2 Month Check-Up

We had Isla's 2 month check-up the day before Easter. This was also the dreaded shot appointment. I myself hate shots so it was hard for me to have to do that but it had to be done! She did pretty well and was over it fairly quickly. You could tell her little legs hurt and she had a slight fever later that night. We gave her a little infant Tylenol and that seemed to help. She weighed 10lbs and 2 oz, 22.5 inches long and her head is 15 inches. I'm happy to report her height is now in the 50th percentile which is much better than the 10th that she was in at her 1 month! She is up to 5oz feedings every 4 hours or so and she sleeps from about 10pm-6:45am every night! We thank our lucky stars every day that we have a sleeper. The only downfall is that she only takes little cat naps during the day but a couple days this week the daycare has said she took 2-3 hour naps on two separate days.

Trip to Pennsylvania

Well again I am a couple weeks behind but we did go to PA a few weeks ago for my cousin Lianne's wedding. Her and Mike have been together for a loong time and he is hilarious. We had quite the time traveling to and from but the wedding was beautiful and we enjoyed visiting with family we don't see very often.

We flew out super early on Friday morning and headed to Detroit where our car seat was left and we almost missed our flight due to the gate changing! Once we got to PA, we realized our car seat was left in Detroit (by Delta) and we spent 2 hours trying to get that situated. They finally loaned us one for the weekend which was the most questionable car seat we have ever seen and I almost felt safer holding Isla! We drove to Carlisle which is where my family lived for several years and drove by Nana's old house and our old house. Then we headed to Reading and checked into our hotel. Later that evening we went over to my Auntie and Uncle Kenny's to hang out. We had a small family birthday cake for Josh and visited. Saturday we were lucky to have the chance to hang out with Jennie and Matt. They live in D.C. and so kindly drove up to have lunch with us and they got to meet Isla. We really enjoyed seeing them and look forward to the next time. Then it was time for the wedding and Isla slept through most of the reception even though the music was SO loud. Sunday we began our journey home and after a delayed flight in Harrisburg we barley made it on time to Newark where we found out only I had a seat!!! I was hysterical thinking I may have to travel with my 2 month old baby half way across the country and I was completely unprepared. Luckily my emotional breakdown was for nothing and Josh got on the plane at the last minute. We finally made it home and got ready for another week. Here are some pictures from our trip :)

Josh and Isla on her first plane ride

Nana's old house. We spent a LOT of time with Nana when we were little

The Benjamin family home

Jennie and Isla (the first time Jennie has held a baby I believe!) She thought she was going to have an anxiety attack :)

Dancing with Dad... who knew babies could do the Cha Cha slide

Mr. and Mrs. Gracely

Happy Birthday Daddy

Josh's birthday was on 3/22/10 and we all went out to celebrate as a family and Bobby was kind enough to join us. We went to Foga de Chao(I believe that is how you spell it) on the plaza. The Searles went there for dinner and they gave us a buy one get one coupon and Josh really wanted to go. It is a Brazilian restaurant that serves primarily meat. There are "butcher" type waiters that walk around with meat on spears and giant knives. You have a card that has a red and a green side and when you are ready for the meat you flip it to the green side. We enjoyed it and Isla did wonderful.

All dressed up for Dad's birthday dinner

Isla and I also bakes Daddy a cake for his birthday....from scratch!

This also happened to be the night we took Isla's 2 month pics!

Back to work!

I have been back to work for three weeks now and just finally today have access to all the necessary systems! Apparently it is a lot harder to get access to the systems when you were "terminated" and the re-hired... but I'm finally there. It has been a busy couple of weeks and I'm super behind on the blog so this is my attempt to catch up. We have had a lot going on that's for sure.

My first week back to work was tiring but luckily I had a live in Nanny :) My sister Amanda selflessly sacrificed her spring break to stay with us and watch Isla because Isla couldn't start daycare until she was 8 weeks old. It made the first week back a little easier with an extra hand around. Since then, Isla has started daycare and just finished her second week. She goes to the daycare at the Methodist Church in Belton and we have been very pleased so far. Unfortunately she she only makes it home in her original outfit about twice a week! They change her even when she just has a little spit up but I don't mind. When we get home in the evening she is exhausted so sometimes we don't get to see much of her.

Luckily the week I went back to work she started sleeping from 11:00pm-6:00am! And she has been sleeping like that ever since.... and I am thankful! I was so worried about how I was going to work a full day if I had been up in the middle of the night. Josh and I are still working on our morning routine and I think we get closer to the right one every day... if we could both get out of bed when we need to!

Here are a couple random pics and more posts to follow!

I swear she hits her rattle on purpose!

She loves bath time....

Good news

I'm currently sitting at the dealership waiting on my car to be fixed... there was a recall but don't worry it is nothing like Toyota! We had a good weekend in many ways. I received a call on Saturday morning from my old manager at University of Phoenix offering me a new position so I will be going back to work this coming Monday! It was such a relief knowing that I had a job to go back to/start again. I was trying not to worry about it and just kept hoping everything would work out and it did. It actually worked out perfectly because I will be working the 8-5:15 shift which is perfect for daycare. Isla can't start daycare until she is 8 weeks old so my sister is kindly sacrificing her spring break to hang out with Isla during my first week back. Then she will start daycare on the 22nd. I'm a little nervous/worried but I have been assured that she will do just fine.

Josh's dad also came down to visit this past weekend. We hung out and had pizza on Saturday night and he and Josh did some outside errands on Sunday. Due to a hail storm last summer we are putting on a new roof and with that we are getting new garage doors and siding! It's a lot to do and will probably take most of the summer but will be a big improvement to the house.

So far this week I have spent my time trying to take care of all the little things before I go back to work (such as getting my car fixed). I've become slightly obsessed with trying to organize things to hopefully make life a little easier with both of us working full time again. I'm open to suggestions! Here are some new pictures below and we hope everyone is having a good week so far!

Isla;s favorite thing to do...playing on her play mat

Her crazy hair!

Josh and Isla on the deck

Isla's first Doctor's Appointment

Isla had her 1 month check up yesterday and I am happy to report she is doing well and she did fantastic during the appointment. She even gave the Doctor a little smile! She now weighs 8 pounds and 10 ounces, she is 20 inches long and her head circumference is 14.5 inches. That puts her in the 25th percentile for weight, the 50th percentile for her head and only the 10th percentile for her height! She isn't very tall yet but I hope she will be taller than me when she is older. Her 2 month check up is scheduled at the beginning of April. She will get he shots that day and I'm told that is not a pleasant appointment but it has to be done. I also had my 6 week check up today and I recovered just fine and for the first time since I found out I was pregnant with Isla, I have no limitations (medically) on anything. There were so many things I was told not to do during the pregnancy that it feels great to know that I can do whatever I want now.

Weekend Visit with Nannie and Aunt Gina

This past weekend Josh's mom (Nannie) and his Aunt Gina came to visit. They got here Friday afternoon and we ordered pizza, drank some wine and watched Couples Retreat and went to bed. Saturday morning Josh had lodge and when he got home we decided to go out for a late lunch at Jack Stack and then we headed over to Town Center to do a little shopping. Thanks to Nannie for Isla's super cute sunglasses... She will by styling this summer. Gina went home on Saturday night and Nannie, Josh and I just took some time to visit. Josh made some breakfast Sunday morning and Nannie headed out around noon. We enjoyed the visit and look forward to the next one! The picture above is one the Josh's mom took and we just love it!