Ally is 3 weeks old!!

This last week has been an adventure. It was the first week where Mommy and Daddy were on there own and it is taking some time to get used to. Ally is still feeding like a champ even more so in the evenings. Sleep deprivation is in full force. On a positive note, she has accomplished some more milestones this week. She attended her first birthday party for her cousin Matthew, went on a mini hike so Bailee could go swimming and is almost fitting into her carseat without any rolled up towels holding her in. I am sure next week will bring more exciting times with our "Little Bear". Stay tuned........

Ally 2 weeks old!!!!!

Today Ally is 2 weeks old. Last week she had a doctor's appointment to check her weight and she did great, gained 3 ounces in 2 days. That was after a doctor's appointment 2 days prior. Well they scheduled a follow up for today to check and see if she gained at least 7 ounces (1 ounce per day) over the last 7 days. Mommy and Daddy had their fingers crossed this morning and she went to the doctor's to get weighed. Well Ally gained her 7 ounces and another 6 as well for a grand total of 13 ounces. Our little "Oink oink" is doing really well.

I am a hungry bird

This is Auntie Courtney's favorite pose!!!

I met my Pepere

At my Daddy's work

Ally made her first trip to the beach (Hammonassett State Park) where her daddy works. We could only stay long enough for a quick bottle, a nice projectile vomit episode all over the mommy and a few pictures. All the workers there fell in love with her.

Family Picture at Michael's baseball game.




Can you see me in here.......I hope not because I am hiding from the bugs on our picnic to the park.

Ally is 1 week old today!

Well these last few days have been a little busy. Ally went to the doctor's on Tuesday for a follow up to check her weight...she gained 1 whole ounce. The doctor did not seem too concerned but we had a meeting with Ms. Whatta FN. Spazz aka "the lactation specialist" and she voiced her concerns. We walked out of there feeling pretty down and felt like we were not doing a good job as new parents. We were told that a good healthy baby should gain a half ounce to an ounce per day. Miss Ally only gained 1 ounce in 3 days. Ms. Spazz scheduled us for a follow up today (Thursday)... Well Miss Ally must have sensed her mommy and daddy's heartbreak from the pretty much one way conversation with Ms. Spazz. Later that evening, Ally started getting antsy. We looked and saw her receiving blanket that she was swaddled in transform into what looked like a pink striped cape. She started feeding at midnight and didn't stop until 3am, up again at 5 and stopped around 6 and continued on and off about every 2 hours for the next 2 days. Mommy and Daddy were so exhausted that we started bottle feeding (breast milk that mommy pumped) in addition to breastfeeding which according to Ms. Spazz and everything else we've read is a no-no for newborns. Mommy and Daddy threw out that advice in hopes to keep their sanity. Fast forward to Thursday morning...We walked into the doctor's office this morning and sat in the waiting room in a nervous silence. We got called into an exam room and took deep breaths while we waited for Ally to get weighed. We could hear Ms. Spazz's shoes clunking (enough to strike fear in a grown man) as she walked behind the closed door to the exams rooms to see other patients. A nurse came and took Ally to get weighed. Miss Ally decided to step up her game...they put her on the scale and not only did she gain the recommended amount of weight which is a half to 1 ounce per day she exceeded it by another half ounce. ALLY GAINED 3 OUNCES IN 2 DAYS. This was a very excited moment for Mommy, Daddy, and Ally. We still haven't seen Ms. Spazz yet so we curbed the celebration and put our game faces back on. Ally decides she is hungry yet again and wants to eat so Mommy takes her and starts feeding her (Ally's cape came out again). Ms. Spazz enters as her loud self and looks at Ally's chart. She starts asking questions about how she is doing and BLAH BLAH BLAH!!! when suddenly she sees that Ally gained 3 ounces in 2 days. Well Ms. Spazz did a 180 and said we were doing an excellent job and for once was at a loss for words...We are scheduled our next appointment late next week. GO ALLY!!!!!!!

Also in the last few days Ally attended her 1st baseball game with Mommy, Daddy, and Auntie Barb. She got to see her cousin Michael play and got to meet her Uncle Paul who was coaching. We also went on our 1st family picnic along the Farmington River in Barkhamsted. Ally hung in the shade with her mommy, while Bailee played fetch and went swimming with Daddy. It was a fun day.

The final update for this post is Ally lost her umbilical cord early yesterday morning!!!!!!!!!! We hope to include some new pictures in the next couple of days... Stay tuned

Reading a book

This chair is so comfy......I am going to read so many books here and become really smart!! I love my room!

First Sponge Bath

2nd day at home - Walk

We made a lot of progress today. Feeding gets better everyday and she is adjusting well to her home. Here are some pics of her first walk at the track with her sister Bailee.

Ally's 1st Doctor's Appointment

Ally went to her first doctor's appointment this morning. We are still working on eating but other than that the doctor said she is perfect.

Stay tuned for her first bath later today!!!

Ally made it home!!

After a minor bump in the road with her tongue being tied, Ally had a minor procedure and was sent home right on schedule. Despite every effort to dress her in a cute "going home" outfit, she decided she wasn't interested and spit up immediately after getting dressed. I think she has a mind of her own for sure.

She was greeted by a very happy four legged sister. She loved her puppy kisses...

Eating has improved and hopefully she will settle in at home in no time. Mommy and Daddy got a 3 hour nap this afternoon as well and everyone is very happy.

Day 3 = Success and happiness

I'm splurging and having cake for my birthday!

My favorite uncle is already spoiling me and feeding me birthday cake!

Some more pics

Some Pics of The Fam!

Some More Ally Vids

Some Videos of Ally Cat

Ally's Birth!

Hi Everyone!

IT'S A GIRL!!!

Ally (common alias's: allygator, ally cat, and dad's favorite - allybear) arrived on July 9th at 4:33AM.

6lbs 11oz, 18.5" long.

Possibly the best looking baby to come through Hartford Hospital