Summer is Here!

The rain has finally stopped and 80 degree weather has become a normal thing here in Jelli's World.... we are enjoying the sunshine with plenty of walks, trips to the park, and just plan old fun in the sun out in the back yard. Ali is OBSESSED with swinging, or wingin, as she calls it. So much that we hung one of those little toddler swings from the back porch. We have also been working diligently on our back and front yard- and I am proud to say that our house looks awesome and beautiful as I always dreamed it could!

Avery, however, has become a fussy baby. The girl just loves to be held. She cannot get enough! In fact, I am in shock at this moment because she is sleeping in her crib and is not crying to be held. I do not think it is colic or an issue with her formula... she does however have a hard time pooping- not sure if the two are connected... but anyway- Avery will cry and fuss and the minute we pick her up, she will settle back down. I have tried letting her cry for awhile to see if she can calm herself down, but that causes an entirely separate bout of her crying- last time I did that she cried for about 45 minutes AFTER I picked her up; so definitely not going to do that again! I remember Ali was the same- I guess my girls are just cuddle bugs- but I don't remember Ali being this bad; maybe because with Ali I didn't have a 22 month old to chase around too?

Anyway, I am struggling with it a little bit: I do love my baby and I love to hold her- but I am also a busy person by nature and I always have something on my list to do around the house or outside- and holding a baby all.day.long is a hard adjustment for me. I do love me some moby wrap- it is saving my life with this fussy baby! But even that gets old after a couple of hours.

My mom gave me some good advice: I just have to resolve myself to the fact that probably for the next 4 weeks or so, I will have to give up my daily life's desires and just hold my baby. It's my job as a mom, and as much as it sucks, it's what I have to do because I love her so much. And I'm OK with that. It does suck, but it's the sacrifice I have to make.

And this little girl better never forget it! Cause you know I'm going to tease her with it and hold it over her head for the rest of her life! :)

Stupid Rain!

Rain Rain Go Away... Little Ali wants to play :(

We have had sooo much rain these past few weeks that I am seriously down in the dumps! Believe me, keeping a 22 month old little miss trapped inside is NOT good for Momma's sanity! It is also not good for the post-pregnancy work out regimen!

And I am so sorry to all my bloggy friends, cause I love ya so much, that I haven't been reading any blogs, or doing any blogging myself. I feel guilty, because you people have become a special part of my heart...but I just really hate sitting at the computer during the summer months... I think it is because I spend so much time on it during the school year- so I kinda need the break from technology... but I find myself stressed because, when I do sit down to blog, I don't know where to start or if I need to catch up on what we've been up too so I keep putting it off and we get into this vicious cycle and now I'm rambling in my mother of 2 foggy brain that has recently developed.... WOW that was a stream of contentiousness if I've ever seen one :)

Anyways- Little Jelli and her fam are still here, happy as can be, chugging along and enjoying life! Oh yeah, and hoping for some sunshine! Love to you all!

Too busy to blog!

But I had to post some pictures of my sweet sweet family!

AND Happy 1 month birthday, Avery Coy! You are such a joy and a perfect addition to our family! We love you soooooooooo much!

Life with the girls...

WOW, I cannot believe how busy my life has suddenly become... and I thought we were busy before with just Ali! I literally fall into bed at night- head to pillow asleep! Life has become a whirl-wind!

I've included in this post a pic of Sweet Avery under the jaundice lights... we had to re-admit to the hospital on Friday, May 7, for 3 days- it was horrible! Ali could not understand why momma and baby were gone again... and I just wanted to be home to settle into our routine. It was heartbreaking when KK and Ali would come visit and then have to leave again...

however,the biggest blessing was on Mother's Day- when Avery's bilirubin levels came down manageable and we were sent home! KK had a perfect BBQ'd hamburger waiting for me (my favorite) and we all cried with joy to have our family together.

For now, we are settling into life as a family of four. I feel so happy and blessed- I have never felt this exuberant in my life. It's like I have everything I could ever dream of having. We are such a lucky family- loving life and trying to soak in every moment!

Avery's story

Avery finally came last Wednesday! It is hard to believe it has been 1 week already... what whirlwind! The good news is she is a great baby, and Ali loves her so much :) We are finally a happy family!

So on Tuesday, May 4, I went to the doctor and was dilated to a 4. The doctor could not believe I was not in labor yet (I couldn't either!) and she thought I would definitely go into labor that night. I came home and contractions started... and then came to a dead stop at 11:00pm. I was so pissed- I couldn't sleep, I was in shock and depressed, thinking she would have to be induced. I woke up Wednesday and got ready for work, and sent KK and Ali out the door to daycare and work. Around 6:35am, the contractions started again, but I was sure it was a false alarm, like the night before. I called my mom, and she said if they hurt too bad not to work, that I was probably in labor. They weren't coming fast and furious, but when they did come, they were uncomfortable, so I called KK and told him to come home.. that I thought I was in labor. We walked around our neighborhood for about 30 minutes, the contractions were coming but were not super painful and were about 30 seconds long and sporadic. We decided to drop off Ali's carseat and overnight bag at daycare for my neighbor to pick her up in the afternoon... and we drove around town for about an hour, with contractions coming every 4 minutes and 30 seconds in length. We came back home and I went to the bathroom to see the bloody show... so we decided to give it a while and headed to the hospital. I was in labor! And dilated to a 5 (this was around 10:00am. My doctor came and broke my water at 12:00, right before that I had my epidural. Well, of course the epidural made me throw up, as all medicine does... and I called KK back in the room (he was out visiting with my mom and his mom) and told him I thought I had accidentally pooped the bed. Well, there was no poop, but KK called the nurses in anyway, and my mom. ... and Avery was crowning! I pushed TWICE; my doctor didn't even make it in time to catch her! And Avery was born at 1:39pm, May 5, 2010! It was in incredibly easy and quick labor- we were so happy and blessed to have her!

We came home Thursday and went back to the doctor Friday for her newborn check-up... that's when we found out she had jaundice- her Biliruben levels were high enough that we had to check back into the hospital to have her under the lights for 3 days- that story to be continued....just know we are home safe and sound- as super busy!

Introducing...

Avery Coy

Born 5.5.10 @ 1:39pm

9lbs 2oz

I pray for patience

Still here... still no baby... my body is tired and hurting... KK and I are at each other's throats we are both so anxious for her to be born... doctor appointment tomorrow!