This past Sunday, December 9, Cody noticed his feet for the first time. Doug & I were at my parents house after church and Cody was sitting in my lap. He looked down and Oh! there they were, these glorious little objects attached to the end of his legs! He was too cute just watching them. A little while later, I had him sitting on the counter, and my dad was talking to him. He was totally ignoring dad to check out his feet. Now every time he catches a glance at them, he just watches them!
I love this stage! Cody is learning so much and changing so much every day. Crying has been replaced with more 'talking' and jabber. He's moving around so much more, too. I placed him in his crib yesterday without his boppy pillow (he sleeps in that at night) to fold some laundry, and when I had put everything away, he was turned completely around from the way I set him in! He was so quiet, too!
It is so fun to watch him grow and learn!!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
I love being a mom!
I don't think there is anything better in this world than being a mom. I think it is one of the biggest blessings you can receive! My heart truly aches for those women who cannot have children and for those who choose to not have children.
In the past three months, my life has changed immensely. It is hard to even remember what life was like without my Cody Douglas. Everything that I've gone through has been well worth my prize...problems nursing the first two weeks, sleepless nights (which stopped by nine weeks), trouble with naps (someone refuses to sleep in his crib unless it's night time), all of that pales in comparison to the joy that I've received from a simple coo, smile, small laugh or a warm snuggle that lets you know that 'mom is best'!
As crazy as it sounds, I really miss being pregnant. I felt so beautiful while pregnant. I have a wonderful husband who also told me (as has been so great to continue to tell me) that I was/am beautiful! The first couple of weeks after Cody arrived, I literally felt empty inside. You wait for nine months to meet this little person growing inside of you, you cannot wait until they arrive, and then when they do it's so amazing, and yet, you miss the wonderful feeling of the kicks and movements of that baby from inside!
I am so looking forward to being pregnant again...hopefully sooner then later! I always thought that people who had babies close together were crazy, but now I can see why they do. Although we won't be having another baby within a year of Cody, I know that Doug & I will have more kids soon!!
In the past three months, my life has changed immensely. It is hard to even remember what life was like without my Cody Douglas. Everything that I've gone through has been well worth my prize...problems nursing the first two weeks, sleepless nights (which stopped by nine weeks), trouble with naps (someone refuses to sleep in his crib unless it's night time), all of that pales in comparison to the joy that I've received from a simple coo, smile, small laugh or a warm snuggle that lets you know that 'mom is best'!
As crazy as it sounds, I really miss being pregnant. I felt so beautiful while pregnant. I have a wonderful husband who also told me (as has been so great to continue to tell me) that I was/am beautiful! The first couple of weeks after Cody arrived, I literally felt empty inside. You wait for nine months to meet this little person growing inside of you, you cannot wait until they arrive, and then when they do it's so amazing, and yet, you miss the wonderful feeling of the kicks and movements of that baby from inside!
I am so looking forward to being pregnant again...hopefully sooner then later! I always thought that people who had babies close together were crazy, but now I can see why they do. Although we won't be having another baby within a year of Cody, I know that Doug & I will have more kids soon!!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Cody's 3 Month Birthday!
I can't believe that it has been three months since I gave birth to my sweet baby boy! It has flown by, and yet, it seems so long ago!
Cody has been in a fabulous mood all day in celebration of his 3 month birthday. We snuggled together this morning after daddy left for work, then we had to get ready for pictures this afternoon.
Our first round of pictures, when he was 7 weeks old, didn't go so well. We only had two pictures to choose from, because Cody was a very fussy boy (so unlike him)! Well, today was a wonderful experience for us! We went back to Lockwood (where we had our maternity photos taken) and Cody was a doll! He smiled and cooed for them, and we got some really good shots. I'm looking forward to getting them and sharing them.
The boy is growing - I can't believe how big he is...pretty much all of his 0-3 month clothing is was too short for him. His sleepers are gonna have to be graduated - poor little guy can't even stretch out his legs in them!
I love being a mom...and this poem pretty much sums everything up...
Before I was a Mom...
I made and ate hot meals. I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone.
Before I was a Mom... I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom... I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.
Before I was a Mom... I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about Immunizations.
Before I was a Mom... I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, peed on or pinched by tiny fingers. I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts, and my body. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom... I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom... I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom... I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Mom... I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
Cody has been in a fabulous mood all day in celebration of his 3 month birthday. We snuggled together this morning after daddy left for work, then we had to get ready for pictures this afternoon.
Our first round of pictures, when he was 7 weeks old, didn't go so well. We only had two pictures to choose from, because Cody was a very fussy boy (so unlike him)! Well, today was a wonderful experience for us! We went back to Lockwood (where we had our maternity photos taken) and Cody was a doll! He smiled and cooed for them, and we got some really good shots. I'm looking forward to getting them and sharing them.
The boy is growing - I can't believe how big he is...pretty much all of his 0-3 month clothing is was too short for him. His sleepers are gonna have to be graduated - poor little guy can't even stretch out his legs in them!
I love being a mom...and this poem pretty much sums everything up...
Before I was a Mom...
I made and ate hot meals. I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone.
Before I was a Mom... I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom... I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.
Before I was a Mom... I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about Immunizations.
Before I was a Mom... I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, peed on or pinched by tiny fingers. I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts, and my body. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom... I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom... I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom... I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Mom... I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Cloth Diapers
It's been 11 weeks since Code Man made his big debut, and we have been using cloth dipes since he was about 2 weeks old. We didn't use them consistently, but for the past two weeks we've been using only them during the day. Pretty much every cloth diaper that I bought has been great for us.
We love our prefolds with covers. Very inexpensive and easy to use. We also love our pockets and all in ones and all in two's. I have to say that our favorites are bumGenius. They are pretty much like a sposie, and are so easy to use! I'm so happy that I did my research, and decided to go with cloth. We are saving lots of money, and it is so much better for the environment, along with being better for Cody's bum! I really encourage anyone who has the time to look into it and has the patience to really do it, to do cloth diapers! You won't be dissapointed!!
We love our prefolds with covers. Very inexpensive and easy to use. We also love our pockets and all in ones and all in two's. I have to say that our favorites are bumGenius. They are pretty much like a sposie, and are so easy to use! I'm so happy that I did my research, and decided to go with cloth. We are saving lots of money, and it is so much better for the environment, along with being better for Cody's bum! I really encourage anyone who has the time to look into it and has the patience to really do it, to do cloth diapers! You won't be dissapointed!!
Wow, this seem so long ago...it was before he was even two weeks old!
Cody was about 3 weeks old here
And here he is at 11 weeks!
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