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Busy....Busy.....Busy

2012-01-31T21:44:00.000-06:00

The next few months for us is crazy. February my husband and I will be married for 10 years. Seems like we just got married and now 10 years has passed. So what do you get for 10 years together well I tough I wanted a new ring and then I decided I don't need a ring as much as I need a new building for my new business I am running out of room in the garage and running over into the house with my vintage wedding photography props and need a space to keep my clutter organised. Or he could get me new cowboy boots this would be handy for upcoming Zapp Hall right!!!! Guess we will see what I get. Owe and I also asked for a bunny. LOL I would love chickens but we don't really live in the country; plus the fear of snakes makes me think that a good idea.

It is also getting closer and closer to Bella's 3rd birthday.. Big plans I am SO excited about it. 20 children 5 and under. :0 She had a small first birthday a big 2nd birthday but this will be her first party with so many kiddo's. Wish me luck I will post more details as they come.

So lets see Bella is going strong
She is a crazy 2 year old
We just transition her to her crib converted to a toddler bed, this was the big task we have ever had with her. I think this was harder than the 5 months in the NICU. She wanted nothing to do with the toddler bed we bought her so we then tried decided to convert her crib and see how she did. It was not easy but easier than the toddler bed. So now we have a new toddler bed that we spent an hour putting it together just to have to take it apart.
she is talking like crazy..
We are thinking about putting her in preschool soon two days a week she has a lot of energy she needs to run off with some other 2 year old.
We finish with ECI in March.

She loves her Wheeler....

And painting..

Stationery card- Bella's 3rd Birthday

2012-01-18T16:22:00.002-06:00

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Bella's 3rd birthday is just around the corner, can you believe it she will be 3 does not seem like it has been 3 years. Found these cute invitations on shutterfly will have to get some of these

Christmas 2011

2012-01-02T21:11:00.004-06:00

Christmas Morning (Brandon and Bella)

Uncle Joey (AKA Joey Angry Bird Game)

Nana (showing off her gift from Pop)Bella's Great Grandpa, Great Aunt Judy, Great Uncle James and Pop at our christmas dinner

Pop and Nana

Bella open her Santa Gifts

By the time Christmas Morning came around Bella had the gift open down. It is crazy how fast they learn how to open presents. She got some gifts before Christmas from her Great Uncle & Great Aunt and Great Grandpa that I let her practice on first. They took her some time to open but then by Christmas Eve when we got to Nana's to open she got the whole open present down and once she was done with her gift began to open Graycie's good thing Graycie is crazy about her. I did each of the kids a tree this year that we did not put out till Christmas Eve and under that was there gifts from Santa. As Brandon is 16 I had to put more time into the idea I had for his tree. I started by getting Kiss Christmas lights and ornaments and then I found a lava lamp ornament at Hobby Lobby. Then to fill in I went online and found different classic rock band concert poster images and printed them tiny and put them on card stock. I think he liked it as he asked if he could keep it all year in his room. Bella's tree was done in candy and cupcakes and it was pinks and greens. Loved the colors once it all came together.

Most of you know my mom says she is not crafty but growing up I remember her Christmas tree not being the Department store trees they are today and not filled with ornaments we had made her. I guess they were the start of her Dept store trees. She made bows and then made ornaments out of small mirrors she got in the homecoming mum store and some red ribbon. To us it looked like she had spent 100's on her tree, the same fake white tree went up every year and was retired this year after 30 years of severs to our family. But it is not in a garage sale it is stored in my parents christmas building, thats right I said building. Not attic or garage building. This spring my mom said we will be pulling everything out and have ourselves a family day and she will hand down some of her christmas stuff to us. In later years the bows, fruit and mirror were replaced with Hallmark ornaments, now they hallmark ornament are replaced with new things for the grad kids

Christmas Tea Party

2011-12-20T13:31:00.004-06:00

Bella has been MIA since October, she has been a busy girl. We had all the family over for Thanksgiving, she ate she played and then she took a nap like everyone else. But still wanted to share a late Happy Thanksgiving with you.

Now it is time for cooking making and the Christmas season to being. She began her Christmas Tea party earlier by making homemade sugar cookies. Rolled out her cookies.....

laid out the cookie cutters.....

Then began to cut out her cookies.... With some help from me we got the cookies in the oven ready for a tea party...

Bella is such a good little southern girl... She began by putting her outfit together and I would like to say I did all this but she actually came in the closet and picked what she wanted to wear with some help from me by giving her only party dress choice to choice from. So once she was dressed it was time to set her table.... Her home made cookies and water...

Table was all set...

She served up some fresh brewed tea (water)..

Took a sip and began to have herself a Christmas Cookie Tea Party...

Once she had all the cookies she wanted and tea.. She grab the dish towel and began to clean up her tea party.

Some days I am pulling my hair and then I tell myself that I would not change it for anything. I would not give up days like today when she is a prefect little angel playing tea party. Days when she makes cookies and eats the cookie dough and says yummy. We are so blessed and I am so thankful everyday for the gift God has given me.

Brandon turned 16

2011-11-01T16:58:00.006-05:00

The last month has been hard for Brandon as most of you know from my mom's blog. We wanted to keep things low key but still wanted to celebrate his 16th birthday. We started our birthday celebration out small just the three of us and Brandon's granny for mine and Brandon's birthday. Then the following weekend we had a small party with our close family. We had the wonderful Melissa come out to take pictures, she is so great with him. April and Shawn made homemade cupcakes and decorated them with cute signs for the soon to be driver.

Foto Fabulous

2011-10-04T17:59:00.003-05:00

If you are looking for an AWESOME photographer who is great with kids even the teenagers this is the person for you. I don't think we have a picture taken by Melissa that is bad.

This is last years pictures of our family fall session with Foto Fabulous.
Below are from Bella session of her modeling some new accessories she has this year.

Time Flies

2011-09-19T15:16:00.005-05:00

So I was told by my hubby that I have not posted in over a month. So here goes....

Bella has been a busy girl spending her day with ME. Aren't I lucky she likes spending time with her mommy.

We had a pizza party for the daddy's birthday. It was a lot of fun and here is one of the pizza we made.

Bella in her super Bella Cap and petticoat.

Bella posing with momma and baby Ruby. Ruby is a growing little girl already 11lbs at one month.

Got this in the mail, who doesn't' love some Red Neck Glam.. If you don't have some you should get some if you can't get to the show to get one from the original Queen of Duck Tape and Pearls
go check out her blog I bet you can get one shipped to you. I have already worn mine several times.

Loves to sit on top of her daddy while he is on the computer. This is one of her Cheesy Face.

She is turning into a little chatter box repeating everything I say even the bad words. Opps.

She can count to 6 and is starting to learn her letters. Last week we went shopping with Nana and the cart had the words Thank You on it and Bella pointed and said O. She gets her annual with ECI at the end of the month to determine if she is still behind on her development.

Sunday we spent the day playing in the back yard and then finger painting her Pop a happy birthday picture, in case you didn't know her Pop aka Cat Daddy will be celebrate his 60th birthday this Saturday at Zapp Hall Antique show.

To get ready I am sure you read on her Nana's blog her post about getting ready for the show.

Hope we get to see lot you all at the show next weekend.

Bella's New BFF HAS ARRIVED!!

2011-08-15T14:22:00.004-05:00

I have been best friends with April since we were 5 years old. After 30 years of being friend we really don't consider ourselves just best friend we are more like sisters. I am not sure what we would do without each other. We know each others good and bad. Not anything we don't know about each other. So when I told her that I could understand why her mom wanted to be in the room when she had her baby and that if I could I would be in there too she of course being the good BFF went to her hubby and asked if me and her mom could be in the room. I don't think he wanted us in the room but I think in the end he was happy with giving in to her request.

I did the video and then 45 minutes in baby was crowning and Dr. Matthews(he delivered Bella too) was ready to bring baby in the world. Well not exactly Ruby Marie was coming even if no one else was ready no pushing nothing she was coming. The whole process was so fast and it was so amazing to watch this beautiful sweet baby girl come out and be placed on her mommy. I am so grateful to have been allowed to experience this with my best friend and her family.

Bella meet Miss Ruby last night. Bella had on her party dress to go see her new BFF and she really wanted to hold her. It was so cute how she kept touching Ruby's check and hand. And saying baby.

Big Brother meeting Ruby Marie Ranford, she weight 9lbs 19 1/2 inches long, she looks just like her big brother.

This is April and Wheeler after we brought Bella home two years ago this month.
Bella waiting for her turn with Ruby.

Dinner Time

2011-08-02T19:28:00.004-05:00

So last night's dinner homemade beef pot pie. I was shocked at how easy it was to make pie crust I don't know if I will ever buy store pie crust again. It came out so light and flaky and just the right amount of butter taste. It wasn't a pretty pie crust but it was tasty.

Today I am trying my hand at making pulled pork enchilada's and we will be eat it with the left over frozen beans from last week and rice.

Now on to Bella Friday she will be getting a review to see if she will test out of speech therapy, the OT for her food therapy has only come one time so far but I have seen a big improvement in her eating. Don't know if this is because of the therapy or if just having someone reassure me I am doing things right has made me less stressed at dinner time and Bella is just picking up on me. Who knows all I know is I am happy she is trying new things and not gagging on them.

A Home Run

2011-07-28T15:07:00.004-05:00

So I made this easy dinner this week, that I kind of pulled out of my butt. My son had two friends over to spend a few days and I had to make something that would satisfy three hungry teenagers. And it was a home run. We generally have leftovers but not that night they came back for seconds. This was so easy and cheap. I made my own version of BBQ Pulled Pork Spaghetti. Nothing fancy about it just slow cooked a package of pork ribs without the bones in the slow cooker all day. Then I boiled some spaghetti noddles open a jar of Stubbs BBQ (the only BBQ Sauce to buy) mixed it all together and baked it for 20 minutes at 400 degrees, really that easy.

So easy it left me the morning to spend outside playing with Bella before the day got to hot and time to make two new banners to take to W&T on Friday to sale.

I was so excited Bella learned how to blow bubbles this week and then she learned how to eat the bubbles.

She also enjoyed playing in the fresh cut grass, that I think she could of spent the whole day playing with.

Last nights dinner menu slow cooker Roast with new potatoes and carrots. Today I have been slow cooking beans that my hubby will enjoy and the left overs will be frozen for re fried beans this weekend for breakfast. Lets just say my slow cooker has been a busy girl this week.

So I am not sure if this new thing that OT got for Bella to chew on is working or if Bella just really hates therapy but since starting to us this thing that looks like a tooth brush but has ridges on it her gagging seems to be way better. When trying something new her first instinct has always been to gag until she throws up when it is something new. So OT says it sounds like she has a texture issue. Since using this chew thing she has been actually letting the food stay in her mouth and not gag and just taken it out if she does not like it. She actually ate two bits of a strawberry and today a Waffle still eats like a bird but I will take that over throwing up her food any day. We have a second apt next week so we will see how that goes.

All and all a week that started out off is ending up to be a good productive week.

My New Normal

2011-07-26T12:28:00.004-05:00

Busy busy and loving it. My new normal is all day with Bella cooking, cleaning, running after her, playing for hours with her and crafting. This time around I am actually getting good at this finding time for everything and I think getting better each day.

So Bella latest. Well she is become a chatter box or at least when no one is watching. She can count to 3 putting words together. Her speech therapy is going really well, she was once a week now she is only getting it every other week.

Now we are starting OT which I like to call Feed Therapy. Bella has some texture issues with fruits and vegetables. So we are starting back with OT to work on this issue ever week. So far after only one visit she is doing great. I can already see big improvements. Today she actually tried a strawberry and she did not gap on it.

I know she loves staying home with me I just hope I can keep it up for a long time.

So today's Menu is BBQ Pulled Pork Spaghetti and for desert strawberry pie, go check it out. Refreshing on this hot summer days.

Hope everyone is having a great summer. I know Bella is.

Flop~flops

2011-07-20T12:49:00.001-05:00

Bella got new flip flops.... her first pair and if you know her Nana and mommy you know we are flip flop nuts. Lucky for us we live in Texas so we can wear them 90% of the time. Lucky us. Of course finding flip flops to fit my tiny foot baby has not been easy but i do have to say that Me~In~Mind are the best they are just as cute and great as all the yellow box ones I steal from my mom.
Check them out at me-in-mind.com

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happy july 4th

2011-07-04T01:24:00.001-05:00

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Happy Father's Day

2011-06-19T13:10:00.004-05:00

Happy Father's DAY!?

So have I told you about my awesome dad?

He ROCKS! He likes to watch cartoons with me, lets me watch lots of music video's and teaches me about all things 80's. He thinks this is very important to know about. But he also lets me watch Yo Gabba Gabba cause mommy won't and Wonder Pets while I he feeds me my afternoon snack everyday.

Today mommy fixed daddy french toast for breakfast and since I have mastered the fork I feed myself some yummy french toaste and BACON!

I am turing into a little chatter box or at least when I feel like it. I can say all kinds of words now I just don't do it for the therepist maybe I enjoy her company and don't want her to stop coming. I am putting words together too. I can say I do IT and I see YOU. I am 31 1/2 inches tall not much weight gain only 21lbs but I don't stop till they make me. I have not had a bottle in a month and now drink from a straw sippy cuppy. I use a fork and a spoon. Mommy got me a bigger kiddie pool this summer and I love to play in it, sure beats a bath.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy father's day. I am off to nap before I take my daddy to buy some new shoes for father's day. :)

Happy Early Mother's Day

2011-05-04T13:02:00.005-05:00

Today is the oldest Melon Head Birthday, that lead me to realise that two years ago on May 2, 2009 I held my baby girl for the first time, with mother's day just around the bend it made me stop and be greatful and thankful. Just wanted to say thank you again to everyone who prayed for us during that time and to remember how Great our God is and how lucky we are to serve an awesome God. Allot has happened in two years and it is just been one wonderful journey to be on. I can't begin to say how much I love Bella and how much joy she brings us everyday. She is such a happy little girl to be around and has so much love to give us. It is all the little things she does that bring a smile to my face. I love our time in the morning when we fight to get that little pony tail in her hair and she grrs at me yes she hates it but trust me she loves the attention she gets when it is in. I even still love to change her diapers even the dirty ones still; but I love it more when she goes in the potty. I hate when I am away from her and can't wait to be back with her. She is getting so big and more independent as she grows but I hope she always needs me the way I need my mom.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy mother's day.

She is hard at work.... She loves to play a peek-a-boo game on the computer I know crazy computer games for infants.

This is what she does when mommy is away and daddy is in charge.
Time Out.. LOL

Crazy Days

2011-04-13T19:54:00.005-05:00

Bella is 25 months She is still slow at talking but continues to add words everyday. and has begun to put words together in sentences New Words this Month: No potty do it I Mine OK away Together: I do it I done She is still the easiest baby and now the easiest toddler..As I say how easy she is she is having her a meltdown cause her daddy just left. She does have a bit of of separation issues from us but I think there are worse things my sweet girls could cry over than us leaving her. We have no idea why we are so blessed but hope we never forget how blessed we are. So my best friend is pregnant and we are so excited she is having a little girl. She already has a little man named Wheeler he is Bella future hubs if we have anything to do with it. She has him wrapped around her finger he is an older man of 4 years. I only hope Bella Marie and Ruby Marie are as close as me and April and will be BF's for 30 years. So with that exciting event time to plan a Baby Shower and I love to plan a party. I have been out searching blogs and the Internet for ideas and hope to share some of the stuff I have found out on some really great blogs the last few weeks. Just a few ideas I found. Aren't they fun makes me want to have several showers for her. But time does not allow for that someone else has a big important party coming up too and I must focus on that not everyday the talking trash turns...... 60 that's right folks she will be 60 next month I know she does not look a day over 30 and that must make me a teenager too right. ;) I love the crayons this would be fun at a teacher's shower; my BF also loves to color so I thought of her when I saw it. Not to mention it looks cheap and easy to recreate.

This is so cute.. Love the baby onsies above.

Is this not the sweetest picture of the two of them.

I was pregnant with Bella.

Bella loves her Aunt April and Uncle Shawn (that's the BFH - Best Friend Husband)

Wheeler didn't want Bella to lay down by herself so he laid down even thought he was not tired, I tell you that is son-in-law material right there already putting my little girl's needs first.

I think she had him from the beginning. This was the first time they met.

March for Babies

2011-03-23T16:51:00.003-05:00

Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. I'm walking in March for Babies because I want to do something about this. And I need your help.
Please support my walk. Making a secure donation is easy: just click the 'donate now' button on the page. Thank you for helping me give all babies a healthy start!

I walk for my baby girl born at 23 weeks 4 days weight 15 oz. She just celebrated her second birthday on March 12 she is the exception to ever rule. Other babies born fight so hard for a life and have so many problems before they are even 24 hours old. We walk to support all familes who have had to sit by a bed watching as their little one fights to breath and others who have to make the ultimate sacrifce to not put their baby on a machine. Having a premature baby is one of scarest things a parent has to go through, we walk so one less child might have a chance. Please support the March of Dimes in the fight to save babies, sponsor me, walk or sponsor someone you know.

Thank you

Bella's 2nd Birthday - Sneak Peek Pictures

2011-03-15T11:35:00.003-05:00

Foto Fabulous has done it again!
I really can't get enough of her work and I love how she captures my little family perfect just how I see us in my head every time.
If you are in our area and are looking for an amazing photographer she is it.
She is the sweetest person. She came on Saturday and did Bella's 2nd birthday Pictures for us even with a headache!
I can't say enough nice things about her and she is very professional. Both my kiddo's love to have there pictures take by her even my 15 year old.
Unfortunately he was not feeling up to pictures on Saturday so we let him skip out of the birthday pictures.
But Bella showed her love for big brother by wearing her little sister shirt.

We went for a casual day for Saturday, I know can you believe this me dressing Bella casual.

But I couldn't stand it and had to throw a TUTU on her right before Melissa showed up.

Bella's Birthday

2011-03-12T19:59:00.001-06:00

We did it another year older....

So to give you all a quick update.

Bella is walking.. no correction running around like a little wild women into everything. She is 100% in her terrible 2's and days we love it and days I need a hot bath to relax but I wouldn't have it any other way.
She is now 20lbs and 28 1/2 inches tall. She can officially get out of her baby carrier. I can't wait it will be like a whole new world to her, still want to have her facing to the rear just because it is safer for them.
She talks but is moving along slow in that department so ECI has decide to increase her to ever week for therapy to see if they can push the words out of my stubborn hard headed little girl.
Her favorite thing right now is bed time, I kid you not people if we ask her if she is ready to go nite nite she grabs her babies (she has two) and goes to her bedroom door and waits for us. She has even come to us with her baby and said Nite Nite and gone to her room. So with that we have decided that while I am not ready for her a big girl bed. She is telling me otherwise. She will be getting a new toddler bed for her 2nd birthday from her Grandma. I am excited and nervous all in the same thought of it.
We have also started working with a fork, she is so determined to get the food on the fork only to loss it before it gets to her mouth most the time but with each day she is getting better and better.
She still spends a lot of time looking at book, she is getting better with crayons they now actually get used on the paper and not in her mouth.

Words she has said:

Nite Nite

Baby

Good Girl

Doggie
Cat

Parker

Mommy

DaDa

Daddy

NANA - Working on this one she not sure who to say it too just yet. :)

done

more

bottle

ball

Out

Done

Juice

Cold

Has a mouth full of teeth and sometimes will show them to you. Loves to brush them too,

Love to play outside so for her birthday she got a slide fort thing from mommy and Daddy for her birthday. She loves it and since today is her birthday it is in the living room so she can play on it and lets just say we had our first 2 year old tantrum when I tried to get her to stop playing to get dresses today. She has even been nice enough to share it with her babies.

So you saw the invited, she is having a super Hero party. Should be lots of fun; everyone keeps reminding me she is a girl like I am not aware of this fact. I couldn't possible make her anymore girlie. But I thought why not do something that all the little kids will enjoy and who doesn't like to wear a Super Hero Cape. I know I do.

Today it was family day with just mommy, daddy, brother and Bella. Along with a good friend the wonderful Melissa of Foto Fabulous came over and took some birthday pictures for us. I can't wait to see what she got. I know I will love them!

Will post pics once I get some.

BONK .. POW .. BLAM

2011-03-11T16:31:00.006-06:00

DID SOMEONE SAY COOKIES!

Did you know my birthday is tomorrow and I will be 2 years old. My mommy and daddy have been busy planing me a special party and I am so excited. Check me out over the weekend I went shopping for a big girl bed and tried some while in the store. I sure hope I get one of these; I think my Grandma got me one but I will try to act surprised when I get it. Do you think this will work do I look surprised?

Last year I had an Oh la la 1st Birthday and Carol made me the most wonderful pink poodle ooo la la cookies that I just knew I had to have my mommy and daddy get them again for my party this year.

Thanks to the wonderful work of Cookie du Monde I have the perfect birthday cookies again this year for my second birthday. Carol of Cookie Du Monde has the most to die for cookies and to top the awesome taste she hand decorated and painted each cookie specially for ME. Just got my own special cookies in the mail today for my Super Hero 2nd birthday. And look at the bows I know my mom will be making something out of those for me.

If you have not see her cookies go check her out at her blog Cookie du Monde

Bella's 2nd Birthday

2011-02-28T11:13:00.001-06:00

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Happy New Year...

2010-12-22T17:29:00.006-06:00

Miracle Babies stand up...TELL YOUR STORY.. This was a discussion on a board I go to, I have tried to put in word over the last 2 years how I felt, what I believe was driving me and who I am after having had a micro-preemie. After I read many of the stories I felt lead to tell my story and I wanted to share it for Bella to have someday so she knows how much a miracles she is and how Great our God is. How he not only held her in that NICU for five months in his arms but he held me too.

I ask myself this question all the time. I ask God to give me answers as to why my baby and not someone else baby. I can't believe that I prayed anymore than another mother did for her child. Or gave anymore. I am not sure why I wish we had the answers. It is easy for me to tell how Great God is as I have my daughter but not so easy for someone who did not bring there little one home. Or who has a child with problems. I know I looked to Witt's loving parents and Grandmother Karen for inspiration during my time in the NICU. Witt was born with no hope just as Bella was and now 2 years later and even with all his problems they still give the glory to God. Even with all that they have been through they still continue to praise God for the gift Witt. It is people like that that are a true testimony to God, they believe that everything is God's will and all gift are from God just in how we look at it.

I know I prayed for Bella allot before she was born when Doctor after doctor came in and told me all the reason's not to put her on the vent all the things that would be wrong with her. All the times they said she was not a viable baby. And at 23 weeks 4 days when they could no longer keep my BP down and fluid began to fill on my lungs I had never been so scared. And I believe it was an angle on earth sent from God to calm me and remind me of how I had given this all to God just days before how that calmness and fear had been taken away by God.
Bella is a gift from God and she is a miracle. She spent 5 month in the NICU everyday I layed my hands on her and I asked God to give all my faith to her and to hold her in his arms until he was ready to send her home. I believed he could do all this, I believed he could heal her, I never once questioned or gave into fear of the worse or unknown, I never doubt I would bring my daughter home. I always told God I would accept his will as it was his great plan, I also said if his will was not mine believe I would be angry at him but I would accept it.
I held to bible verses that said

Matthew 8:26 "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

Matthew 21:21 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you say to this mountain, Go, throw yourself in the sea and it will be done."

Mark 11:22 "Have faith in God" Jesus Answers.
Mark 11:23 "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this moutain, Go, throw yourself into the sea and does not dougt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him"

I was told I would never hold her a live that if I wanted to I should not put her on the machines. At 23 weeks 4 days I had Bella by C-section she weighted 15 oz and was 10 inches long. My daughter spent 5 months in the NICU, She has CLD and shows no signs of it now; was on all the vents possible. She came off of all IV's and medications a week after she was born, she had only a PDA surgery at 7 days old. She came home on O2 and stayed on till she was 11 months old. She had nothing else on the list of things that they said would go wrong. She has no eye problems, no hearing problems, no bleeding on the brain, no feeding issues, no major development delays. She gets therapy once a month and qualified only because of her birth weight and gestational age.

I don't know if you believe in Miracles or God but for me this was proof God does perform miracles. I don't have the reason why I just know because he gave me this gift he also gave me this cross to bear. Before Bella I had faith, I believed that Jesus died for my sin, I believed Jesus was the son of God, I had faith that God was watching over me. But I did not read bible verse and I was not at church ever Sunday. I actually didn't put a lot of credit and support in the bible as this was mans idea of what Jesus had said and a man telling me what this bible verse meant. Since having Bella I still don't go to church that has not changed for me, but I do spend more time trying to find bible verses for how I am feeling and what I am praying and when I need directions. I think God does everything for a purpose even if we don't' know what that purpose is. I hope someday when I am with our Father in Heaven I will know and see all that his purpose is and understand why things are what they are.
For now I just know I have this gift and everyday with her is a gift from God. I lived my life now as today is the only day I have and that is enough for me. This verse below is how I live my life now.

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness, let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles~I Chronicles 16:8-9

Couldn't resist..

2010-12-21T17:06:00.007-06:00

Had to start with Christmas Past.... This was last year Bella's first Christmas. Last Christmas Eve 2009 was the first time Bella spent a whole day off her O2, she took her bottle, she took a nap and she played all day with her Uncle Joey, Aunt Misty, Cousin Graycie, Big Brother Brandon, Nana, Pop, Me and Daddy without dropping below 97% on her o2 states. We were amazed now 1 year later we are O2 free. I would like to say I miss the O2 tank and machines but I really don't. While I can find the blessing and comfort in them and I never want to forget what our lives were like and how blessed we are. I don't miss them for one second. :)

So one year later you would think I would be out buying a new Christmas dress for the little Diva. But nope not our tiny blessing. At 21 months she was able to fit into her size 6 month dress. She is bigger and it is shorter on her. But it still fit and I say if the dress fits WEAR IT! That just gave me money to spend on casual Christmas outfits. Poor naked baby she ain't got no cloths. And ladies please if you spot a blogger gift or two that you sent Miss Bella don't be shocked her nursery is filled with them. I also love to walk in and see how much all of you love our baby. The little white bible next to her basket in the dresser shot was given to me by the hospital Chaplin the day Bella was born. It was by my bed in the hospital after she was born, when Roby took my stuff home to get the house ready for me to come home from the hospital he placed it by my bed again. It never left the side of my bed until she came home then it was placed by her bed and moved with her to her room.

So without delay.. More Christmas Bell-a pictures (Stole that from Melissa at Foto Fabulous.. )

The tiny little bracelet Bella is holding is a Lulu original made just for my baby girl. Sadly my tiny handed baby still can't keep it on but her silver rubber duckie bank wears it around her neck. Wanted a picture with it and it keep falling off so she just held it. LOL

21 Months

2010-12-20T17:02:00.004-06:00

I have been waiting for a week to share Bella's new pictures.
My wonderful friend and photographer just sent me a sneak pick at Bella's pictures we had done on the 12th.
So what to tell about Bella
She is 18lbs 2.9 oz as of her apt this month
She is walking and running
Can play peek-a-boo, waves bye and Hi & plays patty cake (thanks to Margo's hard work)
She has said:
Baby
Cracker
Night
Bath
Parker
Bye-Bye
Hi
Momma
Dada
Nana
Cold
So without any more delay here is a sneak peak at her new pictures.................

This is in our living room by our christmas Tree.

This is in Bella's nursery.

Baylor NICU

2010-12-10T16:33:00.006-06:00

Infant hyperbaric pressure chamber used for delivery room resuscitation in the 1960's, the machine did not work.

This machine may look very familiar to some of you, Bella was on a similar machine for several months. A modern high-frequency oscillatory ventilator with the capability of delivering very small tidal breaths at up to 900 breaths per minute.

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2

Donation

2010-12-09T15:37:00.002-06:00

We are currently at $630.00. Just a little information about the NICU at Baylor Dallas.

Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas has an advanced (NICU). There are 83 beds in level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Patients in the NICU vary from extremely premature infants to term infants with surgical or medical needs. Babies in the NICU have several skilled staff members to care for their medical needs, including: Neonatologists, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains, all dedicated to the NICU patients.

Thank you for helping us to give the families and staff something special this season. We do not plan to take the donation button down and will be taken them up to Christmas day!!

Tell everyone about his miracles~I Chronicles 16:8-9

2010-12-03T13:08:00.003-06:00

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness, let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles~I Chronicles 16:8-9

Update on the donations and wanted to say Thank you again to everyone who has given.As of today we are at .......

$443.73 in donations ...Make that 463.73 at 6pm, we are $36.27 away from $500

I had set a goal in my mind of $200 and this is way beyond my goal. I am so greatful that we are all able to give the families and the nurses something special on Christmas Day!!

Thank you...

So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver
2 Corinthians 9:7

God loves a cheerful giver

2010-12-02T12:21:00.003-06:00

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness, let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles~I Chronicles 16:8-9

I just wanted to take time to say Thank you to everyone who has given.
As of today we are at

$428.94 in donations,

this is not including pennies.

This is just paypal donations.

So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver

2 Corinthians 9:7

Pennies For Preemies

2010-12-01T11:10:00.003-06:00

(post courtesy of Talking Trash)

The number of premature births in America are on the rise. A normal pregnancy is 40 weeks. Anything less than 37 weeks is considered preterm. 70% are delivered between 34 and 36 weeks; 12% at 32 and 33; 10% at 28 and 31; 6% at less than 28. Even at 37 weeks, there can be complications and the babies are placed in NICU. The survival rate is even more staggering....40% chance at 24 weeks increasing with each week until 90% at 28 weeks. The medical advances over the last 40 years has been phenomenal, but the numbers demonstrate why every precious day that can be bought for these babies is critical.

Bella was born a micro-preemie which is a baby born under 26 weeks and weighing less than 1 3/4 pounds. The complications that can arise for these babies are a mile long beginning with lung problems, eye surgery and the list goes on and on. These babies haven't had time to finish cooking.

Delivering these micro-preemies even by C-Section is a risk with possible brain damage as a result...through no fault of the doctor. Imagine if you will how tiny they are...then picture in your mind how tiny the lines are that are inserted into them and the risks to the lungs. It takes a skillful hand and a lot of prayer. The odds are not in their favor, but God is.

November was National Premature Awareness month and purple designated as the official color. Bella is asking y'all to help beyond a the month of November and on into December. If you visit the March of Dimes web page, you can read all the statistics, advancements, and ways to help.

For five months, we called Baylor Dallas Hospital NICU home. We traveled back and forth daily to be with her and to learn how to care for her.

Bella was blessed with God's favor. Her only major complication was a heart defect, PDA, which required surgery. She'll have the scar to remind her of how much God loves her always.

We were fortunate. We brought Bella home in August 2009 with just an oxygen tank. We say just...she had to be on oxygen all the time as well as an apnea monitor until December 24, 2010. We took her off on Christmas Eve night and from that point on for the next month she slowly began to vein off the oxygen.

We knows we have been blessed and have constantly prayed to God about what we can do to repay this blessing. He has placed this in our heart the need to help those parents who are in those NICUs. After much more praying and soul searching, we have decided to try and start a special program that we have named Pennies For Preemies. With the donations we receive, we plans on using the money to help parents who will be spending Christmas at Baylor Hospital with their premature babies this holiday season.

I can not even being to imagine how it must feel to know you will be spending your baby's first Christmas in a NICU. We were blessed we brought Bella home and only had to spend a few holidays in the NICU. Even with that it is probably one of the hardest part of the NICU stay to be around family and friends without your baby.

We have added the donation button on both blogs and our donations are growing! Thank you to everyone who has given so far.

Preemie Awareness Month

2010-11-23T23:09:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends and Family

November is preemie awareness month.

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness, let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles~I Chronicles 16:8-9

Me and my family are collecting pennies for preemies, we plan to collect them up to two weeks before Christmas. At that time we will cash them in and then go buy gifts for the preemie families who are spending Christmas in the NICU. We will be making the donation to Baylor Dallas NICU as that is where Bella was at. We are also taken any kind of donations be it preemies cloths, toys, gift cards for the parents to have a nice dinner or snack foods.

We will be at Winnie & Tulule’s Christmas open house on Friday November 26th from 5-9pm taken donations.

For those who do not know our story our daughter Bella was born March 12, 2009 at 23 weeks 5 days weight 15oz and 10 inches. We spent 5 months in the NICU.

We had a lot of support from blogger friends who did a fundraiser for us during those 5 months that we could not even beginning to repay or say Thank you enough too.

Now we would like to be able to give back to other’s who are going through a difficult time this year.

Thank you for your time. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season this year.

The Banda Family

It's Offical

2010-11-21T11:06:00.003-06:00

I got my donation button added!!! Let the donations begin. Any donation between now and the Christmas open house will be entered into a drawing to win mystery prices.

We are just starting off so our prices are nothing big like a color TV but would like to make this fundraiser a little fun for everyone with some random giveaways. No idea when things will be given away or even what will be given away.

Please don't forget that November is not only a time to be thankful for what we have but also Preemie Awareness Month, there are a lot of great preemie organizations that need help.

Thank you for your support.

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness, let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles~I Chronicles 16:8-9

November is preemie awareness month

2010-11-18T15:19:00.007-06:00

November is preemie awareness month.

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness, let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his miracles~I Chronicles 16:8-9

Remember we will be at W&T for the Christmas open house collecting your pennies for the preemies. We all have friends, family or know someone who knows someone who had a preemie born before there time. It can be the greatest, scariest and most glorious blessing of a person life.

Help us to let them know they are not alone on there NICU Journey.

Hope to we see you there.

Bella

20 months old 11/12/2010

This month:

walking like a mad women, just come see a W&T's Christmas open house

Drinks from a sippy cup

Wear size 12-24 months - Her cloths size is all over the place.

Wears size 3 shoes, I am shocked those tiny feet can hold her up.

And are you ready for this. .......

She has pee pee in the potty twice, potty was bought on Sunday November 14th and on Monday November 15th she went potty and again on Wednesday November 17th.

We are so proud, I will not share the picture of the pee pee but yes we took one for her scarp book.

What can I say I am nuts, you know my mom does this suprise you.

Happy FaBOOlous Halloween

2010-11-01T17:43:00.006-05:00

My little family.. by Foto Fabulous
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween. Bella was a busy busy girl this weekend. We got up early Saturday and head to the pumpkin patch to have family pictures made by a really talented photographer. She is so great with kids, Brandon was so relaxed and well Bella is CRAZY walking so it was hard to keep her still long enough to take pictures of her. I just knew we would end up with picture of just the three or two or one of us but none of Bella. And Melissa being a FA-BOO-lous photographer sent me the most wonderful pictures. Could not ask for a better treat for Halloween than to have pictures of my little family.

Bella Last year.......

This year.. I got this shirt idea took it to have the Fa-lous! put on and added the BOO. I think she was adorable in her Fa-BOO-lous outfit.

Not to brag but I love this picture I think she is just gorgeous in this picture.
My boys aren't they handsome. This will be going on our wall at home.

15 and couting

2010-10-21T18:01:00.004-05:00

WOW what a change in just a year.
Brandon and Bella at his birthday Party on Sunday with his friends.

He is such a good big brother.

Brandon and all his friends!

They grow up way to fast, our little guy turned 15 yesterday. Took him to Cheesecake Factory, which seems to be our choice for birthday's this year. We went in August for Roby's and October for mine and now again in October for Brandon's. Had a good time. Brandon is such a great kid I met Roby when Brandon was 4 and celebrated his birthday for the first time when he was 5. I can still tell you what I got him for his birthday. A pair of doc martin boots, Pole Jeans and a Pole shirt. I didn't know back then that kids don't really want cloths for there birthday but trust me I have learned over the years. He has become one of my favorite people to buy for even thought he is hard as hell to buy for. And has zero emotion so if you get some out of him you know that you have hit a home run.. This make him all that more fun to buy for. Only other way to get him to smile put his dad in front of him or Bella. Those two make him light up like a Christmas tree. :)

Did someone say CAKE!

2010-10-13T11:48:00.005-05:00

Yesterday was my birthday, I can't believe I am 35 I am only 5 years away from 40 that just seems CRAZY! This month is a busy birthday month for us. Brandon will be 15 on the 20th. It is our PARTY month. He is going to be able to drive(with an one of us in the car) in a month. That does not seem possible at all.

Started my birthday fun on Monday with Roby. We have not been to the movies in over a year. So we both took off work and took Bella to daycare and off to the movies we went. We saw It's Kind of a Funny Story, cute movie. Then we headed next door for lunch at Cheese Cake Factory. I took one look at this chocolate cake, Reese peanut butter cup cheese cake and thought SALAD! Had to make sure I had room for it. So I had a nice side salad and a small fried cheese appetizer to save room and still had to take some home with me. Roby had his usually meatloaf (lunch size) and banana cream cheese cake with a cup of coffee. It was a nice stress free relaxing day with no diaper bag. LOL

Bella and I spent the day with Nana going to lunch and then shopping. After that we went to watch Miss Graycie perform her Halloween Rock Show at school. Bella was busy trying to play with the 6th grade girls like a big girl. I think she enjoyed her day but was exhausted when we got home and only wanted her momma.

Yesterday 10/12/2010 Bella turned 19 months. This time last year we had regular monthly doctor visits, machines and O2 attached to us and breathing treatments and medicine twice a day. WOW allot has changed in a year. Now at 19 months we are free of all machines and meds. Bella went to the doctor last month and does not go back again till Dec. We had very little contact with the outside world last year and now she gets to be around family and friends providing they are not sick. :)

Let's see what can she do since last month:
She can walk, she has to take a break but she would rather walk than crawl. 10/12/2010 she said Parker of course her first word other than momma and Dada would be PARKER, she loves that dog.
She has cut two more teeth one on each side in the on top in the back. These caused a bit more crankiness than the first 6 teeth but still she cut them with very little issues. She amazes me everyday at just how happy a baby she is.
She has become a bit clingy to mommy the last few weeks.
She got her first bump on her head but we survived. I say we cause I think mom and dad were more upset than she was. Once she saw Brother everything was good. Lucky her bangs cover it up.

She had a cold this month but started medicine and got it all cleared up fast before it turned into something worse. So just a few days down and then she was back to her normal self.

Got some musical instruments this month, her own drum and drum sticks that are small for her hands. She loves music, her favorite show to watch is dancing with the star when they are doing fast numbers. She goes crazy and tries to dance around.

Can sign more, milk and ball. Really understands ball. Will sign it and go get the ball. I was really excited about this one since she doesn't really mean more when she does it. She really means done. LOL.

18 Months and Stepping

2010-09-22T16:02:00.001-05:00

So hard to believe but Brandon is the one smiling in the picture and not Bella. And on another note our little man will be turning 15 next month. :0 He will be starting driver's ed that is right people we will have one walking and one driving.

Bella has been a busy girl the last few weeks. She started at an at home daycare with two other kids. She is doing great loving it and adjusting to the changes well. Since August 16th she has put on 1 lbs as of 9/18/2010 now weight in at 18lbs 2.9 oz. She had her development apt 9/8/201 with Dr. Suterwala, MD (her NICU Doctor) he said she is first of just beautiful and she is doing great. She is range between a 12-16 month so right on track and a little a head with her corrected age in some areas. He looks for her to be caught up by her second birthday. :0 His only concern not walking but she took care of that before the end of the week. She will be starting speech therapy finished with her OT they felt she was on a good track and didn't need it anymore. I asked for Speech Therapy just to give us suggestions on ways to help her because she falls under 18 months on the development range they said she still gets services from ECI for some kind of therapy and at this point as well as she is doing it is more of what we would want help with than what she really needs help in. I felt help with speech is an area that can't hurt.

She can:
Stand from a sitting position on the floor
Stand for long periods of time with no support
Pull to a stand
Eats lots more solid foods and still a jar of fruit a day.
Said Dogie but only once.
Took 7 steps on 9/9/2010
Took 12 steps on 9/12/2010 - 18 months that day.
Loves to play the drums, brother shared one of his drums and a set of sticks. Will be needing to do a Dear Santa Pop for a set of Pink Drums for Christmas. ;)
6 teeth
Cloths are around 12-18 months but can still fight in some of the 6 months and a few 24 months.
Loves to play "where she go" with her blanket and anything else she can put over her head and cover her face with.
She had her first McD's Nuggets, I know I said I wouldn't do it but she really like them, not giving in to the fries just yet still holding my ground on that one. she gets a nugget happy meal with apples and Carmel sauce that she thinks is a real treat for her. She has tried a PB&J with the crust cut off as well this month.
We tried crayons and well she is not sure what to do with them. They don't do anything that makes sound so why bother, she just picked it up and looked at it then gave it back to me like OK mom bored now. LOL

Bella also figured out how to get under a cabinet I painted for her room; it was in the kitchen before it made its way back to her room and while on daddy's watch she found her way under it. Of course he had to take a picture before helping her out from under it.

We head to Zapp on Saturday to see all our Blogger friends at Sweet T's Blog party with Nana and Cat Daddy.

testing....

2010-09-22T13:31:00.001-05:00

testing the new phone before we leave for zapp on saturday.

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Pool Side

2010-08-20T17:17:00.003-05:00

Can some please get this hat off my head.

Bella loves to take a bath, but not so sure she loves the pool. The jury is still out on that one.

Just thought I would share some newer pictures of her. But she does wear her sunglasses but only in the pool she won't wear them in the car.

She now has five teeth, is standing on her own, has not decided to take that big first step just yet she is a girl who likes to take her time. Next month she has development apt with her NICU Pedi, her OT 6 month check, her first dentist apt (not sure people realise but preemies sometimes have issues with there teeth coming in from the gums being tough) and her 18 months check up. That right I said 18 months I have been blogging about my little miss for 18 months can you believe it.

School starts next week our big kid will be heading to High School. WOW can't believe when Roby and I started dating Brandon was not even in school. 18 years seemed like forever and now we are just four years away from Graduation. I have had the pleasure of seeing him graduate from pre-school, kindergarten, elementary school and well you know when it is middle school no big hoopla and now he will be a freshman. Sounds crazy I forget sometimes he is not 4 years old playing with action figures. Although I do have to say Bella's beach balls do keep ending up in his room; I don't think he is as grown up as he thinks he is. Lucky for him she will keep him young a little bit longer. He is such a blessing to have for a step-son. I really do need to scan some pictures of him when he was younger so you can all see what a doll baby he was just like his little sister. You just wanted to put him on a shelf he was so darn cute.

So hope you all enjoy the tax free weekend. Good luck with the school supplies and school cloths shopping.

Home Sweet Home

2010-08-09T09:21:00.006-05:00

Bella has been home with us for 1 year as of yesterday. I can't believe how fast the year has gone by. It has been the best year we have had so much fun being parents to our little miss. She is such a little helper we just moved a few weeks ago into a new house so we have been busy unpacking and Bella decided to give me a hand on Friday.

We both just look at her all the time and can't believe how blessed we are. She really is such a good baby. She loves to spend hours playing with her toys and is so happy.

So lets get some updates on Bella. Our little 15 oz baby is probably around 19lbs now at least. She is wearing 13 month cloths. We went to the doctor at 15 months and she does not go back till her 18 month apt. She cut 2 teeth months ago and I thought she would never get anymore. But nope last week I noticed a little something white on top and she had cut a top tooth. Was so excited then the next day I realized she was actually in the process of cutting four teeth on top. :0 (This is just an example of how easy a baby she is) She is not cranky nothing we didn't even know she had cut the teeth. At this point I began crying just at how much she has done and realize how different our lives would have been had we done what the doctors wanted. How she has continues to grow and develope just in God perfect time. Everything the doctors said she would never do.

She is still not walking but has started letting go and standing for about a minute with no help. Specially if she is excited about something.

She is eatting more and more solid food. I know once the four teeth completly come in she will really want more solid foods. And after about 12 sippy cups we have finally found one she likes. She likes a straw and does really well drinking out of one. I don't know about anyone else but the sippy cup selection overwhelem me. So glad we found one she likes.
No new words just allot of babble.

After working hard on Friday helping me unpack we need some time to relax and unwind in the pool.

Hope all are having a great summer, kids will be straiting school in a few weeks. Our big kid will be heading to HIGH SCHOOL!!! WISH US LUCK! LOL

Little Miss

2010-07-19T17:26:00.003-05:00

Bella's first weekend home - she still sleeps with this bear. Little Miss will hit her 1 year homecoming August 8th. I can't believe she has been home with us this long. I can't believe she is 16 months. She amazes me everyday. We both just look at her in amazement. She is the happiest little girl. No matter if she feels bad she is still able to work up a smile. And of course we think she is the cutest little girl too. :)

So I am looking for help that anyone can provided me with. Now that life is starting to get normal again. And we have a good routine. I am back at work on a routine and Bella is doing great. I want to give back to other preemie mom's it is something I have thought about since before I had her; three weeks in the hospital on bed rest gave me lots of time to think about what changes I wanted to make in my life after all this.

And I have thought long and hard about it. I decided that I want to figure out how to start some kind of NICU organization. They have the March of Dimes that is great and I plan to do the walk in 2011 and lot of other great organizations for pre-term labor & preemies research. But I want to give back to the preemie moms/dads/grandparents/foster parents who are in the NICU. Nothing about having a NICU baby is normal.

Is it the best thing that could of ever happen to me? YES.

Would I have changed things? I can't say. I think God knew what he was doing when he gave me Bella.

Would I love to have more children? Sure I would, I love being a mom. I know people say that but I really do mean it when I say it I love everything about being a mom. I get frustrated and need a break of course I am not super mom. But I love the good and the bad.

So with that said.
Any suggestions or help on how to make this dream a reality please let me know.

I want to figure out a way to take donations to then donate to the parents at the NICU, to buy preemie cloths for the baby's in the NICU, to buy chairs(which are in high demand - or take donations) and mobiles(plastic ones are best - lots of fluids to get cloth ones dirty). These are all the things I had in the NICU that made going each day more tolerable. I want to do gift baskets for new moms that are filled with the things you can have in the NICU; like camera w/flash, notebook, pens & literature for the new parents. You would be surprise at the fact that a lot of hospitals don't have books on preemie baby's for new moms to read. Space is limited for that. And in the first few days they are so focused on all the medical issues they forget to tell you about how your baby will look. They spend so much time telling you statics they don't think about telling you the baby's skin won't look normal or they may not open there eyes for a while. And even that a girl may not look like a girl. Everyone knows that was the hardest thing for me. But after about a month I went to a book and got a book on preemies. I skipped the chapter on grieving. And read the first few pages. Those first few chapters would have helped so much to understand the appearance of the baby.

It is hard to not bring home your baby. And the stay is long. I treated Bella's space like it was her home. I never started a nurse I am so thankful for that because I don't think I could have came home everyday to a empty nurse. I created her nurse there.

All these things make the time a little easier.

Happy July 4th

2010-07-04T23:07:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone had a great July 4th. Bella saw her first fireworks last night. Not sure exactly what she thought of them. She didn't hate them but she didn't love them either. We were just happy she didn't cry. We had a great view in our back yard. Tonight we went to a BBQ at a friend's house. She played and ate homemade mac & cheese. Fell asleep before the firework show and woke up just as it was over. Our girl can sleep through anything.
She is 12 months corrected today.

Bella Updates - 15 months ..

2010-06-29T17:59:00.004-05:00

So I have not posted much on Bella thought I might get up to date on what is going on in the land of Bella.

Well she is 15 months (11 Months corrected) and will be 12 months corrected on Sunday July 4th..

She is growing like a little weed. She hit 15 months on the 12th of June and since then she has gone from wearing 6 months to 9 months and this weekend I bought her some new cloths thinking she would get some wear out of them by getting 12 months and guess what THEY FIT!!! I can't believe my baby is wearing 12 months.

She has two teeth allot of teething but no sign of a tooth coming in just yet.

She is crawling like a speed demo. Pulling up and standing on everything that will stay still including the dogs, we had to get a baby gate to keep her and the dog separated. Had to take care of Parker too. :) She is furniture walking around the house. And this weekend she decided she wanted to do some climb up on her toys. She has climb up on a box and sat down on top of it so far and her play table has a bench that she is suppose to sit but she prefers to stand on it.

She is saying dada and mama more. And I think we might of heard a Nana a few weeks ago and a Brother this weekend. Of course I heard mama once and then it took her two months to say it again.

She is doing this little head title to the side when she wants to let you know she is to cute to get on to. And shows me her teeth's and growls when I tell her NO. And yes believe it or not I can tell her NO.

She is 17 lbs 4 oz and 26 1/2 inches long as of her last apt a few weeks ago.

And are you ready for this. She is officially medication FREE!!!!! He took her off her inhaler. We still have it but she does not have to get a puffy once a day. Unless she needs it and so far she has not needed it. And to be honest I kind of stop using it a few weeks ago. Shh.. Don't tell the doctor.. Actually Doc Mark is the best and that I could try going a few days without at her last apt and see how she did. and he officially wrote in her chart AS NEEDED ONLY!!!!!

She got her 15 month shots and is not due back.......

Wait for it.... Wait for it....

Wait for it...

18 MONTHS!!!

Her NICU Doctor.. Won't even try to spell his name lets just say Dr. S will see her next month for a development check, no issues just something he likes to do once the micro preemies hit 12 months corrected can be done anytime. just to see how they are coming along. He specialise in Micro Preemies and does his grant work on them. He is such a good doctor one of the reason we went with his clinic because he really loves what he does and is a great doctor. And talks to you like you have not had 8 year of medical school. He has a clue you have no clue what all the medical terminology means. I loved that in the NICU with him.

So that is about all for the Bella Girl..
I have been busy working on her July 4th Tutu, I actually just took her white tutu and red tutu and combine them to make one. I was starting to make a collection and TUTU's in her closet and thinking what am I going to do with all these Tutu's.. :0 So why not recycle them into new ones for her.. Save money and SPACE..

This is my Daddy ----

2010-06-25T15:19:00.007-05:00

So father's day my mommy and daddy spent the day at the hospital with my Pop and they didn't' have time to let me get on to tell you about my daddy for father's day. Mommy told you about her daddy and brother but what about my turn it is my blog right!!! :)

This is our Daddy.. His name is Robert James but mommy calls him Roby.. I call him dadada..

He is the one person who can get me and Brother to both smile. He was the first person I smiled at, squealed at when he comes in the room and laughed for.

This was Father's Day last year.. Look how I have grown and my hair I got way more now and daddy has less.

He changes my dirty diapers; don't tell him but I save the poop ones just for him. I think he likes them.
He picks me up from grandma's house then take me home and gives me a yummy dinner at with extra Cheerios. Then after dinner he lets me sit by his side and watch batman cartoons; I love BATMAN Cartoons.
He loves me so much he put this mask on just so he could hold me when he was sick.

When I first came home from the NICU across his chest was my favorite place to sleep.

He is the best daddy a girl could ask for and I think I will keep him.

Hope everyone had a great father's day. And BTW my Pop is back home and doing GREAT!

Count Down to Father's Day - Sunday

2010-06-18T15:46:00.010-05:00

Going to share some pics of some Men who I think are GREAT father's, dad's and daddy's over the next few days.

Of course Cat Daddy - He may not be the perfect dad but no question without words we know everyday he loves us & is there for us -well unless a really good auctions is happen and well he may be a bit late. ;).

Next my brother aka the oldest Melon Head, so I am just a bit bias when it comes to my brother; but I have ever reason to be he is really a great father, brother and Uncle. Even if sometimes we don't see eye to eye on everything, we do agree our children are the best things that every happen to us. You know how some people are just born to be a parent well this is my brother. He was born to be a dad.

Don't worry I didn't forget one I am just saving the best for last.. After all he is the Bella Daddy, stay tuned more to come..

Did you Miss the Show

2010-06-14T17:52:00.004-05:00

Well your loss.. You missed a great show but you know I am kind of bias.. :) Don't worry you can make a trip to W&T in Athens to see what is left over..

Don't miss another show Mindy will be hosting a Dress Up Party at Primitiques. It is this Saturday, June 19 from 10-3. Would hate for you to miss another great show from another great dealer at W&T. Bring your mason jar and dress to impress.. As Nana always says there is no such things as to many accessories.. Don't have a thing to dress up in don't worry Mindy has you covered get over and check her out.

Did You Make Your Way to the Big Show Today

2010-06-11T14:22:00.002-05:00

Don't Forget!!!!!

2010-06-10T13:40:00.003-05:00

Today is the day, You won't want to miss what the ladies have been up. They are working till the last minute don't be surprised if you catch Nana in her rollers and half dressed she is know for working till the last minute and forgetting to get herself ready.. :)

Show me the Junk!!!!

2010-06-08T15:30:00.002-05:00

Just in case you where to busy this weekend to come see Deb (Talking Trash) & Cat Daddy on Saturday at W&T's big annual Street Sale don't worry they will be making another appearance this week in Terrell, TX. You won't want to miss the show, I know Deb AKA Bella's Nana has been working hard to give you lots of show stopping treats. She has the Cat Daddy hang from Fran & Liz's barn hang and stapling! So much she has no time for her Bella.. So please don't let her time away from Bella be wasted go see her and buy buy buy lots of Junk!!! Owe wait I mean fine Shabby Chic Garden Decor.. :)

All the World Loves a Clown..

2010-06-02T16:56:00.006-05:00

We are so sad to see this close, Bella will be going to her first and last show on Sunday. Brandon has seen many a show with his Uncle Raymond as the puppeteer. We took Graycie to her first show when she was about 3.
Please if you are looking for something fun to do this weekend in AC with your kids come to the show. You won't be disapointed. They are so much fun for the kids and the adults.
This is my brother-in-law (no your eyes are not playing tricks on you this is not Roby I promise.)

Raymond Banda began Puppeteering in the late 90's. He started as an apprentice which allowed him to log countless hours of observing other master puppeteers and practicing his craft. Raymond currently serves as Slappy's lead pupeteer and teacher in charge of training the marionette "interns." He is also the mastermind behind the complicated party schedule at Slappy's in addition to being in charge of the box office. Beyond his many roles at Slappy's (including voice over talent), Raymond is a well respected member of the Dallas Fort Worth acting community. Slappy's has become an important part of Raymond's life. So much so that he married his wife at Slappy's Puppet Playhouse in October!

Slapp's Website Release.
Slappy's Puppet Playhouse

NEWS RELEASE
On June 6th, Slappy's Puppet Playhouse in the Dallas Galleria will end a successful six year run with its last performance of The Jungle Book marionette show. Owners Tiffany Riley and Dick Monday, more commonly known as the affable duo Slappy and Monday, are in the process of recreating their business to expand their ability to bring circus arts to Dallas children and families.

"We love the circus and we love sharing it with families and kids," says Riley. "Our space in the Galleria was a wonderful place to plant the seeds, but now it's time for Slappy's to grow in a different direction that is in keeping with our passion." As Riley and Monday consider their relocation options, the marionette shows will be on hiatus during the summer. However, Slappy's Variety shows and Slappy's Circus Camp will continue!This is a great last chance oportunity. Don't miss the last show.

The Jungle Book
Friday, June 4 at 10:30, Saturday, June 5th at 10:30 & 1:00pm, Sunday, June 6th at 2:0pm.
You can also see Slappy & Monday's show on Saturday at 4:00pm
Admission:
$8.00 for Kids (free for under 3)
$9.00 for Adults (over 18)

Box Office: 214.369.4849
Call for Reservations

My Kiddo's

2010-05-26T14:16:00.002-05:00

Per Nana and Graycie Birthday Party.. Her toes are painted orange too.. Will post pics of that soon.. :)

Big Brother and Sister (sorry not a good clear picture had to crop out mom and dad. We where not looking our best..) :)

Future Son-In-Law

2010-05-25T12:08:00.003-05:00

This is my best friends little man Wheeler he is 3 and is the cutest little boy I know. He loves his Bella so much he even shared his spider man books with her. What a Man..

A minute to Pray

2010-05-21T14:30:00.003-05:00

I have been going to a Message Board for preemie moms it has actually been a big help, wake up call and so many other things for me. It has been great to be able to read others stories and not feel alone. I know that most my friends and family probably don't want to spend 24 hours a day 7 days a week talking about Bella but hey I do. :)

So to my point of this post. I know that Bella and I have been so blessed to have a great bunch of prayer warriors on our side while we spent that time in the Hospital. One of the mommies on the preemie board's little one is not doing well. This is her post from today on all of his issues. Now ladies we all know there is no such thing as no hope we see that everyday in all the special little ones we all know and love. We see Hope when we see pictures of Witt at home. Lets all pray for Hope and as well strenght to deal with whatever God's Will is for this family and there little man Oscar.

"Oscar's brain looks just awful he had a grade4 bleed on day three and now at ten weeks has PLV servere and one giant cyst on left side and many many cysts on the right the doctors are painting a very grim picture and want me to turn his machines off but i just know theres got to be hope for my baby. they say he will have servere cp and prob wont be able to talk move etc... also he will be serveley developmentally effected? how can they know? we've just had a specialist access oscar and he has told us oscar will definitely never walk or talk hold a cup feed recognise us were in complete devestation

xxx
Thank you always you are a great bunch of people!

Jenn

Don't Miss The Garden Sale

2010-05-07T13:19:00.004-05:00

Bella didn't miss it and neither should you. :)

Don't miss the Garden Sale that Gina and Portia and Alan are having today only a few hours left today. Oops I forgot Jeff(Portia's Husband and Bella's new best friend) and Ben (Gina & Alan's Wonderful Son - He is such a nice young man they should be very proud - Be sure to Wish Ben a Happy Birthday.)

Friday May 7, we will be open all day starting at 10am and ending at 3pm. The address is 4224 Allencrest , in Dallas (75244) which is two blocks north of Forest, between Midway & Welch. This is Dallas Mapsco #14 Y. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! QUESTIONS? Call Alan @ 214-770-2994)

Bella -

2010-05-05T15:43:00.002-05:00

I know mom has already posted this pic but I thought I would post it as well.. Her first Piggies..
She is getting so active. Can you believe that it was a year ago that I held her for the first time on May 2,2009.. WOW.. She was 2 lbs 13oz a year ago. We went to the doctor a few weeks ago and she is just under 16lbs. She has two teeth coming in. She is crawling like crazy. She is pulling up on anything and anybody that will stay still. She still only really says DaDaDaDa.. But we are close to bye bye.. She is eatting like crazy. Still baby food. I think it is easier than feeding straight from the table.. Still not crazy about a sippy cup.. But we have introduce pedisure with her formula and she LOVES the vanilla and kind of likes the chocolate.

In case anyone didn't know I went back to work part time a few weeks ago. Very nice. Love getting a paycheck again. Bella gots some new toys and some new cloths. Cause yeah poor baby needed toys and cloths. Ok not really I just can't not buy her stuff. Momma got a few new things too.. Funny how when you don't work for even a short amount of time and you go back to work the cloths seem so old. Forsure need to do some freshing up with the closet..

Also as everyone read the Nana's computer is out. But never fear we will have her backup by the weekend with a laptop. Couldn't have her down with her birthday just around the corner. That's right May is a crazy Birthday month for our family.
Oldest Melon head yesterday, Sista Trash's Birthday is TODAY - Happy Cinco De Mayo Aunt Kerri, Then Nana's and then Graycie's. Busy month. We also can't forget mother's day in all that this weekend.

School is almost out and it will be summer. I know we are ready. Brandon will offically be a freshman in just a few short weeks.. :0 CRAZY I know the next four years will go by way to fast.

Hope everyone is having a GREAT WEEK!!! Will post new pictures of the Bella girl soon..

It's Happened

2010-04-19T17:45:00.002-05:00

It officially happened last night she off the tummy crawled.. Of course she only made it to the closets toy but she did it. She did it first behind her daddy only he didn't know it. ;)

She also offially spent all night in her room in her bed. She has always been in her own bed since the day we brought her home. She has just been in the room with me. With all the machines it just seemed crazy to be going across the house to see why the machine was going off only for it to stop as soon as I would get to it.

And not sure I mentioned this but a tooth is trying to make its debut. Can't wait. I can't imagine her with Teeth.. Even thought we have seen them in her swallow test you could see them it was kind of werid. But good to know they are there. :)

Her room saddly is still not finished but it is closer. We got the paint up and curtain rods hung. Got a few pictures up but then our drill died on us. :( And we could not get her shelfs hung or the really heavy mirror hung. So some project for another day. :) But it is finally starting to take shape and look like a room. I got her chandlier changed our with all the new clear prisms. Now it will be off to Pop's to have him wire it. Decided not to hang it in the middle of her room instead it is at the end of her bed for her to look at.

I moved her bed in on Saturday while Roby was taken a nap (he worked nights last week and tired to stay home with her, still is probably not going to work.)But I got it all the way from our room in the back of the house throught the laundry room/craft room, kitchen, living room and then the final door way her room and it wouldn't clear the door.. :0 Awww.. I had to wake him up and he had to take the door off the hinges without a screw driver. :0 But we got it in and even with all the unfinished project I had an overwhelming since of happiness so much I actually almost cried. Just this joy that finally we have a nursery for her a place that is just what I had dreamed it would look like. All this time I had felt like I was settle on stuff but when it was all in the room together the fabric just made the room and a room that I decorated for my little gir.

Growing up we got our room re-decorated alot so it was such a great feeling to know I will be giving her a similar childhood memory that I had. Some might say they don't remember. But I grew up with stories of my perfect doted-swiss nursery. And I have mermories of my pink metal hospital bed, white canopy bed and daybed. Like I said we got new rooms alot. Of course we did I am the daughter of Talkign Trash and Cat Daddy.. Hellow would you expect any less from them. So off course I have big shoes to fill when it comes to being a parent to one of the orginal trahetts. Cat Daddy gets funny about his Kitten's you know.

Will post new pics soon of her and her room.

No Video to Document this

2010-04-13T21:25:00.002-05:00

No Video to prove this really happened but my little girl just tummy crawled across the living room.. She has been rolling around the room but something caught her eye and she was off.. It is just a matter of time before I will not be able to keep her confined to this room.. Someone remind me again why I wanted to teach her how to do this.. :)

More 13 Months

2010-04-12T21:19:00.004-05:00

OK so lets see what haven't I told you guys..
Since her last appointment with OT
She has started getting up on all fours and rocking. She can role and get any toy she wants.. She cam pull herself as well to toys but not off the tummy crawling but we know it is close.
She is taken 4 6oz bottles a day and eating breakfast, lunch and dinner along with at least one snack a day.
She is not pulling up just yet and is not sitting herself up. But she can stand up if we put her holding up on the couch or her bed for a minute and she can sit for hours if we let her and play.
Her new favorite toy right now is her pots and pans I got her a big lots she loves thoses. Along with the Easter egg Shakers I got her.
I try to read to her everyday..
And she now loves to watch PBS Dinosaurs Train. I know they say not to let them watch TV till they are at least 2 but she really likes to watch this show.. And she seems to have no interest in BARNEY!!! Lets just say I am a happy mom on that one.
Still no sign of teeth.
I finally got her room painted. Roby hung the curtain rods this weekend and I hung the curtains. I am working on a chandelier. It once had amber colored prisms on it and hung in our first house. It has been collecting dust for the past few years at my mom's and I decided to pull the prisms off and add new clear ones to it. This actually seems easier than it is.. My fingers are killing me.

I think that is about it for now on the Bella updates..

13 Months Today

2010-04-12T16:07:00.004-05:00

Can you believe it Bella is 13 months today. :0 Today was my first day back at work. All is good some how I seem to remember most of my old job duties. And the time went by fast of course I am more than ready to be at home with my baby.

Breaking News

2010-03-26T09:45:00.004-05:00

Graycie's going under today to have her arm re-set.. If you had read on mom's blogg Grqaycie went to the ER a few nights ago, after she fell off a small stole and broke her arm. We all have to ask what was she doing on the stoll in the first place to which Graycie responded with "watch myself sing in the mirror of course". She is her Nana.
She went yesterday to see the doctor and he did not like the job they did on setting her break in the ER. So please say a little prayer for her she will be sedated and it will be re-set today at 10AM.. Nana could use a little prayer to she hates when any of us get sedated. And special as she is miles away from her little trashett and the momma and daddy. So if you could say little prayer for our family today. Thanks

2010-03-24T21:44:00.002-05:00

Bella's Cake I thought this was cute.. I got it at Target..

More Pictures

2010-03-23T10:50:00.002-05:00

I love this picture of Nana and Graycie..

just pictures

2010-03-22T11:47:00.003-05:00

On our way to pick out cupcakes..

Picking out cake for her birthday first trip to the supermarket in a shopping cart. She loved it..

Bella Before Cake

Party girl after cake.. She LOVED That too..

Birthday

2010-03-16T20:48:00.004-05:00

We did it blogger family we made it threw the first year. Party was great she loved having happy birthday sung to her so much we sang it to her again this morning. Loved her cake hope to get some pictures up for everyone tomorrow. Had her one year appointments yesterday. She weights 15lbs and is 25 1/2 inches long. They said she is healthy but would like to get a bit more weight on her. She is tiny but trust me she is not skin and bones. So she is getting a little butter in her vegetables for dinner. And she has already increased the amount of food in just one day. She generally eats about a jar and a half total for the day and about an ounce of oatmeal for breakfast but not after I added butter to her meals. She had a whole jar of green beans for dinner and she doesn't really like green beans all that much. So a whole jar is big for her. The nutrients said to just give her what she wants. Finger foods, snacks, stage 3 baby food and wait for it .. Wait for it... ICE CREAM!!!!!! No I didn't run out and buy some, I think butter is enough for her firdt day. She ate some gerber cheese puffs today. She loved them.
So onto my life I have been a busy bee with my partner and one of my best friends Vicci making lots of jewelery. We were lucky enough this weekend to get to send some of are jewelry to the Funky Find show in Ft Worth with Red Neck Chic. The best purse designer I have the honor of knowing. If you are looking for a one of a knd purses she's your girl her work is AWESOME!!!! Hand crafted out of wondrful vintage finds... And her spot well that is just crazy funky fun!!! And her guy's lights are the best I wanted to take them all home with me. That I do miss about working a PAYCHECK!!!!!! Lol But if all goes right I will be back to work soon. Go check her out and you also can see some new pics of the birthday girl
thank you all again for the birthday wishes and for your support this year. The winners have been anounced on moms blog Talking trash

Happy birthday

2010-03-11T23:27:00.003-06:00

My baby girl is one year old today. One year ago we had doctor after doctor give us all the statics as to what our new life would be. Never did I have a doctor say just be patent and stay on God's path and you could have a healthy baby girl just statics. They encouraged very strongly that we not put her on the breathing machine as she would not be a what they would consider a viable baby. Now at the time I was outraged by even the thought that they would say this about my baby. I know realise this is there job they do see things we can never even begin to image. I don't know if it is my simple faith that brought me to my decision. I know the day or night that part is not clear to me after three weeks night and day did not register. When my OB said this is it we can't wait any longer we will do a csection today I had never been so scared but then just as fast as the free came over me it was gone. And I remembered back to the begin of the week when the NICU Doc came in to give me the reasons not to put my baby on the machine and how I took that all in and then when to God in prayer to show me the answer and how a calmness came over me as if God was in the room telling all would be ok.
I would hold my baby. While it was not the day she was born like in all the A Baby Story's I had watched leading up to that day and it was not a week or even two weeks but two months. I knew God would give me that day in his own time not mine.
Sometimes I felt cheated out of a lot of the thing a new mother-to-be gets to experience. Like I never felt her kick inside me but that was changed when I got to do kangaroo time with her. Her tiny feet would dance on my tummy just where she would have been kicking had she been inside me.
In the hospital I would lay my hands across her everyday and ask God to send my faith in him into her and carry me and her. Now I can't tell you scripture all I know is I have faith in our God. And remember from church as a teenager that if you belive he can do something without a bought it can happen. I sometimes would sit by her bed and wonder each day that passed and that list of statics grew less and less why her. This is still ask God to contiune to show me and lead me with. I don't know why her. All I know is God gave her to me and that his plan will unfold as it is suppose to. I kept focused with a lot of different thing. The poem foot prints, a Martina McBride song(In my Daughters Eyes), what friends and family said. A good friend said God dosen't work in statics. All these thing keep me focused on God.
A year ago seems like yesterday. God has brouht us on this journey and he continues to bring us each day with her. As my mom
would say no more no less excatly what we need.
Each family member, friend and all the people I have never even met who have given me words of encouragement and prayers I am so Thankful for and we are blessed to have you in our lives.
A giveaway just dosen't seem like enough to say how truly thankful we are. Some people have giveaways to hit so many follwers or 100th post. Which who know I am close to 100 post maybe I will have another one then but for this one I didn't care how many comments or followers I got I just wanted to truly show you all who just like God never left us this year how truly Thankful we are to each and everyone of you.

OMY Goosh 2 more DAYS!!!!

2010-03-10T22:51:00.003-06:00

THE CRAZY LADY IS DONE! OK maybe i am not done with everything but i am r very close. Which for me is a big deal. Completed Bella's birthday tutu, come on we all knew she would have a birthday tutu. Still have one special birthday crown to make. Hmm I wonder who it could be for ;)
I still can't wrap my head around Bella turning ONE on Friday. Today was the day one year ago when we found out we were have a little girl. That was one of the happiness and scary moments of my life. Who knew two days later she would be born. While this may not have been my dream pregnancy. Or what i had planed, One year later and I wouldn't change a thing. By no means am I a saint in anyway I had all the up and down emotions. Anger, sadness, fear but you can't let all that stay in your thought you have to push all the negative away and focus on the positive.
But after a year I learned a lot about myself.
I learn to take each day as they come.
I learn to be thankful for what I have even when sometimes I don't think it is enough. God always gives us just what we need.
I have learn to trust God he always has a plan and his is the plan that we follow not mine.

Crazy Lady

2010-03-09T20:59:00.002-06:00

This is what Roby calls me anytime I am planing a party. He says I go overboard but have you met my mother. So I have been busy making invitations, party hats, banners ect. Keep watching talking trash for picture updates for our Bella Birthday Bash giveaway, you just might see some of the birthday decorations I have made her and you might get a chance to win some.

I need a new mommy

2010-03-07T22:11:00.002-06:00

I think I might need to take applications for a new mommy. Can you believe she forgot my post yesterday. Guess she thinks she can just run up and down the road buying junk with Cat Daddy. Wait what am I saying this could work to my advantage and maybe even a lucky winner. Will have to make a road trip to check out her new junk before it all goes on the trailer.
So I am still coming to you from hubby's iphone.
This weekend was spent making lots of new jewelry for the up coming show. Who knows maybe one might slip into the giveaway. Can you tell jewelry is our favorite thing must get that from mom.
Hope to have a computer up and running soon so I can post some new Bella pics for you guys, she has been really camera happy lately. Finally she is turning into her momma and nana.
Good luck keep watching

Day 6 and countin

2010-03-06T13:46:00.002-06:00

Still coming to you live from the iphone... Hate that you can't upload pictures:(
on the 6th day of bella are birthday girl brings .......
To Be Continued.......

Day 5 and still down

2010-03-05T21:33:00.002-06:00

5 days down but lucky for me i got mom to do my post... Keep watch maybe i will be back up on the computer.. Thank goodness for hubby's iphone. Thank you for all the great comments can't wait till next week to give some prizes away..

Name The Giveaway!

2010-03-04T18:46:00.000-06:00

Mom is making me do my own post tonight...can you believe that...bad mommy! I'm here at her house getting things ready for Buchanan's Antique Show here in Dallas at Fair Park. You wouldn't believe how much gas I can save by shopping in her back yard...more money for junk...oops, I meant quality antiques...YEA!!! (I'll be there March 20&21 and if any of y'all get a chance to come out, please stop by and say HI!)

Today is the fourth day for Bella's Birthday Bash Giveaway. I've gathered up all kinds of paper and embellishments from Mom's bag 'o tricks to add to the gift bag. Don't tell her...she'll never miss them. It's not like I took any of her mercury glass or anything...that she would miss!

Keep checking back to see what I add each day until the big day...March 12! BTW, we haven't been able to come up with a great name for Bella's giveaway, so leave me a comment with name suggestions and maybe I'll have a little something extra for you!

Day 2 computer still down

2010-03-02T18:21:00.000-06:00

Ain't that just the way it is, computer problems just when it is time for a party:(
Hope everyone will keep watching talking trash will be posting today's pictures. Having to post from an IPhone.... Thank you everyone for all your comments.

1 more day

2010-02-28T10:07:00.000-06:00

Till the Bella One year giveaway begins!!!!!!! Don't forget to tell your friends... See you tomorrow

O...MY... Goosh!!!!

2010-02-25T11:32:00.000-06:00

I just noticed Bella's birthday count down is 2 weeks & 1 day.. That means Monday March 1st will start my giveaway.. I have been gathering lots of cute stuff.. So I hope everyone will be back for the 12 days of Bella next week.
This week has been a good week. Monday Bella & I went to stay with Mom while Cat Daddy was out of town working. Got some packages out for our etsy shop and some gifts. Came home on Tuesday to find I myself had got a package. Was so excited. I had won the giveaway from Gypsy Brocante that ROCKED!!! My necklace is so beautiful and personal. If you have not been to her blog you must go check it out along with all her fabulous jewelry. I love my necklace.. She added blue stones for Bella's birthstone with the key that has a letter B on it for Bella. All the details are just wonderful.Hubby has a shower at work. So I have been working on a shower gift for the lucky little girl to be. Every newborn girl need a tutu (still working on that) and a baby bling. Right. This is one of our trashetts necklace (Bella of course has one as well) and a one of a kind onsies bling out. Had to throw in a banner for the new parents. Bella had tons of these while she was in the hospital and I love each one I made for her.

So on to Bella updates she is doing great. Eating and playing. Just an all around happy little girl. This week we let her have a bitter cookie and well she of course loved it. Still no teeth but they are starting to bother her so I know we will see one any time now.

Birthday plans are in the work. We plan to take her on her birthday out to Baylor to see her NICU nurses and bring them cupcakes. What better place to celebrate her life than the place she started at with the people who were there from day one.

We are planing a small Sunday Birthday Brunch with our close family. Very excited about that can't wait..

We will also be setting up on March 20-21 at Fair Park at Buchanan Market. I have not done this show in years. So I hope it will be a fun show. Come check us out. Going to hit up Talking Trash to fill the booth with good junk..

These are the most dangerous animals on the planet

2010-02-22T12:45:00.000-06:00

That's right folk a Cat Daddy was spotted at Fair Park Dallas on Sunday and was captured holding one of his trashetts and looking at Junk. Roby was able to capture this rare photograph while he was destracted.

Happy Valentines Day

2010-02-14T11:54:00.001-06:00

Happy Valentines Day

From Bella

11 Months

2010-02-12T23:16:00.000-06:00

Just before we took her out today to see the snow. A short trip out. Me and Bella try not to leave the house on a cold days so she does not have hat, gloves and big coat. So we had to do some improvising. Her big melon head a family trait was able to fit in my hat. Poor thing she doesn't stand a chance going to have a big head like her Uncle (AKA - Oldest Melon Head).. I wrapped a scarf around her to cover her up while Roby made snow balls and threw them at the house. She seemed to enjoy it as much as a 11 months old can enjoy the snow.

AWWW!!!! :0 I only have one more month to plan Bella's 1st birthday. I can't believe it is just a month away. I can't wait, I love to plan a party and to be able to plan a party for my little girl.. I am so excited! And Thankful and blessed.

Not allot to report over the last month. Bella is sitting up longer and longer each day without any support. She loves her vegetables and fruits. Yesterday I got her to drink from a cup not a sippy cut just a regular cup. She seems so fascinated by our cups that I thought why not give it a try. What is the worst that could happen, I have to change her cloths? She did really well actually. Keep more of the juice in her mouth with a regular cup than she does with her sippy cup.
She has OT and doctor apts next week so will be a busy week for us.

This is her new trick. We call it the evil eye. If you don't pay attention to her she gives it to you. It is very funny to us so of course she does it allot to get us to laugh.

Worked on some valentines day projects. Made Bella a valentines.

Stay tune for the Birthday giveaway we have coming in the next month.

Sitting Pretty

2010-02-04T13:22:00.000-06:00

Bella played with her favorite toy today all by herself..It was a hard work out. She fell a few times but did really well.. Now it is time for a cool refreshing bottle.. :)

Sick Day

2010-01-30T11:10:00.000-06:00

Daddy was sick this week.. Bella was not happy that Daddy was not holding her on Tuesday and Wednesday. So Wednesday night he put a mask on to hold her. And scrubbed up with lots of anti-bacterial soap..

Was just like we were back in the NICU.. LOL. So the house smells like Lysol from all the spraying. But so far me and Bella are not sick. Lucky for us all this is now a part of are normal house hold supplies so we have plenty on hand at all times since she was born.

I know everyone may not want to see tons of pictures of Bella sleeping.. But I am a bad momma I never started a baby book for her so this blog has become her baby book for all her first. The other night Bella did a cute trick for us. She was pulling her pacy out of her mouth and making it pop each time. And every time I said Pop Goes the Baby she would do it again and again. As Nana says she is a little monkey see monkey do these days. She is such a little performer like her Nana. Since then she has done it at least once everyday. Wanted to post the video but for some reason it does seem to want to upload.

Today she manged to pull herself up to a half way sitting positions..

Bella's Doctor Visit

2010-01-22T09:57:00.000-06:00

Bella went to the doctor yesterday. It was a good visit. She is now 14lbs.. I know big girl right.. The doctor has officially given the OK to take her off the oxygen they think she is ready. Last night it took her a little while to get a good stable number she does great during the day it is just for some reason at night she drops to 90/88. Around 2am this morning she stopped dropping and from that point her numbers did great the machine did not go off.. She is playing away in her bouncer, a few days ago she played so hard she feel asleep..

Also we had a new addition to our family last month.. Nope not me & Roby my BIL and SIL.
This is Bella's new cousin Alice Rose, she was born on December 28th weight 5 lbs 11 oz.. I know we have big girls right.. ;) She looks just like her Big Sister Lulu. Grandma is definitely in trouble with three little girls to spoil rotten.

Random

2010-01-20T22:50:00.000-06:00

Bella must cut a tooth soon. Poor thing she is teething on her pacy and now her oxygen tub. Anything that comes near her mouth is going in. Parker is staying clear of her. How long do baby teeth? It really seems like she has been teething since the day we brought her home in August.

10 Months

2010-01-11T11:07:00.001-06:00

Can you believe it our little girl will be a year old in 2 months. I know I can't.

We have started with full force finally giving her a nursery. Maybe we will finish it by her birthday. LOL. I didn't want to rush and just buy anything so she would have a room. I waited 33 years for my little girl so her room has got to be just right. Sometimes I find myself buying stuff because it is cute and then never using it. Didn't want to do that with Bella's room. I wanted to be very selective with each little detail. Lucky for me some of you great Bloggers have sent her some great stuff that is going to work with her room. Paint color is Sweet Baby Girl seemed operate seeing as she is the sweetest baby girl. We got the white primer finished last night. The room was black and gray. That was not an easy task to cover up. Now the next step deciding how we are going to paint the walls. Again not wanting to rush the process and then want to change after it is done. I do believe Roby will kill me if I did that.

Bella has a busy week this week.
OT came yesterday. She did great. Sat up on her own for 3 whole seconds. Her OT taught her how to bang toys together she caught on to that one quick. Showed her once and she had it. Learn how to do some exercises to encourage crawling.
Blood work this week before her doctors apt.
She has her RSV shot and her oxygen check up this week as well. Which I am 99.9% sure she will be coming off the oxygen this week. She has taken herself off every morning for the last week and done great without oxygen she was stat at 98-99 WOW that is perfect could not ask for better numbers. But I will probably still suggest she keep the oxygen for night time at least another month. With the cold weather I just think it is better to be a little inconvenienced and be safe than do anything that could possible get her sick. The extra bit of oxygen can helps to keep her lungs clear.

She is really teething big time. Poor thing I wish that tooth would come on already. I swear I think she has been teething since we brought her home in August. But thanks to Nana and Pop she got some really nice teething rings for Christmas just small enough for her tiny little mouth.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T12:09:00.000-06:00

Hope everyone has had a very Blessed Christmas.

Of all Bella's toys she seems to love her Sock Monkey Christmas ornament we got her from the Funky Monkey. So much she crashed with it.

Have a safe and Merry Christmas.

My Family

2009-12-17T09:55:00.000-06:00

Of course you all know Miss Bella. Wanted to share pictures of our little family. Bella couldn't get out of the tree long enough to look at the camera I guess that is what I get for have a pink shiny tree. And no your eyes are not playing tricks on you Bella is not off the oxygen yet but with the low settings she can come off now for little time periods and can hold her oxygen it is just long periods she is not yet ready for. But keep your prayers coming and your fingers crossed we go to the doctor today so who knows what they might say.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.
Merry Christmas

Sneak Peak

2009-12-14T22:07:00.000-06:00

More to come.....

9 months and counting

2009-12-13T22:25:00.000-06:00

I can't believe it Bella turned 9 months yesterday. She is getting such a little personality. She loves spending her day playing with her toys. I could not have asked for a better little girl. Actually I did ask I prayed all the time that God would bless me with a wonderful little girl. I just never could have know how wonderful she would be. Sometimes she makes me want to tape her hands down to keep them off her oxygen line but this is of no surprise after the months in the NICU pulling things out. Just a small price to pay for the most wonderful little girl.

We had a great Thanksgiving Bella was a big girl and sat in her high chair with the family. Everything turned out very nice and we had a great time with family.

Not the best picture of Bella but a good one of Big Brother. I get so few now that he is older that when I get a good one I have to share it. Don't they look just a like.

So far this month. Yes it has been that long since I posted so be prepared for a long post.

Bella's first snow 12/2/09. We didn't get a chance to take her out to play in it she had a doctors apt. So by the time we got back home it was all gone. But she enjoy looking at it when we got in the car. And it was nice to see the snow coming down. This was from our front door.

She had her OT visit last Monday all went well. She showed us ways to encourage Bella to sit herself up. Big help something I would have never done had she not showed us. She is really into sitting up now in her chair and checking the world out from that point of view.

Last doctors apt she was 12 lbs 6 oz. Everything going good. She came off two meds so now just a single cocktail of meds for her twice a day. Went down to 1/32 on her oxygen. We still have to adjust as need at night sometimes to 1/16. Breathing treatments are as needed for the smoker cough she occasional has.

Sorry for the same 9 month pics didn't get any as good as Nana's so I lifted them from her And yes she has matching boots that go with this outfit. Just one of her and PARKER at the end of the day.

Ready for Thanksgiving

2009-11-23T22:48:00.000-06:00

As everyone knows we have so much to be thankful for this year besides our Bella girl we are also so thanksful for all the wonderful people we have meet along this jounrey who have gone from starngers to friends support us along the way. It is truely a blessing to have been given such a wonderful gift from God to have been able to see his work first hand as I watched Bella grow from 15 oz to now 8 months later 12lbs.

Miss Bella is ready for some turkey but she will just have to settle for vegetables this year. Last week she got squash with her rice cerel. Hates the rice but loved the squash. Then this weekend it was carrots and today PEARS. I know we have not made it through all the vegetable but what can I say I am a bad mommy. LOL.

Me and Bella have been busy working on the house for Thursday and lots of christmas decoration for Friday. Hope you will all make it out to Winnie and Tulula's Christmas open house. What better way to start the christmas holiday than with some great junk. I know Mom and Dad have been busy pulling from buildings to make the spot extra shinny. Hope to see everyone there Bella will be warm and cozy at home with Daddy while I get a day out.

This Week in Bella Land

2009-11-16T00:16:00.000-06:00

This was one of the first things I bought after Bella was born, she finally can fit in it.

Lets see.
Tuesday Bella had her first visit with Ready Start to work with the OT. She is still moving right along.
On Thursday Bella turned 8 months old. I can't believe 8 months has passed already. Can someone please tell me how to slow things down. She went to the doctor for her RSV shot, oxygen check and weight in. She was moved down to 1/16 on oxygen doing fair to good with that change. Stats range better during the day when she is playing between 95-96% and then drop a bit at night but this for Bella is the norm. She tends to drop a bit once she is in a good sleep. But put her on her tummy and she stats the best. She can even knock off the oxygen and I have no idea she has done it till I go to check her. She is making great progress. She goes back in two week for blood work. I have refused to let her get anymore shots and blood work on the same day. Seems to be the two together is what put her oxygen out of wack. And her doctors agree plus what choice do they have I have to sign for them to give her the shot. LOL.

We went on Saturday and got her Christmas dress and shoes. I also got to make a stop into the Funky Monkey to see all the new christmas stuff. I grab a big chunky black and white heart ring that matches my Betsy Johnson braclett Roby got me for our aniversary this year that I have not had a change to wear. Seeing as we spent our anversary in L&D. Can't wait for a mom and dad night out to wear them.

We will be busy busy the next two weeks as this is our first year to have thanksgiving at our house and we are transforming the empty bedroom (soon to be Bella's new room) into our dining room for the dinner. I am so excited about that. Should be a lot of fun or a lot of yelling between me and Roby.

I have a long list of project I am working on between now and the end fo the year. Still never found the spray for the glitter had to make a trip back to the store for another can. I am sure it will show up someday. Will post some project as they get done.

Working on some fun stuff for the Winnie and Tulula Christmas open house that I will be putting in mom's spot. Don't forget to mark your calanders I know all the vendors will have great stuff so sleep in, save your money and skip the black friday sales, For Winnie and Tulula's Christmas open house you don't have to get up at 4am. Sale starts Friday Nov 27th from 4-9 that is PM.

House work turn Craft Project

2009-11-10T14:34:00.001-06:00

Another pic from Bella's photo shot on Saturday.

Started today off by looking for some adhesive I bought a few weeks ago for glitter and couldn't find it. This made me realise how unorganised my craft room really was. So I started clean it up and once things got put into boxes and organised I then felt like being crafty. Still didn't find the spray so that project will have to wait till another day. So I decided to make a thanksgiving banner for my kitchen while Bella took her long morning nap and played. Sweet girl she let me get it completed finished before she got mad.
This year is our first year to have Thanksgiving at our house. I am exited and want to make it as festive as possible.

Now I am trying to get her to take a good afternoon nap so that she will be well rested for the OT visit she has today. But someone forgot to tell miss prissy it is nap time.

Check out my craft project love days when I get a good night sleep and she takes a good morning nap. And I can work on project. Hope to have many more days like that.

The week in Bella Land

2009-11-08T13:04:00.000-06:00

Bella has had a very busy week.
Tuesday she went to Baylor to have a swallow test done. It was actually really cool. We could see her on the xray. They watched as she took a bottle of barium fluid to see how she swallowed to make sure it was going down OK. Good news with that is that she no longer will need the thickener they had add a few weeks ago. The xray tech said she did great and could start taken a regular bottle without the necter. She also tired rice cereal and they said she had no problem swallow that as well. So we have started offering her cereal this week. We couldn't get a good picture of the test this was the best we could get.

On Thursday she had her appointment at the house with ECI. That went great she is at a 4-5 month old in all her development with the exception of her social skills and on that she is right on track no delays she is right at an 8 month old. Go figure. She did not qualify for ECI to come to the house based on her devlopment bur they will bw coming once a month to work with her just based on her birth weight and how early she was alone. We are glad about that anything to help her development along until she is a year old is a good thing. They weighted her and she is 12 lbs. Can't belive it.

Friday she went to visit Nana and Pop while I ran some errons. Of course Nana did not take any pictures and is now wanting for me to send her some. Bad Nana.

Saturday her Tia V came from the other side of the planet which is Mabank. Vicci brought her fancy smancy camera and had a photo session with Bella. Bella wasn't very cooperative as she would stop smiling every time Vicci held the camera up, but she managed to get a few good shots.

Today is Go Cowboys Day with Daddy.

Happy Halloween

2009-11-01T21:42:00.000-06:00

Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween.
Just a few pics of my favorite things I got this year for Halloween. I love TJ Maxx and Marshall's. I got small print at TJ Maxx. For my birthday mom got me three Annalee trick or treat dolls. They are too cute in my cabinet behind my couch I hate to take them down. I actually hate to take any of my Halloween down. Halloween is our favorite holiday. Me and my hubby general have a Halloween party but well this year was low key.

We got Bella a cute costume and tried it on her this week and well little bit was way to little for it. She looked at me like mommy have you lost your mind.
Luckily I had made her a Tutu a few weeks before for Halloween so she was good to go. We started the day with trying to take pictures of bella in her Tutu and she was all smiles and possing until the camera came out then we got cranky baby who after two shots was so tired she crashed. Then while I was getting ready to go she woke up a happy girl just in time for us to head out. I managed to get a few somewhat good picture of her

We went to see Nana and Pop who had just finished redoing the spot at Winnie and Tulula's
after spending some time with Nana and Pop we then headed to Oak Cliff to Grandma's house.

We still managed to get a few treats. The boys got Peeps from Nana and I got some cute vintage Halloween kitty's. Can't wait to find a project to use them on. And Bella got two new teething rings. That is right folks little girl is a mad dog drooling baby who can't keep her hand out of her mouth. No signs of a toothy just yet but she is definitely feeling something cause she is chewing like crazy on anything that gets near her mouth.
Roby dressed up for work. Can you guess his costume. :)

This Week In Bella Land

2009-10-30T10:36:00.000-05:00

No docrtors apts this week. Yippy!!! Been an almost normal week just the two of us by day and then daddy comes home to take over for play time.

Big news to report:
She is really pushing up and trying to get on her knees and arms up at the same time. I know this is not a good thing for me.
She held her bottle several times, not for long periods of time but still held it and seems to be eagar to hold it. She just hasn't got the cordination down just yet to hold it for very long.

Will update as we have more. We have two apts next week. One with ECI and the other a swallow exam.

1 Year Ago

2009-10-24T11:25:00.000-05:00

1 year ago this month we went from being parents of a 12 year to a teenager and found out we would be have a new addition to our family. Who knew so much could change in just a year.

Brandon turned 14 on the 20th. He is such a awesome kid. I am so blessed to have him and Roby in my life. I meet Roby 10 years ago when Brandon was 4 I wish I had pictures of him back then on the computer for you guys. He was so adorable you just wanted to put him on a shelf like a little doll. It seems so crazy to me that he is 14 now and only has 5 more years of school. 5 years may seem like a lot if the past 10 years had not gone by so fast. I was so scared wondering if I could be a step-mom for the next 14 years and now we are almost done with one and starting all over again with another. He is such a good kid and a great big brother to Bella. She abores him when he walks in the room she cant take her eyes off of him. And don't tell his friends he looks at her the same way.

For his birthday we took him to eat Sushi. Yummy.

Bella is doing great. We had another doctor visit on Friday and they seemed very pleased with her weight gain. So much we get to wait 4 weeks till the next aptointment. She is still on the oxygen they are just taken that slow and letting her go at her own speed. She had her other half of her flu shot on friday. Will get her RSV shot at her next apt but no other shots for a while other than the RSV each month. I am so excited. She has a swallow test the first week of November and if all goes well with that she gets to start on cerel. She is already watch everything we eat. And I have tried cereal on her a few times and last week when I tired it she finished the bowl I made her. So I think she is more than ready. They just want to make sure no problem with the swallowing. She weight 11 lbs 2.2 oz. She is rolling over from her tummy to her back. Has not got the hang of rolling from her back to her tummy but tries really hard. She is playing so much more with her toys and loves to sit up in her boombo chair and watch everything. She will meet also at the first of November with ECI (Early Child Development program) to make sure she is develope at a good pace and not showing any signs of developmentaly problems. They evaulate at her corrected age not her birth age. Right now she seems to be running on track with her corrected age but they will be able to see if she is doing anything that could cause a delay.

Bella’s 7 months

2009-10-13T13:43:00.000-05:00

Bella had a doctor’s apt for our birthday yesterday. She is 7 months as of yesterday, weight 10 lbs 10oz. Can you believe it our tiny 15 oz baby Bella is now over 10 lbs. She wore her big girl jeans yesterday sorry I can’t get any good pics up yet our camera is not hocked up to the computer to download my new pictures. We just switched our computer to the TV; for anyone trying to cut back and save money this is the way to go there is a little investment but not more than a cable bill. And it will save you big each month on the cable bill. Just need internet access and you can watch all your TV shows on your TV and use the TV screen for the computer monitor. Just as NANA it is nice. She is staying with Bella today and enjoying bloging on the big screen on the comfy couch. As soon as we finish getting everything moved over I will get lots of pictures up of Bella. Right now I will just have to post what I have on from my cell phone. I can’t believe 7 months has already passed.
Before the doc apt she was down to 1/16 on her oxygen and even spent about 30 minute off the oxygen while I dressed her without drop below 95 on her stats. Then the shots and well now we are back up to ¼ and start all over again. It is going to be a long RSV season at this rate. She had her first of many RSV shots and blood taken yesterday. Nana lasted for the blood only. Bella did not want to give up her blood yesterday. So they had to stick her a few times and finally they had to stick her thumb. She was not a happy girl.

On Saturday Bella went Junking. We take turns going in places. One sits in the car while the other shops. We got the back of the XB loaded and all around Bella. Roby was a bit scared with all the stuff around her. She did great as you can see she slept most the time. Roby found me some really fun file cabnets for my craft room. Here is the pictures I took with my cell phone. And we got a few small things will post more pictures of everything once I get them off the camera.

Doctor Visit

2009-10-08T12:08:00.000-05:00

this is her two new machines she got last week. Is that not the cutest machine.

Just a few pics from Bella's UH Oh trip to the doctors office on Wedenday Sept 2nd while everyone was playing at Zapp we spent the day at the doctors office given Nana and Pop something to worry about. I let daddy give the first treatment. :) But Bella being Bella was a perfect little patient and never cried. She really is a good baby. I could complain about how hard it is to have machines on her but for all the machine she is always so happy and easy going. Belive me she does not get that from her Mommy. She sleeps at least 6 hours a night and loves to just lay on a blanket and play with her toys. I couldn't ask for a better baby. I am so blessed.

She also received this today. We got a package today from one of our school at work and this was in it for Bella. Lucky girl gets all the cute College T's. See why I hate to leave my job. :) I can't wait to get home and try it on her. She also got a cute carter outfit and a Ty prayer bear. I am going to miss all my school's when I am gone. :(

Blessed

2009-10-07T15:55:00.000-05:00

Every day I get to see just how awesome God is and thought I would share with you how blessed my family is, thank you for your prayers, thoughts and support over the last 7 months. She still needs a low setting of oxygen, other than that she is a health little girl. Weight 9lbs 13 oz and 21 inches long.

Bella had her first :0 oh no moment last week. She had to go up on her oxygen on Monday and back to the doctor. she was on 1/16 and had to go up to 1/2, we have gotten her back down to 1/8 and 1/4 this week. Just taken it slow moving her back down. She got a nebulizer for breath treatments it looks like a panda bear (will upload some pics soon from that visit). And goes for a test next month to see how she is doing with her swallowing. Just to make sure she is not getting any on her lungs. Doctor Carrie said she would rather be safe than miss something. But the problem is very similar to the time in the NICU right after she had her immunization and had to be put back on the Cpap machine. Mean nasty Shots. I think this is just going to be the norm for her for a while, shots are just going to be hard for her. But all and all everything was good and Doctor Carrie was not too worried that any thing major was going on. They say it could have just been something as simple as the change in the weather.

Bella goes for her RSV and Flu shot Monday the 12th. Happy birthday to Mommy and Bella. She will be 7 months on Monday and well we don't need to tell how old Mommy will be. We get to spend our birthday at the doctors office and picking up Nana, she will be coming to stay with us next week. Not to mention it is my birthday and I always spend my birthday with my mom, it is a holiday you know. ;)

I have one more week left to work then I will be a full time mommy spending my days playing with Bella. It was a hard decision to make as I love my job but with Bella not being able to go to daycare during RSV season my choice became more and more clear everyday. God has a plan for us and I just pray for an open mind and heart to lesson to him as he guides us on this new journey.

Please also remember to go to wee dream classic to benefit Witt and Elle two amasing testiments to God's awesome power.

Nana's House

2009-09-18T16:49:00.000-05:00

Long hard week working at Nana's to help get ready for Zapp, Bella was such a big help for Nana's break time. But she couldn't hang all day don't worry it won't take us long to get her broke in and trained to be the best little trashette.
And for those who have never shop with my parents you are missing some great stuff. I try my best not to slip the best stuff in my car but I do manage to slip a few things passed them for my house. But with the trailer loaded to the top and things hang off the truck I am sure there will be plenty for everyone.

Life at Home

2009-09-08T17:39:00.000-05:00

My Hubby has been on me for not keep life with Bella updated, he says he needs new pictures to look at while he is at work... Sorry can't seem to pull myself away from her side. She has been to the doc four times since coming home. Weight gain was slow at first but no loss of weight so that is good. As of last thursday she was 9 lbs 7oz. The doc was happy with the weight gain and decided she could be moved down on her oxygen a to 1/16 and we don't have to go back this week. Still probably looking at a month at least on the oxygen next appointment is in two weeks. She will get her shots again and her 6 month well baby. :0 Can't not believe it has been six months already. Does not seem like that much time has passed. She is doing really well and is a really good baby. She sleeps 6 hours a night. We think that ROCKS!

She has made a few trips to Nana's she helps us with the doctor apts since dad has gone back to work.

And Bella would like Nana to help her get that big bow off her head.

And a trip to Winnie & Tulula's while the dogs went to the groomer. Can you believe we didn't take a camera. What kind of mother and nana are we. Trust me Cat Daddy got on to us when we got home. First for taken her out and second for not at least taken a picture of her first junk trip. Shh don't tell her daddy but we hope to make a junkier out of her someday.

This was last week, she woke me up by screaming at the top of her little lungs. She had pulled all the stuff off that holds the oxygen tubs on. And I can only imagine how bad this must have hurt. But apparently not enough to keep her from doing it again today.

For now that is all the updates I have on life at Home. Thanks for stoping by will try to do a better job with the updates.

Big Brother

2009-08-14T19:28:00.001-05:00

Home Sweet Home

2009-08-10T17:21:00.000-05:00

Tutu Cute

2009-08-04T18:13:00.001-05:00

We have a release date for Saturday. I always knew she would be come home it was just a matter of when. We always knew God would send our sweet girl home to us in his own time. And now she is set for Saturday. We will room-in again on Friday with her and her equipment she will be come home on oxygen and then the following day will be discharge day.
The whole family is busy working on all the to do's to get ready for her arival. Me working on the most important to do her coming home Tutu. This is just a small work in progress not finished yet.