BEing a Mom....

Being a mom.......i think i have gained a greater appreciation for my mom!!! I have learned it's not all about you anymore, there is no time table of when things need to get done, you may stay in your PJ's all day and that is ok.... you have this little angel that needs your undivided time and attention, and she is so worth it and it's the best trade off ever!!

It's crazy to think that Stella is 2 1/2 weeks old. Time goes by so quick, I think that we are finally starting to get into some type of a routine. (YEAH) I had a rough little go at first but I'm glad to say that i think things are starting to finally look better.

I had a very hard time with the breast feeding thing and was about ready to give up but i was able to meet with a great Lactation Specialist, she helped me out a ton. She said the best advise she could give me is just listen to my body you are going to know what is best for your baby. She also gave me a feeding schedule to put Stella on. (She has been sleeping through the night since 1 1/2 weeks) I went with her advise and did A LOT of praying. I seemed to get it down after i just relaxed!! (KEY To breast feeding RELAX...) during stressing out so much about breast feeding, i gave myself hives.... blah they are not fun! I went to a dermatologist and they gave me a shot to help with them it takes about 3 weeks to get the steroid out of system and they are starting to finally go away... Along with hives i have been dealing with PuPPs.

The last little bit of my pregnancy i got this rash called PUPPS it starts to show up with in the 35-39 weeks of pregnancy. It is very uncommon but it is very itchy and ANNOYING. It is where your body tries to attack the fetus. You have a greater chance of just getting it with your first but there is a chance of getting it with all and it can spread but mine was only on my belly... once again prayer and relying on the Lord is what i think got my through this too. Dale and Floyd were also able to give me a wonderful blessing. (I'm not writing this for complaining but more for my journal.)

Here is some of the firsts for Stella:

I love being read to.

First manicure. Thanks Aunt Rachael

We love to take our daily walks around the block.

She LOVES her swing

She loves tub time!!