March 28, 2007 – I was lying in bed last night (more like 3am) and had just put Macy down and couldn’t fall back to sleep.  I realized that Macy is so lucky to be born into our families.  The one thing that I have always relied on was the fact that my family was always behind me 100% (even when my decisions might not have been all that popular).  To know that you can go out into the world and have that support is amazing.  I hope that Macy will feel that same way.  Whether she decides to be the President of the United States or work at Starbucks she will always have her family behind her. 

March 25, 2007 – Was that a giggle I just heard?  I think that I finally heard Macy giggle on Saturday.  I was making funny noises trying to distract her and I am pretty sure she giggled.  It was wonderful to hear.  She hasn’t done it since but I know that more are on the way.  I can’t wait.  Macy is really getting good at holding up her head and tummy time is getting even better each day.  It’s fun to watch her grow and learn new things.  Children are so amazing.  All the smiles and funny noises make up for those not so fun crying jags.  The only thing I wish for now is that our families would move closer to us.  I miss my family a lot now. 

March 18, 2006 – So at this point in Macy’s life, I keep wondering how much she should know.  According to some, she should probably be reading and walking while others think that sleeping all day is a great accomplishment.  I talk with Macy all the time, sing her silly songs that I continually make up and read to her but always wonder if that is enough.  I keep thinking that she should know Spanish and French and Sign Language by now.  Of course, I don’t know any of those myself so that is a problem too.  At the end of the day though, the one thing that I do know is that I love Macy more than ever and if love is enough…she will do fine in life.  She won’t go one day without feeling loved by me or her dad.  Parenting is full of challenges I am finding but after talking to others, I don’t think I am struggling anymore than anyone else.  Each day is new and exciting and Macy is a true blessing. 

March 7, 2007 – Are these really my hands?  I think that is what Macy must be thinking when she hits herself in the face.  She looks at me as if I did it to her.  Her arm/hand control is getting better every day but she has a ways to go.  Each day is new and exciting and sometimes difficult.  Macy is really learning how to scream/cry like a real champ.  I think she might have my temper.  Not good.  Good news, she is sometimes sleeping up to 6 hours at night.  Sometimes not so much.  As soon as I think I know what I am doing…wham-o, Macy changes again.  She makes me smile everyday and really is a true joy even on the hard days.  Luckily, the weather has turned nice again so that we have been spending a lot of time outside.  Thank goodness.  We were getting really tired of staying inside.  Hope everyone is doing well. 

March 2, 2007 – Macy had her 2 month appointment yesterday and all went well.  Macy now weighs 8 pounds 14 onces (8th percentile), is 22 1/2 inches long (51st percentile) and her head circumfrance is 15 inches (37%).  The doctor said that is healthy and that she is not starving to death.  However, he did suggest that I add an additional feeding in to try and put more weight on her.  So basically now, I will be feeding her every 2 hours or so.  Luckily, I am starting to be able to do Sudoku while nursing.  That helps pass the time. 

Macy is starting to “talk” a lot more now.  She likes it when I sing Old MacDonald and a few other songs I have made up.  She is so much fun.  Lots of work, but so much fun.  Macy is also starting to get more comfortable with her hands and is starting to reach for toys (a little).  Her neck is getting stronger too.  We really need to work on her tummy time though as she mainly just sucks on her hand when we put her on her tummy.  She’ll get there. 

Macy is waking up so I have to run.  Check out the picture of Macy in her new hat.