Our Journey to Parenthood

Such a cute helper

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With our dear friends...

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I can't believe it sometimes

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That I have my miracle, that I wanted for so long. I can't believe she will be one in 10 days! I can't believe my mat leave is almost over. I can't believe she is ours.

I really do not want to go back to work, leave her for a few days a week. It breaks my heart, but I know I have to. It is only 2-3 days a week, really how hard can it be? VERY HARD! We are in a great routine, and I am here for her every need. This past week I am trying to wean her of the 9ish boob and replace it with a bottle of rice milk. Some days are better than others, others I just want to give her the boob because I know that is what she wants and needs...but I wont help the situation if I do. It should be easier knowing she is going to my Mom's, but either way, I have to leave her, and it sucks!!!

I will post some professional pics of her 1st birthday party soon...she is cutting teeth 7 & 8!!! Addison is also trying soooo hard to walk.

Grama and Grampa are leaving for Jamaica tomorrow morning at 5 AM!! First time alone in over 35 years, some people take trips yearly, not my parents, they chose a different life style...and I am so happy for them! They deserve it!!

My fav pic...

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She loves Elmo

First Birthday Party

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It is a day we both thought we might never get - our babies first birthday!!
We chose to do Addison's party in the beginning of December because of her birthday being on Christmas, so that way everyone could come and enjoy. It was a wonderful day. Addison loves Mickey Mouse club house, so of course that was our theme!!
My parents took her for the day on Saturday so we could clean and decorate the house! Her reaction to Mickey Mouse everywhere in her house was priceless! She was so excited!

One of our long time friends, Michelle, went above and beyond, and made Addison a blanket, with our family jeans (mine, Daddy's, Grama and Grampas), and flannel patches, and she even photographed Addison's party!
Michelle, I can not even put into words how special this was to us, and each time I think of your card, it makes me get tears in my eyes...thank you for everything, and you are so very special to our family. We love you.

The party was a hit, and everyone seemed to have such a good time! Addison didn't like the cake, I swear she isn't my child, and she only touched the icing.

As for her belly issues, they are not getting any better, today we started the fish oils and I am keeping a close eye on her for reactions, and I am praying that she gets some relief, because these 5 am mornings are hard on both of us, as she is in pain...and tired the whole day. I just hope she will be able to have a BM and not be in pain...the gluten free diet is going well, she even eats the goat cheese *gags* LOL

Well today is the last swimming lesson, and monkey is sleeping right now...so I should get her up soon and dressed!!

I will post tons more pics of her bday soon

XO

Addison's Santa picture ~ Merry Christmas

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I'm back...

2011-12-01T07:58:00.001-05:00

I have missed blogging...and I think now that we are starting this new lifestyle of eating, and Addison is finally in a perfect routine, I will have a bit of time on my hands to blog about our adventures in life :)

This Sunday we are having a celebration - Addison's 1st Birthday party!!!! I swear it was just May 1st 2010 and I found out I was pregnant, and then Dec 23rd 2010 when my water broke, December 25th at 12:34 AM when she came into our lives, and now she is one?? I was told you notice time going by so much quicker when you have a baby, and it is true! We are so looking forward to this Sunday!!

So I have always had stomach issues, and it seems our daughter is the same as me. We don't know anything about Aaron's side of the family, but I know my wonderful West coast family has tummy issues as well. I finally got an appointment with a very recommended Paediatric Naturopath in Orangeville...I got a call for a cancellation appt and I took it!! Dr K (as I will call her) thinks that Addison and I have the same issues with our digestive track and what I eat is passing through breast milk onto her...she had a fancy medical term for it, but after an hour and a half of talking, I totally forget the term. She thinks that treating me, will help Addison. We are going to eliminate gulten from our diet, wheat as well, change few things, and give it a few weeks and see how things progress. Addison has always had poop issues since a little baby. She is on restoralax, and Dr K, Aaron and I agree, we don't want her on this long term so we are going to treat this now and see what helps! Dr K also thinks that this will help with Addison's exceema as well, so that is an added bonus.
Dr K did blood work on me and we are going to find out what I am allergic too and change that in my diet and in turn, with what is passed through my BM will help Addison, as well as she will start eating the same "diet" as us. The whole family is going to make these simple changes and we really hope this will help.
The DR is also going to show me on our follow up appt how to make a rice formula for Addison to drink as she shouldn't be having homo milk. Which I knew, threw her for a total belly issue for 3 days when I tried it. I am at the point where I am done nursing, so the sooner the better...as I am returning to work January 9th. I really hope this transition goes smoothly. I am sure I missed tons of valuable information that she told me, so I must go over the notes she left with me. Also, we are trying a fish oil, and a cream that I will be rubbing on my tummy and Addison's.

I will write more later...it is my favourite time of day right now, playing on the floor with Addison
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Petting dirty Kitty

2011-11-30T12:38:00.001-05:00

Nothing better than this...

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Addison Fall ~ 2011 027.JPG

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At her first swimming lesson today
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Bought a cottage :)

2011-07-29T18:53:00.001-04:00

We just got back from our holidays and we took a spin around the lake - and we bought a cottage up there!!!
Addison is going to have many, many 1st's up there...
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Ending the blog...

2011-07-07T21:10:00.001-04:00

Life is beyond perfect, and our family of three is complete! What more can I say??

Since I never update anymore, the blog is going to be put on the back burner...between updating Addison's baby book, nurturing, raising, playing and loving Addison and having family time - and simply not having the want to write anymore...I think I'm taking a break, if not, just ending this blog all together...plus a spammer has found out my email address and keeps posting odd entries...which creeps me out...

You know where to reach me if you want an update or to chat...

For now, so long...
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Pictures

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Springridge play date!! More pics to come :)

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Sitting all by myself :)

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Loving our baby bandz :)

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Zoo day :)

2011-06-02T14:29:00.000-04:00

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Love my feeties!!!!

2011-06-01T16:26:00.000-04:00

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I'm driving :)

2011-06-01T14:38:00.000-04:00

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After a long day at Grama's and swimming for the first time :)

2011-05-30T20:26:00.000-04:00

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First sippy cup

2011-05-25T18:28:00.000-04:00

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Sweetpea :)

2011-05-24T14:41:00.000-04:00

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First time in a shopping cart

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Yes in the LCBO LOL
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So happy in her summer clothes

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Sunday AM in the backyard

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Mommy's helper :)

2011-05-17T17:27:00.000-04:00

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2011-05-16T14:45:00.000-04:00

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I love my Daddy :)

2011-05-14T17:46:00.000-04:00

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First time in shorts and a tank top :) YAY for summer!!

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My overalls

2011-05-11T11:30:00.000-04:00

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Playing in my high chair

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Cuteness in a tutu onesie!!!

2011-05-06T17:16:00.000-04:00

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Me and my Elmo!!!

2011-05-06T14:26:00.000-04:00

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My baby is growing up

2011-05-05T14:50:00.000-04:00

She put herself to sleep in bed...no rocking or anything!!!!
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13 lbs - 25 inches :)

2011-04-27T10:53:00.000-04:00

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Super cute :)

2011-04-27T10:33:00.000-04:00

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Happy pants talking away :)

2011-04-26T12:31:00.000-04:00

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I'm a big girl now

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Playing with my Easter toy yesterday :)

2011-04-25T14:58:00.000-04:00

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Happy Easter and 4 Months

2011-04-24T21:02:00.000-04:00

What a wonderful weekend we had!! We waited 3 years to celebrate holidays with a family of our own, and we got to this weekend! It was Addison's first Easter :). She was spoiled rotten by my parents and family and some of our friends. Kind of makes us wonder how Christmas and her first birthday will be.

We recorded lots of moments which was wonderful...she even plays with tissue paper when you open her gifts :)

My poor girl celebrated with a huge smile even though she has her first cold. She has still been her happy, super adorable self...

We started cereal on Friday, and she was okay with it...didn't love it but didn't hate it either. Each day we try it once. So far no allergic reaction YAY!! We started her on the "My Organic Baby" rice cereal. Here's hoping she likes it, and we can start it at night and get more sleep. For the past two weeks she goes to bed between 8-9, wakes at 1 and 4 and 7, and sleeps until 9am'ish...

I can't believe she will be 4 months old tomorrow...my girl is growing up too quick...

Here are some pics of her in her super cute dress for Easter
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Love Great-Oma

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Happy Easter :)

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A few firsts

2011-04-21T11:14:00.000-04:00

Addison has learned to roll over now and blow raspberries :)
She rolled over for the first time on Tuesday April 19th, two times in a row in her crib...Yesterday April 20th she learned to blow raspberries with bubbles...
She is the light of our lives and we can't wait until her first Easter this weekend...yay!!
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Installing spring...

2011-04-20T07:21:00.000-04:00

INSTALLING SPRING...

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have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
Please try again Later…
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Night one...

2011-04-18T20:42:00.000-04:00

I have been dealing with a few emotions that I have not wanted to share due to being judged...

When I was pregnant I was the type that "baby in his/her crib or room from day one"...Addison spent the first week with us - Aaron couldn't sleep so she started sleeping in her room. For almost 1.5 months she was in there, on and off...then that horrible gassy/colic period started and she wouldn't sleep anywhere but on me...and that was the only way she would sleep for 2 weeks...and now its just a bad habit...she wants to be with me...I know I taught her that...and for the most part I don't mind sharing my bed with my girl...but lately I have feared I am doing an injustice to her by not teaching her to sleep on her own...so my friend lent me a book - yes, you read that right, I'm reading a parenting book - never thought I would as each child is so different - but I wanted to see what this so called "baby whisperer" has to say.

I read the chapter on sleep and it does make complete sense...recognize the sleep signs she exibtis, do your routine and put her down just as she is going into dream land...easy right? Not really...she wakes 10-20 mins into being in her bed...and her startle reflex is horrible - her arms go out and she startles as she goes down...

We have repeated this once tonight for bedtime and twice for nap times as well...

I feel good about our little routine we have each day...It isn't set in stone - its hard with a breast fed baby - and she seems to be thriving...just not as independent as I would like, some days ;)...

Ill continue this ramble later on...
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Our commercial

2011-04-18T07:35:00.000-04:00

While at the baby show on Friday Addison and I were approached to shot a commercial for Borion Homeopathic meds...here is a pic of us shooting the commercial...too bad they didn't tell me my shirt was riding up...blah!
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Haha :) Baby time show

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Bumbo time :)

2011-04-14T17:07:00.000-04:00

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My new hat!!

2011-04-12T07:59:00.000-04:00

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Ducky onesie...so cute...

2011-04-11T11:32:00.000-04:00

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Find Bobo's :)

2011-04-10T09:31:00.000-04:00

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April is IF awareness month

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Today marks a special day on our journey to parenthood...it was the first day of my last cycle...

Infertility is a heart-wrenching, faith-questioning, relationship-testing, life-altering experience. April is Infertility Awareness Month. Whether a friend, a family member, a colleague or yourself has fought through this difficult fate that MILLIONS of women are fighting day in and day out. Post this as your status if you or someone you know has walked to hell and back for the chance to be a MOM.
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Family pic...

2011-04-01T13:36:00.000-04:00

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Good morning love bird

2011-04-01T08:07:00.000-04:00

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So pretty in my headband :)

2011-03-30T12:11:00.000-04:00

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First walk in the big girl stroller :)

2011-03-29T18:41:00.000-04:00

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Getting ready for a massage

2011-03-28T18:00:00.000-04:00

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My fav outfit :)

2011-03-28T12:50:00.000-04:00

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3 months

2011-03-24T13:16:00.000-04:00

This time three months ago around this time - I started the pit drip and my whole family was in the labour room with us...once the pains got intense they went home...what a wonderful day :)

I couldn't imagine life without our Addy bear
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If I could fit my whole hand in there, I would!!

2011-03-23T19:21:00.000-04:00

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No more driving to Toronto!!

2011-03-23T12:13:00.001-04:00

We are going for Addison's 3 month check up today!! Can't wait to see how much our honeybear weighs!!!
No more drives to TO - WOOT WOOT!!
We have offically changed doctors...for more than a few reasons!! Will update when we get home!

PS - Finally have our home computer back up and running...less blackberry updates lol

Sunday afternoon nap...

2011-03-21T08:26:00.000-04:00

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Sleeping Addy bear

2011-03-11T09:27:00.000-05:00

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Funny...how people think...

2011-03-10T16:04:00.000-05:00

Once you have one baby, people ask...when is the next one coming along??

It is like when your dating, people ask when your getting married, and once your married they ask when are you starting a family...

In the past few days I have been asked when #2 will be coming along...not only once either...a few times

The answer to that is two folded...we want to enjoy Addison all by herself for as long as possible...we want to see all her firsts and enjoy the road ahead with her. The other part is, who knows!!!! We took three years to be blessed with her...it took three iui's, two fertility clinics, un-neccesscary surgery, wrong patient results and getting into adoption before we were blessed with a BFP...and then our miracle daughter. Question is...are we willing to go through all of that again?? For her...in a heart beat!!! I would live it all over as many times to have her in my arms...

For now - we are a family of three...well, 5 with our cats...and we are beyond happy and so blessed!!!

On other news, we found Addison's baptism dress...ill post a link shortly...
Auntie Jessica and Karolyn are god-mothers and Melanie and Andrew are her god-parents. Yes that is quite a few but when you try for so long to get pregnant and have such a support group around you, praying for you...its hard to pick just one set of god-parents....if we could have chose everyone, we would have...

Anyways, my girl is sleeping in my arms...and I'm just enjoying this moment...
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Fluffy cheeks

2011-03-10T15:38:00.000-05:00

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Camcorder :)

2011-03-10T12:59:00.000-05:00

We are getting a camcorder!!! So excited to capture all of Addison's firsts :)

Woohoo!!!!
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Got to share...

2011-03-08T16:07:00.000-05:00

My love for music with Addison today...we jammed to Bob Marley and she fell asleep in my arms and we also listened to a few songs that I used to blast in my car...I think it reminded her of when I was pregnant with her...it was a great day.

Today is day two of no caffeine and I have noticed a difference in her sleep already...she actually falls asleep much better during the day...last night she was amazing...we spent 35 minutes on the floor just playing with Auntie Jessica and Uncle Shawn...it was great!! Hope tonight is just as amazing...
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Happy Monday!!

2011-03-07T09:49:00.000-05:00

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What a wonderful night...

2011-03-04T07:44:00.000-05:00

Addison had NO fussy period last night!!! She put herself to sleep around 8:30 in her swing until 11:30 and woke twice to feed during the night...

And as I am typing, she put herself to sleep again!!! What a good girl!

We had such a wonderful day yesterday...here's hoping that phase of fussiness is OVER!! We won't miss that!!
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LMAO!! Her sucky is sideways and she is still sleeping!!! LOL

2011-03-02T11:43:00.000-05:00

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2 Months

2011-02-28T17:11:00.000-05:00

My little girl is smiling and talking now...her voice is sweet like sugar...when you say "ahhhh" to Addison she will repeat it :). It is so rewarding it is crazy.

She is still exclusively nursed, and I plan on nursing until 6 months at least...

We booked her baptism for June 26th :)

She is growing like crazy, already over 11lbs...my chunky monkey...

We try and go for walks whenever the weather is nice...it is great...

My favourite part of day is first thing in the morning when she is all smiles when you change her.

Just some facts from the last month :)
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My Mexx outfit from Grama :)

2011-02-28T15:04:00.000-05:00

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Okay...that was rough...

2011-02-24T16:01:00.000-05:00

She was all smiles and so happy to be naked (which she always is when she's naked) and she got her two shots :(
I have never seen my little girl so sad before and her face was so red...I have never felt so sick :( I hated that she was in pain...
I will update with all her milestones tomorrow...I am just snuggling my girl for the rest of the night
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Shots and two months old

2011-02-24T13:34:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow Addison will be two months old - she will be technically 9 weeks on Saturday...not sure how that works...I would have to say that they have been the best two months of my life, and challenging as well.

I feel bad even writing that some moments you are ready to pull your hair out but it is reality. I would die for my daughter and do anything for her...but some moments are tough, such as last night. She gave me a run for my money last night. She would not nap during the day at all...and last night she was so over tired she was crying and wouldn't go to sleep until 10ish...I finally put her in her crib to cry it out as anything Aaron or I would do wasn't helping much...she fell asleep for 1 hour and woke but then slept after that until 3 for a feed and slept until 9:30...

She has a rash that we went to the ER for last Saturday as her eye was very swollen and we have tried everything they told us to do and nothing has helped or brought the rash down...

I am sitting with her at the drs for her 2 month shots...I will ask about the rash while we are here...

I will update more later

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Believe

2011-02-18T21:08:00.000-05:00

While I was in labour we had the TV on in the birthing suite...and if you are from the GTA you know CITY TV plays the fireplace logs on Christmas eve...so we had that on in the background to bring some festivities to us...

Going back to exactly a year before, my sister bought me a silver Christmas ornament that says "believe" on it...she said she believed our miracle would come to us...

While Addison was being born "Believe" by Josh Groban was playing...how amazing is that? It still gives me goose bumps to think of it...

Only now can I read the lyrics...I weep when I hear this song...

My little Christmas miracle...here's to you baby girl...we love you

"Believe"

Children sleeping, snow is softly falling
Dreams are calling like bells in the distance
We were dreamers not so long ago
But one by one we all had to grow up
When it seems the magic's slipped away
We find it all again on Christmas day

Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that's playing
There's no time to waste
There's so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need
If you just believe

Trains move quickly to their journey's end
Destinations are where we begin again
Ships go sailing far across the sea
Trusting starlight to get where they need to be
When it seems that we have lost our way
We find ourselves again on Christmas day

Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that's playing
There's no time to waste
There's so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need
If you just believe [x4]

Just believe
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2011-02-13T16:56:00.000-05:00

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Happy Valentines day...

2011-02-12T11:55:00.000-05:00

Love Addison...XOX

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RE: Little smiles :)

2011-02-11T12:28:00.001-05:00

OMG soooo cute

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Little smiles :)

2011-02-11T10:34:00.000-05:00

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6 weeks old...

2011-02-08T17:31:00.000-05:00

I can't believe our little girl is 6 weeks old already...where has the time gone???

I am sitting here looking at her and I could be biased but she is the most beautiful little miracle ever...my little princess :)

Yesterday I fell even more in love with our little miracle, if that was even possible. We were playing on her baby Einstein play mat and her reactions to the lights and my talking were just phenomenal...she was all smiles and she even is trying to talk/laugh...best moment :)

Addison's first summer family vacation is booked for the last week of July. We are going to Tobermory. we are going with Grama and Grampa in their RV...we are very excited :)

We have an appointment on Thursday night to start an RESP and get life insurance for Addison.

This being Addison's first Valentines day we have cards for Daddy and Grama and Grampa :) I am also hoping to get to Glazed Expressions in downtown Georgetown to get her hand/foot prints on a ceramic plate for Daddy and Grama and Grampa...

Well she is snoozing on my chest - her favourite place - so I am going to enjoy this moment...

XO Everyone :)
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Look at my red hair :)

2011-02-07T15:08:00.000-05:00

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Reaching for my fluffy sheep from Grama :)

2011-02-03T19:39:00.000-05:00

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The hard days...

2011-02-03T13:51:00.000-05:00

Not everyday as a parent is easy - most days aren't, but when they smile at you, it makes your heart melt...the last few days have been very trying and stressful to say the least.

As Karolyn and I said this morning "two for one deal on eBay, Addison and Emilie" lol...I feel bad saying that now but when your stressed, the baby/child hasn't slept and is screaming...things aren't pretty.

Most days (if I am not going out) I am wearing a shirt with easy access for nursing and if you forget a nursing pad, you get wet spots on your shirt, and then stains!! Such a sexy way to look ;)

Addison has had horrible gas the last few days...not sure where it came from but it was horrible. As a parent knowing your baby is in pain and there is little to nothing to do for gas.

We tried pumping her legs, tummy massages, gripe water, oval and nothing worked. With being in pain she wasn't sleeping so in 48 hours she maybe slept 8 hours! Talk about stressful. We took her to the walk in clinic (think we found a new dr as well, no more driving to Toronto) and he said its gas and to try these probiotic drops called Bio Gais...within an hour she finally fell asleep and stayed asleep until 3 am for a feed and went back to sleep until 7 am...my poor princess...

I love my daughter to death, would do anything for her, but some days are trying...

Today has been much better...and hopefully these drops do the trick.

On a final note...the love you have for your child is like no other love you have ever experienced...seeing her in pain was very rough, I think I shed more tears than her :(
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Hello everyone :)

2011-02-02T15:27:00.000-05:00

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Our first walk...dressed for cold weather...

2011-01-29T14:49:00.000-05:00

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2011-01-28T13:03:00.000-05:00

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Look at my slippers :)

2011-01-28T10:30:00.000-05:00

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Dr's Appt and firsts

2011-01-27T10:17:00.000-05:00

Wednesday January 26th Addison went to her first restaurant with Grama and Daddy and I. We went to Montana's in Milton.

She had her first explosive diaper in Walmart - and I mean it was all up her back...and of course, in her Tommy Hilfiger Onesie lol

She is now 9 lbs 3.5 ozs as well...
Almost 2 whole pounds in 4 weeks - DR says she is right on track :)

Happy baby, happy mommy!!

Now I need a nap - last night was rough!!
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Sporting my Hat from Great Aunt Penny :)

2011-01-26T11:46:00.000-05:00

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2011-01-26T10:27:00.000-05:00

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Peter Rabbit Hoodie and Ugg style slippers :)

2011-01-24T12:47:00.000-05:00

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One month old...

2011-01-24T09:48:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow Addison will be one month old. Where has the time gone...my princess has gained at least a pound and a half (and that was 2 weeks ago) - she will be weighed again this Wednesday at her third doctors appointment.

Wonderful facts about the last month:
*she is sleeping 3-4 hours straight (usually) at night
*Breast feeding exclusively
*Tried a Playtex bottle of breast milk, took to that well
*started having gas in the last week, Gripe water seems to help
*Smiles when you talk and coo to her, best feeling ever
*Loves being naked and getting changed into new clothes
*Likes to pee and or poop when you are in the middle of putting a new diaper under her bum lol...we are keeping huggies in business (diapers and disposable leak proof change pads)
*Loves sleeping on her Daddy's chest...
*Daddy and Mommy are so in love, soon as Daddy gets home he spends all his time with Addison.
*First sleep over at Grama and Grampa's
*Toots as loud as an adult, always good for a laugh
*grunts and groans on a daily basis lol
*Beautiful blue eyes, and still has a red tint to her hair - yay!!
*Printed off 194 pictures for her album
*Gave her a bath by myself

The last month has been the best month of our lives and were looking forward to the next month and Spring coming. I have been documenting all our firsts on her calendar and in her baby book...

I will update more often...I don't see a lot of comments, so I am not sure if there are a lot of readers either.
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Sister Meme - Love :)

2011-01-21T16:41:00.000-05:00

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Another hat...too cute!!!

2011-01-21T16:40:00.000-05:00

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One of many hats Mommy bought from www.lilchelseabun.ca :)

2011-01-21T16:39:00.000-05:00

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2011-01-18T07:47:00.000-05:00

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Fw: Wee Adorable Addison

2011-01-16T15:40:00.000-05:00

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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:32:54
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Subject: Wee Adorable Addison

Megan, Aaron and Addison - Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

3 Weeks 1 Day old...Tutu cute :)

2011-01-16T13:15:00.001-05:00

Megan, Aaron and Addison - Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network