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4 and a half months!

2010-08-04T09:29:00.000-07:00

Bath Time!!!

2010-05-26T16:09:00.001-07:00

SHE DID IT!!!

2010-05-14T08:55:00.001-07:00

I finally got it on tape! She is doing it all the time now! She doesn't really like bellytime but we do it everyday... She is so strong!!!

Done!

2010-05-06T16:58:00.000-07:00

Well I gave it one more shot and thought it was going great but this past Sunday little miss Bryn had blood in her stool again. I called the dr and he told me to put her back on formula again for another week and then try again. My poor baby girl is back in pain and I just cant keep going back and forth. So I decided to put her back on formula (liquid gold) and just keep her on it. She is starting to feel better and I feel really good about my decision. I feel I tried my best and gave it my all. But I cant help feeling really sad about it. I so much wanted to give her breast milk but it just didn't work out.

She is seven weeks old and she is growing like a flower. Yesterday I had her on her belly and she rolled over. I was taping it but I got so excited I dropped my phone. I never thought that her rolling over could be such a exciting time for me. Then today I put her in her bumbo seat and she was holding her head up like a champ! She is so strong just like her mommy! This Sunday is Mothers day and im so excited to spend the day with my mom and my precious daughter!

Formula be gone!! Now sleeping issues!!

2010-04-29T06:05:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the first day back on breastmilk!!! Im so happy to be able to give my little one the best i can give her. It was a little difficult because switching her from formula back to breastmilk the consistency is very different but she got the hang of it. The diet im on isnt as bad as i thought it would be. Only bummer is going out to eat is impossible! But all in all it is definitely worth it!

Now she is having a hard time sleeping with out laying on mommy and daddy. For the past few weeks she has had a tummy ache so i made the mistake on letting her sleep on me. Now she wont sleep in her swing, crib or on her back. WHAT TO DO? Ive been trying everything under the sun. If anybody has advice i would appreciate it. I feel bad i put her in a bad habit. I was always the one saying oh my child wont sleep with me. But it happened and i need to fix it quick before it really gets out of hand.

Milk and Soy Allergy!

2010-04-21T06:24:00.000-07:00

This is something i really didn't expect. When you think u are giving your child the best by breastfeeding then this pops up. So Bryn was starting to become really fussy and acting like she was in pain while she ate. I had her 1 month check up and described it to the dr. He suggest that it was just acid reflux so he put her on zantac. He also gave me some warning signs to look out for. So i started her on zantac and really didn't see a change but started to notice her poop was changing into a very snotty consistency also she was getting a rash on her face that was spreading to her ear and chest. I called the drs office Monday night and they told me to drop off a diaper Tuesday. I did when Robert got home and the dr tested the diaper and it was positive for milk and soy allergy. I was so upset! All the hard work and tears i went through and my milk was not the right thing for her. The dr told me I had to put her on formula for a week. He also told me that he would like if i went on a soy and diary free diet. He told that it wouldn't be easy and it would take a lot on dedication. But once I saw the price of the formula I told myself that it was worth it for my little girl. I just want what is best for her and i know in my heart that this is it. My loving husband told me that he would do it too. He is the best support I have and i couldn't do with out him. My journey begins Wish Me Luck because our family will need it!

Photo Shoot!

2010-04-16T07:49:00.001-07:00

Wow this shoot was so much fun! She was a joy but she did get angry through some of the pics... This is the same photographer that did our wedding and maternity pics. He did such a great job with her. She is a natural!

This is one of my favorite pics! Rob was just trying to calm her down and Kurt just snapped the picture! I love it!!!! O yeah the one in the header is her favorite face she is so funny!

My beautiful Bryn!!

2010-04-15T07:34:00.000-07:00

It was so funny at the end of the video she just starting smiling she is so funny!!

Trip to the mall!

2010-04-13T08:36:00.001-07:00

I can play with my friends!

2010-04-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

It was so cool to watch her noticing her little lamb animals above her!!!

Love Her!!!

2010-04-09T07:18:00.001-07:00

Three Weeks Old!!!

2010-04-09T06:56:00.000-07:00

Wow three weeks old already! I would say the first two weeks were very hard. But I have settled in our routine and things are going much better. I'm still pumping and bottle feeding. That has been going very well. I'm pumping every 5 to six hours and getting 6 oz. She is eating between 18 and 24 oz a day and I'm still able to store a little too!!! But I just realized she doesn't like turkey dogs with turkey chili and mexican food. I should of known about mexican food she didn't like when I was pregnant either. Back to really watching what I eat and hopefully not upsetting her little belly. She is sleeping very well unless I eat those things I mentioned before. I'm just happy things have settled down and the family is doing very well. I'm starting to workout and only have 9 lbs to lose. The weight melted off. I gained 35 lbs during pregnancy. Thought it was going to be harder but with eating fairly well and breastfeeding it came right off. So all and all she is wonderful and daddy is great!!!

Looking at Mommy!!

2010-04-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

Deep Sleep!!

2010-04-05T15:38:00.000-07:00

Bryn and Daddy!!!

2010-04-05T15:35:00.000-07:00

Daddy loves her in her hoody!!!

After Bath Hair!

2010-04-05T15:33:00.001-07:00

So Hard!

2010-04-05T12:02:00.000-07:00

No one ever can prepare u for having a newborn in your life. I wish breastfeeding came easy for me as I know it has for some of my friends. The first week home was such a challenge. Bryn was only latching on to one breast and then I was pumping on the other. I felt like I wasnt bonding with my daughter like I feel I was supposed too. Then came on the crying all the time because I felt I was failing her and the overwhelming guilt. Like I wasnt giving her my all. So I decided to only pump and bottle feed. It is still time consuming and a lot of work, but it makes me feel like she is getting satisfied with every feeding and she is not fighting to latch on to me. So I'm storing as much as I can and not giving up. In this journey so far I told myself I wasnt going to lose who I was in the process but with this experience so far I felt like I have. I'm not the same person to my husband or even to other people. I have to put my foot down and say enough is enough when it is time. I just want the best for my daughter. I have to tell myself that losing me in the process is not the best for Bryn.

2010-03-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

It has taking me so long to update this blog Robs and I anti virus ran out and since I was on strict bed rest we just now got one so lets began.

At 35 weeks I got put on bed rest because of elevated blood pressure also my mom had toxemia when she had my brother and I so this is hereditary. So the longest 5 weeks of my life began. I'm off work and not doing anything. The worst thing for me because Rob was laid off at this time and I only wanted to take off 6 or so weeks off work. But if you had children you know that things change when your pregnant even your birth plan. So I was home making the most of it with my loving husband. We started finishing the nursery and making headbands and bows. My husband is the most creative man I ever met. He will be doing the projects for sure when it comes down to school. HINT HINT!!

37 weeks I decided to do maternity pics I was on the fence with them because I saw some samples and they were kinda scary. Like naked with high heels and boobs out and all kinds of naked that u can think of. But our good friend Kurt Nelison the photographer that did our wedding said we will be able to work with whatever u want and it ended up to be the best thing I did. We have great pics for the nursery and for the house. A great memory of my gorgeous daughter in my belly!

38 weeks I have a Dr's appt and it was time for her to check my cervix and to check the position of baby Bryn. She checked me and was concerned because it was extremely hard for what appeared to be the head. So she sent me over to get an ultra sound right away. Wouldn't you know it baby Bryn was breech! So the Dr said they didn't want to try to turn her because there wasn't enough fluid for her to turn. My Dr said go on complete bed rest. She told me to go home rest and to eat and in a week we will schedule a c section. Also the baby and I will be monitored every other day. OMG a week! Wow how everything is now so surreal. I went home and told Rob this is our last Friday together then everyday after that was our last day for us to be by ourselves.

The 19th of March!!! We arrived at the hospital at 11 in the morning and was scheduled for surgery at 1. I was extremely calm up to point where I was on the table strapped down with the spinal delivered and the Rob walks in the room and I lost it. Crying like it was my job. So they started the surgery and in 10 minutes they asked Robert if he wanted to see them deliver our baby he stood up and saw the best miracle happen. It was Baby Bryn Elisabeth De Armond screaming and it was the best sound ever. Dr Smale told me I had a heart shaped uterus so where the heart would come down was blocking Bryn from turning. But it was completely normal but very unique. So Rob was with Bryn and I was getting sewed up and felt pretty lite headed and my shoulders hurt really bad. This felt like it was the longest part of everything. But they came over and told me that she was 6lbs 8 oz and 19 inches long and then I lost it again. She was so beautiful!

The start of breastfeeding was a breeze in the hospital and the pain was tolerable. But I guess I wasn't prepared for the time at home. Cluster feeding and not latching on and melt downs. Feeling like I'm not giving enough so emotional. But this is all normal people keep telling me. She had her first Dr's appt she left the hospital at 5lbs 15 oz and 7 days later weighing 6lbs 5 oz. Which is awesome! That means she is getting enough milk and that I was doing my job! Lots of poopy diapers that look like yellow runny mustard and the amazing thing is that they don't stink. Shes not gassy and she doesn't spit up. So this makes me just want to breastfeed even more. Even though this is the hardest thing I ever done. Im going to give it my all!
She is growing and changing everyday. She really likes to pee and poop when dad is in the middle of changing her! HEHE!!!

30 and 32 weeks!!!!

2010-01-27T09:42:00.000-08:00

Wow I cant believe i only have 8 weeks left!! A lot of changes getting a little harder to sleep. I have been having hip pain on both sides. Also she is still transverse.

I had my baby shower and it was a little stressful because we sent out invites 5 weeks ago asking people to call if they couldnt come because we had a caterer. So we had around 45 people show so not to bad. Spent a little extra money on people not letting us know they were coming. Oh well all in all it was a lot of fun!

Rob and I are nesting for sure! We washed all the clothes and opened all the stuff took some stuff back and have some odds and ends to get before the big day!! We have her name and some other things for the walls in her nursery but we have most of the nursery finished! So excited for the big day!!

I have no stretch marks, hemorrhoids, not constipated, and im not waddling!!! WOOHOOO!!!

28 weeks!

2010-01-01T10:07:00.001-08:00

Well its my 12 week countdown! Had my 28 week appt and heard some news about what Bryn has been doing... She is laying sideways in my belly head on the right and butt on the left! So that puts me at risk of having a c section if she doesnt move in weeks to come. Also Dr told me that i have a hernia... i have had some problem finishing meals and not feeling well after i finish a complete meal. But i will be fine i just have to keep my calorie intake going and as long as im gaining weight i will be fine. Back to c section business im kinda disappointed because i was so hoping to have a natural birth. I still can if she moves back into the right position, i will just have to talk to her and let her know where she should be when time comes. Rob and i are also taking child birthing classes and they are so helpful and we are very excited to learn as much as we can!

26 Weeks!

2009-12-18T17:26:00.000-08:00

Well it has been 26 weeks! Its been a breeze so far... I had my sugar test yesterday and the nurse rolled over my vein like 5 times. So i have a huge bruise but other than that everything checked out alright... besides my iron. So I have to add a iron pill to my daily prenatal and omega 3... Anything for my little Bryn!
But today i noticed i was a little emotional than normal! It was really weird. I guess that comes with pregnancy. It lasted for about three hours feeling very overwhelmed at work. But i over came it and settled down and went on with my day... It also seems like im getting bigger every second i gained 7 pounds last month and still putting on the weight... total weight gain 15lbs and counting!

It is almost xmas, and rob and I are having it hard towards the end of this year. With him being laid off and the holiday approaching it just seems like we are fighting for every penny! We have done extremely well so far because we have tremendous love for one another and we help each other get through this tough time. I still cant wait to be with family and celebrate my favorite holiday!

Nursery Before and After!

2009-11-28T09:38:00.000-08:00

This is the lovely work of my husband! He did such a great job there is still alot of touch ups but I believe Bryn will love her room!

Black Friday Shopping!

2009-11-28T08:51:00.000-08:00

Wow! It was 2:30 in the morning on my way to Target to meet my mom and drove past Old Navy and the line was literally wrapped around the building! I never thought it was going to be like this... Then again im meeting my mom at Target at 230! I get to Target and the line has about 100 people in it and keeps getting longer and Best Buys line is getting very long! The people that we see are so funny people had cots, fire, and country tunes going! I couldnt believe that people were so dedicated to black friday. So my mom and set up our chairs and got cozy with our blankets and sit... sit... and sit.

My mom and I started to talk about what people are really here for and came to the conclusion that the flat screens were it! Then my mom looked at me and she had to go pee! Then she started to say does cooper (my nephew) really want this keyboard that we were in line for! I looked at her and said u make the decision if u want to stay or not... mind u it is 330 at this time! Then she said lets go! I just started to laugh!!! So we went to IHOP and got some coffee (me decaf) and the worst oatmeal in the world! Got up from the table and went to wait in Babies R Us line... Only a few people at this time were in line it was around 415. At Babies R Us, i really wanted my glider and my high chair that were close to half off!! So we are waiting and the line behind us gets really long! Good thing that we got there when we did! So i gave my mom a game plan for her to get the cart and the high chair and i will go for the chair! So the store opens and several women some men go right for the glider i got there first and put my hands on the color i wanted! OMG the gliders were gone in seconds... My mom finds me and her cart is full with diapers that were 5 bucks, clothes, and the high chair! I had the best adrenaline rush, it was so much fun to get what i came for and get such a great deal! So after all that, we continued to shop and i was home around 7!

Love my mom! I think we just created a tradition that will be with us for a long time...

I got home and Rob was up... got the stuff out of the Jeep and he starts to put the chair in the nursery... Love him he has been so great! So i laid down and took a nap for a few hours, i was so tired. I got up and we put the Christmas tree up and got ready for dinner with family. My aunt Sue and uncle Jim there daughter and husband and there two kids! O my parents were there also! It was great to see them but i was ready to go home and go to bed long day but it was worth every last min!

Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T09:03:00.001-08:00

Today i bought a new camera finally!!! Dont have to stand in line tomorrow at best buy thank god for store pick ups! Im also cooking thanksgiving dinner and lets just say im a little worried about the turkey! With robs help i know it will be ok! My parents and my brother Todd will be over around 6 and dinner will be served.

This is also a special day because my lovely husband just finished putting the chair rail in and starting to put together the furniture. The nursery looks so pretty! I will have pics up as soon as i pick up my camera tomorrow!

Tomorrow is black friday and my mom and I are going out in the madness... We are going to make a plan tonight when she gets here. Have a couple things at babies r us and target. Cross ur fingers and hope we get what we are going out at 4 in the morning for.

Had a great dinner with my mom and dad and my bro Todd! So good to see him dont get to see him very much! Turkey came out juicy and wonderful... so full and sleepy... going to bed early so i can get up with my mom and meet her at Target at 3 AM!! Wish us luck!

2009-11-25T14:09:00.000-08:00

2009-11-22T08:33:00.000-08:00

We are so happy and he is my best friend! I hate being away from him... I love him so much!

New Beginning!

2008-12-01T15:21:00.000-08:00

Lets start when the man of my life purposed to me on August 8th 2008. It was in the morning we were both getting ready for work and I just let the dogs out. It was nice and i hadnt got in the shower yet so I was wearing a t-shirt only! (yes in my underwear outside...we have a privacy fence people!) Anyway he came outside and he got down on one knee and asked me the question! He was shaking I was crying and the ring was beautiful! That was the beginning of our wonderful life!

The year of our engagement was quite eventful! Had a lot of planning and the big decision to do a destination wedding... lets just say that some family members loved the idea and others werent so sure. But in th end it ended up being the best day of my life and wouldnt change it for the world!

IM PREGNANT!

We decided to start trying right away because u never know how long it would take us and we were ready! We both really wanted children and couldnt wait to have them!

Well it didnt take us long! First time! And it began my pregnancy journey!

People that know me know that i hate surprises and cant keep secrets unless told otherwise... so we both decided to tell everyone right away! Everyone was so excited and couldnt wait! It is the third grandchild on my side and the first on Roberts side!

So this also began the stories of pregnancy... everyone has an opinion! It took me awhile to understand that people just want what is best and BLAH BLAH BLAH!!! But geez oh peets people! Let me experience my own ups and downs without people telling me what i should be doing... Ok enough bitching for a minute...

So i had absolutely no morning sickness and a great first trimester... yes i was tired but nothing that I couldnt handle. I was spinning three to four times a week and feeling awesome! Didnt gain much wait at all through my first trimester even in the beginning of my second!

I had to slow down exercising because i started getting really bad headaches and tightness in my lower abdomen! so i stopped spinning! I was sad because i thought i was that person who would be exercising through my whole pregnancy! So going to the chiropractor and doing some lite walking! Im ok with that for now!

It is my 20 week appointment and we get to find out what we are having and i cannot wait! I was so nervous that morning u could tell rob was too! We are in the Dr's office they call my name and my nerves just hit me... i had to pee so bad and trying not to think about! But ultrasound revealed that we are having a GIRL!!!!!! BRYN ELISABETH DE ARMOND!

November 25th, 2009

Im 23 weeks and still feel pretty awesome starting to show and gained 10lbs so far... i also start water aerobics in a week in a half! Twice a week for two months so excited to finally get back to exercising!
Rob and i also are taking a child birthing class starting in February... Yes people im going to try and have and all natural birth! Its my decision and im going to give it my all... I know people have there own opinions about this too but this is something that I always wanted to do. Im not saying im against drugs or anything i just have a fear of not being able to feel my legs or anything below my waist! If i feel during my labor, pain is to much, it wont be a disappointment for me to ask for a epidural I know my options and just want to do it my way!

Today im feeling very overwhelmed! Im starting thanksgiving dinner rob is starting the nursery and it is very PINK!!! But so adorable! Will show pics of the nursery soon!