Joslyn in February!

I don't know about you all, but we sure are glad February is behind us!  It was such a COLD month, burrrr...so that led us to hibernate in the house for most of the days, but that's ok, that just gave me more time to snap pictures of her!  Joslyn has a couple of best friends:  pacifier, Mr. Fan, swing, blankies and I'm sure the list will grow, eventually her and Miss Parker will run & play; I can't wait to see them together. 

This month she really has become more alert, is cooing/talking, smiling - her smile is beautiful!, she also rolled over one day during tummy time (from front to back)...that was on her 2 month birthday!  Oh and she's sleeping in her own room/crib!  She's is growing so fast!  One of my favorite things is to steal kisses on her sweet lil' cheeks, I think she likes it too...another one of my favorite things is when Tyler gets home from work, she is ALL SMILES once she sees him, it's the sweetest thing.  Daddy's girl?!  I think so! 

Now that the sun has joined us and it's a little warmer, Joslyn and I have been able to get out of the house more often...it usually is at the mall to walk around, I think she'll love to shop, I can't wait to do all the Mom/Daughter things :)  During the afternoon, we'll sit on the porch and soak in the sun, it feels so good...of course, she has a blanket over her head, the sun is still too bright for her little eyes.

I didn't post her specs from her first doctor appt, so here it is:
(January 11, 2010)
Height:  20 3/8 in       
Weight:  7 lbs 4 oz

We had her 2 month doctor appointment, this past Monday...here were her specs:
(March 8, 2010)
Height:  22 2/8 in = 40 %
Weight:  11 lbs 8 oz = 75%!!!  (she loves to eat, we're lucky)!

Here are Joslyn's pics from February, enjoy!!

She lost her hair!




















Sweet lil' hands




Happy Valentine's Day!


Going to lunch w/Sandy and her husband


Sleeping peacefully










Smiling @ Mr. Fan


Daydreaming to Mr. Fan


Snooooozing!


Already using the phone?!


Napping in her crib, such a big girl!


I love her smile!!


Look at the resemblance, the following pictures are of Joslyn at 2 months and Parker when she was about the same age...Parker is now 18.5 months old!  Between my family/Dayna (my sister) and I, we'll forward pics of our babies to each other throughout the day/week..I happen to send this picture of Joslyn and Dayna told me (OMG, I have a picture of Parker just like that in the same onsie), isn't this neat?!

Joslyn:


Parker as a baby:


Parker going to school, big girl!:

Baby Joslyn + 5 weeks

Our precious baby, Joslyn Grace was born at TX Woman's hospital in Houston, TX on Thursday - January 7, 2010 @ 5:53 PM.  She weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 19 3/4 long!  It was such a wonderful experience, meeting her and seeing her for the first time!  Tyler and I feel so blessed to have such a healthy, happy, good baby.  Sure she has her unhappy moments (doesn't every baby?) she really is a good baby. 

Here are pictures from her first month!

The end is near!

Tonight will be the last night for Joslyn to hibernate in my belly...
It's pretty surreal to think she could be here, this time tomorrow.  (BABY UPDATE) - Today we had our doctor's appointment, when Dr. Mata came in, I had her look at my swollen feet then I mentioned and today was my last day of work!  She asked Tyler and I "Do you want to be induced tomorrow???"  meaning..Thursday, all along Tyler and I thought Friday...Tyler's response "I have to work!" HAHAH, I thought that was super funny...we both were in shock, I just sat there in silence for about 15 seconds, then I said "Sure~!"  So this is where we are at now, we'll be induced on Thursday, Jan. 7, 20l0 - we aren't sure on what time yet, we have to call in the morning at 5:30 to Woman's hospital to see what time we need to arrive for the induction.  That's pretty funny to think we're setting a time to have our baby, after all these 41 weeks, wow!  Thursday could be an eventful day in Houston, could there be snow (again?) and will she be here during the 4th quarter of the National Championship game (as Ms. Redwine has predicted)???  We shall see!!  This little sweet thing, already knows how to make her debut into the world...well I guess she is getting a little help, but that's fine by me.  Please keep us in your prayers that she makes it here safely and that the delivery goes well.  I know she can't wait to meet all of you!  OH and by the way, from what the doctor has said, by the size of my belly, lil' Joslyn will be quite an oinker...Dr. Mata thinks she'll weigh between 7.5-8lbs, I was in shock, yet again!  But I guess I can believe it because in the past 2 weeks, I have gained 9 lbs! 
(I hope this all makes sense, I feel that I'm typing/rambling on adrenaline), if you can't tell, I'm super excited!  I can't wait to hold her and see her precious little face!  I sure hope I'll be able to sleep tonight, I know I will need it!  ~Mommy and Daddy already love you so much Joslyn!

Still waiting for Joslyn...

We are still patiently waiting for Joslyn to arrive, her due date was January 1, 2010.  Although, that would have been a great birthday for her to have, I guess there are more reasons why she hasn't made it into our world just yet.  The waiting game, is very hard, it has taught Tyler and I patience...for sure.  Since tomorrow is Monday (Jan. 4) and still no labor signs or baby, I guess I will head into work...my next doc appt is on Wed (the day it'll possibly snow, again)...I'm thinking Wed. will be my last day to work, maybe Tues.  It's so strange how all along I kept thinking she would be here (early)...I never had imagined her being this late, but in a way it's good since there were a couple of very important people that were out of town this weekend.  I'm glad that they will be back in town for Joslyn's arrival!  If Joslyn continues to keep us waiting...the doctor will induce on Friday, Jan. 8.  So until then, we will continue to wait and pray for our lil' angel to get here!

Patiently Waiting!

I went to my 37 week doctor appointment, today I am 37 weeks & 5 days.  It went well, there's progress to us all meeting Joslyn, but not much.  I am still at 1 cm and am 50% effaced, which is very exciting, but Dr. Mata doesn't expect her to arrive early.  She projects her to arrive right on time (Jan. 1) or a little later...that is unless my water breaks.  (So I guess I better get to walking LOL).  Time will tell, I know we're all so anxious to meet her, but like my Mom said, "once she gets here, she'll be here forever"  :)  So the next 15 days will be Tyler's and my last days as a couple w/o kids!  Wow it's strange still to think we're going to be parents.  Fun times ahead.  We can't wait for your arrival Joslyn!

2 Miracles on 25th St this year!

2009 has been an eventful year...today in Houston, TX we received SNOW!! 
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!



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2 miracles:  36 wks and Snow!
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Beautiful!
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We love Mugsy, he can't wait to meet sister!  He will lay on my belly as if it's an 'egg' he's nesting, so cute!
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Proud Parents to be!
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...and Proud Texans!
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Mugsy & Daddy
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Home Sweet Home!

I was lucky enough to leave work early today, due to the snow, but my co-workers also threw me a surprise baby shower!  It was so thoughtful of them, I received a box of 288 diapers!!!  This will help us out so much!  We also had subway sandwiches and yummy cake!  It looks like 2009 will end with our little angel coming into the world.  We can't wait to meet you Joslyn, we love you so much!