Suprise ideas, weight issues, and exciting news!

So, I'm going to attempt at yet another post one handed! I really miss blogging regularly, but it is so challenging having a newborn to tend to... I envy all of you new moms out there balancing everything! My house I have decided will never be clean again.. I get a surge ofenergy & clean like a mad woman and in the middle of my hard work I have to feed Kyah!

I am really wanting to surprise Dustin with a little getaway for our 4 year anniversary in September... The kicker is we'll have our sweet girl with us! Any suggestions? And it would only be for the weekend as Dust used what time off he had for Kyah's bday!

Okay, so I really was excited the first week after Kyah was born to see the scale dropping two lbs a day, but that did not last long at all! I gained 37 lb total, my goal was 29, but overall think I did ok considering the end of my pregnancy I wanted to eat everything in sight! I lost 21 lbs the first week and still have 16 to go... I really thought by eating healthy and nursing the weight would just 'fall off'... Yeah, that's not working for me! Yes, my tatas are nice and HUGE, but I'm not thinking they weigh 8 lbs extra each! I've decided it's time to kick it into full gear and get to working out! I have a love/hate relationship with working out.. I love it once I get going, but hate to start it... I don't mean to sound like weight is all I ever think of, but let's face it.. Going thru pregnancy watching your body transform into something - yes so beautiful and amazing & wonderful, BUT also at the same time it's scary to see the scale go up up up and away stretch marks covering your tummy... Dustin and I have decided that this transformation is comparable to what a man fears in going bald! Any (easy-ha) suggestions on things that have worked to lose extra baby weight??

And now for the exciting news - Robin (my sis) is coming home! I am so excited! She is going to meet Kyah Aug 28th! It will be here so soon, but feels so far away still!

Happy 1 Month Birthday Baby girl!

Kyah turned one month yesterday! She really is a wonderful baby!

Brandy took some family pictures yesterday - here's a sweet pic of my long lanky girl!! I'll share more later!

Happy Friday!

Am I Dreaming?

My entire life, I have dreamt of becoming a mother. When people would ask what I wanted to be when I grew up, it was always to be a mom! I knew this was a job that I always wanted! I never realized how overwhelming it would be until June 9th! Overwhelming in a sense that is so hard to describe. I have never experienced a love or joy quiet like this.

I was just browsing through my pictures of D-day. Looking through the pictures brought back so many emotions. It feels like it was so long ago already! I don't want to forget the moment I met Kyah ever! I have had so many worries and concerns during my pregnancy, but once I physically touched and saw my daughter for the first time the world literally stood still. Every worry and concern just dissapeared! The entire experience went so perfectly! I am so glad that I stuck to my guns and kept our "birth plan" the way we did with it being just Dustin and myself being in the delivery room along with my wonderful Doctor and nurses! It was a moment in my marriage that I hope we will always treasure.

I stumbled on this picture and I remember being so excited getting to the hospital hoping it was really time, but so nervous I wanted to throw up. It was a very surreal day for me. I experienced part of the bonding experience early on in my pregnancy, but there was a part of me that just could not comprehend the idea that I was actually becoming a mother! Even upon arrival to the hospital, I still just couldn't believe this was the real deal and I was not dreaming.

Sure enough. It was the real deal! 16 hours from arriving at the hospital my dream became a reality!

I know I have so many flaws in this picture. Heck, I just pushed a child out, obviously it's not perfect. But I have to say this is my favorite picture! If you know me at all, I am a very enthusiastic person. (I refuse to say dramatic- even if that best describes me) This picture I really feel shows my emotions. I felt such a sense of calmness and relief after I held her in my arms.

We had our entire family in the waiting room anxiously awaiting to hear that Kyah had arrived and they could come in see her! I initially thought as soon as I pushed her out I would want Dustin to run out and tell them all to come in, but instead we waited and spent time with just the 3 of us! Dustin ran his fingers thru my hair telling me how proud he was of me over and over. And we just looked at our little squishy faced little bundle of perfection thanking Jesus for blessing us with the opportunity He has given us to raise this girl!

Kyah is the perfect addition to our family and Jesus Christ completes our family! We are committing to raise our daughter in accordance to God's guidance! We're new at this at this job and we will make mistakes, but know that we can do this job with God on our side!

An overview of my new career...

Today is Kyah's 3 week Birthday! I have become a terrible blogger... I am enjoying this sweet girl so much that I have completely put blogging on the back burner!

Life truly is so wonderful sharing it with our newest addition! I now get the expression that so many people say, I can't remember what life was like without her... I feel like she's always been part of our family.

We have decided it's just too soon to say who she really favors in looks, but I see more of her Daddy personally... She has the longest skinniest baby legs ever! I can definitely say she didn't get that feature from her Momma! :) She has some long skinny toes and feet which I'm sure she got from me! She can grip your finger with her toes! Oh, and I just knew she would come out with enough hair to put in a ponytail upon her arrival, but surprisingly she has just the opposite!

I made a little spot in her room to take pictures of her all dressed up.. We (I) have so much fun playing dress up!

I picked Kyah up to change her and turned around to find this... Bandit decided her little blanket covered boppy looked like a fabulously plush and comfy place for him to curl up... I initially thought of yelling for him to get down, but decided he needed some loving and attention too! ha

Yesterday was my brother's 30th birthday! I was excited when Dad called and said to come and meet up for lunch at Olive Garden to celebrate! Good food, good company, and a chance to get out of the house! wonderful. Happy Birthday Uncle Bobby!
I LOVE seeing him hold Kyah! She has Daddy, Papa, Uncle Bob all wrapped so tight around her little finger! He even handed me her dirty diaper! Now that's just love! :) Kyah was telling him here that she really needs a cousin close in age! hint hint...

Dust working on his laptop with Kyah taking notes! I thought this was too cute not to post! :)

Heather stuck this little flower behind her ear! She looks a little annoyed how she's squinting, but she looks like our little Hawaiian Kyah doll!

One of our first outings - Bowling! Dustin's family love to bowl and so does Dustin! I enjoy it, but don't love it... It was fun at first, but didn't realize that it wouldn't be the most comfortable game for me to play 2 weeks after giving birth! Oh how I cannot wait to be 100% healed up!

Dust scored a 200 in his last game in his class - he needed another credit for his degree, so he took bowling! I'm lucky to break 80! And I look like a total dork when I bowl...

Daddy's little cheerleader! I didn't take a very good pic of Kyah that night, but she's wearing the cutest onesie her Nana made! It has a Razorback in pink on the front and a small one and a bow on her cute bootie! Oh and of course, she sporting her "I love Mommy" pacifier!

These pictures are completely out of order!

Last Monday night I got to have dinner with someone I treasure so much! Mandy and her daughter! Mandy and her husband were our youth leaders in jr high and High school.. They were my mentors and I still look up to them both so much! I am hoping to get some parenting pointers from them now! We went to PF Chang's.. Kyah was an angel baby! We set there for 2 hours - ate and chatted... not a peep out of her until we got up to leave! (The car ride home was a different story! She was HUNGRY!)

Ryan my oldest nephew came over and got to meet his cousin last! He was at football camp when she was born! I had her wrapped up in the Billiblanket, so she's not all dressed up for the photo op. He is hooked on her as well! The kids time each other as they all want their turn holding and loving on her!

Auntie Grace holding K and Jyler getting in for some cuddling as well!

Our 1st doctor's appointment! Kyah had jaundice pretty bad, her score was so high they wanted to put her in the hospital overnight but decided to let us try out the billiblanket first to see if we could correct it with that. And sure enough 3 days later she was good to go!

Yes, I look 8 months pregnant here.... I will NEVER wear this dress again! I'm going to stick with the all black attire moving forward! Anywho - we have had many visitors - Here's a shot with Nicole, Megan, and their friend Christa! It was fun catching up!

Father's Day was a great day! We missed church unfortunately because Miss Priss was a bit difficult! She woke up every hour to eat and screamed her little head off for 20 minutes straight! The breastfeeding hasn't been the easiest task, but we have it mastered for now! Even sleep deprived I'm LOVING this job!

We went over to my parent's for lunch and fun in their pool. I wanted to swim so bad, but refrained since the dr said not to... :( This is Heather attempting a gainer - I thought it was a fun shot!

Only a child can pull this look off.. haha

For dinner we went to Dustin's parent's for dinner. It's nice now that they live so close so we don't have to drive very far to see them.

I think Kyah is telling her Daddy how much she loves him in this pic!

And back to the pool pics!!! (I am way to lazy to organize these.. sorry)

Her dress was so cute that she wore on Father's Day! Everyone told me not to buy too much newborn clothes because she could be too big for them or will grow out of them too fast.. The girl is too small for newborn sizes! And I only have 6 or 7 nb things for her... I really need preemie for her! She's long and lanky! I'm ready for some chub on those little legs of hers! :)

Dustin's parents on Father's Day!

I am so way behind on blogging - Jyler and Bandit really were not sure what to think of this new crying bawl of baby.... Bandit wouldn't come near me or Kyah for the first week and Jyler really didn't know what to think of her! I had her in my lap one evening and a blanket on my lap, he began to cover her up with the blanket by scooting it with his nose. Initially, I thought oh how sweet... And then I realized he was trying to 'bury' her! He found her blanket and bobby pillow and buried it underneath a blanket too... I was a little concerned at that point, but he is now very protective of her. He will lay on the bed overlooking her basinet and Bandit likes to giv her lots of kisses now! Which I have to explain to them she doesn't need to be cleaned! They really are so gentle with her! I'm glad the burying situation was a short phase! :)

Papa and his grand-daughters!

Friday night (Father's Day weekend) we went to Dustin's cousin's surprise wedding vow renewal! It was absolutely precious! Her husband surprised her and proposed to her that they renew their vows, she agreed and then he walked her into the sanctuary where all of her friends and family were. It really was a beautiful ceremony! It was their 10 year anniversary!Dustin and his cousin... I'm laying low on the bows.. This one looked absolutely ridiculous! Kyah's so petite that nothing fits her right!

Chandler took a pic of me and my girl... One of the few onesies that says anything about Mommy! It says Mommy and Me love to shop! Oh I love this sweet girl! :)

She is really a fantastic baby! She only gets a little fussy when she's hungry or needs a diaper change! She had her 3 week appointment today! Weighing in at a whopping 6 lb 15 ouces! She has grown 1 inch - bringing her to 21" long! Her umbilical cord fell off yesterday and she is becoming much more alert! I can't put her down. I just love holding her and just cuddling with her! I'm trying to wean myself from this habit, but I know this phase will only last so long! Her feedings are about every 2 hours apart and we only get up around 3 times a night! I'm loving my new job... I have a messy house and tons of laundry to do.. It stressed me out at first, but I'm over it! :) I have a good reason for the mess! ha

I hope everyone reading is having a fabulous week! Yeah for a short work week for Dustin! I can't wait for the 4th of July! :)

How we spend our Summer days...

Between feedings, napping, diaper changes.. this is how Kyah and I spend our afternoons...

Playing dress up and taking pictures! :)

The sweetest toes ever!!! I am constantly kissing these long skinny toes!

And my favorite! She looks like she is having some sweet dreams! :)

We really have adjusted pretty well to having our little bundle of joy around! We have tried to continue life "as normal" and it really has gone pretty smoothly! Dinner night out to outback last weekend, a movie this weekend, we now have the added bonus of sharing our time with our sweet girl!

Oh and yes, you read that right, we took her to the movies with us today! I was on pins and needles praying she wouldn't cry too loud or get us kicked out of the theatre! She nursed for an entire 1 hr and 23 minutes!!!!! She fussed for about 8 seconds at the beginning and blew out her diaper, but no one heard a peep out of her for the rest of the movie! I'm not ready to leave her with anyone to watch just yet.. Maybe when she's 5 I will! :)

Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend!

Week 39 shot and too many pictures!

Here is my week 39 shot! Wow, what a difference a week makes! I'm so glad to have her in my arms now.. I'm enjoying not sharing my tummy with a little body anymore.. Although, I will say, I miss a few things about being pregnant.. but definitely not missing the heartburn!

Kyah's first doctor's appointment went ok. She has lost the normal amount of weight, she is now down to a tiny 6lb 4 ounces! She is TINY! She had jaundice pretty bad. They were going to have us go stay the night at the hospital with her so they could treat her, but our Dr decided that he would let us try to use the machine that's delivered to your home instead. I'm glad that we didn't have to stay the night in the hospital! The only downside to the machine is that she has to be on it 24/7 and it's hard to get anything done. I'm ready to take walks and get outside! Hopefully after today's appointment we will be done with the machine!

She looks a little chunky in this picture..

My little glow worm!

Kyah's first outing! We went to outback for dinner! She may look a little over bundled up considering it's June, but because of her size,we've had a hard time keeping her temperature high enough.

Let me just say... this date night was fabulous! I have been dying to have some ahi tuna for 9 long months! It was so incredibly wonderful! Our server actually said that they were out... I about burst into tears! I was so dissapointed! I joked and told her that Outback was #1 on my list to go out to eat after having Kyah... I guess she felt pretty bad for me because the manager came out and said he would see if he could 'find' some for me?!?! I'm not really sure how you're out, but mysteriously have some... Anywho... he brought us the freshest ahi tuna ever! And he gave it to us on the house! It was such a treat! :)

We've had so many visitors! I will refrain from posting pics of all of them! If you came to visit us, thank you so much!

Aunt Misty and Kyah! Do we sense some baby fever??? :)

Daddy just can't get enough of his girl!

Kyah's still a tad 'wrinkly' here!

Our little family headed home!

OH I cannot even tell you how much I love this girl!!!
Life of course has taken a 360... I am loving every minute of it. I wake up in the middle of the night numerous times and when I think I can't fathom opening my eyes one more time, I see her sweet face and forget how tired I am!

She is such a good baby! I know everyone says this, but I really feared having a colic baby! I know it can still happen, but right now is wonderful! She sneezes like her Mama - 2 times everytime she sneezes! It's the cutest sound ever!!!

Well, I'm going to be late to my appointment again, so I better run! I really have so much to say, but it is so time consuming when I attempt it one handed! :)

Hope you all are having a fabulous week!

Kyah's mini photoshoot...

Tonight I decided it was time to take some fun pics of my girl... Hope you enjoy!

Mommy, I'm so hungry, quit taking my pictures and feed me!

Sporting the outfit Nana made for her coming home outfit...

My love....