A Post From Daddy!

Wow, what a month it has been! My daughter, Bailey Rachelle, was born into this world and completely changed our lives. Before she was born I was so nervous because I have never been around babies and was always so scared to even touch them as many guys usually are, but this time it was completely different. I have always heard guys really only become Dads when the baby is born unlike the moms because they get to carry the child so there is a totally different feeling for guys. I learned this is totally true because when she was born, it was like I knew her already and the love for her was there automatically. I was not even scared to hold her or anything. For all the guys out there like I was with someone else’s baby scared to even move afraid you will break them, you won’t feel that because they are yours and those thoughts are gone when you first lay eyes on them. I was so afraid of how I was going to feel when she was born, but I felt love for her as soon as I laid eyes on her, it was such a good feeling and all the anxiety went away.
The hospital stay was good even though we were there for so long, but it was worth it to have a healthy baby to come home with. I did feel bad that she had to be poked so many times and be under the bililights, but she got better and I learned a lot while we were there such as changing diapers and not sleeping much. We had a lot of visitors which was great because everyone was so helpful with bringing food, gifts, and keeping us company. I want to thank everyone for that. When we finally got to go home it was great until Heather got so sick. The first 3 days I just kept her in the living room and slept on the couch because Heather could barely move without puking. I felt so bad because I could not do much to help her but she had great friends who took her to the hospital and helped out around the house. I am glad that I had to learn how to take care of her like that because it really helped me learn her habits and how to take care of a newborn. It was a great feeling that it just came natural to me because I was so scared that I would not know anything. I learned the hard way but sometimes that’s the best way.
The next week was pretty brutal waking up every 2 hours for feedings and changings and I was so glad I had 2 weeks off work because I would have been a zombie. The next 2 weeks were great because she was getting on a normal sleep routine, because before that it was backwards. She had her days and nights mixed up I think. She was sleeping in our room in a bassinet, but she did not really like it so we tried her own crib in her room and it seemed to help a lot. She would sleep for like 4-6 hours which was awesome because I went back to work and felt good during the day. Heather helped a lot feeding her in the night and not making me get up. Thanks Babe! She is such a good baby when we take her places too, she does not cry hardly at all except when she is hungry, now when she is at home it’s a little different, she cries more but it’s not too bad because she is just so cute.
Bailey was such a wonderful gift and I am so happy that we have a daughter to love and spoil. Life has changed but I have lived a great life and have gotten to do the things I have wanted to do, now its her turn and we are gonna have so much fun in the future with her doing sports and watching her grow up. She will have so many great friends and family to grow up with and it will be great to watch. I love Bailey with all my heart and she is so beautiful to look at, sometimes I just stare at her while she’s sleeping and watch her facial expressions while she’s dreaming. I saw her smile for the first time while she was dreaming and it made my heart melt, I love her and her mommy so much words can’t describe. I guess we will see what the future holds for us and live life day by day.
Sincerely, Jake(Baileys Daddy)


Now a little from me...the mom.
So, I cannot believe that my baby girl is 1 month old today! She is so unbelievably beautiful! I love just sitting here staring at her. I love taking pictures of her and sharing them with everybody! I love listening to her little noises she makes when she is sleeping. She is so peaceful when she is asleep! She is a really good baby and I feel so blessed to be her mommy! Being a mom is an indescribable feeling that I wouldn't give up for anything! Sometimes I could just start crying when i look at her because I get so overwhelmed with emotions. She is so amazing to me. Not long ago she was just a dream and now she is here and real and changing our lives forever. I am such a lucky woman!
As for my husband and her daddy. He has been more amazing than I ever thought he could be. He is so good with her and so patient with her. Just looking at the way he looks at her, I can tell he is under her spell. He's so in love with her! Sometimes I just listen to him talk to her through the baby monitor and I just smile! I have wanted to be a mom and have a family ever since I was a little girl and now my life is finally becoming a "happily ever after."
Thank you so much to everyone who has come to visit us this month, to all our family and friends who have helped us out and to Bailey for being so freaking cute! I couldn't ask for better people to have in my baby's life! Bailey is a lucky little girl! She may not realize it now, but just wait til she's older...she will know!



Happy 1 Month Birthday, Babygirl!

Firsts in the First Month

So, today Miss Bailey is 4 weeks old. I can't believe it! She is growing so much and making more noise than ever. Jake and I are learning her different cries and what they mean! She normally doesn't cry-cry unless she is hungry. And she has this kinda whiny cry when she is wet or just wants to be held. She also does the whiny thing and screams and grunts when she is poopin! I have never heard such a loud poopin baby. Super cute tho! So, thought I'd give everyone the 4-1-1 on some of the things that have happened this month!!!

Bailey started sleeping in her own bed, in her own room about a week and a half ago. She really just was not happy in her bassinet in our room with us and she kept us up a lot. We went and got a monitor that works really good. I mean I can hear her MOVE. The first night, I just laid in bed wanting to go look at her and bring her back in our room...She slept for about2 1/2 hours and i fed her...then she slept for like 4 hours. Now she almost always sleeps for about 4-5 hours when we first go to bed and then is up in 3 hours. So most of the time we feed about 3-4 and then again between 6 and 7. Last night she didn't get up to eat until almost 5 so I got to sleep in til 7:30. Yay, Bailey...you are getting better at the night/day schedules.

Last Saturday, Sept. 11 - Bailey went to her first Western Days Parade! It was so much fun! We sat where we always do- in front of the car wash next to the fire station! She was so good...not at all fussy! The noises didn't bother her at all and she was held by her 2 Aunt Jen(n)s and Auntie Katie the whole time! Afterwards we walked around for a little bit, but she seemed to be getting really hot so we decided it was best to go.

After the parade we went home for a wardrobe change and headed over to Auntie Ange's house for the OU game. Bailey's first OU watch party and she looked perfect for the occasion. She wore her OU onsie, tutu, and bow. She didn't like it when I put it on her, but she soon calmed down and then sat so perfectly for all of us girls to take pictures of her. She was one beautiful OU fan!

Today, her Aunt Jen and I took Bailey to the Fair for the 1st time. She totally slept for the 1st 2 1/2 hours that we were there while Jen and I looked at all the really cute bows, tutus and head bands for her. I found so much stuff for her and got some really good ideas on new projects. I can totally make so much of the stuff that they sell there. She came home with 2 new headbands and will be getting some more when Daddy, Bailey and I go back next week.

Focus, Bailey...Focus!!!

Yesterday, Bailey was laying in my bed while I was getting ready. I sat to play with her for a minute and she was looking at me. She was really looking at me...not through me. So I told her that I was her Mommy. Then when I was putting her in her car seat I saw her looking at her turtle hanging...so i moved it to the other side and she followed it!!! So i moved it back and forth a few times and she did- she kept following it. This is a big moment for us Brewers...She is actually trying to focus on things and her actually looking at me and knowing that I am hers is something I am really excited for!

So, today she is 3 weeks. I cannot believe that it's been 3 weeks since we had her. That's almost a month. OMG! She has already changed so much! I just look at her and think to myself and a lot of the time out loud, "How freakin cute is MY baby!" I know I'm a little biased, but she is really cute! If anyone decides to tell us otherwise...you'll have to deal with daddy...who is addicted to her. lol