Lauralynn is almost 6 months old now. Her new accoplishments are solid foods, sitting up and rolling over (Sounds like one of my dogs). She is also sleeping in her own room now, and doesn't seem to know the difference. She loves to suck on both her ring and middle fingers, pull out my earrings, and enjoys taking naps with me. She often reaches for the cats and gets confused when they walk away from her. She is "talking" more and makes mommy giggle with all the new sounds she learns daily.
Because of the back pain I have been experiencing I will start the weaning process soon. I feel torn. On one hand, I love nursing and being able to provide the best nutrition. On the other hand my back will feel better and I will be able to fit back into my shirts. Either way I feel blessed to have a happy, healthy baby girl!




Lauralynn is 4.5 months old now and really starting to show her
personality. Matt and I really enjoy being parents. Laura is learning how to touch her toes and stick her tongue out. She smiles all the time and giggles at her daddy when he is being silly.

Here is Laura at 11.5 weeks telling me a story.






As you all know Matt and I had a major addition to our family. Our little girl, Laura. Matt is still working as a landscaper. I ended up not returning to work in December. I stay home with Laura. I am excited that my seasonal job at Jackson Hewitt is coming up. Having less income will be hard, but Laura is worth it! She is 12 weeks now and starting to pull herself up and "talk". She is sleeping through the night and is content during the day. Matt and I didn't have a big Christmas this year, but Laura's Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles spoiled her. Having Lauralynn has been such a fun and rewarding experience. All I wanted to be was a mommy. I can't believe that being scared of pregnacy, labor and deliver almost stopped me from wanting to have kids. I feel blessed every day.



























Lauralynn is now 4 weeks old and weighs just over 8lbs! (Picture shown taken at 3 weeks old)She is starting to hold her head up on her own for several seconds at a time. She is a very squirmy little girl, and will try to wiggle her way out of my arms. A funny new development this week is that she talks in her sleep. Very cute. She is still a very good baby and is growing very fast.







Lauralynn is now 2 weeks old. Matt and I are doing great, we love being parents! Laura really spoils us. Besides being a very mellow baby, she sleeps through the night! She is feeding well and doesn't cry very often. The dogs love her and the cats ignore her. Harley our Chihuahua doesn't know what to think yet. Laura is still very small and fits mainly into premies or hand-me-downs. Matt and I feel very blessed to have a healthy and happy baby.