a few more pictures...

here are a few more pics from our shoot with Emily!

First Overnight Trip!

This weekend Alex went on her first overnight trip. We went to Josh's parents lakehouse on Saturday. I, of course, was stressing about forgetting something as I packed, but thankfully I remembered everything for Alex, I just forgot a few things for us, but it was no big deal. We made do. She was great in the car. It was about a 3 hour drive. She slept most of the way down, only waking up once to cry for a few minutes, then when we stopped at the grocery store. Josh went in while I fed Alex in the car.

I think she is coming out of a growth spurt, she spent the end of the week eating nonstop and Saturday and Sunday sleeping nonstop. I felt bad she wasn't awake more to see Grandma and Grandpa, but she had some quality naptime on everyone. It was also Alex's first night sleeping in the same room as us. She did pretty good. It took her a little while to fall asleep, but once she did, she was out. She was only up once each night.

We headed home today and she was good again. This time she stayed awake most of the trip. We had to keep an eye on Cooper, if she started to make a noise, he would lick her. She didn't mind at all. He ended up laying with his head almost in her carseat so he could watch her. She got fussy about 45 minutes from home so we stopped for a feeding and diaper change, then she was good to go.

I think our weekend at the lake wore everyone out. Alex is sleeping on me while Josh snuggles with Cooper on the floor (see pic below!)

Mommy, Daddy and Alex

Grandma, Grandpa and Alex

Josh and Coopie "recovering"

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!