the night!  Not having time with Daddy this week was rough.  She would hear his voice and look everywhere.

Mommy note:  I have 900 ounces of milk that I have frozen!!!!!!!  Our freezer is full of what we use everyday, plus there is a ton at Gigi and Pappy's.  This week has been difficult knowing that it is my last at home.  I am ready for adult interaction, but not ready to leave my baby girl all day!  I know that her daddy, Gigi, and Nana P. will take great care of her, but they are not Mommy!  I had my doctor's visit and all is well!