Learning to be a Mom

What a day!

Addison has been wearing disposable diapers because her belly button was infected. So now that it's finally healed we can switch to our cloth diapers. I tried the tiny tush diapers on her and they were way too big. We have two of the gdiapers and luckily those fit her. She had a blowout and the liner was dirty and the other diaper was in the wash. So I decided to mix and match the liners thinking it would be fine. I put Addi in a cute outfit and was getting myself ready. She peed through everything, the diaper, her cute outfit, the blanket I just washed. I got her cleaned up and was now running late.

I was meeting some friends for lunch at Cosi. They hadn't Met Addison yet. I hadn't realized I needed gas until it was almost too late. After putting gas in the tank I realized I forgot my wallet at home. Luckily I did have some money on me (I was 50 cents short). I totally had a "new mom what the heck am I doing" moment. When I was getting ready to go in and pay I realized I didn't know if I should run inside and pay quick or take her with me. I probably stood there for 5 minutes. I decided I couldn't leave her in the car. I felt so silly not knowing what to do. I decided I'd rather have her with me even if it's a lot more work. I then had to run home and get my wallet and then stop by Target to return some things. Thank goodness that went smoothly!

Lunch was great. I got a wonderful mango smoothy and a tuna melt. You have to love Yummy food and catching up with friends. We then went over to Marshalls to do some shopping. I fed Addi in the bathroom and had to stand the whole time. Plus I swear she ate for about 30 minutes. Then they didn't have a changing area. So I put her changing pad down in her car seat and changed her there. That was not easy.

We got some Cold Stone and then headed home. It was great to get out today but I was so happy to get home and relax with my baby girl. I cried a bit for feeling like a failure. I know I will get it eventually. I've only been a mom for 3 weeks. I just want to be the best I can be for her!

I love being a mother, even though I don't know what I'm doing yet. Hehe! :)

Tarjay!

I am going a little stir crazy! On Thursday my wonderful husband took care of Addison while I went to give my hair and eyebrowns a little TLC.

So today I decided to brave shopping with a 3 week old. It actually went fantastic. I got to get Starbucks, Addi was on her best behavior (sleeping most of the time), and I got everything on my list. I forgot how wonderful shopping can be. There is something theraputic about walking around, sipping coffee, and looking at baby clothes. It used to be shoes! Hmmm I still love a good pair of shoes but now I'm more worried about making Addi's shoe collection as big as mine. She was a big hit at Target! Everyone just adored her. It makes a mommy proud!

I just love being a mom and look forward to many more mommy and daughter outings!

Mommy and Me Monday - Our First Walk

What a wonderful idea... Mommy and Me Monday. I'm so glad I came across this. It still seems crazy to me that I am a mom. But I am... to the most amazing little girl! I can't wait to do this every Monday and to see what others are posting.

Shane and I took Addison to visit her grandparents in Westfield Wisconsin for the weekend. She got to meet her great aunts, great uncle, and 2nd cousin. It's so beautiful out there. On Saturday my mother-in-law, my aunt-in-law, Addi, and I took the dogs (2 goldens and a brittany) for a walk. Luckily I got Shane to snap a picture before we left.

Hosted by Krystyn

Love At First Sight

The waiting is over!

Addison Ashleigh was born March 13th 2011 at 3:02pm. She was 8lbs 8oz and 20 1/2in long.

When they placed her on me I knew I would do anything for this little girl! She is beautiful, strong, and amazing! I didn't know I could love someone this much!!!

Our Amazing Family!

Look Thru My Lenz - Flowers

Here are a few of my flower favorites!

It's March 10th and still no baby! I was due on March 5th. 5 days over and who knows how much longer. It sure is hard but I have an ultrasound on Monday. Hope we can meet our little girl soon!

My mom made her bedding set and I just adore it!

It took a while but it all came together nicely! My mom and I made a mobile to go with as well.

I'm Ready

Oh the joys of Pregnancy! It's been a challenging road for me. I have had every symptom I swear. I am 33 weeks today. I only have 49 days to go... give or take. Then the real fun begins. I have a strong feeling I wont make it till March 5th. Addi has already dropped. I'm ready to hold her in my arms!

They say nesting starts closer to the due date but I can't stop! Cleaning and organizing is all I want to do. That's what I'm headed to do when I'm done with this post. Hehe!

I still have to say the best part is Addi moving. Even when it hurts. It's so amazing!!! She is moving all the time. I knew I would feel her but I didn't really know how much. She moves more then she is still. Hmm is that a sign she will be hyper and not sleep? It's going to be strange when she isn't in my belly anymore.

Dreams have been a huge part of my pregnancy. I have has some of the strangest dreams ever! Also some really scary ones (I blame it on watching too much Criminal Minds). I dreamt last night that I forgot to bring her with me and forgot to have someone watch her or leave her with breast milk and I was hours away and couldn't get to her. Ahh. I know I would never do that but it's horrible to think about. I'm sure it's just my fear of being a good mother and making sure she has everything she needs. I love her so much already and haven't even met her. I can't wait to see her beautiful face. Every day closer to my due date I long for her more. Patience, I know!

I still look in the mirror at my belly and am amazed by it all. That we can carry and grow a baby in there. A little piece of me and my husband.