2 months

Well.... I have been a little busy around here.  I haven't been keeping up on your updates like I should.   You turned 2 months old on July 27. 

You are starting to sit (with assistance) and has grown so much.  At your 2 month checkup, which involved getting three shots (you didn't like that at all) we found out that you weigh 10 pounds 12 ounces, which is the same as your 6 week checkup and you are now 22 3/4 inches long.  Both of which are in the 50th percentile. 

This month has been so fun for all of us!  You have started to smile.  Usually you like to play with mom and dad in the morning and in the evenings.  During our play times you smile a lot and you like making the "g" sound.  You will say it and then we will say it back to you and your eyes get so wide and you smile really big.  This has been so much fun! 

You have been playing a lot on your play mat and we have you in your undies a lot because it has been a super hot summer.  On August 2, 2011 it was the hottest it has been in 75 years..... 112 degrees.  You and I stayed inside all day.  Other than the hottest day, it has been a hot summer with over 20 days (not in a row because some days would be 99 degrees) were over 100 degrees.  So as much as you like to go outside, we have had to stay inside more than you would like.  We got out side early in the morning and late at night. 

You really like looking out the window and looking at lights.  You think ceiling fans are the COOLEST!  You have started sitting in your swing, but you aren't sure about it yet.  Towards the end of July and early August you have been sleeping all through the night :)  Which makes mom very HAPPY!  You usually take a bath around 8pm have a bottle and then will go to sleep around 9pm to 9:30pm.  Then you sleep through the night and you don't wake up till 5AM.  Some nights you will wake up around 2AM or 3AM but then will sleep till 7AM.  You are drinking about 8-12 4 oz bottles a day.  Some days, you will drink a lot more than that and will hardly take any naps during the day.  Then a couple of days later you will sleep most of the day.  Your body is still trying to get use to everything.  When we put you in your crib you scoot with your feet, while laying on your back, to the end of the crib and snuggle next to the side of the crib. 

We love you so very much!!  Love mom and dad 

6 week check up

At 6 weeks you now weigh 10lbs 12oz and you are 21inches long! You are not shy when it comes to food :)  This week also marks the first time you slept through the whole night.  Your night routine is as follows: 7:00pm bath and getting ready for bed, followed by a bottle where you usually fall asleep on your own.  On average you fall asleep by 8:00-8:30.  Some nights though you are super awake and won't go to sleep till 9:00-9:30.  I usually go to bed shortly after you do and Dad checks on you before he goes to bed.  He checks your diaper and you are usually a little hungry as well. So this week you have been sleeping from 11:00pm till 5:30am.... this makes me so happy!  So far you have done this two nights in a row.  You are growing so much and your dad and I really like watching how you change and all you are learning each day! 

1 month old

You have grown so much this month!  You are getting stronger and when we having tummy time you are able to lift you head up for a couple of seconds!  You are also moving a lot, kicking your legs and punching your arms.  You are starting to stay awake longer in between eating and falling back asleep.  You are also starting to track more with you eyes.  You still like to be held when you are tired and I have learned that I can trick you by putting you into the sling and carrying you around.  You really like dancing to the radio with dad and you enjoy when someone reads to you.  You are a pro eating from a bottle and eat in between 2 to 4 oz at a time.  You are sleeping 3 hours at a time at night.  On your one month birthday we started cloth diapers and you seem to like them.  We are looking forward to seeing what you will do this next month! 

Last wee we had newborn pictures taken from a good friend.  This is one of the pictures.  I will put up more when we get them.  You were not happy about getting your picture taken and cried most of the time.  We did get a few good pictures though. 

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day!

This is the first picture of you and your dad.  For Father's Day you got your dad a print of your hand and foot.  You were not very happy about having paint on your hand and foot.  Luckily, Grandma Brady and Uncle Grant were there to help.  We also did a plaster of your hand print and it is super cute because you are doing a Spock hand.  We can't wait to compare it when you get older.  You had fun hanging out with your dad today.  We were lucky enough to have Nana and Papa Stucky and cousin Karly visiting.  They came down to celebrate Father's Day but also because your Dad gave the sermon today at church.  He did a great job!  You were very proud.... even though you were asleep the whole time :) 

Second Week

Second week was not as eventful as your first week of life!  We had your two week check up and you now weigh 7 pounds 7 oz and you are now 20 inches long.  You are sleeping 3 hours at a time at night and you take two naps in the morning and 3 naps in the afternoon.  Dad and I try to keep you awake from 7pm to 9pm so that you will sleep until 1:00am.  This sometimes works :)  Dad and I love you a lot!  It has been fun getting to know you and what all your different cries and squeals mean.  We are still learning through. 

First Week

We have had a very eventful first week!

Friday May 27th: Lena was born.  Her visitors were Grandma and Grandpa Brady.  Best part of Friday, besides my daughter being born..... McDonalds!  I was so hungry!

Saturday May 28th: Visitors: Ellen, Lilly, Grace, Grandma Brady, Nana and Papa Stucky, Jennifer, Bobby and Crystal, and Brooks Family.

Sunday May 29th: We left the hospital at noon and was home around 1:00pm.  On the way home we drove through the town of Reading to see the tornado damage.  That afternoon we had some very special visitors.  Aunt Betty and Great Grandma Lena came to visit.  We were very happy that Great Grandma made the trip!

4 generations

Great Grandma Lena and Lena

Monday, May 30th: The Brady family came down for a cookout!  Papa Bob, Grandma Brady (haven't found a cool name for her yet) Uncle Corbin.  Betty and Mark also came down to partake in the delicious food!  We also skyped with Uncle Grant.  Lena got to experience her first Bob's Burger.  She really enjoyed it!  We are so lucky to have such wonderful family and friends :) 

Tuesday, May 31st: Grandma Brady came down and Lena and I went to Emporia for a nursing class.  It went well.  We also made our first trip to Walmart, it went very well!

Wednesday, June 1st: Grandma Brady spent the night and I went to get a haircut.  All the ladies in the hair salon feel in love with Lena.  That afternoon we went to Emporia to visit with Laramee, Raelee, Pattie and Larry.  Sadly, everyone was in town for a funeral of our friend Beau Wallace.  Dustin attended the funeral and afterwards we all met for lunch. 

Thursday, June 2nd: Happy 4th year of marriage!  We celebrated by taking naps and hanging out with Lena.

Friday, June 3rd: Made a trip to Salina for a wedding.  Dustin was in the wedding and Lena and I got to hang out with Nana and Papa Stucky.  We were back in time for church on Sunday. 

 Call us crazy but I am looking forward to this next week.  I am looking forward to making a routine and soaking up as much time with Lena as possible!

She's Here!

Lena Abigail Stucky

May 27, 2011

9:20pm

6 pounds 10oz

19.5 inches

Labor was induced at 8:00am and it was a long day before we were finally able to meet her.  It was worth waiting a full 40 weeks and 2 days.  It was well work the pain.  Mom and Dad are so glad she is here!