Elliot turned one month old earlier this week. Yesterday, we went to the pediatrician for her checkup.
I have a one month old the size of a four month old, according to the pediatrician. She’s gained exactly 2 pounds since birth, and weighed in at 11 pounds 8 ounces. She’s outgrown all her 0-3 month clothes. As my sister so kindly put it, “Congratulations, you’ve spent a whole lot of the last month sitting on your backside, nursing that baby.” Pretty much.
March 2014
We took a photo of everyone together with Ellie in it. I love that Charlotte and Pierce look like their conspiring together for some mischief. It kills me slightly to post a three-weeks postpartum photo anywhere online… not so flattering.
We were watching the sun set outside tonight, and when I told Charlotte what the pretty colors we were admiring were called, she told me we had one of those already. When I showed my confusion, she told me it was in the backyard, with swings on it… yeah, a swing set. Swing set, sunset… you know.
Pierce had to get a shot yesterday at his appointment (the doctor was kind enough to schedule a few physicals to go with Ellie’s checkup). He barely flinched. Then he bit his tongue in the parking lot while eating the sucker they gave him for his cooperation during the shot. There was a substantial amount of blood, and much screaming… after he passed out for about a second in my arms from holding his breath, he was so upset. The irony… shot: no tears. Bit his tongue… passed out. I had a moment of wondering if I was going to have to take him back inside. Do they stitch tongues?! I’m thinking not.
Tell me: can you comment on my blog posts easily? I’m missing my regular comment-ers. 🙁 There’s an email button up near the top right if the answer is no… Let me know?! My blog went crazy there, switching hosts and I’m not sure what all else… landing at a “parked page” for a time that was less than kosher there for a bit. I think all is well again, but I am not entirely sure.
Just thought I’d comment to let you know you can get comments… if you can. Hope you are doing well, your kids are adorable. You look great.
It worked! Thanks, Kristin.
I like how you arranged everybody in a semi-circle around the mama. You are blessed!
I agree! Thanks!
I Love To Read Your Blog And See Your Pictures! Love You All! Aunt Lisa
Thanks, Aunt Lisa! So fun to hear from you. 🙂
Keep posting! If the Duggars ever need to leave TLC, I’m referring you and your family for the spot! You definitely have a knack for sharing the fun in the crazy-sometimes-not-so-fun times of life!!! Love it!
I’m pretty sure our house would show a much crazier side to life than the Duggars. She’s so calm! If I could ever get to that point…
You finally got one that hold his breath! I should have known he would from the stories of his other exploits. 😉
I did! He did it when he was mad starting around a year old, but now he just does when he gets hurt. Progress. The first time he passed out… oh, my. Now… I’ve just gotten good at catching him.
I enjoy your writings and seeing your family. You and Blaine have a wonderful family
Thank you!
Love the new family photo – will look great hanging on our living room wall.
Is that a hint, Mom? 😉
Beautiful picture! 🙂 truly blessed
Thank you – we are!
Absolutely love this picture! Such a sweet little (big) family! Miss you bunches Adrienne!
Thank you! I miss you too. 🙁
looks great!!! Some bloggers have it set up where u put in your email also…this can be a bit of a drag if you are in a rush. I only do it with blogs i read regularly. I saw on one blog I read she posed a similar question. Why was she not getting comments anymore.
A huge part was people needed an anonymous button if they didn’t want to share email if they were not bloggers etc…also another biggie was that a lot of youngings (myself included) read my blogs on my iPhone. Not so easy to always comment on a phone. Just some food for thought:) Once this one blogger added” anonymous” she got a ton of comments. But she also got unwanted ones and had to go private..lol..oh dear
I know… it’s a hard decision. I had an anonymous option previously and deleted a dozen spam comments a day. Commenting through a facebook profile seems an easy option – if it’s an option. I’m not sure what else to do.
Oh and I think you look gorgeous by the way. I have never been pregnant, but have 4 young children by the miracle of adoption. I would give a lot to be able to post a postpartum pic:)
If that doesn’t give a bit of perspective. I’ll be thankful for this stretched-out body! I’m certain, from the stories of friends, pregnancy and labor are an easier road than adoption can be. Bless you!
Thanks! We are praying for #5 this year. Been waiting for about 4 months…till no match…sapience is not my strength..lol..I can’t imagine just getting pregnant over and over and over….with no paperwork..no one visiting..draining our savings account…no crossing state lines with the whole family in tow…staying in a hotel for who knows how long…Bless YOU for acknowledging how challenging it really is:) I still pray our Heavenly Father may have a “surprise” for us one of these months..lol…never know
Congratulations, by the way. We haven’t chatted in a while. Enjoyed reading the birth story- glad everything went well! Wasn’t it just the other day when you said something about how this was the longest you’d not been pregnant in years?
Your pregnancies seem to fly by! 😉
Thanks! Pierce is older, by a month, than any of his siblings have been when the next was born. But of course my pregnancies fly by… nine months is nothing when you’re not pregnant!
Yes, Adrienne, the hint was pretty obvious. I love your new family photo – I think it is the best one yet with all the color coming through. You look fantastic in orange BTW. It made the picture. Love and miss you.