Two weeks and we are alone... just the four of us...

First, I must apologize for slacking in the blog posting department. I have no excuse other than just not being "in the mood" to post.

I do have a few updates to share.

Addison had her two week appointment yesterday and she is just as perfect as we thought! (HAHA.. kidding... but not really!) To recap, her birth weight was 6lbs 11 oz, her discharge weight was 6lbs 5 oz and her weight at 8 days (taken at my parents) was 6lbs 13oz. Well, at her appointment at 14 days she weighs 7lbs 8 oz!! WOW! I am very impressed with our little chunk but by the way she eats I was not really suprised to hear this news. She has eaten very well from her first bottle and is now up to eating about 3 oz per feeding. Speaking of eating... Amber has been pumping and is the milk mama for sure! as of yesterday I believe she has at least 400oz on ice! She shipped her first load yesterday. Interesting thing, the USPS will not ship here to post over night like they did to our old house in C'ville. So we are shipping to my parents in Nashville. No way would we risk any milk spoilage, that stuff is gold!

Annabelle is doing very well with little sister. she shares her toys, even her blankie with her an always tells Addison "it's ok" while patting her tummy or head when she cries. She did wake twice at night when we were up feeding Addison, but have turned up her sound machine and I think having our schedule back to normal will help. Addison still has her days and nights mixed up but all in all she is a good sleeper and rarely cries (knock wood)

The real test will be next week when it is just the three of us (John will be TDY) and I will be on my own to manage both girls.. I know it can be done because everyone around me is currently doing it for far longer than I will have to do it.

Gran and Odie (O'daddy's new nick name) left this morning and we are so thankful for them being here. Words cannot express how greatful we are and how much help Gran was for both John and I. They are planning to come back in late December to help more (Odies healed foot willing) when John is gone for a month. Amber is going to visit as well! now, I just need to fill in the gaps (about a week to 10 days) between the two... Any takers?? :) Just call and Sharelle you and Craven are more than welcome to come hang out!! don't worry about him not sleeping, I will be up with Addison so it wont matter!!

Lastly, I just want to thank all of you for all your prayers and thoughtfulness! We are truly blessed and in part because of you! Please continue to pray for Amber and Odie. She has an appointment today and Odie has one Monday. Please pray both are healed and back to their normal self soon!

Much love to you all and look for photos on the side bar!
Carolyn