Such a cute helper

With our dear friends...

I can't believe it sometimes

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...

She loves Elmo

First Birthday Party

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

I'm back...

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

Nothing better than this...

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At her first swimming lesson today
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Bought a cottage :)

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...

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

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 :)

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Love my feeties!!!!

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I'm driving :)

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

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First sippy cup

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Sweetpea :)

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First time in a shopping cart

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 :)

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I love my Daddy :)

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

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My overalls

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Playing in my high chair

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Cuteness in a tutu onesie!!!

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Me and my Elmo!!!

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My baby is growing up

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

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Super cute :)

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Happy pants talking away :)

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I'm a big girl now

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Playing with my Easter toy yesterday :)

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Happy Easter and 4 Months

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

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...

INSTALLING SPRING...

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Night one...

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

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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