2 Months: Hadley Marie

Hadley is now 2 month old. I can't believe how fast these last two months have gone. It has been amazing being home with her and being able to watch her grow.

Birth Date

March 23rd, 2015

6 lbs 14 oz

20 inches

 

2 Month

10 lbs 9 oz

22.5 inches

 

loves:

taking naps

smiling (she has started to interact with us, and smiles when we tickle her lips, it melts my heart)

moving (when she is awake, she likes to stand or kick her legs)

walks

taking baths

being swaddled

dislikes:
being over tired

shots (she did not like her 2 month vaccinations)

Hadley's neck is very strong, and she is always wanting to be in the position looking over our shoulder. She likes to look around and standing (her legs are always locked, it will be interesting to see if she is an early walker). She is mostly sleeping through the night, and some nights will wake between 3-4 for a snack. She eats around 3 to 4 oz at each feed, sometimes more.

She has been a busy girl in her first two months of life, we've been on numerous walks when the weather permits, she has been to her first family wedding, been out on the golf course multiple times.  Hadley has been able to meet all of her Great Grandparents.

Great Grandpa Russell Morris

Great Grandpa Jay & Great Grandma Jan Hadley

She was so lucky to have meet her Great Grandpa Jay, as he passed away a couple weeks after she was born. We feel very blessed that she was named after their family name.

Great Grandma Lynn Thygesen, unfortunately I didn't get a picture of Hadley with her Great Grandpa Cliff Thygesen.

Great Grandma Joan Barkema & Great Grandpa Roger Barkema.

 

I look forward to spending another month home with my baby girl. Can't wait to share all the changes in the next month!

Here are a few of my favorite photos over the past two months.

 

 

 

33 Week Bumpdate

Weeks: 33 Weeks

Official Due Date: April 3^rd, 2015

 

Trimester: Third

 

Gender: Girl, and still super excited about this!

 

Baby is the Size of a: Honeydew melon (about 19in, 4.5lbs)

 

Cravings: Lots of Sweets, it is bad! I could eat only sweets ALL DAY LONG!

 

How I’m Feeling: I am ready to not be pregnant anymore. I didn't mind it until recently, as I just feel huge. My belly is in my way. I am ready to be back in my normal clothing! Lots of heartburn, so we will see if she comes out with a full head of hair.

 

Movement: Lots of movement. Mostly in the mornings and at night.

 

What I Miss: Wine and fitting into my clothing. I am ready to be back into my normal size clothes. I am praying I get motivated to workout and eat a lot healthier after I give birth.

 

Best Moment: Getting the nursery ready. It is slowly coming together, but I am ready to have it complete soon! YAY!

 

18 Week Bumpdate

Hello ALL! I know I've been MIA. There is no good reason, other than I just haven not had much to blog about. I do finally have some very exciting news, Josh and I are expecting! We could not be more thrilled. As it took us a while, I feel so blessed to be able to enjoy this journey.

Weeks: 18, can’t believe I am almost half way there!

Official Due Date: April 3^rd, 2015

Trimester: Second

Gender: IT’S A GIRL! We were fortunate to have a 16 week ultrasound, and able to find out the sex.

Baby is the Size of a: Sweet Potato

Cravings: No big cravings yet. It makes it much easier to eat food when everything doesn’t make you sick to your stomach, and that is how I felt at the beginning of this pregnancy.

How I’m Feeling: I honestly am feeling pretty good. I was sick at the beginning, but that has come and gone, thank goodness!

Movement: I think I can feel little tiny flutters, usually in the mornings and at night.

What I Miss: The only thing I slightly miss is having a glass of wine here and there, especially on the nights I am snuggled up on the couch watching a movie or TV.

Best Moment: Of course, finding out the sex was amazing. Josh and I both had the feeling we were going to have a girl. After that appointment we went to the grocery store and ordered cupcakes to do a gender reveal with our families. It was so awesome to be able to have everyone over and share our exciting news with them!

Josh continues to make me feel special and beautiful. I am so lucky to have him as my husband, and cannot wait for this precious little girl to join us.

 

 

 

 

Beyond Excited!

4th of July Weekend with the Sissy

The weekends always go by fast, but it goes by even faster when you have one of your favorite visitors in town. My sister came to Iowa for the 4th of July, and today I was SO SAD to see her go back to Florida.

On the 4th, we went up to Clear Lake and had lunch at the Tiki Bar, went golfing and then cruised around town.

It was a beautiful day on the 4th, so we enjoyed spending it outside.

 

The 5th of July we rented a boat on Big Creek in Polk City, the weather was not the best. It was cloudy and a little chilly. Josh and Jason fished while Danielle and I hung out. It was pretty relaxing.

Daisy really enjoyed being on the lake.

One day my sister and I will live closer to each other, I sure miss her already! Thanks for visiting sissy! LOVE YOU!

Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend for the 4th!

 

 



Take Care of Yourself

Last week, I woke up Sunday in the middle of the night with a terrible fever and vomiting. I knew I hadn't felt the best all week, but did not think it would land me in the hospital. I am a very stubborn person, and I DO NOT like going to the Dr. I knew I had a UTI, but thought I could take care of it myself. I thought it went away. I had a little pain then in my left side, but nothing I couldn't be tough through. On Monday morning, I was so sick my husband had to take me to the doctors office for my appointment. I figured they would just give me some meds and send me home. They ended up taking my blood work and my white blood cell count was at 29,000, and a normal count is 8,000. Right then, the doctor sent me to the hospital. I had a sever kidney infection. I needed to get IV fluids and antibiotics. I ended up spending Monday through Thursday in the hospital trying to get better. The reason for my post is to encourage everyone to NOT ignore symptoms. I will never again ignore anything, and be extra cautious. Please make sure you keep yourself healthy!! It is very important, even if you think it is minor, it can turn into a big deal!

 

Nieces and Nephew's!!

I just have to share how proud I am of my Nieces and Nephew's! It is so fun to watch them grow. Josh's sister and her husband have 6 kids! They are each amazing and so special to Josh and I. They just finished up their school year in Florida, and are now moving to Tacoma, Washington. We are lucky enough that they will be stopping in Hubbard on their journey out West.

Group picture of all 6 kids! I have to say they are a good looking bunch!

 Grace walking the bridge from K-4 to Kindergarten.

 Grace with one of her teachers.

 Maggie graduating Kindergarten!

 Jack won the Most Improved Award.

 Conner received The St. Mary's Religion Award.

 Annabel also received The St. Mary's Religion Award.

 Benjamin and his friend going to a dance. Doesn't he look dapper?

 

Looking forward to spending some time with all of The Brinkmeyer's!