We are so lucky to have such great family & friends. Today, my sister Shannon, cousin Jenni, & friends Jami, Stephanie, & Kayla threw Marleigh a shower. It was so nice of them. Everything was perfect! They had it at Steph's salon & it looked so cute. They had pink flowers & a clothes line with adorable outfits for Marleigh! The food was great as well. I felt a bit guilty having a shower since everyone has already been so incredibly generous. However, many of the guests hadn't met Marleigh yet, so it was good they got to meet our little girl! Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful gifts! A big thank you to Shannon, Jenni, Jami, Stephanie, & Kayla!
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Shannon & Luke were out at my parents house last night, so Marleigh & I went out there for a couple of hours. Shannon was holding Marleigh & swinging in the swing on the front patio. Luke crawled up there & sat down beside them. He was talking about something then all of the sudden said, "high five, Marleigh!" He picked up her little hand & gave her a high five. It was so funny! He is such a cutie. Always wanting to help out by bringing me Marleigh's blanket or her bottle. Luke was also nice enough to loan Marleigh his little bouncy seat. (Although he had to get into it after Marleigh was in it. Kinda like "fat guy in a little coat..." name the movie) On the lowest setting Marleigh is barely able to reach the floor. She LOVES it. She was laughing & playing. She is starting to get the idea about being able to bounce as well.
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Marc's cousin Sarah got married Saturday. Sorry we couldn't be there, but congrats Carley & Sarah! Best wishes.
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Our niece, Brinley, was baptized today. Wish we could have been there! We still haven't met our two newest nieces! We are so excited for the end of September when we can finally meet them!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Marleigh continues to amaze me!
We got up this morning & headed to Wichita. I was sure Marleigh would fall asleep at some point on the way. Normally, she is only awake about 1.5 hours or so at a time. She woke up at 7:30 this morning & we left around 8:15. She stayed awake the ENTIRE two hour drive! Our first stop was the NICU. Marleigh was all smiles. We got to see Dr. Dorn, and many of our favorite nurses, including Holli, who is very pregnant. When the girls were born she was just a few weeks... doesn't seem like its been that long ago. We also got to see Linda. She told us that she recently got a kitten & named her after Marleigh! Seven months old & already has a namesake! It is always good to see everyone at the NICU. For so long, they were a part of our everyday life.
After we were done at the NICU, we met Eva, another of our favorite nurses for lunch. Marleigh's first time in a restuarant! By this time Marleigh had been awake for four hours straight. I was sure she'd be a train wreck all through lunch. Amazingly, she just looked around & took everything in. She was so good! It was good to see Eva again. We hadn't seen her since we left the hospital. Eva had Marleigh a lot at night. She was also the nurse that took care of Natalie the night she got sick. Eva is very special to us.
Marleigh caught a twenty minute catnap, then we were at the doctor. It took FOREVER at the doctor. Our appointment was at 1:15 & we finally left at 3:30! They pretty much told us what we already knew... Marleigh is amazing! They said she is around a 4-5 month old developmentally. Marleigh is only 4 months adjusted, so that is great. They were very impressd with how attentive & interactive she is. The doctor commented that she would never have guessed Marleigh to be a 26 week preemie. :) We are so blessed she is doing so well.
A guick twenty minute catnap again, & we stopped by Aunt Shannon's office for a quick visit. She hadn't seen Marleigh in two weeks & couldn't believe how much she has filled out in such a short time.
Another twenty minute catnap & then we were home. The only time she fussed during the entire carride was for about six or seven minutes when she had the hiccups. She HATES the hiccups. She only slept a total of an hour from 7:30am to 6:30pm & was so good. We're so lucky to have such an incredible little girl!
After we were done at the NICU, we met Eva, another of our favorite nurses for lunch. Marleigh's first time in a restuarant! By this time Marleigh had been awake for four hours straight. I was sure she'd be a train wreck all through lunch. Amazingly, she just looked around & took everything in. She was so good! It was good to see Eva again. We hadn't seen her since we left the hospital. Eva had Marleigh a lot at night. She was also the nurse that took care of Natalie the night she got sick. Eva is very special to us.
Marleigh caught a twenty minute catnap, then we were at the doctor. It took FOREVER at the doctor. Our appointment was at 1:15 & we finally left at 3:30! They pretty much told us what we already knew... Marleigh is amazing! They said she is around a 4-5 month old developmentally. Marleigh is only 4 months adjusted, so that is great. They were very impressd with how attentive & interactive she is. The doctor commented that she would never have guessed Marleigh to be a 26 week preemie. :) We are so blessed she is doing so well.
A guick twenty minute catnap again, & we stopped by Aunt Shannon's office for a quick visit. She hadn't seen Marleigh in two weeks & couldn't believe how much she has filled out in such a short time.
Another twenty minute catnap & then we were home. The only time she fussed during the entire carride was for about six or seven minutes when she had the hiccups. She HATES the hiccups. She only slept a total of an hour from 7:30am to 6:30pm & was so good. We're so lucky to have such an incredible little girl!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
7 months old
Man, I'm such a good mom. Marleigh has a doctor appointment in Wichita tomorrow, & for the life of me, I don't know what it is for! When we left Wesley, they just gave us a list of doctor appointments. I want to say it is to check how she is doing developmentally, but not for sure. It might be an adventure... Marleigh & I are driving by ourselves. Marc has meetings in Wichita Monday night & Tuesday, so he'll follow us down. Wish us luck.
We had a pretty uneventful weekend. Marc was supposed to go to Manhattan to celebrate Monica's 21st birthday, but he came home Friday afternoon not feeling well. He thinks he had a sinus infection. He was really dissapointed he couldn't help Monica celebrate. Happy 21st, Moni!!! Don't worry... Marleigh chugged a bottle in your honor! Ha!!! Probably not the same kind of bottle, though.
Marleigh continues to do well on her formula, but doesn't nap well. Her max nap is 30-45 minutes. She wakes up arching her back & squirming. It is obivious she wasn't ready to wake up yet. Not sure if her little back hurts or what the problem is. I'm ready to try anything to help her sleep better. She does sleep for up to about 5hours at night, but she should be able to sleep clear through the night by now. I guess preemies just do things on their own schedule!
Marleigh is really getting chunky. I mean we're talking thunder thighs. They are ADORABLE! Her weight last Thursday was 13lbs. 12oz! She's also really trying to sit up on her own. She thinks she's a lot bigger than she is. We did try to feed her a litle rice tonight. I'm not ready to call it a success... she was too hungry & trying to load her pants, so it didn't go so well. We'll try again in another day or two. It was a two person job!
Happy 7 month birthday, sweet baby girl!
We had a pretty uneventful weekend. Marc was supposed to go to Manhattan to celebrate Monica's 21st birthday, but he came home Friday afternoon not feeling well. He thinks he had a sinus infection. He was really dissapointed he couldn't help Monica celebrate. Happy 21st, Moni!!! Don't worry... Marleigh chugged a bottle in your honor! Ha!!! Probably not the same kind of bottle, though.
Marleigh continues to do well on her formula, but doesn't nap well. Her max nap is 30-45 minutes. She wakes up arching her back & squirming. It is obivious she wasn't ready to wake up yet. Not sure if her little back hurts or what the problem is. I'm ready to try anything to help her sleep better. She does sleep for up to about 5hours at night, but she should be able to sleep clear through the night by now. I guess preemies just do things on their own schedule!
Marleigh is really getting chunky. I mean we're talking thunder thighs. They are ADORABLE! Her weight last Thursday was 13lbs. 12oz! She's also really trying to sit up on her own. She thinks she's a lot bigger than she is. We did try to feed her a litle rice tonight. I'm not ready to call it a success... she was too hungry & trying to load her pants, so it didn't go so well. We'll try again in another day or two. It was a two person job!
Happy 7 month birthday, sweet baby girl!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Tragic loss
I know a couple that always seemed to be happy. They have one small child & the wife was about 8 months pregnant with their second. I was horrified to learn that the husband committed suicide on Sunday. When I learned of the news there was instantly a pit in my stomach. I can not imagine feeling that things were so bad, that there wasn't a way out. Especially when you have children. He seemed to love his family. How awful must he have felt to disregard what this would do to them? I am saddened that he couldn't rely on his faith to get him through. My heart is breaking for his wife. I heard that the stress sent her into preterm labor & that she had the baby less than 24 hours later. That is all I know. What should be one of the most joyous moments in her life is completely tarnished now. She has an incredibly tough road ahead. His poor children... it is a tragedy to grow up without a father, but to know that he took his own life... to me that would be the worst.
For now, all I can do is pray. Pray for them to feel God's comfort. Pray that He gives them the strength to get through what lies ahead of them.
Hug your families a little tighter tonight & never take one day for granted.
For now, all I can do is pray. Pray for them to feel God's comfort. Pray that He gives them the strength to get through what lies ahead of them.
Hug your families a little tighter tonight & never take one day for granted.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Golf
Marc & I had so much fun playing in the tournament! It felt like I had a husband again! We did okay for both of us not playing much in the last year. I think we shot about 10 better than we did the last time we played in a tournament. I did make us skip the meal afterwards so we could go get Marleigh quicker (I know...ridiculous!!!).
Grandma took Marleigh to her church in Garfield. She said she was good as gold. Marleigh just loves church. She is always so good! She really likes the music. :) I think Grandma kind of enjoyed getting to show her off a little. I'm still overly cautious. They said Marleigh's immune system would be weak until she was over a year old. The only places Marleigh goes is to the doctor, to Grandma's, & to church.
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Marc left this morning for a three day work trip to Oklahoma City. He'll get home Wednesday night, then have to be back in Wichita all day Friday. He'll get home Friday night, then be in Manhattan for Monica's 21st birthday Saturday night. He'll get home Sunday & then leave on another work trip Monday. I think he should be back on Wednesday! Wow!!! That's a lot of traveling! We already miss him!
Grandma took Marleigh to her church in Garfield. She said she was good as gold. Marleigh just loves church. She is always so good! She really likes the music. :) I think Grandma kind of enjoyed getting to show her off a little. I'm still overly cautious. They said Marleigh's immune system would be weak until she was over a year old. The only places Marleigh goes is to the doctor, to Grandma's, & to church.
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Marc left this morning for a three day work trip to Oklahoma City. He'll get home Wednesday night, then have to be back in Wichita all day Friday. He'll get home Friday night, then be in Manhattan for Monica's 21st birthday Saturday night. He'll get home Sunday & then leave on another work trip Monday. I think he should be back on Wednesday! Wow!!! That's a lot of traveling! We already miss him!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Randomness
First of all, I want to thank God for being so good! My cousin's little boy, Gavin has been very ill. He was in the pediatric ICU at Wesley for weeks. I am so happy to report that he is now at home!!! Gavin has a long recovery ahead of him, both emotionally & physically. I'm sure his parents, Darrin & Laura, will need some time to recover as well. Having a child that sick for that long has to have taken a toll. Please keep them all in your prayers.
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Marleigh has had three good nights in a row! We are thrilled she is feeling better. I was getting to where I would dread evenings. On Wednesday night, after I was taking the nasty pills to promote breastmilk, I was just so stressed & worried about Marleigh. Jenni offered to spend the night with us. Reluctantly, I agreed. I hate inconveincing anyone else. She assured me, that she wanted to. It was so nice to have her here. Thanks, Jenni! Also, thank you to Aunt Joan for keeping Jenni's boys! Sometimes it is just nice to have another female here.
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Speaking of the nasty pills... I quit taking them. They weren't kidding when they said they had side effects. Now that we know Marleigh can handle this new formula, I quit taking them. They were making me depressed, jittery, & upset my stomach. No fun at all!
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Tonight I was trying to Marleigh to go down. She was yawning & so tired. I rocked her for 45 minutes. She would almost be asleep, then her beautiful blue eyes would pop back open. She'd look around & yawn. I finally decided to put her in her swing. She rocked in her swing for another hour yawning the whole time, but never crying. I asked Marc to get her out of her swing to change her diaper while I made her a bottle. Little stinker was all smiles & laughs for Daddy! He was trying to keep her calm so that she would eat, then go right to sleep, but she was just laughing & cooing at him. It really was the cutest thing & both of us couldn't help but smile back at her.
I then fed her & she decided to fill her pants while she was eating. Of course, I immediately went to change her. Well, the aroma must have been too much for Daddy who was sitting about 5 feet away. He lost his dinner! :( Once he regained his composure, he asked how I could stand such a smell. I guess its just a Mom thing! Ha ha!!!
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Marc & I are playing in a couples golf tournament tomorrow. I'm excited, but nervous as well. It will be good to spend some time together as a couple. Grandma has agreed to watch Marleigh (what we would do without her?!?). I'm a little nervous because this will be the longest I have been away from Marleigh since March. I know she's in good hands, but I'm just so overprotective (with good reason, I think). Wish us luck tomorrow! We're just hoping to not come in last!
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Marleigh has had three good nights in a row! We are thrilled she is feeling better. I was getting to where I would dread evenings. On Wednesday night, after I was taking the nasty pills to promote breastmilk, I was just so stressed & worried about Marleigh. Jenni offered to spend the night with us. Reluctantly, I agreed. I hate inconveincing anyone else. She assured me, that she wanted to. It was so nice to have her here. Thanks, Jenni! Also, thank you to Aunt Joan for keeping Jenni's boys! Sometimes it is just nice to have another female here.
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Speaking of the nasty pills... I quit taking them. They weren't kidding when they said they had side effects. Now that we know Marleigh can handle this new formula, I quit taking them. They were making me depressed, jittery, & upset my stomach. No fun at all!
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Tonight I was trying to Marleigh to go down. She was yawning & so tired. I rocked her for 45 minutes. She would almost be asleep, then her beautiful blue eyes would pop back open. She'd look around & yawn. I finally decided to put her in her swing. She rocked in her swing for another hour yawning the whole time, but never crying. I asked Marc to get her out of her swing to change her diaper while I made her a bottle. Little stinker was all smiles & laughs for Daddy! He was trying to keep her calm so that she would eat, then go right to sleep, but she was just laughing & cooing at him. It really was the cutest thing & both of us couldn't help but smile back at her.
I then fed her & she decided to fill her pants while she was eating. Of course, I immediately went to change her. Well, the aroma must have been too much for Daddy who was sitting about 5 feet away. He lost his dinner! :( Once he regained his composure, he asked how I could stand such a smell. I guess its just a Mom thing! Ha ha!!!
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Marc & I are playing in a couples golf tournament tomorrow. I'm excited, but nervous as well. It will be good to spend some time together as a couple. Grandma has agreed to watch Marleigh (what we would do without her?!?). I'm a little nervous because this will be the longest I have been away from Marleigh since March. I know she's in good hands, but I'm just so overprotective (with good reason, I think). Wish us luck tomorrow! We're just hoping to not come in last!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Prayers answered!
We found a formula! It is such a relief. God truly answered our prayers. I was getting pretty worried about what we were going to feed her. She has had two pretty good nights. She did fuss for just a few minutes, but I think her teeth were bothering her. She has one that is right on the verge of cutting through. I will gladly take 5 minutes of fussiness compared to the 5-6 hours straight. Last night she even slept in her bed! Since we started this formula saga, she would only sleep in her swing. She ate at 10:15, I had her in her bed by 11:00, she slept until 2:45. She ate, then went right back to sleep. She was stirring around 6:30, so I did put her in her swing. She slept until 8:15! I am so thankful that she is feeling better. We appreciate all the prayers!
I did take Marleigh to a chiropractor/kinesiologist yesterday. We decided we'd try anything! My cousin Jenni said that he really helped her two oldest boys. I guess they were colicky & after Mike worked on them, the were a ton better. Of course he didn't pop anything on her, but when we left his office, Marleigh feel asleep before we left the city limits of Great Bend. We fed her when we got home & then she slept for almost three and a half hours!!! She hasn't napped more than forty-five minutes in weeks! She was so relaxed, too.
I am just so thankful & relieved our sweet baby is feeling better!
I did take Marleigh to a chiropractor/kinesiologist yesterday. We decided we'd try anything! My cousin Jenni said that he really helped her two oldest boys. I guess they were colicky & after Mike worked on them, the were a ton better. Of course he didn't pop anything on her, but when we left his office, Marleigh feel asleep before we left the city limits of Great Bend. We fed her when we got home & then she slept for almost three and a half hours!!! She hasn't napped more than forty-five minutes in weeks! She was so relaxed, too.
I am just so thankful & relieved our sweet baby is feeling better!
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