Sweet Moments

This post is a compilation of pictures.  Enjoy!

 This is picture of 2 bottles with no nipples at the Parks Mall.  Cool

 First time in the Bumbo!  Big Girl!

 I like to refer to this picture as "Moment of Desperation."  After battling with Reagan with her nap for an hour, I decided it was too bright in her room.  It drove me nuts, she would only take like 30 minute naps and wake up grouchy.  So I marched into the garage got the staple gun and a blanket and went to town.  Jerry was not very pleased so he went to Home Depot and put in a roller shade.  I'm happy to report Reagan is taking much better naps! 

 Oh hi Rowdy!

 Reagan and Lukie Doo

 Claire Bear and Reagie-Roo

Here is a video of Reagan talking

 

And for the grand finale--- Reagan rolling over!!!

 

School is right around the corner.  I'm trying my hardest to soak up every moment with my Reagie!

Road Trip Fun

Over the weekend Jerry, Reagan, and I took our first road trip to Haley's parent's lake house in Granbury. Jerry and I were excited, but a bit nervous. We sat down the night before and made a list of things we needed to bring.

So here is our list:

1. Pack n play
2. pack n play sheet
3. Pump and parts
4. Boppie
5. Pacifier
6. PJ's
7. Sunday outfit and 2 back ups
8. Diapers
9. Wipes
10. Diaper sacks
11. bottles (with nipples- haha)
12. Burp Cloths
13. Toys
14. Sound Machine (a serious must)
15. Colic Calm
16. Bouncer

Here is a picture of the back of our explorer.

 

Honestly, we used everything except the Colic Calm and Bouncer.

 This is a picture of Jerry and Reagan before we hit the road.  Oh my cuteness.

Here are a couple of pictures:

Alex holding a baby for the first time!  I think Reagan really liked Alex.  She was talking and smiling at him. 

 Haley and I holding our babies. 

 

We had a great time hanging out with friends and Reagan was a complete champ!  Each time Jerry and I have a successful outing with Reagan our confidence goes up 2 points! 

My must haves the past 3 months

I am in no way claiming to know it all when it comes to babies.  In fact, it seems like everyday Reagan throws me a curve ball.  I'll be honest these past 3 months have been a complete roller coaster of emotions that range from confused to frustrated all the while you are so amazed and in love with this little human.  It's very hard to explain.  So I figured I would come up with a list of things that helped me. 

1. ibabylog- In the beginning I logged all of her wet/dirty diapers.  Now I use this app to help me remember which side Reagan needs to nurse on and to time each time she eats.  It also tells you how long it has been since her last feed.  This is very helpful for me because I try to get Reagan to eat every 2.5-3 hours. 

 

2. Medela Pump- I pump at least once a day and I know I'm going to pump alot more when I go back to work.  Medelea is the only brand I have ever used, but it seems to work great.  Having expressed milk is so great because it gives Jerry the opportunity to bond with Reagan and me time to sleep/relax.  Also, I've becoming somewhat of a hoarder collector of frozen breast milk.  I don't know why, but I'm just worried once I go back to work breastfeeding is going to be very difficult.  I'm trying to stock up on as much as I can.  Below is the pump I have. 

 



 

3. Hands Free Pumping Bra-  This bad boy is a must.  While I'm pumping I'm able to facebook, jot down to do lists, and entertain Reagan all that the same time.  Sure I look like a complete idiot, but I love it! 

 

4. Gel pads- Breastfeedind and pumping makes your nipples feel like they are on fire for the first couple of weeks.  My friend gave me these gel pads and they saved me!  Highly-HIGHLY recommend!

5. Lawn Drying Rack- I love this thing!  I'm not going to lie, Jerry and I registred for it because we thought it was cool looking.  However, this thing is a must for us.  We use it everyday!

 

6.  Soothies- At first we were going to try to not use the pacifier.  Yeah... that lasted for about 1 week.  Some babies just need a pacifier.   At times I worry about weaning Reagan off of it, but then I realize she's only 3 months.  However, then I think it's going to be easier to get rid of it when she's younger.  I go back and forth.  For now, the pacifier helps Reagan go to sleep.  The past couple of weeks it has been incredibly helpful in cutting out her 3 AM feed.  I'm hoping she will tell us when she's done with the pacifier and it won't be when she 10 years old ;)

 

 

7. Sound Machine- The sound of rain or waves in a constant in our house.  One time our friend came over to pick something up and he asked, "What is that sound?"  I had not idea what he was talking about, because I had become so used hearing it all the time.  This thing helps block out sounds like dogs barking, lawn mowers, and door bells.  I love it.  Our sound machine also shoots a projection on to the wall that Reagan has just recently started to enjoy. 

8. Angel Care Monitor-  This little guy gives me peace of mind.  An alarm goes off if there is no movement for a certain amount of time. Some may say it's a false sense of sercutiry, however I feel better knowing it's there. 

 

9. Boppy- I love this thing!  I use it to feed Reagan, for tummy time, and for pictures. 

10. Zipper Sleepers-  Let's be real sleepers with snaps are annoying at 3 am.  I decided to buy zipper sleepers for Reagan and I kept asking myself, "Why did I wait so long to do this?"  This particular sleeper is our good luck charm.  Every time Reagan wears her Daddy's Little Cupcake sleeper she sleeps like a champ. 

 

11. Aden and Anais Blankets-  These things are so great to have in the summer.  We don't swaddle Reagan any more, but they are great to have.  I'm not going to lie, I've snuggled with one of them a couple of times.  They are also fit for royalty :)  I spoke with Kate and told her she had to get these blankets for Georgie. 

 

12. Chocolate milk- At the end of the day when you have been dealing with a crying baby and are covered in spit up a nice little treat is the best.  For me this treat is chocolate milk.  Jerry knew that if I had a big glass of chocolate milk that was really dark that meant it was a pretty rough day. 

 

 

 

 Just so we are clear-- I'm in no way pretending like I've got it all figured out.  I do not!  These are just the things that have made my life easier. 







3 months!

Reagan is 3 months old!! Time goes by so fast!!!

 I tried so hard to get her to smile and she was just not having it.  It's funny because she is usually full of smiles.  She freezes up when I pull out my camera.  The 2nd picture cracks me up- I imagine Reagan is saying, "Well, well, well so you think you're going to get a smile out of me.  Not going to happen!"

 

Alot has happened this past month!  Reagan has rolled over!  It was totally an accident, but we are counting it!  I think when it happened she was really surprised.

We also have eyelashes!!!

Reagan is quite the helper at the grocery store. 

Reagan also got to ride in her jogging stroller for the first time!  What a big girl!

Reagan also met her best friend Mackenlie!  Amanda and Rustin had Mackenlie on July 31. She is so cute!  I know Reagan and Mack are going to best girlfriends!

So here are some facts on Miss Reagan:

Weight: 14 pounds (unofficial)

Eating: Reagan does not miss any meals.  She probably eats every 2 1/2- 3 hours. 

Play:  She has really started to play alot. She loves hanging out on her play mat. She hits the toys with her hands and kicks her legs when the music plays. She also just started sitting in her Bumbo Chair.  Another thing she really enjoys is when we turn on her sound machine to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and have pictures of a cow jumping over the moon and stars projected on the wall.  It's so cute!  She likes to smile and talk to the cow. 

Sleep:  Reagan is a great nighttime sleeper.  She goes down around 8.   I like to read her Goodnight Moon at bedtime.  Jerry gives her a dream feed around 10:30ish.  A dream feed is where Reagan eats while she sleeps- seriously, she doesn't even open her eyes!  This dream feed tides her over until about 4 AM.  We are trying to get rid of this 4 AM feed so we give her the pacifier for as long as she will take it.  Usually around 5 AM she has had enough of the pacifier and is ready for some muncho.  I would say this works pretty well for us.  This is totally doable once I go back to work- I think ;)

Naps are a different story.  Reagan does not do naps that well.  I try to follow an eat, play, sleep routine.  We have the routine down, but she only naps for like 30-45 minutes.  I feel like she should be sleeping longer, but my pediatrician said she just might be a cat napper.  I'm hoping these cat naps are just a phase. 

Talking:  Reagan has started to "talk" to us!  It's the sweetest thing!  She has the cutest little voice!  She's so proud of herself when she talks.


Reagan,

We are so in love you!  We just love kissing those chubby cheeks and having our chats.  It seems like you change or learn something new everyday. We are so proud to be your parents.  We can't wait to see what this next month brings! 

 

Dallas Arboretum

This past Sunday we decided to take Reagan to the Dallas Arboretum.  We got there around 9ish and stayed until 11ish.  After the Dallas Arboretum we decided to be brave and go to lunch at Matt's.  We had a blast! Here are some pictures:

 

Family photo with White Rock Lake in the background:

 Reagan being beautified:

 This area will be fun for Reagan maybe next summer.  It's a little splash area for kids to play in. 

Handsome Daddy and precious Reagan:

 Trying to wake up:

 My little Reagie!

 Milk Break!

 Melt me!

 

 

This might seem silly, but Jerry and I were really proud of ourselves for taking Reagan out for the day.  I told Jerry a while back, "I feel like we are playing house."  He agreed and added, "Except it's for real!"  Each time I go out with Reagan, I feel more and more confident.  I really enjoy getting her out and I think she does too.  We are by no means perfect, but we are starting to get our grove. 

 

In other news, Reagan has recently started to put herself to sleep in her crib (most of the time)!  We have been working really hard on not letting her fall asleep on us all the time (maybe just once a day.)  It's taken us a couple of weeks, but Reagan is doing it!  You go girl! 

2 Months!

Reagan is 2 months!  I can't believe it!  Where has the time gone! 

So here are some facts about Reagan at 2 months:

 

She loves to go on walks in the mornings.  That has become our morning routine.  It works out perfectly.  Usually Reagan wakes up between 6-7(we are working on getting her to sleep until 7, but she pretty much does what she wants :))  I feed her and get dressed and then we head up to the Ballpark.  I have discovered that 1 lap around the Ballpark is about half a mile.  I try to walk/jog 4-5 laps around the stadium.  I'm really out of shape, but you have to start somewhere.   Reagan sleeps the entire time.    I like going there because there are lots of people, security, and shade.  Karen also bought this fan for her in the car.  We love it!  

   

 

 

 

Reagan is also full of smiles!  She's happiest after she eats, but I guess who isn't?  She loves when we smack our lips and make silly sounds.  She has also begun tracking and moving her head to sounds and toys. She makes me so proud! 

 

This super cute outfit was made by Cindy!  Reagan is definitively a future KD Lady!

 Reagan also enjoys playing on her play mat!  She kicks her legs and gets really excited.  It's just so stinking cute!

 

 

As far as sleep goes, Reagan is a pretty good sleeper.  On July 3rd and 4th she slept for 8 hours straight!  Can I get a hallelujah?!  Jerry said he kept on waking up and checking to make sure she was still breathing.  I was so proud.  We are moving in the right direction Reagan!  Keep it up!  We have discovered that Reagan likes to go to bed between 7:45-8:45 and wake up between 5:45-7.  I'm sure I won't be saying this in a month or so, but I kind of like getting up with her at 3 am.  It's like our own little special snuggle time.  She also is a sleep walker.  She moves all over that crib!  It's so funny.

 

This is me trying to get a picture of her before she takes a nap... haha 

 

 Reagan loves bath time.  Jerry is in charge of baths most of the time.  He's so good with her.  Her favorite part is "free time" at the very end.  Her least favorite part is getting out of the tub. 

Eating is also another favorite activity.  This little girl can eat!  During the day she usually eats every 2.5-3 hours.  Usually at night she eats every 4.5-5 hours.  I've noticed the past couple of days she is eating 12-18 minutes as oppose to 25ish minutes.  I was a little worried, but I read that babies usually become more efficient eaters around this age. 

I love her so much.  These 2 months have really flown by.  I can't wait to see what this next month has in store for us.  We love you Reagan!