Dottie Rae: 2 Months

Seriously still trying to figure out how my little newborn turned 2 months overnight.... Dottie is the sweetest little thing. Very go-with-the-flow, mellow, although she is starting to get a little more fussy, just an all around sweet little thing. I often say I couldn't have dreamed up a better baby. Which with our spicy toddler we need it ;) She is so smiley and loves to be talked to and looked at. Over loved by big sis-- Goldie is always so concerned about dottie's well-being, and often says "oh no! Dottie tie!" or "Hi Dottie dot!" (the nickname Goldie gave her that has stuck) Getting her shots was so sad! Dottie doesn't ever scream cry, its usually more of a whimper, but man those shots made her scream!! Which of course breaks my heart!

Weight: 10 lbs (16%)
Height:
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Clothes: Size 1 diapers, 0-3 tops and bottoms, bottoms are still a little big, but with her long body the tops won't last too much longer, We got her ears pierced!!

Eating: I am nursing and she eats great!

Sleeping: Thankfully... she is sleeping great! She usually sleeps from about 10-6 every night! Which is awesome.. the past couple nights she has been waking up around 4, but really I can't complain about that either.

 She is already getting so strong and can stand up with her little bird legs, and pulls herself up to sit, it's so cute but so sad! I want her to stay my newborn forever!!

This is my happy

Last week I was so exhausted. Goldie was sick with a fever, and a sore throat/dry-raspy cough (possibly croup), and Dottie wasn't sleeping, and I was literally losing my mind. Sleep deprived, and crazy from a tired newborn, and sick 22 monther, that just wanted to be held. Let's just say I dumped oatmeal straight in the garbage after opening the package instead of a bowl, and a couple days later I put the cream cheese in the junk drawer instead of the fridge. #winning

This week I'm a new woman! Goldie is better, and happier, and Dottie is sleeping almost through the night! I almost don't want to say that out loud in case I would jinx it... but yay!! Hopefully it sticks. But regardless if I'm sleep deprived or not, I am as happy as I could  have ever imagined, and am so in love with my sweet family. 

Family photos are from Emily check her out on insta (@edevenney) because she was perfect at capturing us. No stress! Even Scott had a good time so.... ;) 

Dottie's Blessing

Dottie was blessed on October 9, 2016. Scott gave her the sweetest blessing. He is such an amazing Dad to our girls. We were surrounded by family and are so grateful to those who made this day even more special.

My parents with Dottie

Scott's parents with Dottie

Four Generations

Goldie didn't want any pictures... just food.

Still sad we were missing Goldie in the picture, but like I said she wouldn't leave the food.

Our precious little Dottie Rae

Dottie Rae: 1 month

It is so crazy how one month has already passed... technically it was last week... So I mean time is flying! It makes me sad how fast babies grow. I forget how the newborn stage only lasts a little. 

Dottie has been a little dream baby. She is so mellow, her big sisters opposite ;) She is starting to wake more, and is flashing us the sweetest smiles. She loves to stretch out and she looks so long when she does. Already likes to hold her head up. She sleeps pretty good during the night- just wakes every 3-3 1/2 hours to eat. Just like Goldie, doesn't like being swaddled, but likes a soft blankie by her face. She actually likes her binki! That has been a lifesaver! She only gets fussy when she's hungry, gassy, or around 8 pm. 

She is petite with petite little features. Dot's got cheeks for days, one of my favorite features. She's got Balding on top, but has hair on the back, it looks a little darker than Goldie was. Her eyes are blue, but sometimes they look like they might turn hazel, or brown. She has Monson long, skinny, legs, and arms (the trait all my siblings have, but me). She makes faces that look like Scott a lot, but still has her own look. Sometimes her face seems familiar from either mine or Goldie's baby pictures. She is seriously just perfect!

 At her two week appointment the doctor told us she has a heart murmur, but he assured us it was common for babies, and should go away with time, but they will keep a close eye on it. She also has an umbilical hernia, which should also fix itself once her abdomen develops more. 

We love our two sweet girls with all of our hearts. Goldie has been the best big sister. When she wakes up the first thing she wants to do is "hold you" (hold dottie), and always gives soft kisses, and says "Hey sis!" or "Hi Dottie". Just enough to make my mama heart melt. 

Could you die over that little smile!? 

2 under 2

Having two babies is no joke! Our days consist of a lot of diapers, laundry, and nursing. I can't seem to find time in the day to clean or cook... so our house is full of clutter, and Goldie is living off crackers and cereal. Even though some days are long, and sleep is sparse, I know the months fly by, and my babies grow before my eyes.

Dottie Rae Probert

I can never get over how magical, and spiritual birth is. There is nothing like meeting a little human, that you created. Hearing them cry for the first time, and seeing the face you've been dreaming about for the last nine months. Seriously priceless. I cherish each of my girls' birthdays so much. They are a day I wish I could live over and over again. There is nothing better.

This time around I knew I would have to get a c-section. (See Goldie's Birth Story) With Goldie I had an emergency c-section. It was a very stressful, and scary situation. This time around it was planned, and wow, was it a different experience. So much more relaxed!

We started our day at 4:30 a.m. as we hurried to get ready for the hospital. We dropped Goldie off at my parent's for a sleepover because we had the first surgery slot of the day! We needed to be at the hospital at 5:15 so they could start prepping. After having a c-section, I was super nervous. I knew what to expect, and what I was getting myself into. So I was kind of freaking out! I am so afraid of needles and all I could think about was that dang IV and the spinal break! We checked in and I  got dressed in hospital gown, a nurse came in to put in my IV (I didn't even cry, or pass out!) Then I got hooked up to fluids. I walked back to the surgery room with the nurse while Scott got dressed in his hospital get-up. The doctor told me that I would get a spinal break instead of an epidural because it is more dense, and I wouldn't feel as much stretching, pulling and tugging. Thank heaven. The nurse was so sweet and could tell I was nervous... I was shaking uncontrollably haha, and offered her shoulder for me to put my head on while the spinal break was given. I gladly accepted. After lying down on the operation table, with my arms stretched out, scott came in and the surgery began at 6:30. I could still feel some tugging, and pushing on my stomach, but it was short lived. Scott kept peeking over the curtain to see what was going on. He has a strong stomach because there is no way I could do that! Before we knew it, at 6:52 a.m.. we could hear the sweetest little cry. So soft, straight from heaven. They held Dottie over the curtain so I could see her before they took her to weight and measure, and clean her off. They then handed her to Scott who brought her over to me so I could get a better look. She was perfect. And so tiny! (She was over a pound smaller than Goldie!)  She looks so much like her daddy to me. While I was getting stitched up Dottie was on the hunt for some food, but she couldn't find it from Scott haha. After I was stitched up, they handed Dottie to me, and I got to hold her while they wheeled me to Mother and Baby. I didn't get to hold Goldie for an hour or so, so this was very special to me.

Dottie Rae Probert
August 17, 2016 at 6:52 a.m.
6 lbs 4 oz
18 in.

Dottie is so loved by her big sister. We had my friend Paige do a video of the girls meeting, and it is something I will cherish forever. Since I can't really film my birth stories, this was so perfect, and meaningful. Click HERE to watch that video.

I am so grateful for the nurses and doctor that helped deliver my girls. Without modern medicine, I wouldn't be able to have babies, and being a mom is my most cherished job! We are incredibly blessed!

Final Countdown

It's crazy to think that our time as a family of three is quickly approaching. As excited as I am to meet our little love, I am still in shock that it is actually happening THIS wednesday! Like three days. WHAT?! I had my last doctor's appointment last week and we have the C-section scheduled for Wednesday the 17th-- we will know the exact time tuesday night.

Tonight my mom is taking Goldie to Idaho to my grandparents with her. This will be our first night away from Goldie. Yeah, I'm a crazy mom that has separation anxiety. Goldie doesn't at all, she loves both my parents and grandparents, I'm sure she'd prefer to hang with them over me, but me on the other hand... I miss her too much! Goldie is my baby so it will be so weird to see her next to our new... newborn baby. I am so grateful for parents who love Goldie so much, and jump at any opportunity to watch her. My dad thinks Goldie is going to live with them for a month after baby is born... I don't think so ;) They are so good at recognizing when we need help.

I can't wait to meet baby sister. My heart is so full just thinking about bring a new baby into our home. I know things will be a little crazy at first, but there is nothing more rewarding than being a parent.