HAPPY 3 MONTHS TO MISS HARPER

So, we have reached the end of being a newborn and into being an infant. I swear, even though she has started showing these traits in the last couple of weeks, it felt like when she woke up today, she was like, "hello!!! I'm a baby now! Not just sleeping, eating, pooping, but a real, smile all the time, cooing baby!" I feel like the hardest part is over, well, the beginning hardest part. trust me, I have a 6 year old girl, I know what's ahead. 

Speaking of my lovely Mckayla...man, do I just love her! It seems like me and her both have grown up since Harper arrived. Our conversations are definitely more mature, and since Jeremy is working so much, she's the one I lean on for my sanity. She gets how challenging having a new baby is. And understands when I can't give her all my attention. I keep telling her that it will get easier as Harper gets older. And we are both seeing that now. Mckayla is so wonderful! I love our little moments together. Whether it be doing her homework together, watching Ellen (yes, I watch her and so does Mckayla), reading our stories at night, or just talking about our days. It feels so good to see the relationship I have with my daughter and I know it will continue to grow as we both get older. I know she may be her daddy's girl, but I know our relationship is sweet too.

Now on to the baby... Harper is now officially a "giant". I have no clue what she weighs, but I'm thinking we are getting close to the 14lbs. Only a few 3-6 months clothes fit, and in Carters brand, she can wear a 6 month!!! I know!!! Little piglet. She is talking up a storm, all day, making sure I give her my undivided attention. We finally had a breakthrough in napping and she will now go to sleep on her own when laid down. Although we still can not part with the miracle blanket. I guess when she outgrows it, we'll see how that goes. She is sleeping a full 7 hours at night and eating almost 5 ounces a feeding. She's playing more on her own and I'm finally able to take a shower and actually NOT scare my husband when he gets home. She is not a big fan of her carseat, mainly because I'm not holding her. All in all, she is a great baby! I feel so blessed and even though the first 2 months were challenging, we are both more used to each other and our routine. 

And lastly, my Jeremy. He WORKS all the time, and for that I am grateful. He is doing all he can so that I am able to stay at home with the girls and start school in January. I know he is exhausted, but I also know he cares more for this family then anything else. He proves it day after day. I love that guy! We are closer than ever and I know having Harper made us feel like a complete family. 

Where has the time gone????

I swear I mean to update this thing, but then I get busy with, oh, I don't know...a new baby!!! Well, she's not so new, she will be 3 months old next week!!! WOW! I know! Time has flown by so fast already! 

But anyways, life with a new baby...never thought I would say this, but it has been challenging. There, I said, and I think I needed to. With Mckayla, I swear, she was the easiest baby. Maybe I'm just not remembering correctly, since it was 6 years ago. Harper, the most adorable, chubby, make you wanna vomit rainbows and candy, CUTEST baby ever!!! I mean, she is beautiful, but she is 'DIFFERENT'. I can't complain, she sleeps sooo good at night, averaging about 7 hours. I feel so lucky in that area! I think the problem is I know she is our last baby, yes, we are done. So, I spoil the heck out of her! Naptime during the day is usually in my arms, unless you want to hear WWIII. I have tried everything to get that baby to sleep on her own in the day time, but she will not hear of it! I read the book 'Babywise' and although I really liked it when I read it, I realized, I am not a scheduled person. Meaning, if Harper acts hungry, I feed her, and if she acts tired, she naps...in my arms of course. And, oh my goodness, are we spoiled to the miracle blanket! I don't know what I am going to do when she outgrows it! She sleeps so much better in it. Mainly because her hands...geez those hands do not know what to do!!! She will rub her eyes, her face, and wake herself up! One more thing before I stop complaining...NURSING... well, it goes great at night and in the morning, but I have had the worst time not producing enough milk. I've tried it all...Fenugreek, Blessed Thistle, the tea, and finally, my lactation lady got my doctor to give me a prescription. I don't know why this time around has been so much harder! I am trying sooo hard and it is so frustrating not being able to produce enough milk. It has been like this from the beginning. This prescription is my last hope. She has been such a big eater since she was born, I mean she weighed almost 9 lbs. I'm praying that something miraculously happens so I won't have to give up!

Other than that...Harper is the sweetest, most cuddly little baby ever! She LOVES her mommy and LOVES Mckayla!!! You should see the way she looks at her! It's so precious! We have the best days together, us 3! Jeremy knows how to put that lil girl to sleep immediately! He has the daddy touch, and Harper FLIRTS with him! I love it! I love the 'whole' family we are now! 

I am doing great staying at home and not working. Every now and then, I get a little stir-crazy, so we go shopping, or visiting friends! I feel blesses that I can be with my girls and not miss a moment of their lives. I remember when Mckayla first learned to crawl and I didn't see it, the sitter did. Broke my heart! So, for now, until I'm done with school, I get to have all the poopy diapers, vomit, crying, and lots of smiles all to myself!!! And I am so excited about that!!!