Now You're My Whole Life

It was this time last year that we found out some extra special news. Vann was the size of a little seed in my tummy. I found out on this day last year that our baby we had prayed about was finally here and I was pregnant. Here's my favorite moment... And now a year later, we have a bouncing, happy baby boy who is the greatest blessing we've been given.   

I'm 14 weeks.  I smile big and do a little tiny laugh.  If my paci falls out and it's close by, I can push it back in.   I suck down bottles if they are warm enough to my liking! Thanks Miss Kimberly for introducing Mom to a bottle warmer. I still prefer to be nursed.   I love to blow bubbles with my mouth.  I am pulling myself up and about 45° away from sitting all the way up to 90° position.    I like to play with bright colored objects. I really like the spiky ball from Carter's. I am beginning to get a little bit better with tummy time. That used to really annoying.  We took our family photos and I did excellent… Thank God they were only 20 minutes!   {Michele is awesome! Here's a sneak peek!} I love car rides and probably fall asleep within five minutes down the road.

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Goodness time has flown by! It feels like we just found out we were pregnant, but that was nearly a year ago! Eating: Vann is such a good eater. Ever since I took out dairy he has been a champ. I was really worried about him going to the sitter's house and not taking a bottle well. He does and I found out why...I wasn't warming it up warm enough. I brought a bottle over to our neighbor Christine's home on Saturday and Kimberly offered to warm it up in her bottle warmer. Vann took it without one second of hesitation. Guess what I bought at Target yesterday? A bottle warmer! I'm still nursing, but this is going to help us his frozen supply in the morning when we are on a tighter schedule.  {Ava Kate will be here soon!} Sleep: Vann has been sleeping through the night from 9 pm until 5:30/6 am for two-three weeks now! We give him a bath around 8, I nurse him, and he sleeps on Ryan while we watch a tv show before bed. Then, I swaddle him up and out him to bed. H...

I am linking up with sweet Kelly today on her Advice for Moms post. As a new mother I only have 12 weeks experience being the mom to the cutest little boy, but my advice may help even the most seasoned mama. DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF! This is not only true for new mamas but just women in general. We are made to be unique and that means our parenting style is going to be different than other mamas. It doesn't mean what we do is right or wrong, we use whatever works for our little one. The world is hard enough without us having to look at others and think "they have it all together", "why does my baby cry and theirs doesn't make a peep", "how come mine doesn't sleep through the night"...and doubt ourselves as moms. It's not worth it. We are all good at something and have talents that are special to us. Guess What? Your child thinks you are SUPER MOM! They know NO different! GO WITH YOUR GUT! Of course you are going to be bom...

On Oct 10th Ryan and I celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary. Since it was a Thursday we ordered food from one of our favorite Japanese restaurants and enjoyed a night with our boy.  On Saturday my parents came over and watched Vann while we went to Allie and Will's wedding. It was beautiful and the weather was perfect. There's nothing like a wedding on your anniversary weekend to remember the vows we made on our big day.   The sunset was gorgeous!  Happy Anniversary Dossinator! I am beyond thankful for all he does for our family! He is the hardest worker, best cook, sweetest father, man of God, and loves me! I could not ask for more!  On Sunday this was my view while relaxing after the perfect massage at Chateau Elan! Ryan looked at me as soon as we walked in the spa and said, "I feel so relaxed right now!" It was fabulous! We got a couples massage, enjoyed the jacuzzi, and enjoyed the peace and quiet together. It was a great day and we...

Our little boy is growing up so fast. I know everyone with kiddos says that, but now I know it's true! Sad, but true. His personality is SHINING through. We had to work through a few kinks earlier on this month, but now it seems that parenting is going a lot smoother. Every. Single. Night. from 3 weeks until 7 weeks he would cry from around 5:30 - 8 pm. We chalked it up to everything and then came to the conclusion that it was colic. Well, one night Mom babysat and said she thought it was his tummy. It was hard to tell once the crying started because it got so intense. I started focusing in on what I was eating and did away with all wheat, soy, dairy, and corn. So, now I eat rice, veggies, fruit, almond milk, and proteins. We also started using Little Tummy's Gas Drops. I now know my nutrition was the cause of crying for 4 weeks, but since it was healthy I didn't think twice. I am glad Mama mentioned his tummy. Now, we enjoy our evenings. Ryan kept thi...

Vann's Newborn pictures were fabulous! Brittany with Nine Sixteen Photography did the most amazing job with Vann! I nicknamed her the baby whisperer. Ryan and I got to take a couple of photos with Vann as well! Our session was for two hours, but after the first hour Vann wanted to wake up and party. That didn't work out well because we needed him quiet to position him for photos. So, we headed back two weeks later and captured a couple more! Thanks Brittany for your patience with us and sharing your gift of photography.