Moeys Words So Far:
Momma
Dada
Baba
Hi
Byebye
Most recently....
uhoh
and
Kitkit (kitty)
Saturday, May 19, 2012
drinking from a straw
I would just like to point out that straw drinking is usually a 2 year old skill. Our child is obviously a genius. haha.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
tubes
Moey got her tubes today!
Wow, looking back on it now, it was a great worry for nothing.
We got to the hospital at 11:45 and checked in. Moey got her fancy ankle bracelet and we went upstairs to the waiting room.
About 10 minutes later we were called in to get all set in a private room. Moey got to wear her very first johnnie shirt and little yellow socks that made her feet look like duck flippers. {they were the cutest things}.
For the next 30-45 minutes it was hustle and bustle. Some nurses said they were running 40 minutes late....others said Mo was next in line. I honestly think they lied to us. It was to make things fast and quick so we didn't have much time to think, or cry, haha. Many doctors and nurses came in, asked all the same questions over and over. Wanda...the "booboo" lady is my new favorite nurse of all time. She came in to take Moey's blood to check her hemoglobin before surgery. She was 5 foot nothing and full of energy. She told us about how she took her grand babies to "Big Bird" aka...Giant Eagle to get some "fun cereal" because she had gotten "that kinda paycheck". She was so good, Moey had no clue what had happened.
Korey came in and helped Moey learn more about her special mask and funny hats she would see in "her room". She also did a "separation trial" where she took Mo on a walk down the hall to see how she would do with the nurses when they bring her down to surgery. Mo did great. It was probably because Korey was very pretty :)
Then it was time! Lots of forms to sign and initial. Lots of reassuring words, and then Nurse Brian came in to take Mo. He gathered up her "friend", blanket, and paci...let us give kisses and then took her down the hall.
I was very surprised at how I did not cry at all. I was so calm, the staff just made me feel so much at ease.
Papa and I went down to the cafeteria to get a snack, by the time we got back up the one flight of stairs (about 10 minutes later!) they were already paging us to the desk! Dr. N was already there to see us! That was fast!!! He said everything went perfect and they were able to get a "significant amount" of fluid out of her ears.
In about 5 more minutes we were called over to the desk again, we were able to go back to see our Moey!!!
When we saw her in recovery she was sitting up snuggled by a nurse. As soon as she saw me she reached for me. We got comfortable in a chair together, and then she started to get really fussy. She was waking up, very confused. Poor baby! Her recovery nurse, Debbie, asked us if we wanted apple juice or gatorade. Appa Jee all the way. She also asked if we wanted a bottle or sippy....um bottle...lets just break the rules today shall we?
So Debbie came back with a full strength apple juice bottle for Mo. Moey was instantly happy and snuggled right in with her cold, sweet juice.
Soon, we were able to move to phase II recovery, watched some spongebob and got a visit from two hospital clowns. Now, normally I am super freaked out by clowns. But these two volunteers were so adorable...they were so sweet to our Moey, and gave her special treats to remember them by. They were telling the kids they had face surgery....it was hilarious.
After Mo was discharged, we went home and took a 3 hour nap. Mo woke up, hungry and her regular self....well as much as could be expected. Tomorrow we are just going to snuggle and play all day.
Great job Moey! We are so proud!!
Wow, looking back on it now, it was a great worry for nothing.
We got to the hospital at 11:45 and checked in. Moey got her fancy ankle bracelet and we went upstairs to the waiting room.
About 10 minutes later we were called in to get all set in a private room. Moey got to wear her very first johnnie shirt and little yellow socks that made her feet look like duck flippers. {they were the cutest things}.
For the next 30-45 minutes it was hustle and bustle. Some nurses said they were running 40 minutes late....others said Mo was next in line. I honestly think they lied to us. It was to make things fast and quick so we didn't have much time to think, or cry, haha. Many doctors and nurses came in, asked all the same questions over and over. Wanda...the "booboo" lady is my new favorite nurse of all time. She came in to take Moey's blood to check her hemoglobin before surgery. She was 5 foot nothing and full of energy. She told us about how she took her grand babies to "Big Bird" aka...Giant Eagle to get some "fun cereal" because she had gotten "that kinda paycheck". She was so good, Moey had no clue what had happened.
Korey came in and helped Moey learn more about her special mask and funny hats she would see in "her room". She also did a "separation trial" where she took Mo on a walk down the hall to see how she would do with the nurses when they bring her down to surgery. Mo did great. It was probably because Korey was very pretty :)
Then it was time! Lots of forms to sign and initial. Lots of reassuring words, and then Nurse Brian came in to take Mo. He gathered up her "friend", blanket, and paci...let us give kisses and then took her down the hall.
I was very surprised at how I did not cry at all. I was so calm, the staff just made me feel so much at ease.
Papa and I went down to the cafeteria to get a snack, by the time we got back up the one flight of stairs (about 10 minutes later!) they were already paging us to the desk! Dr. N was already there to see us! That was fast!!! He said everything went perfect and they were able to get a "significant amount" of fluid out of her ears.
In about 5 more minutes we were called over to the desk again, we were able to go back to see our Moey!!!
When we saw her in recovery she was sitting up snuggled by a nurse. As soon as she saw me she reached for me. We got comfortable in a chair together, and then she started to get really fussy. She was waking up, very confused. Poor baby! Her recovery nurse, Debbie, asked us if we wanted apple juice or gatorade. Appa Jee all the way. She also asked if we wanted a bottle or sippy....um bottle...lets just break the rules today shall we?
So Debbie came back with a full strength apple juice bottle for Mo. Moey was instantly happy and snuggled right in with her cold, sweet juice.
Soon, we were able to move to phase II recovery, watched some spongebob and got a visit from two hospital clowns. Now, normally I am super freaked out by clowns. But these two volunteers were so adorable...they were so sweet to our Moey, and gave her special treats to remember them by. They were telling the kids they had face surgery....it was hilarious.
After Mo was discharged, we went home and took a 3 hour nap. Mo woke up, hungry and her regular self....well as much as could be expected. Tomorrow we are just going to snuggle and play all day.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
13 month old Moey...
Wow, has it really been a month since her birthday!?
It is like something has clicked with her. She has started understanding so much more and doing so many more things.
Moey loves to try to whistle. She purses her lips and blows hard. She's actually quite good at it.
She understands simple commands...now I know that makes me sound like she's a puppy...haha. If I ask her to bring me a toy, she brings it right over.
Moey loves to share. She will bring you what she has and holds it to you.
She is practically running.
Her most recent trick is backing up. She loves to sit in our laps. She will walk over and back up into you. She also does this with other objects such as blankets and exercise balls.
She loves standing on her head!!!
She LOVES her baby doll, Clarence. She walks around with him, burps him, kisses his head. It is so sweet.
She is a champion sleeper on her own! She doesn't even cry when we put her to bed. She rolls right over, grabs a friend and snuggles.
She says bye-bye and hi now, of course with the appropriate hand movements.
She understands yes and no. She answers questions with a head nod or a shake. Its so funny. She is very deliberate in her movements.
Such a sweet little toddler.
Her ear infections just keep coming. She is getting ear tubes onJune 12th May 15. We are nervous and excited about the surgery. Many people like to put blame on formula for ear infections. Moeys doctor said this is not the case. There is not enough evidence to show there is a huge correlation between formula fed babies and ear infections. Its all about their anatomy. The ear canal of a 1 year old is horizontal, making it hard for built-up fluid to drain. When you can't get rid of the fluid----it just keeps getting infected. So hopefully the tubes will help Moey and she won't be uncomfortable anymore.
It is like something has clicked with her. She has started understanding so much more and doing so many more things.
Moey loves to try to whistle. She purses her lips and blows hard. She's actually quite good at it.
She understands simple commands...now I know that makes me sound like she's a puppy...haha. If I ask her to bring me a toy, she brings it right over.
Moey loves to share. She will bring you what she has and holds it to you.
She is practically running.
Her most recent trick is backing up. She loves to sit in our laps. She will walk over and back up into you. She also does this with other objects such as blankets and exercise balls.
She loves standing on her head!!!
She LOVES her baby doll, Clarence. She walks around with him, burps him, kisses his head. It is so sweet.
She is a champion sleeper on her own! She doesn't even cry when we put her to bed. She rolls right over, grabs a friend and snuggles.
She says bye-bye and hi now, of course with the appropriate hand movements.
She understands yes and no. She answers questions with a head nod or a shake. Its so funny. She is very deliberate in her movements.
Such a sweet little toddler.
Her ear infections just keep coming. She is getting ear tubes on
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Big Gurl
Moey is becoming such a toddler. And it is time we teach her toddler things.
We have always either co-slept with her, or at about 8 months when we started rocking to sleep, putting her down asleep and bringing her into our bed for the middle of the night feedings and snuggles.
This past Sunday night we decided she was ready to learn to go to sleep on her own. She is of course always welcome in our bed , but it is time to help her learn some more sleep-independence.
Sunday night - she cried for 45 minutes. We went in, many times, patted her back. Gave her kisses. She fell asleep and slept the whole night.
Monday Night - cried for 30 minutes. Momma came in to soothe, so she knew I hadn't left. Fell asleep slept the whole night.
Tonight, Tuesday night - cried for 30 seconds. She put her head right down and is now snuggled, happily sleeping in her bed. Holding her friend in her sweet little hand.
She knows what to do. The first two nights were so hard. But, we knew she wasn't hurt, she wasn't too cold or too hot, she wasn't wet or dirty, she was just mad! :)
I am so glad we have done the things we have with her sleeping habits. I honestly think, with our own baby that co-sleeping with her for so long and gradually making the transition to her crib has made her know that sleeping is a nice, happy thing. Not a scary, alone, thing.
Making her crib an inviting place is also a key element. We are total rule breakers here. When she was smaller, and less mobile, we did follow the rules of no excessive blankies, no toys, no bumpers. Now, the bumper is back up, she has a fluffy blanky for her to sleep on, a dolly and a friend to snuggle with, and a pillow. Heck, I would even sleep in there!
The bumper really helps the crib get nice and dark and snuggly. Its like a little baby cave in there. She also loves the pillow.
One of the biggest mistakes we made as new parents was going out and buying the most expensive mattress on the market. Moey hated it. It was way too firm, and made a lot of noise. We finally came to our senses and got the just as good- what were you thinking before- $30 mattress from Target. Squishy, yet firm, and leads to a better night sleep.
Now we are seriously thinking of getting a video monitor. I miss that girl right now and I want to be able to see what she is doing in there! But, before we go out and splurge on an expensive monitor, maybe we will come to our senses, and not have another palm-to-forehead incident.
We have always either co-slept with her, or at about 8 months when we started rocking to sleep, putting her down asleep and bringing her into our bed for the middle of the night feedings and snuggles.
This past Sunday night we decided she was ready to learn to go to sleep on her own. She is of course always welcome in our bed , but it is time to help her learn some more sleep-independence.
Sunday night - she cried for 45 minutes. We went in, many times, patted her back. Gave her kisses. She fell asleep and slept the whole night.
Monday Night - cried for 30 minutes. Momma came in to soothe, so she knew I hadn't left. Fell asleep slept the whole night.
Tonight, Tuesday night - cried for 30 seconds. She put her head right down and is now snuggled, happily sleeping in her bed. Holding her friend in her sweet little hand.
She knows what to do. The first two nights were so hard. But, we knew she wasn't hurt, she wasn't too cold or too hot, she wasn't wet or dirty, she was just mad! :)
I am so glad we have done the things we have with her sleeping habits. I honestly think, with our own baby that co-sleeping with her for so long and gradually making the transition to her crib has made her know that sleeping is a nice, happy thing. Not a scary, alone, thing.
Making her crib an inviting place is also a key element. We are total rule breakers here. When she was smaller, and less mobile, we did follow the rules of no excessive blankies, no toys, no bumpers. Now, the bumper is back up, she has a fluffy blanky for her to sleep on, a dolly and a friend to snuggle with, and a pillow. Heck, I would even sleep in there!
The bumper really helps the crib get nice and dark and snuggly. Its like a little baby cave in there. She also loves the pillow.
One of the biggest mistakes we made as new parents was going out and buying the most expensive mattress on the market. Moey hated it. It was way too firm, and made a lot of noise. We finally came to our senses and got the just as good- what were you thinking before- $30 mattress from Target. Squishy, yet firm, and leads to a better night sleep.
Now we are seriously thinking of getting a video monitor. I miss that girl right now and I want to be able to see what she is doing in there! But, before we go out and splurge on an expensive monitor, maybe we will come to our senses, and not have another palm-to-forehead incident.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Moey's First Birthday Party
We had a party for our girl.
It was wonderful.
She ate cake. Wore yellow. Collected eggs in a basket that was bigger than her.
Our wonderful friend Roni took pictures for us. This is what she captured.
From this... To this...
It is amazing what has happened in a year. We love you Moey.
It was wonderful.
She ate cake. Wore yellow. Collected eggs in a basket that was bigger than her.
Our wonderful friend Roni took pictures for us. This is what she captured.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
One Year Old!
Today Moey turned one! We had a quiet, calm day, just the three of us. :)
She went to bed last night, and then at 2:57 we heard her cry for us. That is the time she was born! It is like she knew. She was all smiles. We sang her "happy birthday" and rocked her back to sleep.
She snuggled with us for the rest of the night.
We took her to the zoo today and saw lots of animals, and went on a merry-go-round. Moey fell in love with a stuffed penguin. Papa kept handing her other animals and she would push them away. As soon as she was handed the penguin, she grabbed it and hugged it close. Of course we had to buy it for her!
We came home and snuggled and napped for the rest of the day. Opened presents and took a warm bath.
What a special day with our Moey moo. Couldn't ask for better.
We love you Moey, thank you for being the best little girl we could ever ask for. We are so proud of you.
Sophie and cupcake pics tomorrow!
She went to bed last night, and then at 2:57 we heard her cry for us. That is the time she was born! It is like she knew. She was all smiles. We sang her "happy birthday" and rocked her back to sleep.
She snuggled with us for the rest of the night.
We took her to the zoo today and saw lots of animals, and went on a merry-go-round. Moey fell in love with a stuffed penguin. Papa kept handing her other animals and she would push them away. As soon as she was handed the penguin, she grabbed it and hugged it close. Of course we had to buy it for her!
We came home and snuggled and napped for the rest of the day. Opened presents and took a warm bath.
What a special day with our Moey moo. Couldn't ask for better.
We love you Moey, thank you for being the best little girl we could ever ask for. We are so proud of you.
Sophie and cupcake pics tomorrow!
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