New Blog Title?

Hey everyone. I am thinking that I should probably change my blog title! It is kind of outdated since our little one is here (Thank you Lord).

I am thinking something to commemorate how she was conceived (IVF). Or maybe that we are starting our new life in Texas.

Maybe:

Mama of my Texas Cutie

My Life after Infertility
(Although I don't really like this one since I will still need assistance in having siblings for Allura)

I am drawing a blank and I don't want to copy someone elses!

Any Suggestions???

Thanks for the advice!

Hey everyone. Thanks for the advice. It helps! I ended up buying Allura the Fisher Price Jumperoo (Khaki Sands). It is big and ugly but oh well she seems to like it! She loves being propped up on the couch but I can't leave her there alone since she might fall, so I am looking forward to her playing in the bouncer.

The tummy sleeping thing... She flips back over alot. I will try and flip her back onto her back as much as I can but it helps to hear that your doctors said to try and not worry as much as I am.

Here's to new milestones everyday!!!

Officially a TEXAN! 4 month updates...

Well we are officially here! All of our stuff is being unpacked slowly! It is hard when Allura wants constant attention!

Also we had her 4 month check up (a little late since we were moving). She had two shots and an oral vaccination (We started spacing them out - We didn't like giving her all of them at once like last time).

She is 17 pounds and 25 inches long. Her growth has slowed a little bit but she is still a big girl for her age! She is now in 6 month clothing. (Which sucks because since we were moving I had packed up all of her 6 month and older clothes. She could have been wearing some of them for about a month now. She is already getting a little big for some of the clothes labeled 6 months. Oh well hopefully someone else in our family will have another girl - maybe us one day? :) ) I would hate to waste them!

Allura is changing everyday now! She can roll over and prop her head up. She talks a bunch! And laughs like crazy when you bounce her.

No signs of teeth yet - thank goodness!!

The doctor said to wait on rice cereal until 6 months. So for now breast milk only.

Also FYI: The pediatrician said absolutely no sleeping on her tummy. (Yes I already knew this but she flips herself on her tummy during nap time.) So he said that I need to flip her back onto her back until she is a year old. Babies can still suffocate even if their noses aren't pressed up against anything. The air they breathe out can recirculate back into their noses. So NO TUMMY SLEEPING!!!

Also he said no oral gels for teething. He said the medicine can get into their lungs since the gag reflex gets numbed.

And finally he said no walkers yet since they can bump into things since they are not coordinated enough yet. He said bouncers are fine.

I think I might get the Baby Einstein saucer.

Sorry it has been so long. But like I said I was moving and wow, I am so glad we are in our new house!

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful!

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Still not in Austin Yet...

Well I am still not in Texas yet. But I am visiting California next week! I can't wait to go home and visit my family. After that then we will make the long drive to Texas. I am pretty excited, but nervous at the same time. I really want to meet people as soon as possible so I can have some girlfriends out there. Even though I have been bad about meeting with friends here in Arizona. Since Allura is getting older I feel more confident to go out.

In other news we have set Allura's baptism for the middle of September. It has been a real pain trying to figure out the schedule since it will be in Arizona. My family is out in California, and we will be in Texas at that time. And don't even get me started on trying to figure out the Godparent situation! Let's just say that the Catholic Church is very strict with it's rules. My sister and her Husband are the legal Godparents but we need to have my Mother in Law step in as her sponsor. (She was actually my sponsor when I was Baptized and confirmed before our wedding!) Oh well it is so worth it, and it will be great!!!!

I peed on my mommy at a KFC!

Yes that's right!! I was very thankful it was just the pee! That's why we always pack her a change of clothes but maybe I should pack some for me too!

Moving To Austin, Texas...

Well I am spending my last week in good old Queen Creek, AZ. I can't believe it! Packing up our house has been hard and a little sad! I can't wait to be all moved in at our new place in Austin.

Does anyone else live there?? I would love to meet you!! I will only know my in laws (We are moving a family business). I have to start all over in the friend department. I am thinking of joining a Mommy group when I am there. It would be great to meet a few people and get a BUNCO group going!!

Anyways let me know!!!

My email is:

diannekelleyb@hotmail.com

In other news Allura is doing great. She started sleeping through the night about 2 weeks ago. I feel very lucky!! Her height and weight are still at the top of the charts (she is so big!) Her hair is still the topic of conversation with strangers! They can't believe how long it is and how much of it there is!!!

I am still breastfeeding exclusively. It was hard at first but I really enjoy it now!

I love to watch her learn new things. It is hilarious how she studies her hands. My sister swears that she has gotten her to laugh. I am not sure about that but I think she is definitely close to doing it!!

Talk to you guys later!! And PLEASE email me if you live near Austin and want to get together!!