April 3, 2011...I have not wrote a new blog in a while! We have been pretty busy the last month or so. Some highlights:
* Laney had her 4 month check up. She weighs 14 pounds 15 ounces, and is 24 3/4 inches long. She only cried for a minute after her shots, and then with a cuddle from Mom, she was fine.
* The kiddo's and I took a Spring Break trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico to see my parents. I will write a blog about our trip.
* Connor, James and I all have a cold. Poor little man does not feel good. Laney has yet to get it, and I hope it will stay way.
* We finally found a permanent baby sitter. A mom down the block is keeping Connor and Laney M/F for a few hours.
* The weather is finally getting better :-) This means "operation loose the baby weight" can now take place!
* I bought a new pair of jeans, however they are now too big. However, had I bought the smaller size they would be too small.
* I am really feeling strongly about Grad School again. I really want a career, and working at bank answering phones is not exactly the career path I envision for my self.
* I did not get my camera, and am seriously disappointed. James got a new car instead, and I am glad I no longer have to drive his truck.
* I now have a sewing machine. Hopefully I can teach my self to use it!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
4 months old
My sweet little Delaney Reed is now 4 months old! I can't believe how fast time is going. She is still not sleeping through the night, but that's ok with mommy! I actually like getting up with her, it is just another chance to cuddle and bond. She is wearing 3 month pj's, 3 month onesies, 3-6 month outfits. I am not sure how much she weighs or how long she is. We have a well baby check on the 29th. She is also still breast fed, but is starting to have some formula when mommy is at work. We have gone through all the frozen milk and I am just too lazy to get up and pump after her night time feed.
Tomorrow we are heading to Las Cruces to see my parents. It should be an interesting drive...James can't go with us due to his work schedule. Wish me luck as I make a 7 hour trek with two little ones!
Tomorrow we are heading to Las Cruces to see my parents. It should be an interesting drive...James can't go with us due to his work schedule. Wish me luck as I make a 7 hour trek with two little ones!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Hopes, Dreams, and Desires
So, every day when I am at work I DREAM about just being able to mostly stay at home with my midgets. I just feel like they need me to be there for them. They are just so small and this time is so important. I will never be able to make up for this special time in their lives! It makes me so sad knowing that I missing out. I have googled countless "stay at home schemes". Most of them are BS or are a selling scheme. No offense to anyone who sells stuff this way, but who has the money right now to buy expensive face creams or multi-vitamins? I am lazy and don't want to attempt to make money this way.
I HOPE I will be able to figure out a way to generate some income and stay at home. I am taking a knitting class next week. If I can get good at it, and can create some quality products, I plan on selling baby/toddler hats on-line. Now, I am sure it won't bring in a whole lot of cash, but hey it's a start right? So the more I thought about things/services that I could provide to people photography kept creeping into my mind. I love to take pictures, and love having picture taken of children. I know that profession photographers can make decent money. In Durango there are quite a few photographers, and they are quite pricey. When I was looking for my wedding, one business started wedding packages at 4,000!!! Needless to say, we did not use them.
So, my DESIRE is to get a professional camera and start to play. I am looking into some local photography classes. I have all these great creative ideas in my head, and it's time to start making them a reality. I know plenty of people to take pictures of to start building up a portfolio. I can I be successful in this lucrative market because I am going to offer affordable options. I want to work the natural elements, like lighting and back grounds. I also realize that most people want digital copies to do what ever the want with the pictures, so I will pretty much offer digital copies only!
I HOPE, DREAM, and DESIRE for my plan to work. I only need to bring a small about every month, and I think this is a good way to do it. If it works I will be able to spend more time at home with my babies, and be able to make money doing something that I love!
I HOPE I will be able to figure out a way to generate some income and stay at home. I am taking a knitting class next week. If I can get good at it, and can create some quality products, I plan on selling baby/toddler hats on-line. Now, I am sure it won't bring in a whole lot of cash, but hey it's a start right? So the more I thought about things/services that I could provide to people photography kept creeping into my mind. I love to take pictures, and love having picture taken of children. I know that profession photographers can make decent money. In Durango there are quite a few photographers, and they are quite pricey. When I was looking for my wedding, one business started wedding packages at 4,000!!! Needless to say, we did not use them.
So, my DESIRE is to get a professional camera and start to play. I am looking into some local photography classes. I have all these great creative ideas in my head, and it's time to start making them a reality. I know plenty of people to take pictures of to start building up a portfolio. I can I be successful in this lucrative market because I am going to offer affordable options. I want to work the natural elements, like lighting and back grounds. I also realize that most people want digital copies to do what ever the want with the pictures, so I will pretty much offer digital copies only!
I HOPE, DREAM, and DESIRE for my plan to work. I only need to bring a small about every month, and I think this is a good way to do it. If it works I will be able to spend more time at home with my babies, and be able to make money doing something that I love!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Delaney Reed Kirkham
I need to write down Laney's birth story and stats before too much time passes!
Delaney Reed Kirkham was born November 11, 2010 at 1:17 am! She was 7 pounds 1.6 ounces and 20 inches long!
I started having contraction early Wednesday morning. The were strong enough to wake me up. I woke James up at 8ish, and called my midwives at 9:30. The midwife on call told me that it sounded like I was not yet in active labor and to just hang out at home and continue to time them. She also told me I would know when it would be time to come in. At noon the contractions wore off. I was bummed for sure, I thought it was going to be baby day! At 2 my friend Roxy took me on a walk. This seemed to get things going again. We walked all over the neighborhood for more than an hour. When we got home I told James to still head into work, and if things picked up I would call him. James works in Aztec, NM which is a good 50 minutes from the hospital! That night (in between contractions) I made dinner for Chad, Laura, and the kiddos. I gave Connor a bath and put him to bed. My contractions were getting worse, but I just keep going. I took a shower and that helped. I decided I should lay down and try to sleep just incase! Earlier that day my sister in law, Sara, told me she was in a false labor for 3 days, so I should be patient. At this point I was extremely uncomfortable and starting to moan out loud when a contraction would come. I decided I should go to Labor and Delivery to get some pain meds so I could rest (I am still thinking I have days of this "false labor" a head of me). I called Roxy to come and drive me in. She ran Connor over to Chad and Laura's. The poor kid he was so confused! I called James and let him know we were on our way, he said he would meet us there. On the way in my contractions were awful. I just kept picturing the pain meds! They were also coming about every 3 minutes...whoops...so much for that 5 minute mark. We got up to L&D and checked in. The nurse check me and told us I was only dilated to 3 so I would be admitted, but I would be monitored since I was in tons of pain and the contractions were so close together. After 10 minutes she said I would be staying and started the IV so I could an epidural. 45 minutes later Mary Louise, my midwife came in to check me so I could get the epi. She tells me I am at a 9 and 100% effaced!!!!! I sat up and said, "are you kidding?!?!?!" She told me that she does not kid! No wonder it was hurting so bad, and so much for my pain relief. The next contraction my water broke, and then things got really bad. At about 1 am, I told James and Roxy (who was sweet enough to stay with me) that I felt the need to push. Pushing was so awkward. I did not want it to last too long so I pushed her out in 17 minutes!
I was so happy- I got the exact birth I wanted. I wanted to labor at home as long as possible ( and honestly it was so nice to labor alone). I wanted it be drug free ( even though I changed my mind on the way to the hospital). I wanted a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)! I did not cry when they put her on my chest, I was more in shock I think... This birth was one of the most craziest experiences of my life!
Recovery was so much easier this time too. I was able to have my IV line taken out right after she came out, and was up and moving with in hours. I was so glad that my little lady was finally here, and once again James was right on with the day our kiddo was to be born. He predicted 12/12 with Connor and 11/11 with Laney.
It took about 6 hours to finally decide on her name. It was so much harder to name our daughter than it was to name our son. Connor was named before he was even born. We decided on Delaney because it was first name that was suggested that we both liked. He middle name is Reed, which is Dot's (James's mom) maiden name.
Laney is the sweetest little thing, and is now 12 weeks old. I can't believe how fast time is moving. She is all smiles and loves her Daddy and Big Brother! She is still not sleeping through the night, and it is starting to wear me out. Sometimes I think the lack of sleep is making me lose my mind.
I love my sweet little family and would not change anything for a second.
Delaney Reed Kirkham was born November 11, 2010 at 1:17 am! She was 7 pounds 1.6 ounces and 20 inches long!
I started having contraction early Wednesday morning. The were strong enough to wake me up. I woke James up at 8ish, and called my midwives at 9:30. The midwife on call told me that it sounded like I was not yet in active labor and to just hang out at home and continue to time them. She also told me I would know when it would be time to come in. At noon the contractions wore off. I was bummed for sure, I thought it was going to be baby day! At 2 my friend Roxy took me on a walk. This seemed to get things going again. We walked all over the neighborhood for more than an hour. When we got home I told James to still head into work, and if things picked up I would call him. James works in Aztec, NM which is a good 50 minutes from the hospital! That night (in between contractions) I made dinner for Chad, Laura, and the kiddos. I gave Connor a bath and put him to bed. My contractions were getting worse, but I just keep going. I took a shower and that helped. I decided I should lay down and try to sleep just incase! Earlier that day my sister in law, Sara, told me she was in a false labor for 3 days, so I should be patient. At this point I was extremely uncomfortable and starting to moan out loud when a contraction would come. I decided I should go to Labor and Delivery to get some pain meds so I could rest (I am still thinking I have days of this "false labor" a head of me). I called Roxy to come and drive me in. She ran Connor over to Chad and Laura's. The poor kid he was so confused! I called James and let him know we were on our way, he said he would meet us there. On the way in my contractions were awful. I just kept picturing the pain meds! They were also coming about every 3 minutes...whoops...so much for that 5 minute mark. We got up to L&D and checked in. The nurse check me and told us I was only dilated to 3 so I would be admitted, but I would be monitored since I was in tons of pain and the contractions were so close together. After 10 minutes she said I would be staying and started the IV so I could an epidural. 45 minutes later Mary Louise, my midwife came in to check me so I could get the epi. She tells me I am at a 9 and 100% effaced!!!!! I sat up and said, "are you kidding?!?!?!" She told me that she does not kid! No wonder it was hurting so bad, and so much for my pain relief. The next contraction my water broke, and then things got really bad. At about 1 am, I told James and Roxy (who was sweet enough to stay with me) that I felt the need to push. Pushing was so awkward. I did not want it to last too long so I pushed her out in 17 minutes!
I was so happy- I got the exact birth I wanted. I wanted to labor at home as long as possible ( and honestly it was so nice to labor alone). I wanted it be drug free ( even though I changed my mind on the way to the hospital). I wanted a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)! I did not cry when they put her on my chest, I was more in shock I think... This birth was one of the most craziest experiences of my life!
Recovery was so much easier this time too. I was able to have my IV line taken out right after she came out, and was up and moving with in hours. I was so glad that my little lady was finally here, and once again James was right on with the day our kiddo was to be born. He predicted 12/12 with Connor and 11/11 with Laney.
It took about 6 hours to finally decide on her name. It was so much harder to name our daughter than it was to name our son. Connor was named before he was even born. We decided on Delaney because it was first name that was suggested that we both liked. He middle name is Reed, which is Dot's (James's mom) maiden name.
Laney is the sweetest little thing, and is now 12 weeks old. I can't believe how fast time is moving. She is all smiles and loves her Daddy and Big Brother! She is still not sleeping through the night, and it is starting to wear me out. Sometimes I think the lack of sleep is making me lose my mind.
I love my sweet little family and would not change anything for a second.
Delaney Reed Kirkham
11/11/10
Friday, February 4, 2011
For the First Time
As I looking at my all the pictures on iPhoto, I realized that time is going by so fast. I feel like I am not going to be able to remember everything. I have a baby book for Connor that I write in sometimes, but I have not got one for Laney yet. I have looked, but they are either really expensive, or not what I am looking for. So this blog will be a place for me to write down all the sweet baby memories and milestones. I also like the idea of having a place to vent my feelings and frustrations. Who knows if anyone will read this besides my self!
So tonight I will talk about the Snow Down Parade we went to. Connor was so cute, and acutally had a good time this year. Last year he was not into it, but this year he seemed to have a lot of fun. Delaney slept through the whole thing! Dot, AKA, Mamaw, came with us. It's nice to have her around to see the kiddos and help out with day care. We left the parade early since it was so cold, about 25 degrees. Well I guess this is all for now. Tomorrow I will rant about the day care situation I am finding my self in.
So tonight I will talk about the Snow Down Parade we went to. Connor was so cute, and acutally had a good time this year. Last year he was not into it, but this year he seemed to have a lot of fun. Delaney slept through the whole thing! Dot, AKA, Mamaw, came with us. It's nice to have her around to see the kiddos and help out with day care. We left the parade early since it was so cold, about 25 degrees. Well I guess this is all for now. Tomorrow I will rant about the day care situation I am finding my self in.
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