January 30, 2006 – I have to admit that between holding Macy, Napping or Posting to our website, I am afraid that the latter 2 win out.  I apologize that I have been so bad at posting since little Miss Macy’s arrival.  Those that have children probably totally understand and those that don’t will probably someday.  Macy seems to be growing taller by the day but not so much wider.  She still has long legs and arms.  She is starting to finally grow into some of her 0-3 month clothes (at least length wise).  She is adorable and starting to make some wonderful facial expressions.  I think she will be quite a character when she gets older. 

I have finally posted some new pictures of Macy.  I will try and figure out how to move the pictures around so that I can put just new ones in a folder and move the old ones out without losing them all.  I will have to recruit Laurie and Ken to help me soon.  They are the tech gods as far as I am concerned. 

It has been dreadfully cold here in Denver and snowy, snowy, snowy.  I long for the days of 60 degree winters and wearing sweatshirts and jeans outside.  Macy and I just want to be able to walk each day and get some fresh air.  It’s looks like that is a ways off still.  Uggh. 

Marc and I count our lucky stars each day that we are blessed to have Macy in our lives.  We can’t believe she has already been with us so long and then again just got here. 

We love you!  Heather, Marc and Macy

January 18, 2006-Each day I find is so very different from the last.  I think I know Macy and BAM she changes.  Some days I get nothing done and I am so okay with that.  Everyone is telling me that she will grow up so fast so I am trying to enjoy each moment.  I love her little toes and long fingers.  Her skin is so soft and I think she already can smirk.  I bet you can guess where she got that from.  Daddy is wonderful with Macy.  I love to watch the two of them together.  I am going to be voted off the island for sure when she gets older.  Those two will be impossible to separate and I look forward to it.  Okay, enough rambling, nap time.  Hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy and safe.  We love you. 

January 13, 2006 - People tell you that your life is going to change once you have a child, well that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface.  Wow is all I can say.  The hormones are one thing but the bigger idea is that this one, tiny creature is relying on you for everything in their world.  It is an amazing thing.  Mind boggling sometimes! Makes me want to pull my hair out sometimes!  Brings tears to my eyes sometimes.  I spoke with my friend Sybil the other day and felt much better about not having a clue as to what I am doing.  She has 2 wonderful girls and has a lot of background compared to me.  Somedays I think I get it and the next thing I know, Macy has changed and I am clueless again.  Our lives are ever changing and at the end of the day when I look down at my daughters tiny face, I know that there is nothing in the world more precious.  We keep reading books on how to raise Macy and to be honest with you, I am not sure they are helping.  I know that I just want to hold my baby when she cries and fix it so she doesn’t cry often.  There is great debate on “spoiling” children when they are young…I am not sure it is possible at 2 1/2 weeks old.  I think I will continue to hold my girl as long as she will let me.  We are making through one day at a time and enjoying the little things like being together. 

January 9, 2006 – We had our 2 week appointment yesterday and Macy now weighs 6lbs 12oz and is now 21 1/4 inches long.  She is the 90th percentile for height and 10th percentile for weight.  She must be Marc’s girl.  She seems to be taking well to the breast feeding which is a huge weight off my chest (no pun intended).  We feed her every 2-3 hours during the day and 3-5 hours at night.  She pretty much runs the show.  We are trying to get used to Macy and figure her out.  She is a wonderful little baby and we feel so blessed.  We have only had one “really, really difficult” day so far!  Hormones and lack of sleep don’t always help the situation.  Oh well.  I wouldn’t change it for anything.  Marc is so amazing with his little girl.  I thought I loved Marc before but going through the labor and delivery and now seeing him everyday with Macy makes my love even stronger for him.  He is amazing as well. 

I am able to wear my wedding ring again and am starting to wear my old clothes.  It’s nice.  However, I think that somedays I might actually miss the panel pants.  HA! 

We hope you are all well and healthy.  Macy, Marc and I send our love.  Ta ta for now.