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Piggy back rides can be fun but messy

Ok, I don't have a lot to write about but we had a funny incident today. Jason fed the little one who seems to be getting better about not spitting up so much. I think the only times she did were this morning at church/lunch. Not bad for a 3.7 month old. Well, she was bored and Jason was tired of watching "America's Next Top Model" so he put her up on his shoulders for a little different view of the room. He asked how she looked and I was giggiling (sp??) at her chewing on his hair when she pulled away and there was a little pile of spit up on his head! We didn't see that one coming, did we? I just about fell off the couch. No one else found it quite as amusing as me. If only I could have gotten a picture. If anything else funny happens I'll be sure to pass it along!

official announcement

I am withholding stories and pictures until I receive comments!!! I need comments!!

New Pictures!!

We're getting so big!! Alex just talks all the time (oooh aaah) and is the smilingist thing you've ever seen!!! She was so good for her pictures!!!!

Our First Accident

Well, Mommy was a bad mommy tonight and little Alex got a booboo on her head. But she seems unfazed. We had a massive spit-up incident (clothes, burp cloth, boppy, couch, mommy's clothes, floor, dog, etc...) and went to take an emergency bath. Not that we didn't need a bath but we just weren't planning on taking it in that particular 3 minute period. Well, you know how...energetic..Alexandria is and she wasn't too thrilled with the washing and she kicked up and bumped her head on the side of the baby tub. Then mommy freaked out and called grandmommy and was brought back to reality. She's happily sleeping now, all clean and fresh. I think that just goes to show me that the child can't take 9 oz. at one sitting even if she acts like she really really really wants it. We're going to have to learn some restraint. All of us. Come to think of it, this isn't really our first accident. There was the time that I pinched her leg in the car seat (car seat has since been returned for a base that clips in to carrier) and of course when I ran Jason's truck into a pole with Alexandria in the back. Luckily everyone was more concerned with her safety than the condition of the truck! I squeaked by on that one! Well, Grandaddy is safely home and doing better. FYI Julie, he wore his jeans and belt home. I think he had them on ready to go with shoes and socks before I even got through the door to the room. I haven't even touched a belt in a year!

Daddy's not as smart as he used to be!

Today marked our first oral surgery as a threesome. Jason had his wisdom teeth out and is recovering well. If I only had a video camera there then I could show everyone how funny he was after coming out of surgery. It was awesome! I can't even explain. Alexandria slept through the whole thing. She is handling it quite well.
We had a fun weekend with Aunt Julie B. in town. A-Griff has her own car seat in Grandmommy's van now! She was quite tired but managed to recover on Monday. She spent the day sleeping, eating, smiling, and making things in a diaper. That's about how she spends every day, now that I come to think of it. Well, I hear someone fussing so I best go take care of her. She probably wants to eat. Again. She's totally already eaten today, she should be fine. We only feed Rocky once a day and he does well. And he was housebroken by this time. She better get after it!

Prettiest baby ever!!!

Long days, short nights

We are getting well into the groove of things here at Griffin central. Little princess is happily settled into her home and has completely taken over everything. She is eating well, gaining weight, making poo, etc. She has decided that she loves to swing and move. We can pretty much keep her happy as long as she is moving. Which means we keep moving. We are still trying to get the hang of "activity time". We like to fiddle with her a little after she eats but if we mess with her for too long she gets "overtired" and doesn't want to go down for a nap. She had a fun time with her Grandmother (Jan) this weekend and can't wait for Aunt Julie to come in town this weekend!

Photo Safari

We went out for our first professional photo shoot today and from what my mother has told me, Alexandria is just as cooperative as I was when getting my picture made. We left extra early so we could eat before our appointment if we were interested. Of course, we weren't interested and couldn't even be roused at 3:30. Then, at 4, we arrived at the studio and as soon as the stroller stopped moving we were screaming. Two hours later we were finally finished. Mom was covered in spit-up, Alexandria was as mad as could be, the photo lady was happy to see us go, and we ordered some very cute photos. Hopefully our next photo shoot will go better.

Getting Into The Swing Of Things

Well, our little angel is now over 3 weeks old and officially back above her birth weight. Last Friday at her 118th Dr.'s appointment she weighed in at 8 lbs, 6.5 oz and was declared a happy, healthy baby. We are getting used to everything and starting to get in a little pattern. Jason went back to work on Friday night so I lost my good helper. Now when she gets up and wants to eat, I have to change her, carry her into the living room, feed her, burp her, swaddle her back up, put her to sleep and then I can get back in bed. I used to just be responsible for the food part. Is one person really supposed to handle all of this???!!! I think I may have gotten spoiled. Well, little Alexandria has already slept through the night and rolled over from her tummy to her back! I think the rolling over was mostly out of anger for being put down on her tummy. She doesn't seem to care for that position. But we're trying to give her "tummy time" so she doesn't get that flat head thing. We actually have no appointments, activities, requirements, etc. tomorrow! I think that's a first for a weekday. Things get rolling again on Tuesday. Well, everything is going great here. For those of you who are still reading these blogs, Alexandria really appreciates your comments so feel free to leave a little message!

Pictures

Home...Again

Well, it has been an...eventful(?) two weeks since our little miracle came into our lives. We are all doing well and are glad to be working toward some sense of normalcy. Alexandria went to the doctor this morning and was told her jaundice is doing quite well and she didn't even have to get a blood test! She has really been a trooper with her heel sticks and light therapy but we seem to have that all behind us now. She hasn't gained any weight in the last week, seems to be in a holding pattern at 7 lbs 15 oz. We are going to the lactation consultant today to see if we can improve our feeding. The doctor wasn't worried since she knows we've been under quite a bit of stress but we will go back next week for another check-up. As far as momma, I am doing well. In case you didn't know, I ended up back in the hospital for blood clots in my lungs. Apparently pregnancy and the post partum period you are at an increased risk of developing clots and I seemed to have done that. I guess I didn't bother to read that chapter of "What To Expect When You're Expecting". I was released Tuesday afternoon and am under the care of a wonderful hematolagist who is making sure my blood stays unclotty. I'm feeling well and am not having any more discomfort from the clots. I'm also taking megadoses of iron for anemia and I should be doing better in that department soon. Everything else is great! It's so nice to be at home and to be able to take care of my little angel. She is still just as perfect as can be!

Just a moment for comment on Alexandria's arrival

Well, we have a real live little human being! As I'm sure everyone already knows after quite a few hours of unproductive (but relatively painless thanks to the miracle of modern medicine) labor we landed ourselves in the OR for a c-section. Little Alexandria made her arrival at 11:25 pm on Thursday, July 6th. Everything went well and we are happily recovering at home. We're currently having a little jaundice problem but hopefully it will be cleared up soon and we will be up and running. We made our first trip out into the world for a Dr's. appointment and we did very well. The little one slept the whole way there, screamed the entire time she was in the office, and slept the whole way home. We get to go back tomorrow morning for another blood test and hopefully things will go just as well. Hope you enjoy her first pictures!

Baby tomorrow!!

Well, for those of you who may not have heard or are in areas without telephones, we will be going into the hospital tomorrow morning to be induced. So we should have a little one to play with sometime tomorrow! We will be at Harris Hospital south of downtown. All visitors are welcome. Visitors with snacks are even more welcome. If you have any questions please call Jason or me!

Independence baby?

Thought I would throw a tempting title out there to see if anyone gets excited and then dash your hopes by telling you that I am still sitting comfortably at home and our little camper is still in her happy little amniotic tent. Looks like making holiday plans didn't encourage her to come along and try to ruin them. Rats. We watched the shuttle launch this afternoon. In case that was not on your agenda, everything went well. I'm now settling in to watch the Monk marathon that TiVo so generously captured for me. Hope everyone out there in blogland has a happy 4th!