So you know what is awesome about having a baby? I can sing as much as I want, and she doesn't comment on which words I screw up or notes I completely miss - I even think she might ENJOY my voice!
Marshall and I recently discovered a new artist through a worship song at church. Both Marshall and I sometimes have difficulties appreciating much of the music presented at our church (I think I'll save that topic for another blog). So when we find a worship song or artist we value - it is a big deal! Anyways, we both really like "Revelation Song". I YouTubed the song just because he and I wanted to listen to it on Sunday afternoon. This search lead me to the artist Kari Jobe. Not only can she sing but she's one pretty lady. Hooray for new, meaningful music. If you're interested check it out.
Norah is asleep. I think the music and my voice did the trick...ha!
Update on my 10 personal goals (please see "Goals" if my ramblings below do not make sense) :
1) I made Marshall's lunch for 3 or 4 days in a row, then we ran out of food. I'm back to square one (but I made his lunch today!). 1 day down, 9 to go.
2) I've had zero time or interest in reading a book lately.
3) Last night I probably only received 5ish hours of sleep all together. 10 consecutive hours of sleep is looking pretty damn good.
4) No one has received a birthday card from me.
5) I've still got the milks.
6) No savings account for Norah, yet. BUT she does have a piggy bank (with money in it)!
7) I have my 6 week check-up on Monday. Hopefully the midwife will tell me I'm healed and ready to begin exercising. I've signed up for a summer woman's soccer league. I'm nervous since I'm extremely out of shape...but also excited. SOCCER IS AWESOME...and I've missed it.
8) I'm still dreaming of the mini-vacation.
9) I'm also still dreaming of getting more tattoos. Soon enough.
10) Marshall and I are doing well with paying off our car. We pay a couple hundred dollars more a month than what our payment actually is...and when I start working, I think we'll be able to put a little bit more towards the payment. YES!
That's about it. Did I mention I am loving New Hampshire? For as much as Marshall and I miss our family, for now, this feels like our home. Of course, Iowa will always be our "true" home. But I have no doubts that New Hampshire is where we are suppose to be right now. As hard as that may be with Norah...it's great to be able to trust God and know He is in every moment of our day (whether we acknowledge Him consistently or not). I really do love all of you...and miss you all.
Hugs.
SLK
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
For the Grandparents...
...Though I'm sure the rest of you will enjoy it, too.
Sneezes. Smiles. This video has it all.
Stay Gold!
MMK
Sneezes. Smiles. This video has it all.
Stay Gold!
MMK
Gold
I'm feeling pretty crappy this morning, but I am unable to go back to sleep. So, here I am writing a blog.
As you've read, Norah had her one month doctor's appointment yesterday - so fun! Marshall and I were both eager to see how much she has grown in the past month. We are glad to know she is one healthy little baby. Norah isn't scheduled for shots until her two month appointment, so that made the morning even better. I on the other hand received the Tdap vaccine (info here) per recommendation of the birth center nurses.
As a result, my arm has that deep muscle ache. I was so exhausted last night before bed but didn't really relate it to the vaccine. But I woke up at 2:00 this morning with the chills, 100.3 degree temp, and a pretty intense headache. I've been a bit concerned until I looked at the "Mild Problems" section of the Tdap description. I guess all of what I'm experiencing is normal. Gross.
Anyways, thought I'd share the following picture:
Yep, that's right...breastmilk, and it's all mine. Can you believe the body can produce that much milk in a month PLUS what Norah has eaten? Crazy. I attribute the ability to wear my prepregnancy jeans almost solely on breastfeeding. Research has shown breastfeeding burns an additional 500 calories a day! I'll take that. But hey, I'm seriously contemplating putting an ad up on Craig's List or Ebay and selling my milk. Okay, not really...but I bet I could make a pretty penny. Breastmillk is like gold. Did you know there is even an organization dedicated to breastmilk donation - IBMP? Milk donated to IBMP is sent to Africa and other countries in need. How cool is that? They are not currently taking donations right now, but I've signed up to be on the e-mail list when they reopen in July. We'll see.
Hope you are all well and happy.
Love.
SLK
As you've read, Norah had her one month doctor's appointment yesterday - so fun! Marshall and I were both eager to see how much she has grown in the past month. We are glad to know she is one healthy little baby. Norah isn't scheduled for shots until her two month appointment, so that made the morning even better. I on the other hand received the Tdap vaccine (info here) per recommendation of the birth center nurses.
As a result, my arm has that deep muscle ache. I was so exhausted last night before bed but didn't really relate it to the vaccine. But I woke up at 2:00 this morning with the chills, 100.3 degree temp, and a pretty intense headache. I've been a bit concerned until I looked at the "Mild Problems" section of the Tdap description. I guess all of what I'm experiencing is normal. Gross.
Anyways, thought I'd share the following picture:
Yep, that's right...breastmilk, and it's all mine. Can you believe the body can produce that much milk in a month PLUS what Norah has eaten? Crazy. I attribute the ability to wear my prepregnancy jeans almost solely on breastfeeding. Research has shown breastfeeding burns an additional 500 calories a day! I'll take that. But hey, I'm seriously contemplating putting an ad up on Craig's List or Ebay and selling my milk. Okay, not really...but I bet I could make a pretty penny. Breastmillk is like gold. Did you know there is even an organization dedicated to breastmilk donation - IBMP? Milk donated to IBMP is sent to Africa and other countries in need. How cool is that? They are not currently taking donations right now, but I've signed up to be on the e-mail list when they reopen in July. We'll see.
Hope you are all well and happy.
Love.
SLK
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Doctor's Appointment
Norah had her one month check up with our doctor today. Here are the crucial stats:
Weight: 10 lbs, 1 oz (up from 7 lbs, 11 oz at birth).
She ranks in the 75th percentile for her weight.
Height: 22 inches (up from 20 inches at birth)
She ranks in the 50th percentile for her height.
Head: 39.5 centimeters (I think) (aka frickin' huge)
She ranks in the 95th percentile for the size of her head.
The doctor and her nurse (both of whom are absolutely outstanding at their jobs) said that Norah is totally beautiful and healthy and normal.
She slept all day after the doctor's appointment, then woke up about half an hour ago and pounded down nearly 5 ounces of milk. What a hog! But at least she's growing up right, so we won't complain too much.
She also loves the straight edge. (Thanks to Leah for this onesie!)
Sarah texted me at work yesterday to tell me that Norah was being pretty vocal and chatting up a storm on our bed while Sarah was folding laundry. Sarah took this short video and caught the tail end of Norah's chat-fest. Apparently she was far more vocal than this just minutes before this was taken...
And now I'm off to the gym to get totally ripped. Have a good afternoon everyone!
Stay Gold,
MMK
Weight: 10 lbs, 1 oz (up from 7 lbs, 11 oz at birth).
She ranks in the 75th percentile for her weight.
Height: 22 inches (up from 20 inches at birth)
She ranks in the 50th percentile for her height.
Head: 39.5 centimeters (I think) (aka frickin' huge)
She ranks in the 95th percentile for the size of her head.
The doctor and her nurse (both of whom are absolutely outstanding at their jobs) said that Norah is totally beautiful and healthy and normal.
She slept all day after the doctor's appointment, then woke up about half an hour ago and pounded down nearly 5 ounces of milk. What a hog! But at least she's growing up right, so we won't complain too much.
She also loves the straight edge. (Thanks to Leah for this onesie!)
Sarah texted me at work yesterday to tell me that Norah was being pretty vocal and chatting up a storm on our bed while Sarah was folding laundry. Sarah took this short video and caught the tail end of Norah's chat-fest. Apparently she was far more vocal than this just minutes before this was taken...
And now I'm off to the gym to get totally ripped. Have a good afternoon everyone!
Stay Gold,
MMK
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Dedication
So Sarah and I decided to have Norah dedicated in our church and faith rather than having her baptized. The difference, of course, is that the child is not committed to Christ when dedicated, but rather that the child's parents dedicate themselves and their family to raising the child in the spirit and character of the Father. Essentially, we've decided to leave it to Norah to decide how and when (if at all, I suppose) she'll commit herself to God, but have made a public declaration that we'll do our best as parents to serve as Godly examples for her to follow.
We didn't necessarily have a time frame set for when the dedication would occur, so Sarah sent an email to our church's children's minister yesterday to ask about the church's dedication procedures. The children's minister called us back last night after reading Sarah's email to let us know that the church offers seasonal dedication services, for lack of a better term, where they do dedications for the children in the church who have been born in the last three months or so. She also informed us that the summer season's dedication service was today and that we could either have Norah dedicated today or wait three months to have it done in the fall.
So, Norah was dedicated today. It was pretty awesome.
She didn't have a special outfit or anything ('cause we're not really like that), but we did take with us to the dedication an afghan knitted by my grandma Theanny.
See how it's like she's looking toward Jesus? We're not good with subtlety.
Yesterday was Norah's one month birthday. There's a tradition amongst a number of the people who work in my department of taking pictures of their children on the monthly celebrations of their birthdays. The tradition also includes the monthly birthday photo having a sign in it which says exactly how many months old the child is on the day the photo was taken. I know, it's a pretty ridiculous thing and something I would have probably rolled my eyes at a year or two ago. But, seeing as how I'm a parent now, I think it's a pretty solid idea. So, Sarah and I have decided to take the monthly photographs.
Here's the first!
...And here are a couple more from her one month birthday.
And here's Norah hugging a sock monkey sent to her by her Eagle uncle Kevin and his fiance Sarah. How precious.
Life is good right now in the 'Shire.
Stay Gold!
MMK
We didn't necessarily have a time frame set for when the dedication would occur, so Sarah sent an email to our church's children's minister yesterday to ask about the church's dedication procedures. The children's minister called us back last night after reading Sarah's email to let us know that the church offers seasonal dedication services, for lack of a better term, where they do dedications for the children in the church who have been born in the last three months or so. She also informed us that the summer season's dedication service was today and that we could either have Norah dedicated today or wait three months to have it done in the fall.
So, Norah was dedicated today. It was pretty awesome.
She didn't have a special outfit or anything ('cause we're not really like that), but we did take with us to the dedication an afghan knitted by my grandma Theanny.
See how it's like she's looking toward Jesus? We're not good with subtlety.
Yesterday was Norah's one month birthday. There's a tradition amongst a number of the people who work in my department of taking pictures of their children on the monthly celebrations of their birthdays. The tradition also includes the monthly birthday photo having a sign in it which says exactly how many months old the child is on the day the photo was taken. I know, it's a pretty ridiculous thing and something I would have probably rolled my eyes at a year or two ago. But, seeing as how I'm a parent now, I think it's a pretty solid idea. So, Sarah and I have decided to take the monthly photographs.
Here's the first!
...And here are a couple more from her one month birthday.
And here's Norah hugging a sock monkey sent to her by her Eagle uncle Kevin and his fiance Sarah. How precious.
Life is good right now in the 'Shire.
Stay Gold!
MMK
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