sneek peek!

Here is a peek of one of our pictures Emily did for us. I love it! My beautiful baby girl in her Daddy's arms! I'll post more later, I'm running around trying to get ready. Katie and I are heading to Houston at 9 to do some shopping and my hair is still wet and Alex is still sleeping! Well, scratch that, she's crying now! Gotta run!

oh, the pain...

While I was pregnant, I would wake up some mornings and my finger would hurt. It was usually a different finger and would hurt for a day or 2 then go away. A few weeks later it would flare up again. I just thought it had to be the way I was sleeping so I never really gave it a second thought. Once Alex was born, the random pain stopped, but only for a few weeks. About 2 weeks ago the pain came back but this time it was in my knees and ankles. It wasn't too bad during the day, but in the middle of the night it hurt so bad to stand up. In addition to my legs hurting, the random finger pains, as well as new wrist and shoulder pains, came back.

Sunday, the pain started getting worse. My hands were swollen and my legs were aching. I called the doctor Monday and they got me in that afternoon. He was unsure what it was, but he said it could be a number of things. It could just be pregnancy related or it could be something more serious like rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus or something viral. He sent me to have blood work done to rule out the scary stuff. I got a call today that the anti-nuclear antibody test came back positive. This is the test that helps diagnose Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. My next step is to see a specialist to have more test done to see if they can find out exactly what it is. Josh, of course, has been worried sick. I have been stressed because I feel like I wake up everyday just wondering what is going to hurt. Yesterday the pain was pretty bad all day long, but today it was much better. We are now in a wait and see period. I am waiting to hear from the specialist office to make an appointment. I'll keep you updated once we find out more information!

On a good note, Alex and I had such a fun day. We spent the morning at home then met a friend for lunch. Erika and her 8 month old son, Dane. He is such a cutie! After lunch we went to a jewelry store to window shop. I fell in love with a necklace (and mentioned it to Josh)! Then we went for coffee where Katie met us. It was great to hang out with another stay at home mom! Then Josh and I went to dinner then to run a couple of errands. Alex was so good! She is sleeping on Josh now with Cooper beside them. They look so cute! I'm in love!

Mama Mia...here I go again!

My sweet husband took me to see Mama Mia today! Now all the songs are stuck in my head! It was so cute! I think I am going to have to get the soundtrack. Katie watched Alex while we went and for the most part she was good. Rascal, Katie's yorkie, just watched from afar, he wouldn't get too close to her. He is going to be in for a rude awakening when Abby is born.

Here are a few pics of Alex and Josh I took earlier today. I love seeing them together. I know he is already wrapped around her little finger!

Happy Friday!

Just thought I'd share some pictures we took last night of Alex in her sunglasses her Grandpa got her! Last one is Alex napping on her Grandpa a few weeks ago when they came to visit!

6 Weeks Old!

Alex is 6 weeks old today! I can't believe it! The last 6 weeks have just flown by. We were looking at pictures from when she came home and she looks so much bigger.

I had a doctors appointment today and my doctor couldn't believe how big she is getting. She was still sad she wasn't there to deliver her, so she loves seeing her when ever she has a chance. After my appointment we went to meet Josh for lunch then ran a few errands. She was so good. She actually stayed awake for the better part of the day.

I don't think she shares her mommy's love for Target yet. As soon as we got there, she got fussy. I fed her in the dressing room and she was ok for a few minutes then got fussy again and fell asleep a few minutes later. I guess it will be a place she grows to love!

School is about to start here. Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and HEB were packed with college students and their parents. I forgot how much everything changes when schools is in. I guess I better get used to it for the next several months. Ugh!

Swinging!

Today is the first time we have been able to put Alex in the swing for longer than 30 seconds without her crying! We actually borrowed this one from a friend until we found out if she liked it or not. In the past, we would put her in it and she would immediately start crying. Today the stars must have aligned because she sat in it for almost an hour. Granted, the soothing music had to be on, we couldn't actually turn the swing on (she doesn't like the motion) and she had to have her paci in her mouth, but I actually had time to make lunch and Josh and I were able to eat. I can't remember the last meal I had where I could use both hands to eat instead of one holding Alex! Maybe in a few days we will actually turn the swing on!

Cooper was very interested in the swing!

We also had some Tummy Time today. I'll admit, I've been bad about actually putting her on the ground for tummy time. If she is on my chest, she usually lifts her head up and looks around so I kinda figured that was just as good. She lifted her head a few times, so I decided to run and get the camera. I guess in the 3 seconds I was gone, Alex decided she was over tummy time and it turned into "my mommy is abusing me by leaving me on the floor time!"

Last night Alex was only up one time! We put her in her crib around 10:30 then she was up around 2 then not again until 6:30! Woo hoo! For getting so much sleep last night, I sure am tired today! :) She is starting to be able to fit into some of her 0-3 month clothes that run small! Hopefully she will be able to wear all of her cute dresses before it gets too cold!

Tomorrow Alex will be 6 weeks old! I still can not believe it. She is getting so big! Granted, she can still fit into her preemie diapers and had to because I didn't realize that we completely ran out of the newborn diapers, but still, just looking at her (and holding her) I can tell she is getting bigger! Her little legs are starting to get some meat on them. I love chubby baby legs!

Weekend Recap

This weekend was exactly what I needed. We relaxed all weekend. Saturday we slept in (thank you Alex), got up, Josh made breakfast then he started working on the car. I sat outside (in the garage) with Alex in my a lap and a fan on us. She was so happy to be outside, she didn't care how hot it was. Nothing calms that girl like being outside! We took frequent breaks to come inside so she didn't get too hot. It's kinda sad, but I can't even remember what we did Saturday afternoon and evening. I'm sure it revolved around eating and watching the Olympics. :)

Yesterday we kinda slept in again, but this time Alex joined us in bed. I love having her in bed with us but I've realized I can only have her in there when it is light outside. I have this fear that I am going to fall asleep and roll over on her or something since I can't see her in the dark.

The past few days, I have been waking up in the middle of the night in a panic thinking I lost the baby. It's so weird. I wake up cradling a pillow then I immediately feel around the bed thinking Alex is there somewhere. Then I realize that I am my bed and she is in hers. I think these middle of the night feedings are getting to me. Sometimes I don't even remember putting her back in her crib and walking back to our bedroom. It's a little scary!

Anyway, Josh went with Tracy to Houston to pick up the furniture for their nursery. I stayed home with Alex while she napped for a few hours. I headed to Tracy and Katie's a few hours later. I walked in the door and their dining room was completely full of baby stuff from her showers. Since the furniture wasn't in, she didn't put hadn't put anything in the nursery. The guys got there with the furniture and set it up while we got dinner together. After dinner, we started watching tv. I was dying to help Katie start putting the nursery together, so we ended up rearranging furniture then we started going through the gifts in the dinning room. OMG, there was so much freaking stuff. We made piles of stuff to be washed, bathroom things, diapers and wipes, stuff for the kitchen and toys. It was so much fun! I love baby stuff!

We also tried out the Fisher Price Zen bouncer Katie had. Since Alex hates the swing, I wanted to to try the vibrating bouncer thing to see what she thought about it. She seemed pretty content it in, I think we may have to get one! Katie is on her last 4 days of work. She is hoping Abby waits at least 2 weeks to make her appearance so she can have a week off of work to make sure everything is in order. I secretly want her to have her now so we can all meet Alex's new BFF!

Coopie update: my boy is back. He has been a little on edge since Alex got here. He used to sleep with us and now he sleeps on the floor. Last night he was his old self. I got in bed and he was warming up my spot so I snuggled up to him and he stated there! He usually takes that as his hint to get on the floor. He put his head on my pillow and stayed there for about 10 minutes. If I stopped petting him he would lick my hand until I started up again. He was so cute! I forgot how much I missed my sweet boy. I know it has been hard on him since Alex got her because he was no longer the center of our attention, but I think things are starting to settle down and our lives are returning to somewhat of a normal state.