Our First Tear!

We went to the zoo today. She did amazingly well considering it was extremely hot and humid. We took the double stroller Meredith insisted we needed (and I now agree) put both kids in and away we went. It was a great day. I can't wait to go when she's older and can really see the animals.

She was asleep when I put her in the car seat to go home and woke up scared to death. It was at this time that the teared rolled. I almost cried with her! What milestones we have reached.

Again I've lost track of time.

Wow another month has passed since my last post. We've come a long way in this past month and yet we are still battling some of the same battles. Insurance has finally approved us for physical therapy so we'll start when we get home. I've been here in OKC for almost a month now which has been amazing. I've seen changes in both Astoria and amazing changes in Olivia which I would have missed had I been in Texas. Olivia is now completely walking, she doesn't choose to crawl any more. What a difference a few weeks will make.

Astoria is still battling the reflux but we're getting a better handle on how to handle her I think, (not always). Some nights are much better than others. We bought her a big car seat so that she is no longer lying back so much as she was in the carrier (picture above is her trying out Olivia's car seat). I think this has helped her tantrums some. She looks so big in the car seat. We've gone from loving the bath to not liking it again. I'm hoping this will change as it makes for a good winding down time for me before she goes to bed. She doesn't care much for tummy time but loves laying on her back in the morning and talking. Just tonight I think she finally figured out those sounds coming out of her mouth can be controlled by her. She cooed for a good 30 minutes while looking up at me tonight. As far a clothes go we're still in newborns but slightly outgrowing some of them due to the length not because we're getting too much fatter. She has developed a few rolls on her thighs which are cute. We're almost out of size 1 diapers and quickly approaching size 2. She can follow lights very easily but gives up when she has to look to the right due to the torticollis. If you place her to where she has to look at anything on her right she won't turn. I'm not sure if it hurts her or she just can't do it. That's a question for the physical therapist when we start back. I'm still nursing but supplementing with formula. It's going great. I still get the chance to hold her close and bond but not stress over feeding her.

She'll be 3 months old here in the next weeks. I can't wait to see what changes she'll make.

Another Happy Morning!

Another good morning. She's starting to chatter a lot when she's happy. Even in the carseat today when I got my car inspected she sat there and chatted with me. Progress!

A Good Day With My Big Girl

Today was a good day. We took lots of pictures and even took a stroll down the street in the stroller. Here are some of the pictures of our great day! Only three more days before I go back to work. I'll miss this little face!

This morning about 7am.This evening beinga big girl in the recliner. Look how big I am.
Rock Star pose!
Well I look bigger in the close up (don't mind mom's mess)!
And for my finale I've mastered the BUMBO!

Memorial Day

Our Memorial Day celebration included going to Rex's sister's house for a good ol' fashion cookout. Astoria did very well (of course until pictures were taken). We're so proud we can live freely because of those who serve(d) our country.

The outfit Family Picture

Grandpa's first time to hold her since the hospital.

Aunt Paula

She wasn't real excited about pictures. Her shirt says Born in 2009.

Much better, lol.

Bath Time!

Nap time

We love bath time!

Astoria has grown so much in just the past week (I think). This morning I got my first smile. I know, I know it could be gas but I'm thinking not. I got three of them at different times when I was talking to her on the changing table. Then tonight during bath time I think there was a hint of another one. Perhaps even a dimple. See for yourself:

Tomorrow is our fist day of physical therapy. Wish us luck and prayers!

Torticollis

Well we went to the ear, nose and throat doctor today and found out Astoria doesn't have a cyst on her neck but something called Torticollis. I found a website which describes it pretty well http://www.orthoseek.com/articles/congenmt.html So today she was poked and prodded on A Lot! After the ENT Doctor we had to have an ultrasound done on her neck. She hated this even more. Overall she did very well. The doctor will look at the ultrasound and then schedule us for physical therapy in the next couple of days. So now not only will I have a colicky baby but also a baby that I'll be doing therapy on. Oh the joys of motherhood. However, the results of not doing the PT is worse than enduring her screaming so I'm willing. I'm just happy to know she's not in any pain with this.