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. 

February 25, 2007 – So it has been a week since I spoke with my neighbor, Marylyn, and my best friend from high school, Sybil.  If you read my last post then you understand that I was stressing, to say the least.  Well, after speaking to both of them, I have been feeling so much better and haven’t thought once that Macy was starving.  Sometimes all it takes is a little advice from a friend to change your thoughts and worries.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!  Breastfeeding is once again a good thing and not one that I cry myself to sleep over.  I think Macy is enjoying it more too! 

I’ll send a new update tomorrow after our appointment.  Take care. 

February 19, 2006 – Schedule or no schedule, that is the question???  I guess in the grand scheme of things Macy and I have a schedule.  She wakes up and I feed her, change her, play with her and then she falls back to sleep.  Then within 2 to 3 hours, we start again.  Night time she sleeps between 3-6 hours so that changes our routine a bit.  My question is, if Macy wakes up at different times every day and goes to sleep at different times each night are we really on a schedule?  Also, I keep reading that I am supposed to have a “bedtime ritual” where Macy knows that it is time for bed.  How the heck am I supposed to do that if the time she is tired every night varies???  WHY DON’T BABIES COME WITH INSTRUCTION MANUALS? How are you supposed to know what you are doing? And don’t even get me started on breastfeeding and pumping!!  If Macy is breastfeeding every 2-3 hours how do I know if she is getting enough to eat???  I can’t see how much she is drinking, she can’t tell me if she is full or worse yet hungry and pumping to determine how much milk I make is only making me incredible upset and paranoid.  If you could read my mind it would be saying “OH MY GOD, I think Macy is starving to death” on an almost 24/7 basis.  I hate the unknown and as far as I can tell, first time parenting is all unknowns.  UUGghhhhh!  I know that we will figure it out and Macy is probably fine but man do I worry.  I wish I had an off switch for the worrying feature of my mind.  Macy sends her love. 

February 14, 2007- Happy Valentines Day Everyone.  Macy and I had a fun time taking Valentines photos yesterday.  I don’t think she really understands it yet but that’s alright. 

We hope everyone has a wonderful day. 

February 12, 2007 – One smile makes it all worth it.  Macy is just starting to smile and make noises like she is trying to talk.  I tell you what, one smile and it makes up for the lack of sleep and frustration of not knowing what we are doing.  She melts my heart every time.  She will be 7 weeks old tomorrow and some days it feels like she has been here forever and others it feels like she just arrived.  Babies are so amazing.  I always wish I could see what Macy was thinking or even looking at.  Seeing everything for the first time must be so amazing. 

I posted a bunch of new photos of Macy today.  We had a fun time this morning.  When her neck gets stronger, I think she will be an even better model for me. 

Take care everyone. 

February 10, 2007 – It is really amazing how much my conversation topics have changed since Macy was born.  Not that I am the most interesting person in the world but WOW, unless it is baby related, on ‘Ellen’ or ‘Oprah’ or in PEOPLE magazine I don’t seem to be able to contribute.  I never thought I would turn into one of those people that had nothing to talk about other than poop, pee, feeding or crying.  I guess it just happens when you are spending 24/7 with your baby and to be honest I kind of love it.  It probably is excruiating to listen to but I don’t care.  : ) 

Macy is getting bigger by the day.  We don’t have another appointment until 2/27 and I can’t wait to see how much she weighs and how tall she is now.  Macy seems to be growing taller a lot faster than she is growing wider.  She is finally starting to be able to wear her 0-3 month clothes now.  She is also really starting to get her lungs going and can cry really loud now.  She practices that at least a few times a day!  Some days even more. Often times when she is crying like crazy I wonder if I am qualified for this job.  It is the best job ever, hard and difficult but the best. 

I will try and post some new photos soon. 

February 1, 2006 – So do you think that babies scream, just because they can?  Or do you think that something always makes them scream? They are hungry, need to be changed, are sleepy or maybe just want to be held?  Macy isn’t really that much of a screamer but I do believe that she only screams when she wants something.  Now the trick is to figure out what that “something” is. 

Macy seems to be developing an attachment to her pacifier, much to Marc’s dismay.  We are struggling with the fact that she might get dependent on it and won’t be able to chill out without it.  On the other hand, if that soothes her, what is the harm??  Man, parenting is tricky! 

I keep wishing that children would come with instructions so I wouldn’t feel like I was just winging it all the time.  I am going to take the stance that as long as Macy is fed, warm, dry, talked to and being held often that she will be alright.  She may cry but that is just what babies do.  Right?????

She is getting cuter by the day (said the very proud mother). 

More later, I hear the little pea-bug waking up right now. 

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.