Silly Willy Wednesdays

And who says blondes don't look good in yellow ...thanks aunt Linny!!

BK says recycle (if you look close her jammies are 'green')

BK and her friends: Paxton (the bear) and Willy (the rabbit)

Just a few updated pictures of our sweet growing girl!  

Miscarriage and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

All over the country tonight people are lighting candles in remembrance of babies lost too soon.  The lighting begins at 7:00pm regardless of the time zone.   While my heart is heavy today, we know that loss isn't just one day a year.  Its a pain that is felt everyday of the year.  It usually sneaks up on me unexpectedly.  I'll be strolling in the grocery store and see a mother with twin girls...At that moment I am filled with both rage and an unbearable sadness.  But I know there is hope.  And I am thankful that I have peace most days.  I carry you.  I carry you Layla everyday of my life.  I carry you in my heart.  I carry you when I play with your sister.  I carry you when I see your daddy.  I carry you until I hold you again.  

Please take a moment tonight at 7pm and light a candle and pray for those who have felt loss.  

Shot Day

So the cardiology apt was filled with screams and tears.  We had an EKG and ECHO done, after 3 hours we finally saw the doctor who gave us the results.  She still has a small ASD (or hole in her heart for the non-medical).  The doctor expects it to close on its own, but in the off chance that it does not we will return in two years to have another round of tests.   He explained that since she hasn't exhibited any symptoms from it so far, she should handle it fine.  We left the cardiologist's office and headed to her 6 mo apt with her regular pediatrician.  She weighed in at 12 pounds (and finally made it on the growth chart woo hoo!)  It's the small simple things that excite us!  The doctor said that while she is developmentally a little behind, she still looked very good.  4 shots later BK was snuggled up my arms recovering from a VERY LONG day of screaming and crying.  Bless her heart, as a parent and nurse I know what they are doing is medically necessary but it never makes it any easier.  Hope everyone has a happy wednesday!

Cardiology Appointment

So we go to the cardiologist tomorrow as well as our 6 month apt.  She had a small hole in her heart when they did the ultrasound back in April.  The doctors said it was nothing to worry about at this time.   We were of course worried because Layla also had a hole in her heart...Layla's hole was extremely different, but it still hits me hard every time I think about Briley Kate.  So we're going to check things out.  Figure out if we need to have a future plan or if we're in the clear.  Also today is her 1/2 year birthday!!!!  Happy Birthday Little Snuggle Bug!!!  It's been an incredible journey and we're so blessed to see you grow and change every single day.  The day was uneventful, but we did get to see Aunt Kate (who is moving to Atlanta...tear).  We love you Aunt Kate and had a blast hanging out with you.  Will update tomorrow on clinic results.  

Roll Roll Roll Lynx Cats Roll On...

So many people this season are yelling Geaux Tigers, Hotty Toddy, Go State, etc.  The teams are great (well some are haha), the energy is high.  So I stopped today to pay tribute to MY alma mater...RHODES COLLEGE!  We may be small, we might not have our own band, some don't even know what a lynx cat is, and many call us nerds.  But here's a shout out to the greatest college ever!!  Roll Lynx Roll!!  As you can see Briley Kate is already following in her mother's footsteps...

Bundles of Baby Food

I'm not a cooking girl at all.  Poor Brian!  I try, I really do, but I just do not love it.  So, my dad gave me this wonderful baby food maker as a shower gift.  I thought what a good idea to save money and to have fresh organic food for BK.  This was my first attempt.  I made carrots, and I have to say that I think it turned out pretty great!   It was super easy, only took me like 5 minutes to cut the carrots up and there was just one little bowel to clean at the end.  She is not really eating baby food yet, so I froze what I had and its ready to eat!  For $1.88, I made 8 little bowls of baby food.  Economic? YES!  Easy? YES!  Will i really take the time to do this?  We shall see!

Happy Friday!

Briley Kate is almost 5 months old, and I can't believe it!  She has just recently started trying to eat rice cereal out of a spoon.  Its amazing how alert she is becoming.  I just get tickled every time I see her trying to laugh.  She's absolutely the love of our lives and we hope to share a little of our growing girl with you!  I've been trying to capture a big ole smile on camera but I haven't been successful yet, maybe soon.  Happy Friday!