My life is over flowing with love right now.
I love love love Emery. People always say that until you are a parent you'll never fully understand unconditional love.....well people were right. The best part of my day is in the morning when she first wakes up. She is so happy and we just smile and laugh at each other for awhile. I love being back in Greenville. I love our church and the fact that Benji actually gets paid to do what he loves.
In honor of all the loveliness in my life right now I've decided to post a list of all things loved by muah.... in no particular order, okay...
(so dont get all righteous on me if Jesus is on the list below mascara).
*emerys smile *vance licking my face *the way benjis eyes turn up when he smiles *sushi with girlfriends *my coffee pot.grinds the beans fresh every morning *sugar in the raw *natural peanut butter *mascara *shoes *maternity jeans *bravo tv marathons *season one of greys *mission trips to new countries *stamps in my passport *election years *lattes *black coffee *dry breve cappuccinos *irresistible grace *the sea shore *remembering summers on the lake *a good cheap manicure *the smell of my shampoo *sephora *reformation history *itunes gift cards *fridays with benji *sunday mornings *books *romans 8:28-31 *being a mama *benji cooking breakfast *fall mornings *old hymns *advil *san pellegrino *jesus' blood and righteousness *weddings *graduations *text messages *hoodies *the streets of buenos aires *hearing a really good song for the first time *lazy saturdays *diet coke...AND french fries*
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Happy Birthday Benji!
Today is Benji's birthday! Happy Birthday babe!
Emery gave Benji an early present by sleeping through the night!
I have read Baby Wise about six times since the ninth month of pregnancy. I was convinced that it would never work with us, but the past three nights Emery has slept from around 11pm until 730am! She'll be 10 weeks tomorrow, so she is right on schedule! Baby Wise says that between 8 and 12 weeks is when babies should start sleeping 6 to 8 hours a night.
I can not tell you how much this helps me. I'm the kind of girl that needs my sleep. I know, I know, everyone needs sleep. But seriously, I cried and cried the last month of being pregnant because I just knew that I would never sleep again.
Emery had her first round of immunizations this week. That was a sad day, but she did well, and seemed to have no reactions to the shots.
I have to say that I'm pretty sure I have the cutest, best baby in the world.
I'm getting used to this "stay at home" mom thing, and I'm starting to like it more and more. I was worried about that as well. I went from working full time in a very social environment, going to school full time and studying constantly, to basically staying in the house all day. It definitely took some getting used to, but I think Im really going to enjoy it!
The presidential debate was pretty annoying last night. They were like two little kids tattle telling on each other all night.
I still catch myself feeling guilty sometimes when I'm watching t.v, I feel like I should be studying something.... Here are some more pics that my friend took.
Pray for us that this whole sleeping through the night thing sticks!
Emery gave Benji an early present by sleeping through the night!
I have read Baby Wise about six times since the ninth month of pregnancy. I was convinced that it would never work with us, but the past three nights Emery has slept from around 11pm until 730am! She'll be 10 weeks tomorrow, so she is right on schedule! Baby Wise says that between 8 and 12 weeks is when babies should start sleeping 6 to 8 hours a night.
I can not tell you how much this helps me. I'm the kind of girl that needs my sleep. I know, I know, everyone needs sleep. But seriously, I cried and cried the last month of being pregnant because I just knew that I would never sleep again.
Emery had her first round of immunizations this week. That was a sad day, but she did well, and seemed to have no reactions to the shots.
I have to say that I'm pretty sure I have the cutest, best baby in the world.
I'm getting used to this "stay at home" mom thing, and I'm starting to like it more and more. I was worried about that as well. I went from working full time in a very social environment, going to school full time and studying constantly, to basically staying in the house all day. It definitely took some getting used to, but I think Im really going to enjoy it!
The presidential debate was pretty annoying last night. They were like two little kids tattle telling on each other all night.
I still catch myself feeling guilty sometimes when I'm watching t.v, I feel like I should be studying something.... Here are some more pics that my friend took.
Pray for us that this whole sleeping through the night thing sticks!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Life Is "Normal"
Life in the Ladd family is finally getting back to normal.
Whatever normal means.
We are settling into our new apartment in Greenville. Our second new apartment, but we won't get into that.
We have a contract on our condo in da ville finally! this is a huge blessing. Now we can breathe easier and take our time finding a house that is perfect for us.
Vance is finally back at home where he belongs. He stayed with me with my mom while I was living in Gainesville for a month, but I had to leave him there while we figured out what we were going to do in Greenville, I lived about 2 weeks here without him and that was two weeks to long.
Benji was ordained on Sunday. It was such a special time in our lives. Our families came to support Benji and we had a great time celebrating God's call on our lives.
We love our new church home. We are having a blast getting to know the youth and all the families in the church. We have been so blessed to be able to work along side of of so many wonderful people at Brushy Creek.
Here are some more of the pictures that we had taken by a special friend that I met through working at da bux. She is an amazing photographer, whom God uses in so many different ways....
Whatever normal means.
We are settling into our new apartment in Greenville. Our second new apartment, but we won't get into that.
We have a contract on our condo in da ville finally! this is a huge blessing. Now we can breathe easier and take our time finding a house that is perfect for us.
Vance is finally back at home where he belongs. He stayed with me with my mom while I was living in Gainesville for a month, but I had to leave him there while we figured out what we were going to do in Greenville, I lived about 2 weeks here without him and that was two weeks to long.
Benji was ordained on Sunday. It was such a special time in our lives. Our families came to support Benji and we had a great time celebrating God's call on our lives.
We love our new church home. We are having a blast getting to know the youth and all the families in the church. We have been so blessed to be able to work along side of of so many wonderful people at Brushy Creek.
Here are some more of the pictures that we had taken by a special friend that I met through working at da bux. She is an amazing photographer, whom God uses in so many different ways....
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Big Girl Emery
Here are some pictures of Emery around five and six weeks. We can't believe she is getting so big! She met her great grandmother and great grandpapa for the first time and it was a precious time.
We are still in Gainesville, but are hoping that next weekend we will be headed up to Greenville to be with Benji. Please pray that our condo sells soon! Enjoy the pics.
We are still in Gainesville, but are hoping that next weekend we will be headed up to Greenville to be with Benji. Please pray that our condo sells soon! Enjoy the pics.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Fo Real!
Obviously my hero is Palin. I'll vote for McCain just so she can be V.P.
But I have always argued that Obama "isn't Muslim..."
I still believe he isn't, but this is just, well you just have to watch.....
But I have always argued that Obama "isn't Muslim..."
I still believe he isn't, but this is just, well you just have to watch.....
Monday, September 8, 2008
It Could Be China
I keep telling my self that this time in my life could be worse.
It could be China. Seriously.
The past two weeks have been bitter sweet. It has been great being able to be with my mom. She has helped me so much and I'm glad that she has gotten to spend time with us, but time here is time away from Benji. It has been so sad for me to think of the time that Benji has lost with Emery. She is changing every day and growing so fast.
Hopefully in the next few weeks we will be able to find a furnished apartment in Greenville and finally be a family again.
I had my six week check up today.
Breastfeeding is not as natural as everyone says it is.
All babies are not born knowing exactly what to do. Not every woman can do it. I have a prolactin deficiency which is the hormone responsible for producing milk. I tried for a month, and made about a half of an ounce per breast.....Emery was eating 4 ounces at about two and 1/2 weeks....that's per feeding.
Do the math. Breastfeeding for me meant I had one hungry and unhappy baby. Add on top of the lack of milk a baby with a "suck that could take the paint off the walls"(which was a direct quote from my lactation consultant).
I did everything I could for a month. I saw a lactation consultant seven times in three weeks. I took the Chinese herb fenugreek, two capsules four times a day. I took reglan, a medicine prescribed for reflux but also used to help increase prolactin levels, three times a day for 14 days. I pumped and fed every 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours, then every 3 hours....
I heard people say, "breastfeeding is natural, I mean women in Africa don't have formula....."
Well that's why babies die in Africa.
That's my spill. I'm still emotional about it. So don't ask how it's going. And don't ask other new mothers how breastfeeding is going. It's none of any ones business and it is a very touchy subject for mothers who can't.
Emery is gaining weight and she is beautiful. And we love each other. Which is what matters.
Besides, I was formula fed and I'm brilliant.
Benji's new job is awesome. He LOVES it. He has a real office too. I'm so excited to get to Greenville and start hanging out with the youth.
I started Weight Watchers this week. Again. For the 3rd time. Last time I did it, about four years ago I lost 20lbs. This time I need to loose....oh, about 40lbs.
I am stinkin excited about McCain/Palin. I'm pretty sure Palin is my hero.
Can't wait for the new T.V. season to start. You know you all are excited too. House, Greys, Biggest Loser, and Dancing With The Stars......
I've never watched dancing with the stars, but this season I will because of Rocco Dispirito.
And okay, Kim Kardashian.
Well, I think I've covered every major topic that's been running through my head. I have to condense it all and post it all at once. Newborns take a lot of time.
It could be China. Seriously.
The past two weeks have been bitter sweet. It has been great being able to be with my mom. She has helped me so much and I'm glad that she has gotten to spend time with us, but time here is time away from Benji. It has been so sad for me to think of the time that Benji has lost with Emery. She is changing every day and growing so fast.
Hopefully in the next few weeks we will be able to find a furnished apartment in Greenville and finally be a family again.
I had my six week check up today.
Breastfeeding is not as natural as everyone says it is.
All babies are not born knowing exactly what to do. Not every woman can do it. I have a prolactin deficiency which is the hormone responsible for producing milk. I tried for a month, and made about a half of an ounce per breast.....Emery was eating 4 ounces at about two and 1/2 weeks....that's per feeding.
Do the math. Breastfeeding for me meant I had one hungry and unhappy baby. Add on top of the lack of milk a baby with a "suck that could take the paint off the walls"(which was a direct quote from my lactation consultant).
I did everything I could for a month. I saw a lactation consultant seven times in three weeks. I took the Chinese herb fenugreek, two capsules four times a day. I took reglan, a medicine prescribed for reflux but also used to help increase prolactin levels, three times a day for 14 days. I pumped and fed every 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours, then every 3 hours....
I heard people say, "breastfeeding is natural, I mean women in Africa don't have formula....."
Well that's why babies die in Africa.
That's my spill. I'm still emotional about it. So don't ask how it's going. And don't ask other new mothers how breastfeeding is going. It's none of any ones business and it is a very touchy subject for mothers who can't.
Emery is gaining weight and she is beautiful. And we love each other. Which is what matters.
Besides, I was formula fed and I'm brilliant.
Benji's new job is awesome. He LOVES it. He has a real office too. I'm so excited to get to Greenville and start hanging out with the youth.
I started Weight Watchers this week. Again. For the 3rd time. Last time I did it, about four years ago I lost 20lbs. This time I need to loose....oh, about 40lbs.
I am stinkin excited about McCain/Palin. I'm pretty sure Palin is my hero.
Can't wait for the new T.V. season to start. You know you all are excited too. House, Greys, Biggest Loser, and Dancing With The Stars......
I've never watched dancing with the stars, but this season I will because of Rocco Dispirito.
And okay, Kim Kardashian.
Well, I think I've covered every major topic that's been running through my head. I have to condense it all and post it all at once. Newborns take a lot of time.
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