The Bailey's

Update

2009-10-07T10:24:00.007-05:00

So it has been an awfully long time since I've posted. Harper is keeping us on our toes and super busy! She got her first two teeth between 6 1/2 months and 7 months. The same time she started to crawl! We were so excited that she picked up on crawling so quickly....but we missed the days when we could lay her on the floor and know she wouldn't scoot off somewhere! This certainly made us more aware of where things were in our house, on coffee tables, etc. She quickly learned to pull herself up and by 8 months she could stand independently for a short amount of time.

Jace and I took a short vacation to L.A. in mid-September. It was a nice break but we both missed our Harper! We were gone four days! Harper stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Tilley during this time. Here are a few pictures from that stay!

Harper is now 10 months old! Can't believe that 1 year birthday is right around the corner. She also took her first steps on her 10 month bday! She did it at daycare when I dropped her off. She is doing better every day..a few quick steps! She is tooo fun.

Back to work for Mom :(

2009-03-26T14:26:00.004-05:00

Again, it has been a while since I've posted...I apologize. We have been quite busy the past few weeks with Mommy going back to work and figuring this daycare thing out. We thought we had everything lined up- our wonderful friend Ajia was going to watch Harper for the first two weeks and then it would be on to permanent daycare. Well Ajia helped a ton!!! We loved having lil' Harper stay with her b/c we knew she was in great hands! On the 16th Harper went to her first day of permanent daycare, mom was definitely worried all day. Daddy came home and things apparently went fine, which made me much more comfortable. That feeling lasted for about 2 hours and then they daycare lady called to say that she had a family emergency and could no longer take Harper. No warning, no "you have til the end of the week with me", no nothing. Harper couldn't go back the next day and that was that.

So I stayed home with her the next day and we spent the next day calling everywhere trying to find a replacement. Luckily we found one person that had an opening for an infant. We met her that night and this past Monday, the 23rd, Harper started there. We really like Miss Julie! The kids there are also great. Harper is getting more and more used to being there during the day and seems to be doing well. I guess it was a blessing in disguise with the other place not working out. We were also lucky enough to have both sets of grandparents and Ajia close to help out! THANK YOU!

Harper is really starting to grow! She is smiling all the time and really starting to giggle! It is adorable. She is also back to sleeping in her own bed!! YEAH--let's hope she keeps that up. She will sleep anywhere from about 6-7 hours then wake up to eat and go right back to sleep for a few more hours. There have even been mornings that I have had to wake her sleepy bottom up! :) She is also moving around alot. She will almost automatically turn from her back to her tummy in her bed (she likes to sleep on her belly) and she is always in a different position and place in the crib when I go to get her!

Harper was baptized on the 22nd with her cousins, Maryn and Griffin. We were lucky that all of our family could be there. Harper wore the same dress that all of my mom's sisters, my mom, my sister and myself wore at our own baptisms...kind of a cool tradition. She will be four months old on April 1st, I'll report back then with her updated weight and height. She should be on track to start cereal soon as well--we'll see :)

Love from the Bailey's!

Long time coming..

2009-02-12T13:56:00.002-06:00

I know it has been a while..and I apologize. Harper is keeping me busy!

Her 2 mo. appt. went well, minus the shots :( She is 10 lbs 2 1/2 oz and 23 in. long. She is getting bigger and bigger every day! Hard to believe she is 10 weeks old already.

On 2/3/09 Aunt Amy gave birth to Harper's twin cousins, Griffin and Maryn. We were so glad that they all were strong and healthy and were able to go home on the 7th. Say a prayer that they continue to be srong.

We are excited for G&G Bailey to come to town this weekend. We sure wish we could see more of them, Uncle Josh & Aunt Gina and Lawson and Brooks! We miss you

Take care all!

Night two in her own crib

2009-01-04T16:40:00.002-06:00

Well night number two was a little more intense. Harper was fighting sleep a little harder, but we succeeded in the end. She completed night number two in her own crib! Mommy and Daddy are soo proud of her and soooo glad to have our bed back :)!

She also woke up in a good mood, not crying! She seems to be happier during the day as well-we are all sleeping better. Harper is starting to be more awake throughout the day and really starting to check things out. It is sooo much fun to watch our little girl grow!

1st night in my own bed!!

2009-01-03T16:43:00.002-06:00

I know we shouldn't have started it at all, but lil Miss Harper just wouldn't sleep in her own bed. So last night mommy and daddy worked really hard with Harper amd she finally spent all night in her crib!! Daddy was so good with her and mommy, we are so glad he is strong. Mommy could barely stand to here her lil angel that upset--but persistence paid off!
Wish us luck on the continued progress!!

Holidays

2009-01-03T16:31:00.009-06:00

Wide awake on New Year's!

The Bailey's!

Our lil' K-State fan!

Merry Xmas!!

Harper's first Christmas and New Year's was so special. We traveled to Grandma and Grandpa Bailey's on Christmas Eve. This was her second trip out west!! She travels so well--this makes things much easier on mommy and daddy too! :) She was sooo happy to spend time with G & G Bailey and her cousins Brooks and Lawson. We then returned to North East KS on the 26th to do Christmas with Mommy's side of the family. Harper got to meet even more of the family on the Mitchell side.

Harper was spoiled with lots of love and adorable gifts from everyone! Thanks for making this first Christmas so special everyone! We love you all

She turned one month old on New Year's Day! Can you believe it has been a whole month! Mommy and Daddy sure can't. The time has flown. She is changing and growing every day---we are loving every minute of being parents. It is truly an amazing thing!

Here are a few pictures from the past few weeks-I know I haven't been the greatest at getting these posted on a more consistent basis-I apologize! :)

Welcome Harper Marie

2008-12-06T12:50:00.007-06:00

I think most of you that check this blog are already aware that Harper Marie Bailey arrived on December 1, 2008 at 10:45 pm. It was a long day, but worth every minute!!!! She is beautiful (we are of course biased a bit :)) Both of her grandparents were at the hospital when she arrived so mommy and daddy were able to show her off right away! She was sooo wide awake we couldn't believe it. Children are true miracles. Being a parent is truly amazing and Jace and are learning more and more everyday.

We came home on Wednesday afternoon. We were definitely ready to have our lil' bundle home and start our life as a family! We were very lucky to have Grandma Diane here at the house when we arrived. There were already chocolate chip cookies baking when we walked in! :)

Harper definitely has her days and nights a bit mixed up..but that is understandable. We are learning all together on adjusting!

Here are a few pictures of our little one--enjoy!

Week 35 and Dr. appt.

2008-11-12T15:39:00.003-06:00

Well we are down to about 4 1/2 weeks on our count down until our little girl arrives :) We are getting sooo excited. Today we had a doctor's appointment and ultrasound. Her heartbeat sounds good at about 132. We also had the tech. check to be sure we were still having a girl--IT IS!

She has pretty long legs and a fully belly. The tech. said that she is weighing about 6 lbs 15 oz. This means that if we are to go full term, she could be a big 8 lb (almost 9--eek!) baby. But everything else looks healthy and normal!!! The tech. also said that it looked as if our little one already has a head full of hair--we are curious if it is red or dark like her daddy! I am attaching a couple photos, so enjoy! The top two she is looking at you with her hands right in front of her chin. During the ultrasound it looked almost as if she was sucking away at the back of her little hand. The bottom one is a profile, she looks to have beautifully plump lips!

One more update, they did say that I am almost dialated to 1 cm. This really doesn't mean much in terms of going into labor or progressing. Some women are dialated at a 1 for weeks prior to actual delivery.

We are now on weekly check-ups and appointments so we will keep you updated.

Lots of Love

Baby showers

2008-11-03T11:13:00.002-06:00

This past weekend we made a trip out west to see Jace's family. They threw a baby shower for us at Grandma Knight's house! It was great! They definitely spoiled us and our little one and we can't thank them enough! They certainly are excited for a little girl to be joining the clan.

Thank you to all!

34 weeks! :)

2008-11-03T11:11:00.003-06:00

We are down to approximately 6 weeks before our little one enters our lives!

Our weekly update from babycenter.com indicates that she should weigh about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. (We'll know more about her measurements and size we hope after next week's ultrasound!) Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well.

Doctor Appt.

2008-10-27T14:44:00.002-05:00

Well I must have eaten well in Utah because I am measuring a little bigger now than even before. I am just over 33 weeks and today measured between 36 and 37 cm. The doctor ordered an ultrasound to be done. We will do that along with our next appointment in 2 weeks (11/12/08). The heartbeat was right around 128 (Dad thinks that the old wives tale of the heartbeat indicates a boy and not a girl :)) We shall see!

The due date will not change at this point, we will see how big the baby is measuring and hopefully get an idea of how much fluid is also in there with her. Either of those, or the combination could be attributing to my BIG belly! The next visit will involve a pelvic/cervical exam. I haven't experienced any signs of pre-term labor, and everything else seems normal so all should be well--just BIG!

Week 33

2008-10-27T08:33:00.002-05:00

We are on the count down--7 (ish) more weeks until are little girl is scheduled to arrive!!
This week she should be weighing a little over 4 pounds (for those of you that have seen our puppy, she is 4 lbs 6 oz!) and has passed the 17-inch mark. According to Babycenter.com she's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and her skeleton is hardening. The bones in her skull aren't fused together quite yet, which allows them to move and slightly overlap. This is a good thing, b/c it makes it easier for her to fit through the birth canal!

Week 32

2008-10-20T16:17:00.002-05:00

In general, our baby should be weighing about 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is approzimately 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in my tummy! Although after seeing the doctor, our baby could be much bigger! :)

In the next 7 weeks, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.

We can't wait to meet her!

P.S-she has now taken her second plane ride (her and I went to D.C. in May). She was quite squirmy during the second leg of the trip and Mommy was very uncomfortable! We arrived in Utah safely but already can't wait to be back home with Daddy! :)

Doctor Appointment

2008-10-17T14:37:00.002-05:00

We just had our doctor's appointment. Starting with this appointment we will see the doctor every other week. Today I measured at 34 cm. The general rule of thumb is that you should measure in cm what you are in weeks! So I am measuring a bout a two weeks (and a couple days) bigger. Doctor says this means I am probably growing a healthy (aka BIG) baby! She said that if I am measuring progressively bigger at our next appt. in 2 weeks, she will order an ultrasound so we can get Baby G's measurements. Our little girl's heartbeat was 133-138 while we listened :)

That's all for now, I'll post on Sunday with the BabyCenter.com weekly report and then I'm off to Utah for the week!

A few pictures

2008-10-14T21:00:00.000-05:00

a few pictures from the nursery so far...

A couple pictures of Aunt Amy and the twins :)

Baby shower

2008-10-13T07:28:00.000-05:00

Our first baby showers! Friday, October 10 we had a baby shower. For those of you that don't know, my older sister Amy is expecting twins in March. We had a combo baby shower and it was so much fun. We were blessed with adorable outfits, blankets, diapers, wipes, books, and much more!!! I will try to get some pictures up of the moms-to-be!!

Thanks everyone! :)

Week 31

2008-10-13T07:25:00.000-05:00

This week, our baby should be measuring just over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. She can turn her head from side to side, and her arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath her skin. She's moving a lot these days, which makes it a little more diffictult to get a good nights rest for mommy. I won't complain about the tumbling and kicking--this means she is a healthy and active little girl!

Week 30

2008-10-05T19:18:00.000-05:00

How our baby's growing:

Our little one is about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day.

She is still very active, kicking and tumbling inside my tummy. Daddy has been frustrated since he has such a difficult time feeling her movements. That changed a bit last night though!! She was really kicking late last night and Daddy felt her numerous times. His face lit up! :)

It is hard to believe that we get to meet our little girl in approximately 10 short weeks! Mommy and Daddy have a lot to get done with work, school, and baby prep so wish us luck!

Love to All~

Week 29

2008-09-28T12:10:00.001-05:00

How our baby's growing:
Our baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to make room for her developing brain. And because her bones are soaking up lots of calcium, mommy needs to be sure to drink milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice--does ice cream count :) ). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in our baby's hardening skeleton each day.

Week 28

2008-09-25T13:14:00.000-05:00

How's our baby's growing:
By this week, our baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

At the 28 week appointment last Friday, Dr. Roles confirmed her heart rate sounds great! I can certainly feel her moving around an awful lot these days. However, when I call for daddy to come and feel she suddenly stops! It must be that she is calmed by him being near ??

NAMES?

2008-09-25T13:01:00.001-05:00

So we are having one heck of a time with finding a name for our daugther. We welcome any and all ideas!! Be creative :)

Starting Off...

2008-09-25T12:03:00.000-05:00

Well this is our first post so bear with us! We decided to start this now and get a jump start and hopefully we can keep up with blogging once the little one arrives!

We have finished up the nursery and just a week or so ago managed to put together the crib, changing table and dresser. Now we just need to move on to the wall decor and filling up the dresser with cute clothes! I'm sure that won't be all that hard :)

My goal is to post at least once a week for now (unless something comes up in between). Just to keep you updated on how our little one is growing inside, how mommy and daddy-to-be are doing and so on. Once she arrives, I'm sure I will be posting more and uploading pictures for all to see!

We can't wait for our little one to arrive and for all of you to meet her! We hope that all of you are doing well --

Love,
The Bailey's