Taylor's 4 month checkup!

Our baby girl is 4 months!She is definitely taking after her daddy with her growth so far!
Height: 25 in 78%
Weight: 15.1 lbs 71%
Head: 30% ( don't remember measurement!)
-smiles all the time!
-loves to try to pull up with her abs
-is so proud of herself when she gets to stand up
-loves her jumper and to lay and kick anywhere
-still has no desire to roll over, although she can!
-taking 2 naps/ day
-sleeps 9-11 hours at night
-shedding almost all her little hair
-still has the prettiest baby blue eyes you've ever seen!

We love our baby girl!!!

Taylor's 2 Months!

Taylor's 2 Month Check Up Stats:
Height- 22 in./ 31%
Weight- 10 lbs. 3.5 oz/ 25%
Head- 14 1/2 in./ 14%

I can not believe that my little girl is 2 months old. Wow how time flies. It is unreal that it has been this long, but I also can barely remember my life before her. Here are a few things that have been going on in our world this last month, and the little quirks that makes Taylor the little love bug that she is.

- is focusing eyes much more now and eyes are lightening to a lighter blue...I still think that they will turn green because of Mom & Dad's eyes
- Holding up neck MUCH better! Loves to sit up and look around or be walked around
- Is a little piglet! Loves to eat and be full! She will let you know the minute she gets hungry and is really cluster feeding at night...it's like she never gets full!
- Has been sleeping about 5 hours/ night and just made her first 7 hour sleep night 2 nights ago.
- First trip out of town to Amarillo where she got to meet most of her cousins, and hang out with her Mimi and Boss Pa...but sadly came back with what we later found out was RSV & Bronchilitis :(
- Mom had her first night out solo for Amye's bachelorette party in Austin, while Tay stayed with Dad, and Grandma and Grandpa Sleep...just being gone for 5 hours broke my heart! Also gave them a run for their money with 3 hours of fussiness. What can I say...my girl likes her boob.
- Got 2 of the 5 vaccines that were scheduled. We have debated since her conception what vaccines we want to opt out of and what to give. Such a hard decision either way. We created a custom program with our Pediatrician, Dr. Brack. She cried and was pretty pitiful, and sleepy the night of and ran a 100.6 degree fever that night but was back to normal by lunch the next day. Was still SO heartbreaking to see.
- Is smiling more and more every day. We always get lots of "sleep" smiles but now is starting to smile to voices and especially after she eats!
- Kicking around a lot more and starting to enjoy her play mat.
- Just moved into a size 1 diaper out of Newborn and is now fitting perfectly into her 0-3 month clothes.
- Gets fussy like clock work around 6pm- 9pm...and then settles down really well for bedtime.
- We are still loving our morning cuddles where we catnap from when she wakes up for a couple of hours. Best part of the day!
- Grew out of her Snuzzler head insert for her car seat.
- Makes the cutest pucker face


We head to Key West, Florida on Wednesday for Amye & Chad's wedding. We are so excited to celebrate with them and it will be our first real vacation since our babymoon we went on in October. Wish us luck with Taylor flying...we figure the earlier we get her used to flying the better. This little girl is going to be a jetsetter! :)

Our first family trip to Amarillo

We headed to Amarillo last Wednesday to visit the Morgans! It was Taylor's first time out of Houston, and as she was just over 6 weeks, we opted for the 9 hour drive over flying. It was quite a long road trip, but she did great. Whenever she got hungry I was able to just climb into the back and feed. We stopped 3 times to change her and to feed us... So it was much less painful than I imagined! Taylor got to see her Mimi & Boss Pa again and all of her cousins. I could def tell she was out of her environment, as she was fussier than she ever has been... but I think she just got too excited seeing everyone! :) Her cousins were so sweet loving on her and wanting to hold her and her Mimi gave her lots of cuddles. She def got lots of love and spoiling! It was a great trip, but sadly we all came home to colds/ sinus stuff. I think our bodies just can't handle the weather change between the two cities! Taylor's temp got to 100.2, but seems to be going down now, so pray that it's going away! Anyways, it was a wonderful little getaway to visit with family and we are blessed to have such a loving Amarillo crew!

Here are some pics from our visit!

Rainy Day Cuddle Bug

I have to thank God for rainy days... It gives even more of excuse for me to cuddle with our little girl! My favorite part of the day. But after... its gym time! I am finally cleared to get my workout back on. Time to work on body after baby!

Bassinet vs. Crib

Ladies... I need advice! For those of you that had your baby in a bassinet first... When did you move them to their cribs? We are going to be at 6 weeks on Friday and my husband is ready to have me back in our bedroom, vs. me sleeping in guest room with Miss T so we don't wake daddy up all night. I know it needs to happen, but it is mom that is panicking, not Taylor! The talk about SIDS online isn't helping freak me out less either! Any suggestions?

Watching Miss Taylor grow...

I am amazed that today Miss T is 5 weeks old. But, at the same time I almost can't imagine her not being in our lives. I have loved every second of getting to know our little girl and watching her grow. Here are some personality traits and changes that we have seen and are making her the little character that she is...

- she loves to pucker her lips after she is done feeding and make a smacking noise like "mmm... That was good!"
- makes the cutest little smiles and half smiles more and more every day
- loves to do what we call her "huggie pose" where she stretches out her arms like she wants to give you a BIG hug
- at 4 weeks really started keeping her eyes wide open and following you or looking around at objects in the room. Likes to look out sunroof in moms car too.
- staying up more and more every day... Sometimes even at night! Ha!
- at 4 wks started actually sleeping almost 1, 5 hour shift/ night instead of 2-3 hours
- Her cheeks and thighs are finally starting to fill out! C'mon rolls! We think she is getting close to 7 lbs ( was 6lb 3 oz at dr appt 2 wks ago)
- loves the rainforest picture/ noise maker in crib (not that I let her sleep in crib yet at night-- I'm still too panicked!)
- favorite place to sleep is on our chests or in my arms
- once in her car seat, this child is out for 3 hours until she's hungry! Makes it easy for us to go out to dinner!
- noisy sleeper unless she is sleeping in your arms
- hates having her diaper changed... Too cold!
- is confused by, but loves her baths!
-is becoming quite the eater- every 2 hours if awake or 3 hours if napping. Still just breast feeding, and likes to do what we call "shark bite"when she gets really hungry to latch ... I'll let you you imagine details! :)
- loves to sit up propped on your legs and just look at you and kick her legs and stretch out her arms as tall as possible. I love her neck stretch too, it gives great view of her precious chin.

So in love. Can't wait to see what she will show us tomorrow!

Gettin' in the swing of things...

It has almost been 3 weeks since Miss Taylor blessed our little family, and what a joy it has been. I am not going to lie, I really had no idea what to expect having my first baby. I have never really been a "baby" person so I was honestly somewhat scared as to what I would think of motherhood. But, to all my fellow girlfriends that are or were in my shoes...let me just tell you that it is all that they say it is and MORE. I am not going to lie, there are definitly parts that are difficult (lack of sleep) and things that take some adjusting (your boobs leaking) :)...but it is amazing! It is really one of the toughest but amazing things I have ever done.

We are starting to get in the swing of things a little more. My mom was nice enough to stay with us for the first two weeks, as I wasn't really able to get around very much after the c- section...especially with our 3 story home. She was wonderful and did everything from cooking, cleaning and helping with Baby Taylor. I do think she spoiled Kevin though, as he ate better than he ever has being married to me! We had a lot of guests come and visit and after the first 4 days, my mom and I made an effort to take at least 1 outing a day just to get out of the house with Taylor. It really felt like the walls were going to close in on me if not. My mom left last Sunday, and it has just been Kevin and I and our little nugget. THANKS A MILLION MOM!

It is a lot easier for me to get out more and daily I am getting more and more comfortable taking Taylor out on my own. It was difficult to load and unload her carseat initially with the strain on my stomach. I am still chomping at the bit to be able and get back in to some sort of workout routine, but that will have to wait for another 3 weeks. I really look forward to the day when I can take Miss T to Memorial Park for our daily walks.

Anyways, last week Cristin came over to take Taylor's newborn pics and she really got some great shots. Not only was this her very FIRST newborn shoot, but Taylor was not sleepy for the first time in her life during the time she came...so she def gave Cristin a run for her money! We love the pics Cristin- thanks again!

Just settling in to this mommyhood thing...it is sure a wild ride, but we are enjoying every moment of it...because I do truly believe what everyone says...it passes in a blink of an eye. (Tear. I already hate the thought of her growning up! )

Melissa