Well it was a happy baptism on Sunday. There were 3 families who had children that were baptized on Sunday. And we had a large turn out too! About 40 of our family and friends came to visit and celebrate Madison. She looked great wearing Aunt Dee's (my godmother) old dress. And Amy (Madison's godmother) wore the dress too. I just love the tradition. We had a laugh too about the certificate saying that Madison was the daughter of Troy Madison and Tiffany Madison and they had the baptism date wrong and Kyle's last name was spelled wrong...geez! But that was an easy fix at church. Silly heads.
We then had everyone back to our house for a nice luncheon. Marge Walters was the caterer and we didn't have all that much food left over. Enough for a couple of lunches and I tossed a few of the chickens in the freezer. But overall it was a successful day. :)

Monday Madison and I went shopping with Mom. We found a couple pairs of shoes for my birthday :) Yay I love shoes! It is time to clean out the closet and get rid of a fee pair too.

Tuesday I went to the chiropractor and while there noticed that Madison had one heck of a rash. So while we were at lactation group I headed upstairs and made an appointment for her. Well we got there and they had time to do our well baby appointment too! So we got 2 shots and the oral rotavirus. And a 10 day course of Keflex to help with the rash. So far so good. 24 hours later and the red inflammed neck that has been ugly for a least a week is now starting to heal and the rash is still there but less angry, thank goodness! We are growing right on pace. 14 pounds 11.2 ounces and 26.5inches long. I am so blessed to have a healthy growing peanut who has just taken over my heart.

Wednesday was a sleep day after working Tuesday night. Thankfully I was able to sleep from 8:30-2pm. Yay for long sleep! Then it was a workout and dinner at mom's house for my birthday. Although it is not until the weekend Mom and Bob are leaving for FL bright and early on Saturday morning. It was nice to spend time with the family and enjoy the evening on the patio. Again I am so blessed! My little lady has so much fun with the cups at Gigi's! I love her serious looks as she grabs and puts everything in her mouth :)

That brings us to today. A good cook day and some cleaning. I swear I had the kitchen cleaned...and then I cooked dinner! I was able to make a pasta dish for next week to use up the chicken in the fridge. And then it was using up the salad and spinach to make dinner for Troy and I. And I also started my first batch of baby food by using up some strawberries and a mango that was going bad. Success! I think I will mash up the sweet potato leftovers tomorrow and toss those in the freezer too. YummY! I feel so "crunchy"! But I know that it is better for Madison and I want her to get used to eating healthy options along with her rice cereals and everything else. We both slept well too :) I love naps. I don't know what I will do when we have 2 kiddos!? Be a little sleep deprived I am sure. We will figure that out as we go. Mom wants to go to Tuscany in October of 2015, not sure if that is condusive to our baby making planning or not but we shall see. Oh heavens!

I started the Copaxone back almost 2 weeks ago and so far so good. The shots are still a little itchy but overall I have not been having the tingling heaviness that I was so that is good. It helps to have the autoinject and Troy is a pro at helping, thank goodness he is not afraid to poke me!

Lord,
Help these babies who are struggling right now on our unit. You are the true healer. Heal their little bodies and nourish their hearts with love. I pray for Mr Balata who has left this earth and hopefully entered your kingdom, grant peace to his family who mourns him here. Give them strength to forgive and to accept his death. Bless Natalie who is struggling with her own demons right now. Give her courage. Give her strength and peace. Always peace. You are love and healing. Let her know in her heart that she is a great mother and guide her. And thank you for letting me see another birthday. I am so grateful for the gifts you have given me.
Amen

What a life

Well it has been a busy yet fun week!

Last week on Thursday our little nugget learned to blow raspberries. She is constantly giggling and spitting and just jabbering along. It's so cute! Last Friday we made a trip to Columbus for Matthew and Christie's wedding. It was nice to spend the night at Amy's and have a few hours of chatting time before we left Saturday for Springfield. And who can pass up a free babysitter :) YAY! I am looking forward to our few nights of date nights this month.

Sunday we booked it early to get some yardwork done for Madison's baptism this upcoming Sunday. I feel like getting anything done with a 4 month old at home takes 3x as long! I would love to figure out how to babycarry on my back so I can get some things done while still holding her. I guess I should try and hit up a babywearing group next week and see what I can learn. Monday night was a nightshift, so really got nothing done during the day Monday or Tuesday...oh well again there. Tuesday we had the new sitter come over, Rachael. We like her a lot. Let's hope it continues to work out. Tuesday was a little bittersweet. Madison nursed in the morning for the last time. And it was a good nursing session. I will miss the little one being so close and being able to provide that nourishment for her. But I realize that I need to be on my meds so I jumped in with 2 feet and started on the Copaxone Tuesday night. Thankfully the shot didn't hurt as much as I was expecting.

Wednesday it was a little bit of running around and getting things ready in the house, we did get the garage completely done Wednesday night. Madison went to bed early every night this week. Must be getting into a routinue. It was 8:30 4 nights in a row that she was down in bed and asleep. Hopefully it continues! We are so lucky.

Thursday morning was 48hrs since my last nursing session and my right breast is SOOO tender. I don't even want to think about bumping it, touching it, moving it. It is 8/10 pain and very uncomfortable. I need to put some more ice on it...ugh

Tomorrow I don't know how much I will accomplish, the tables and chairs are supposed to be coming at some point. Rachael will watch Madison for a few hours so I can nap post nightshift, then maybe I can get some yardwork done when I wake up? Ha that's laughable. Mom wants to head up to Coventry in the afternoon and I thought about going to the outlets...humm maybe not. Maybe the outlets on Monday next week since Troy wants to get the yardwork done for the baptism.

Busy busy busy...I need a few minutes to just breathe!

Father Lord,
Thank you for the sunshine that was beaming on us today. Your earth is beautiful and full of life. Thank you for the time I had with Madison today, she will grow up so fast. Help me to slowdown and enjoy the simple pleasures she brings to my life. Give me the guidance required to raise her to know you. Give Troy and I the patience we need to be parents, which can at times be the most exhausting job.
Amen.

If I don't write before Sunday, Madison will be baptized in church Sunday! We are so excited and blessed beyond belief! :)