Rylee's Red Hots~March of Dimes

We are happy to say that we raised $400 for the March of Dimes. We also took part in the walk that was held in Belleville, IL on Sat April 17th. We had a group of about 12 adults and 3 children, including Rylee, that walked with us that morning. We had some great weather for our walk too, and I am so excited and can't wait to share a team picture with you.

Thanks for all who was apart of the team and those that also donated to Rylee's Red Hots Team!! This shirt was given to Rylee at the walk, it says " I was a preemie, look at me now!"

Let the teething begin....UGH!

This has been a test for me I swear...I can handle a lot, I mean A LOT...but listening to your baby cry for 30 minutes or more when there is nothing more you can do to help her is really hard on me. I really just want to cry with her.

We actually went back to the Dr. on Monday April 26 to see if there was anything else wrong like an ear infection, but luckily there wasn't. Dr. said she couldn't find anything wrong with her and summed it up to being a combo of things, like a growth spurt and teething.

If you are a mother or father I know you have gone threw this. But gosh at one point, I actually told Keith this might be our ONLY child. Which will not happen I know we both want one more at least. But that is how bad it has been.

But things have been better ever since that Dr. visit, she is either not hurting to bad right now or is getting used to it. The bad thing is, there is still no tooth to be found......just come on with it already.

Rylee rolled over.

Rylee rolled over for the first time on Sunday April 18th, Keith and I both saw it and we even got it on video, which I will post soon.

6 month update.

We had our 6 month check-up on April 5th, and everything is going good. She is growing like a weed. Dr. says she is in the 25% for length and weight, and a little less for her head size, but nothing to worry about.

Rylee's stats:
Height 25 inches
Weight 15lbs 7oz
Head Circumference 16 1/4 inches

All in all she is doing great and right about where they want her to be. That preemie formula really does miracles. You wouldn't know by looking at her that she was a preemie now.

We also got the OK to start on jar food, and of course to start with veggies first then the fruits. We tried them for the first time about 3 days after the doc and she is loving everything so far. She has tried Green Beans, Squash, Carrots, Peas....but she loves her Sweet Potatoes the most!!

6 months and Easter Pics

Here are just a few of the many pictures from a fun family photo shoot from back in March.

Video of Rylee Laughing!

Finally I can add a video, it is to cute, baby girl laughing at daddy!

Also she is up to 13.3 and is now eating cereal, big girl!!!!

Happy Valentines Day, Mardi Gras & a few other updates!

I have posted a few pictures of Rylee from her Valentines day photos shoot, I just love the one in the pink tu-tu!! It was a surprise for Daddy, which he really loved!

Keith surprised me with Disney on Ice tickets for a March show coming up and a new phone cover, and he also got Rylee a Baby Einstein CD, that I can't wait to listen too with her.

I had a pizza delivered to him on Friday at work from Imo's (in the shape of a heart) for a early Valentines gift to him. Then gave him a few framed pictures of baby girl to take to work and a neat frame to display in our hallway at home, which looks very nice.

On another note, Rylee is learning to laugh and coo on demand, or respond with smiles...we are loving it, and just eating it up!!! I will post a few pictures we have caught in the act soon.

Keith has been back at Missouri College for about 2 months now, and he is really liking it. He has also started taking classes so he can finish his bachelor degree, Finally!! He is a hard working man!!

I am working my Partylite Business at full speed ahead, and getting closer, and closer to earning the trip this year, which is a Mediterranean Cruise. I am always looking for more hostesses so let me know if you want any candles for free!