We've been busy!

I apologize for the long time between posts. We've been a very busy family. Juliette crossed state lines for the first time. We made the long drive to Northern Wisconson to visit some of my family. Juliette got to meet her Great Grandma Weldon, Great Aunt Jeanie, Great Aunt Doris, cousin Kim and cousin Nicole. It was nice to see the family but very exhausting for Juliette. Three days with no naps is not that fun. Juliette handled the normally 7 1/2 hour drive pretty well. It only took us 10 hours even with leaving at 4am with the hopes that Juliette would sleep for a good chunk of the drive.

This past weekend, Juliette was finally baptized. She enjoyed spending time with her new Godparents, Dan and Amanda.

Juliette continues to grow. She enjoys playing with her chain links the most out of all her toys. Go figure her favorite toy is the least expensive. On August 22nd, she goes in for her 4 month check up. I can't wait to see how much she has grown. She is growing out of her 3 month clothes and moving into 6 month clothes.

This upcoming weekend we will be going to South Bend, Indiana for a picnic wedding reception for one of Bryan's college friends. Hopefully the drive doesn't take too long.

Funny Story

A couple weeks ago, I had to change Juliette while we were having dinner at Logan's. While changing her I was talking to her as usual and said her name. Next, I heard from one of the stalls "oh, that is such a pretty name!"

Today, Juliette seems to be back to her old days of wanting to nurse constantly. Hopefully, I only have to deal with it for one or two more days until my body can keep up with her needs. Juliette's hair is growing but she still looks like her grandpa from behind, more hair on the back and sides of her head than on the top.

They grow up so fast!

Yesterday, Juliette rolled over from her stomach to her back twice. I caught the second roll on video. Juliette just keeps on changing. Today she decided to try and stick her fist in her mouth. She put her fingers in so far she started to choke on them. Silly girl. She's going through a couple bibs a day now due to drooling and spit up. She's also beginning to make more noises. She enjoys cooing and blowing bubbles. For the most part, Juliette is sleeping through the night in her crib. I want to take her to have professional pictures done but her skin on her forehead is really dry and flakey right now. Plus she keeps on scratching her face even after we trim her nails.

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Juliette's First Mass

This morning we decided to be brave and take Juliette to church. She is usually a very happy easy going baby in the mornings. We made sure we arrived at 7:30 mass early to ensure we got a back pew. Juliette fell asleep on the 5 minute drive to church and basically slept up until communion. Juliette was nice and content for the rest of mass. However, as Bryan sat back down after getting communion Juliette spit up. It was one of those times when she spits it at least a foot in front of her. Most of it landed on Bryan's knee, to his dismay, with a little on the carpet. We're glad she didn't do it while Bryan was carrying her for communion.

For the past two weeks, my dad visited us from Florida. Juliette enjoyed her time with Grandpa Weldon. He really enjoyed singing and dancing for her. He's already booked a flight to see her in October.

Juliette continues to grow and change everyday. Last night she slept from 9pm til almost 6am. It was a good nights sleep we all needed. Juliette had her 2 month check-up this past week. She weighed in at 11 lbs 9 oz, 23 3/4 inches. Her doctor said she's looking great. She handled her shots as any baby should, crying. She slept most of the day after her shots.

Lots of changes.

Juliette is changing more and more everyday. Over the last couple weeks she has been smiling more and more. This week she is almost a completely different baby when it comes to sleeping. She has been sleeping more during the day (she is still very fussy in the evenings) and has been sleeping better through the night. For the past 3 nights, I've only had to get up once in the night to change and feed Juliette. Let's hope she keeps this up. Yesterday, we picked up my dad from the airport. He was very happy to see Juliette for the first time. Also this week, my friend Rachel came to visit before she moved out to Pennsylvania for med school. It was great to have someone home with me during the day while Bryan was at work.

Pictures will be posted soon.

Someone call a HazMat Team

So on Monday while I was in the shower, Juliette in her bouncer seat, she began to cry. So I finished up my shower without a big rush. When I got out of the shower, I saw what she was screaming about. Her diaper had exploded. She had poop everywhere: leg, bib, seat, and hands. Breastfed babies can go a couple of days without a bowel movement and when it happens you better watch out. I took a picture to document the momentous occasion for Bryan. I had to give her a bath, my first one without Bryan to help. I felt so bad for Juliette because she had to sit awhile in the mess while I got the bath and supplies all ready to go. I'm not looking forward to the day when she has an explosion while we are out.