2 Months Old...

Sophie will be 8 weeks old tomorrow!! I can't believe I am actually saying that as our time with her has sure flown by! She weighs roughly 11 pounds now and I'm sure has grown at least an inch if not two. She's packing on the layers and has completely filled out her cheeks.



She lifts her head like a champ and her legs are incredibly strong. She now smiles ALL the time at Mike and I and we just can't get enough of those! NEWS FLASH...Sophie is totally a big girl now...she loves to be held but don't dare carry her any other way but upright [unless of course she is falling asleep]. She must see what's going on around her and will make it very clear if she can't see! She loves to be changed or should I say she likes to be naked? Crazy woman...hopefully she will keep her clothes on when she's old enough to take them off herself...SHEESH! Car rides are great, she sleeps almost instantly. Bath time is still questionable.



She's sleeping very well now, sometimes five hours until she's ready to eat again which is AMAZING for me! She had her first taste of rice cereal last week mixed with formula and gobbled that down in a matter of 10 minutes. I think I can conclude that she likes it, what do you think?







On a sad note...

Our house has sold...well, officially on Thursday if the couple doesn't back out. I'm figuring not...so we'll most likely close on April 30th. It's all happened so fast and we will be homeless come Thursday!! :( We fly to Boston this weekend and are checking out the housing in New Hampshire, so cross your fingers we find something while we're there...or not, if you're one of those people who don't want us to move. I wouldn't blame you!!

Well, that's all the news and updates I have for now. Sophie gets her two month shots next week and will fly for the first time on Friday. I'll be sure to post as soon as I can with those updates!!

Sorry for the novel...Lots of love to everyone reading. We hope you have a great week!!

One Month...

Sophie turned 1 month old yesterday!! Our little princess is so alert and stares at objects for long periods of time. Although she is not exactly responsive to all sounds just yet, we're anxiously awaiting the day she starts to smile at us. [Of course, when gas isn't related] Loud noises scare her so we know she hears, I think she just likes to ignore her crazy parents!! Smart kid!

We've been adventurous lately taking her out and about. We've gone on walks around the park with Sammy and have been to see Grandparents. She's even made her first trip to the mall!! Here's a picture after our walk yesterday...



She's had a few baths already but I never have had the camera handy. Mike was prepared last night though so here are a couple pictures of her getting all cleaned up. She's not real sure if she likes the water yet and definitely doesn't like getting her face washed.





And here's our little monster, clean and ready for bed...



Hope everyone is having a great week so far!

Love, love, love!!

Oh So Sleepy...

Sophie's doctor visit last week proves that she is growing right before our eyes. She has grown an entire inch and his gained 8 ounces from her birth weight. Little piglet! She didn't much like the heel pricking for her screen tests, I'd have to say. Nothing her nuk couldn't handle though...that calmed her down after the initial shock.

Sophie still seems to have her nights and days mixed. She is getting better though so there is hope for Mike and I one of these years. We've tried to keep her awake but when she's out...she O-U-T! There's no waking her unless she remembers it's time to eat. Usually around 7 or 8pm she's suddenly wide-eyed.

We still haven't determined who she looks like exactly. I think she is starting to look more and more like her Daddy, frankly, and her strawberry-blond hair is, no question, a "Leary" feature.



So what do you think????

Eat, Sleep, Poop...

Finally...

Wow...Mike and I still think this parenting thing is so surreal. We anxiously awaited Sophie's arrival for months and now she's been here two full weeks. Adjusting to our new lifestyle has been a challenge [to say the least] but definitely rewarding!

So the saying goes babies "eat, sleep and poop" and I must say Sophie's got the pooping part down. I don't think I've ever smelled such a scent in my life nor have I seen anything like it! She still has her nights and days mixed up so Mike and I are trying to get as much sleep as we possibly can but are so VERY tired. Our furry babies are taking well to their new little one. Sammy is "MR. PROTECTOR" suddenly, barking like crazy. He sniffs her cheeks often and gives her a kiss when we're not looking. Owen...hummm...he just likes to look at her from afar.

And of course...here are a few pictures of our little Monkey. Enjoy!!







Lots of love to everyone reading!

Sophie has arrived!

She finally arrived, Tuesday February 3 at 9:47am. She weighed in at 7lbs 2oz and 20 inches long. Mom is recovering well, Sophie is eating & pooping and dad has no complaints. Jacque's water broke at 10pm Monday night, along with her first contraction. We were in the hospital by 11 and things progressed very well until her entry into this crazy world. We hope to go home Thursday, but until Sophie does some more peepee, they won't let us. Here are a couple of pictures to tease, but will post more in the coming days. :) :) :) :)

Waiting...

By now I'm sure everyone has figured out that Mike and I have decided to wait on the induction until completely necessary. After lots of research and talking about the procedure we came to the conclusion that it's just not the right move so early in the game. We've got another week until "DUE" time so what's another week, right?

Doc says we're right at 2cm dilated now and I'm up another half pound. Of course, my weigh fluctuates throughout the day so maybe I haven't gained. [Or maybe I just tell myself that to feel better]

39 weeks today!! We're so anxious so everyone reading...Cross your fingers [and toes] and pray that you hear from us soon!! Take care and have a great week!

Almost O-V-E-R...

Tuesday's doc visit went very well. Sophie's locked in position and from what Dr. Lawrence can tell is "Sunny-Side" up and ready for labor. I'm now closer to 2cm dilated so a little more progress has been made.

Newest scenario - If our little girl doesn't decide to come, in the coming days, we have the option to induce labor on January 27th at 5:00am. Although this process seems pretty scary it's also nice to think that there's a "PLAN" in place. [I know, you're thinking "Typical Jacque, always being organized", right?] Mike and I are still discussing this option as we can, indeed, decline. If we decline we'll have until February 2nd to deliver on our own. Then, another induction would be scheduled for February 3rd, should she still be stubborn. We go back for another checkup Monday so I'll be sure to post that evening what our plans are for sure. We like to keep everyone on their toes!!

In the meantime, Mike and I will continue to talk Sophie through the birthing process as she clearly seems to be nervous!

Hope everyone is having a great week!!