Go Blue!

Michigan/Michigan State Game is today-- U of M has won every game since Mols was born! Let's hope the luck continues.

On another note- she is SO much more active. I can't believe the change in her as of late. It is so exhausting but so much fun.

It's all fun and games until somebody throws up!

She likes tummy time-- which is good because it helps her develop neck/shoulder muscles, but seconds after this was taken she threw up all over her play mat. We will try again tonight :)

3 weeks old!

Best $10.00 I have spent thus far

She loves her seahorse! I used to play it for my belly and I used it to "Train" Shelby not to eat stuffed animals. Yay :)

Picture from Yesterday

Look at those cheeks!! She loves to sleep on her play mat :)

Useful Baby Products thus far....

It was such a challenge trying to figure out what I needed/didn't need. I did most of my shopping on Craigslist, and bought things new that necessarily should be bought new.

Here's my list for the first 2 weeks of things I have used and love:

1. Vibrating Bouncy Seat-- She has slept in it a couple nights and sits in it while I shower/dry my hair. It has been so useful for keeping my sanity :) Fisher Price Soothe N Play Bouncer - Woodland Animals
2. Disposable Changing Pads (Huggies brand)-- SO much easier than washable "piddle" pads, in my opinion. If she makes a mess I can just throw it away. Little girls pee on you just like boys--- go figure! I put one down on her play mat and change her there, I also have one on her changing pad to cut down on having to do laundry (washing the changing pad cover). Huggies Changing Pads - Disposable, Case of 40 (5 packs of 8 pads)
3. Bath tub with netting-- Was great when she still had her umbilical cord and is still great-- she LOVES bath time Fisher-Price Precious Planet Whale of a Tub
4. Lots of wipes and Boureadux Butt Paste. I like the butt paste better than Desitin because it smells better. Desitin is kind of stinky. I use Pamper's Sensitive wipes and she has not had any issues with them.
5. Kiddopotamus Swaddle Mes- I have four of them---2 fleece and 2 cotton. She loves them. I have a ton of receiving blankets but have only used these to swaddle her in. Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe Microfleece Small, Sage
6. Boppy Pillow and a couple extra covers for it. I took my Boppy to the hospital and used it from the beginning while breastfeeding. It has been wonderful.Boppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle Pillow
7. Breast pads and Lanisoh-- I use Lanisoh after I shower and put new breast pads in. I found that if I don't use breast pads my nipples stick to my nursing bra and it is PAINFUL to pull them off. Lansinoh Breast Cream, 2-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 3)
8. Lots and lots and lots of onesies. We go through about 4 a day.
9. Lotion-- her skin got really dry and I put it on her while she ate
10. Nail File- her nails were really long after she was born and she scratched her face. I file her nails while she eats if she needs it

I think that's about it for now. I will add more as I think of things :)

First Time on the Play Mat=Success!

I haven't put batteries in it yet, but she loves to lay on the mat and stare at the different "attachments". I can't wait to see what she thinks of it when there are sounds and lights!