Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Julah - 12 Months

Weight: 22lbs 15oz (75%)
Length: 30" (75%)
Head: 46 (75%)
Sleeping: 8pm-8am, one to two naps during the day
Eating: Whole Milk.This month she has decided she hates finger foods and prefers baby food and bottles. Girl is holding onto babyhood with a desperate grasp.
Diapers: Size 4
Clothing: 12-18 Month
Words: Very confidently chatters all kinds of nonsense sounds. She's added a new sound effect where she sticks her tongue out and spits. Very attractive.
Favorite Toy: She got a new baby doll for her birthday that came with a bottle and pacifier. I never even had to show her what to do - she grabbed that bottle and stuck it in the babies mouth. After she's done feeding it she leans down and gives it a kiss. So sweet!
New Stuff: She loves to walk around while we hold her fingers. She took two steps by herself at the dr.'s office, but nothing since then.
Teeth: 6 teeth. 4 on top and 3 on the bottom. One new one peeked through...on the bottom to the right of her middle teeth (if you're looking at her).
Cuddling with Dad: 
 Playing with her birthday present from Onnie, David, Jorge, & Reyna:
 Unraveled TWO rolls of toilet paper and made a fun bed to lay on:
 Playing fetch with Grandee and Ranger:
First time I've taken Julah to my Mom's grave:
 Julah unlocked her carseat and was trying to make a break for it:
 (car was parked - no child was endangered in the making of this photo)
 
 Eating donuts at church while Grumps taught Sunday School:
 Getting snacks from Grandee before Church:
 Singing hymns with Grumps:
 Standing up:
 Playing piano with Dad:

 Feeding her baby doll a bottle of milk:

Julah has decided since she turned one year old, that there is no need for her to be left alone...EVER....for any amount of time. She wants to be with Mom & Dad constantly. She is alot of fun and loves to play hide-n-go-seek around the trunk in the living room. She has even figured out how to cheat and will stand up and look over the box to see which way Duffy is going so she can go the other way. She loves putting a blanket or towel over her face and then dramatically ripping it off and yelling something that vaguely sounds like "Peek-a-boo!". She is our precious angel and we love her to pieces!!!

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Snowflakes - Two Week Wait

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Hey my darlings,

I have been so terrified ever since you were transferred on Tuesday. For some reason, it didn’t hit me until after the transfer that your life is in God’s hands and my body….and frankly…I don’t trust my body at all. It’s really let me down before.  I’m so scared that my body will turn on you and attack you or hurt you. I really want to meet you on the earth, and not wait until heaven. I know God’s plan is perfect, and if it is best for you to be born in Heaven, then I trust God with you, but I REALLY want you here with me.  I’m so scared….and I think it’s because I love you so much already. Today is 4 days post 6 day transfer. They said that the earliest anyone has had a positive result was when those numbers added up to a 10. Today my pregnancy test was negative…and although it’s still too early to know, I’m praying that tomorrow’s test shows 2 lines for 2 babies. IMPLANT AND GROW BABIES!!!!!

Love,
Mom

(Updated: The next morning the pregnancy test was positive. Only one baby made it however.)

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Snowflakes - Transfer Day

March 6, 2012

To my little snowflake babies on the day we meet:

Hi! I’m your Mommy. I have already worried enough about you to make the “Mommy” quota until you’re 6 years old…and you’re only 6 days old. Happy 6 day Birthday little ones! I’m so glad today is finally here.  I just about had a heart attack yesterday waiting to find out if you survived the thaw. All day I was a nervous, anxious, on edge – wreck. I tried to keep busy but got so emotional that I didn’t get much done. I took a nap, hung out with my friend Katie, and shopped online and on Craigslist. Got a great table set for the backyard and some accessories for your big sisters stroller. Maybe you’ll use them too one day.

I just want you to know, that it doesn’t matter how small you are – you are infinitely and eternally important. To me, your Dad, God, and so many other people. The prayer warriors were hard at work yesterday and are at work today praying for you.  We’ve waited so long for the chance to give you life and see you grow – and we feel so blessed that God has given us you! It is better than winning the lottery and it is totally a dream come true for me.

I know that someday, as you’re growing healthy and strong, today will seem like less than a big deal. When you know the end of the story turns out okay…the climatic drama in the middle becomes irrelevant and you forget how you felt in that moment. I’m scared, anxious, excited, and nervous …..but most of all…I’m in love with my children and so thankful that God created them just for me.
It was hard for me to stay asleep last night. I keep having dreams about the transfer today, so I was up early getting things ready. The time has come for me to go wake up your Dad and big sister. I will see you soon my little loves…I can’t wait to hold you!

Love,
Mom

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Julah's Big Top Birthday Carnival - Party!!!!

We had so much fun at Julah's birthday party! The food, friends, petting zoo, games, and family made
 it an amazing day. Pictures are worth 1,000 words - so I'll just post a ton of pics to describe the party. I cannot thank our friends and family enough for coming (early and staying late) and celebrating the day with us. Julah is truly our dream come true, and it was so special to celebrate the first year of her life with so many special people and memories!

Julah got her first ride on a donkey:
 A goat ate her necklace

 Petting a pot-belly pig:
 "Walking" to cousin Samantha:

 The bunnies gave us a good laugh:
 Cuddles from Dad

 She's lost her trust in those bunnies:

 Fuzzy chickens:

 Petting sheep:

 Petting a chicken:
Cousin Chase putting her on the slide:










Julah's Big Top Birthday Carnival - Decor

Julah is one year old!