Skinny jeans and the not so skinny...

Ok, so this will be quick.  I'm just going to vent for a sec.  Mom, if you're reading you can stop because I already called you about this today.  Lindsey, you too!  Anyway, so Fall is in the air and I was so excited this morning to get my boots on.  However, I realized that the only way to show off my fabulous boots is to wear....wait for it....SKINNY JEANS.  Oh no, this is clearly a problem seeing as how I just had a baby. Well, I thought, I've lost 20 of the 40 so maybe, just maybe they will fit.  I dug through all of my boxes and pulled them out.  Haha!!  I pulled them over my feet and that's about as far as I got.  They wouldn't go over my ankles basically.  In case you're wondering...20 pounds is a lot of weight.  Enough to make you go up a few sizes!  So, ok, I pulled back on the ol maternity jeans.  I walk 2 steps and they're falling off.  I hate those things.  Then I had to find a shirt.  I pulled out this cute maternity shirt that I bought.  It is tight fitting and with the little baby bump, it was really cute.  Well, it just isn't quite as cute anymore.  A pooch is only cute if there is a baby inside! I don't want to buy any clothes because HOPEFULLY I will be back in my clothes soon.  So, what did I do??  Yes, that's right...I went and got myself a trainer.  Haha!!  I only bought the sessions.  It is up to me to schedule them.  I'm waiting until I go back to the dr before I get started.  WISH ME LUCK!!!  Oh...dinner tonight, pasta with a cream sauce and a couple glasses of wine.  Is that how you lose weight??  Just wondering!!

Yes, still alive and kicking!

Ok, so it has been a bit longer than I had wanted in between blog postings.  However, don't think that means we're going crazy with this parenting thing.  Oh no!  We're doing it, and I must say...we're getting it down pat!  Yes, there are some times that are tough, but all in all, I think we're doing a great job.  I'm with Ryder during the day.  Last week we took our first trip to the Galleria.  THANK GOODNESS  my friend Chrysa was there because I parked on LL2 which, FYI, does not have an elevator.  You should have seen the two of us.  It was a really good laugh!  I was carrying the car seat with Ryder in it, and Chrysa had to tote the stroller up the stairs.  I guess you had to be there because that didn't sound so funny.  It really was at the time.  
Last week I went to meet my girls from school for dinner.  It was tons of fun!  Let's just say...Carlita may have made an appearance!  Regulators on Karaoke??  Yes, that must have been Carlita!  haha...we had a BLAST!!  
Marc takes over Ryder duty when he gets home.  He does a great job!  I'll get out some and get some "me time" in.  You know, grocery store, post office, Walgreens.  I'm really enjoying being OUT of the house these days.  I had cabin fever before Ryder was born.  It continues! 
We have started using a little formula in Ryder's diet.  I haven't been producing enough milk for that big boy.  So...a few ounces of formula has been used.  He really loves it! He just LOVES to eat.  He has definitely grown, but we have not been to the dr since he weighed in at 10lbs 1 oz. So, I don't have a weight for you.  I can't wait to see how much he weighs now! 
This past weekend we went to Jen and Chad's house near the Woodlands.  Lindsey, Jeremy, and Hutch were there.  It was great to see them.  I don't have any pics, but I think Lindsey does.  I'll try to get them from her.  We had a lot of fun!  
Ok, well, I'm going to stop now because I have a feeling this is probably really boring for everyone other than me.  Here are a few pictures of Ryder at 3 and 1/2 weeks.  Tomorrow he will be 4 weeks old.  Wow!  That's unreal!  

Look who got a hair cut!! 

OH!! I want to add...Ryder and I went for a walk this morning.  It was awesome!!  Fall is in the air and I cannot wait!!  I LOVE FALL!!!  

Calming down....

Well, things are starting to slow down around here.  Mom left and now Marc is going back to work.  He is going back tomorrow, and I am super sad.  Gigi and Mamo are coming over tonight to see Ryder.  He is really excited!
Yesterday we went to see the dr.  Our little man now weighs 10 pounds and 1 oz.  He is 22 inches long!  Yes, he eats ALL of the time!  I had to start pumping so we could keep up with how much he eats.  I only kept track for one day because it was SOOO much!  I just put on Tom and Jerry for him, but he wasn't interested.    He is now in his Nap Nanny staring out the window. He LOVES the light!
Not much has been going on.  We are starting to get the hang of this parenting thing.  Fortunately, breastfeeding is going GREAT!  So great in fact, Marc says we're going to open a dairy farm!  haha!  Ok, that's gross, but funny! I feel really blessed that it is coming easy for me.  The past few nights Ryder has slept from 11:00pm until about 4:00am and then is up for good around 7:30 or 8:00.  Not bad, right?!
OH!!  The greatest news of all...we went to the audiologist today and is hearing is GREAT!  He passed the hearing test in both ears.  The dr. said that the left ear (originally the one in question) scored higher than the right ear!  So, both ears passed! Thank you for all of the prayers! 
I extended my maternity leave for a week and a half.  It already makes me really sad thinking about leaving him.  That's one thing I need to work on...STOP THINKING AHEAD!!  I always get sad thinking about it and I really just need to enjoy the time I have and be thankful I get time off!


Happy Happy Birthday to my Dad.  I love you soooooooo much and hope you have  terrific day.  I can't wait to see you soon!!!


I go to the dr tomorrow for me.  It will be my 2 week check up.  Hopefully he will release me to drive.  I was ready a couple of days after surgery.  I was about to hop in the driver's seat and my mom was like, "You can't drive for 2 weeks!"  Seriously?  That is something they should tell you when you are NOT on heavy medication and will remember!  I have no memory of anyone talking to me about not driving!  Thanks for looking out for me Mom!


Well, that's it for me.  GO MISSISSIPPI STATE!!!  I'll be watching you in Texas and Ryder will be representing!!  Last thing, I want to leave you with this video that one of Marc's friends posted.  I have watched it so many times and laugh even more the more I watch it.  I hope I can post it correctly.  Enjoy!! Be sure to listen to the girl after "it" happens.  HILARIOUS!!!!

The Journey Begins...

Well, today marks day #6 of being at home and day #1 without my Momma. We dropped her off at the airport last night. It was so hard telling her good bye. I started crying 2 or 3 days BEFORE she ever even left. We had such a great time. ThANK YOU for coming and staying with us Mom!! I am eating chicken spaghetti as I write this blog! Marc and I have had a few good laughs today reflecting on the amount of butter we consumed this past week! YUMMY!!!!! Butter makes everything better...including tears. That's why we started the day off with a big pan of Mom's homemade biscuits. I love you!!


Ok, so...you would think this blog would be full of horror stories about the first week of parenting and all, but it's not. We have a little angel...so far = ) I am breastfeeding which is going TERRIFIC. He does wake up a bit throughout the night, but he also LOVES to sleep! We are so thankful. My mom stayed up with him the last 2 nights she was here. So, Marc and I were able to sleep! It was GREAT!! Ryder had his first outing Wednesday night. We went with Marc's family to dinner. It was great to eat Mexican without getting heartburn! haha! SO....that's really about it. Everything is going smoothly, and we are so in love with our little man!


We went to the dr. on Tuesday. At that time, Ryder had gained 4oz...yes, that's right, he weighed 9lbs and 4 oz. He's a big, growing boy! We go again on Wednesday for his 2 week checkup. I'm sure he will weigh even more! Prayer request...Ryder failed the hearing test in his left ear. He almost passed it. The dr. thinks he probably just had fluid in there. We go to the ear dr on Thursday. Please pray that everything comes back normal. Typically, it does! So, we're really positive about it. However, you can never have too many prayers!


Today we are watching the Ut/Rice game. Ryder is showing his support. Here are a few pictures. He's really into the game!

My handsome hubby decided to shave his beard for Ryder!  I love it!