All I want for Christmas is...........

...........this pretty girl. That's all I need!

Sorry Ive been mia.. We've had some hard colicy days. But I wouldn't trade them!

My hubby..

God Bless that man. He let me sleep 2 nights ago and I feel like a new woman.(He let me sleep and he wakes up at 3:45am to go to work!!!-Yes he is that awesome) Who knew getting 5 hours of uninterrupted sleep would feel so good?

So today's post is all about my WONDERFUL hubby because I couldn't of gone through labor (with NO drugs) or been a nice (sane) mommy and wife without him!!!! He is THE BEST!!!

These are just some reasons why I love him so:

• He is GREAT! He treats me and Maddie so good we are so lucky to have him.


• He's so good looking!


• He would do anything to make me happy!


• He is a hard worker.


• He is the best daddy to our pretty Princess.
  
• He's my partner in crime. (I love doing everything with him!)


• He loves my cooking even when it sucks!
  
• He always makes me feel so pretty (even after having the baby he told me how pretty and skinny I was... awww I love him!)


• He helps me with chores!!!!!!


• He always comes home and kisses me and the baby and loves on us like he hasn't seen us in days (I LOVE IT!!!)


• He changes poopy diapers and doesn't even complain! :)

I love you James. I cant wait to grow old with you!

I'm so lucky...

I read this wonderful blog today, and Katie put me in my place!

The past 3 days have been HARD very hard. Madison has either been screaming or screaming louder. It hurts me to even talk about this. I cant figure out what is going on. Is she growing? Is she hurt? Is she sick? What is it?

Well last night she screamed from 2:00-4:30. Yes, and this mom was frustrated (ok very frustrated). I already mentioned I am not a very nice person when I have no sleep. Well, this morning at 4:00 am I was so upset. Madison was screaming and I was crying. I cant figure out what is wrong with her. I fed her every hour! She ate 6 ounces in 2 hours! I dont want my daughter to explode. So at 4:00 when she was screaming I fed her again. What else do I do? Gripe water only works for a few minutes.

This morning I called the doctor. I needed some advice! They told me they think she is just a "good eater". So, now instead of 4 oz. I am feeding her 5 oz. Hopefully I will have a much happier daughter today. Hopefully she will go longer then 2 hours. 5 oz every 2 hours she will explode!!!!!

(ok..so back to Katies blog putting me in my place)
I prayed and prayed for Madison for over 1o months. After many failed months of trying to conceive and a scheduled trip to the fertility clinic I found out I was pregnant. I did have a hard pregnancy and labor but I was so excited. Excited to have a little Princess to spoil and love. I guess, It's hard adjusting to the sleepless nights. I have many friends who are still having a hard time trying to conceive. So, I need to remember Madison is a blessing. She is here to make me stronger. She is mine. The one I prayed for. The one I LOVE!

Like Katie said.. I have earned many mom badges...Some which include:
- Taking blood thinner shots daily throughout my pregnancy and now. I have 10 more shots!!
-Giving birth naturally with NO drugs!
-Getting up nightly to my princess screaming and walking the halls of our house trying to calm and sooth her, patting her back, rubbing her belly, singing, and rocking her.
- Cooking dinner while trying to feed her.
-Trying to breast feed for 10 days with no milk and a crying baby :)

So I am strong.. I can do this!

So I am now in my place. Madison I love you. I would do anything for you! You are my everything. Tonight when I wake up to feed her I will say "Thank you Lord for my Princess!!"

I will leave you with pictures of my Princess in her first 0-3 month onesie!

Sleeping..

When I was pregnant I slept 12-13 hours a night. I was THAT pregnant lady. Now that Madison is here I sleep 2 hours at a time...I am not such a nice person with no sleep. (I'm sorry James.) Iv'e done a lot better then I thought. Coffee is my best friend.

I want to document her sleeping hours so I remember

Week 1 Sleep for an hour and a half at a time and eat 2 oz. (While trying to breast feed. I was breast feeding, giving her to James to bottle feed, then pumping. Talk about NO sleep :)
Week 2 Sleep for an hour and a half at a time and eat 2-3 oz. (Still TRYING to breast feed)
Week 3 Sleep for 2 hours at a time and eat 3-4 oz.
Week 4 Sleep for 2-1/2 hours at a time and eat 4 oz.

This week Madison has been sleeping 3 hours a night and yesterday she slept (during the day) for 4 1/2 hours. I have been trying to get her to stay up during the day but its impossible. Hopefully she is over her growth spurt and will start sleeping more! My goal: By 6 weeks have her sleeping 4 hours a night and start sleep training.


(Before you read this or think I'm crazy..hear me out.. I know Maddie is young.. But I am a mommy who is ready to work with her little one to get her to sleep....)
I know some baby books are not good but I am going to try this one!!! This book is called,"The baby sleep solution". It guarantees to have your baby sleeping 12 hours by 12 weeks!!! I am GOING to get her to sleep through the night!! I'm going to give it a try. Everything I have tried so far has worked. :)

In other news:
Madison peed all the way through her diaper, night gown, and blanket last night. I got her out of her crib to feed her and she even soaked me. So, I decided it was time for size 1 diapers! She is such a big girl now.... almost 11 pounds!!!!

I have a confession

I am addicted....


















to coupons

Yes, to coupons. I guess it isnt a bad thing to be addicted to. My husband thinks I am a major nerd.( I dont know why I am saving us MONEY!!!!) Since I am home and Madison still sleeps most of the day away (thats another post) I sit on the computer and find coupons. As soon as I wake up a check the most awesome blog every for the "deals of the day". (Seriously if you have not been to this blog-GO!..EVERYDAY..Its the best!). This woman..(whom ever she may be) has already saved me SO much money on formula, diapers, and a few Christmas gifts. She find the best deals of the day (on the internet or coupon wise) and posts them.

I refuse to buy formula or diapers now without a coupon!!!

Last night we went to Target to buy formula (it was on sale- today's the last day) and I had two $4 coupons! I got two massive tubs of formula for CHEAP!!!!

So I admit... I am addicted to coupons...
((That reminds me.. If anyone has any coupons for Emfimil or diapers send them over :)

My baby is a month old..

Where has time gone?

I love Madison so much even at 2am! This is what she is up to:

• Eating 4 ounces ever 2-3 hours


• We changed her formula from Similic to Enfamil (for potty issues) and she is doing great!


• In Newborn size diapers
  
• Newborn size onsies (Target brand are still way to big)


• She weighs a little over 8 pounds (I think)


• Likes to be left alone when she is going to bed (doesn't like to be rocked)


• Doesnt really like the swing


• When she is in her bed by herself she LOVES her music maker


• Loves the paci (I try not to give it to her but she screams)


• Wakes up every 2 hours at night to eat 4 oz! Yes, we have a BIG girl!!!


• LOVES to play with G.G, Mimi and Nana


• Starting to notice Bella


• Plays under her play mat but gets very upset that she can not touch the toys hanging down.


• Hold her head up for a few seconds at 90 degrees


• Started to push up a little when on her tummy

3 weeks

I cant believe Maddie is 3 weeks old today!!

• She can already hold head up pretty good
• She is eating 3 oz
• Sleeping for 2 hours at night
• When she gets mad her face turns bright red!!
• She loves her daddy
• She loves to eat!!!

She is such a sweet girl!!!

I love you Maddie!!