Vote For Gab!

Today G was chosen by the editors of thebump.com and shutterfly.com as one of the top five finalists out of more than 600 in the baby's first smile contest.You can go here and see the finalists and vote. I am so proud of my baby! I always knew she was cute :-)

No Ear Infection

Gab started tugging on her right ear Monday night. No big deal, babies tug their ears when teething. It kept up all day yesterday and she had a small fever of 99.8*. I called Dr and they said to watch her and call back in the morning. Temp today was 100.0 so we called dr and had an appointment. He announced that as of 10:46 and 30 seconds Gab does NOT have an ear infection. He did caution us that it could happen at any time and to call back if her fever goes up.

My poor Gab seems to be so uncomfortable with this teething business. She is napping (finally) right now and has her fingers in her mouth still. Poor baby. I keep hoping these dang teeth will come through but then there will be more on the way! The thing is, the end is no where near in sight. I teach first grade and most of those kids are teething too. Poor baby. But the good news is, no ear infection... at least not as of 10:46 am.

Baby Food Day 2

I would say making baby food has been a SUCCESS! I am LOVING it, and it is SO pretty! My freezer is full of pizzaz and color now. Can't wait to try feeding Gab some of these pretty foods... I think we will start a little bit of peas tomorrow and see how she likes it. She's doing fine with the rice cereal- opening up wide when I bring the spoon to her mouth, even trying to feed herself a little bit- she actually got the spoon into her own mouth last night. Peas though will be a whole new adventure!

Baby Food

Gab turned 5 months old yesterday. AMAZING how fast time flies. That means it is time to start thinking about solids and getting my plan ready for that whole catastrophe. I feel like I JUST got down pumping and working and now she needs to start thinking about being on solids? Can't this kid stay in a pattern for a little while for me?

I've been thinking about solids for a couple of months now and decided I want to make my own baby food for Gab. It's less expensive but better than cost, I know what's going into my baby. It's funny but you would think that a jar of baby carrots would just have carrots on the ingredient list but sadly, it does not, there are often added vitamins and such. The debate is still raging about if that is a good idea or not. I want to just feed Gab straight from the carrot, carrots... think happy, no big mess thoughts, we will see how it goes!

5 Months

Ahhhh 5 months ago I was having contractions every 4 minutes beginning at 1 am and still was not dialated. It would be that evening around 4pm when things started happening and my baby girl was finally born at 8:50 PM!



Her first photo. I remember C announcing "It's a boy! No wait.... it's a girl?!" I sat up so fast and sure enough it was a baby girl. I was so sure it was a boy, everyone thought she'd be a boy. She surprised us that day and hasn't stopped since. Happy 5 month birthday my little girl. It's been 5 wonderful and amazing months with you. I truly am the luckiest mommy around.

Napping Strike

My child has apparently gone on a napping strike today. She's been up since 7 and has only taken about 1 hour worth of naps total today (on the way to and from her auntie's house). I am trying to convince her that napping is a good idea but she isn't buying it. She's going to crash hard here in a little while but it won't be without a fight. As I type (I can't look at her or she gets excited and wants to play) she is fooling around with her hands and pulling her paci in and out of her mouth and passing it back and forth between hands (her newest trick). Ahhhhh little Gab, you need your rest!!

What Am I Doing Here?

I have been beyond blessed to have been given the gift of Gab, and I don't mean talking, I mean...Seriously?! Look at that face??? How am I NOT the luckiest mommy in the world? This blog is intended to be filled with all things Gabby and about being a new mom. Who knew I'd have so many questions (and opinions) about raising my little pickle?