Perfect, we think so. I swear Gates smiled today. I know, it might have been a poot, but normally I hear the poots and I did not hear anything when she was smiling at me! She seems like she is getting so much bigger now. Filling out, if you will.

It is Wednesday, hump day. You might not think I would care what day it is. The truth is Wednesday is now more important than ever, 2 more days until Brandon will be able to help me solid for the weekend!!!! Yippie for hump day!

Sweet Scrabble and Gates........
Scrabble wanted to play steamroller with Gates....

Gates had a lot of excitement this weekend. On Friday night we went to Chili's. Gates slept the whole time, and we even got dessert!

Saturday we went and had lunch in Frisco at the Hake's house!

Here is a picture of Gates and Keelan.

Then we went over to Garland and saw GG MawMaw and The Rapps! Gates got to meet her little cousin Clayton.

Yesterday, I took Gates to my niece, Raedyn's, first communion. Gates got to meet her 3 cousins on that side. Thank God my mom was there to help me, I do not think I am ready for solo outings yet.

Raedyn, getting her first communion.
Rhylie and Charlie checking out their new cous! Charlie kept saying, "baby, baby"

The last couple of days and nights have been good. I have been sleeping in spurts when Gates sleeps in spurts! She had longer spurts last night which was GREAT! She really is such a pleasure and her demeanor is so good. Tomorrow, we think we are going to go out to eat! It will be her first outing to eat. Her first outing was to James Avery, where she got to meet some very special new friends! I got her charm bracelet engraved and her very first Christmas ornament! I used to work at James Avery, they are special friends for that reason, not because I shop there soooo much. :)


Gates after her bath!

She smells so clean and fresh (unlike Duncan) that he had to get a sniff.

Gates prebath!

2 Weeks Old and First doctor appointment.

We had our very first doctor's appointment yesterday and everything went well. The only thing I was told was that Gates is favoring her left side. She is, but I did not notice that she has a "shelf" So, we are supposed to make sure that she has more time on her right side. Otherwise, she will need to wear a helmet.

In six more weeks we will go back for her shots. They give me all these papers to fill out, and I always get so confused when it says name. Am I supposed to put my name or her name? I know, this probably seems so dumb, but I am just used to putting my own name. I am sure I will get used to being a mommy someday.

Gates likes to sleep. I am hoping that she continues this trend. She likes to sleep more in the day than in the night... THat is a trend I would not mind her changing. We went on a walk today, and got some sun. It is nice to get out of my living room sometimes. I do appreciate the sunny day and stetching my legs.

Cute Pictures

Mark and Steve came to visit. Mark is Gates's Godfather. Steve asked me what that made him??? Hmmmmm, I am not sure what that role is... :)

She digs the Boppy. Notice the feet... I am not good at the swaddle. I need to go back for more training...

Do they look alike? Some say that Gates looks just like her daddy! All I know is that they are both pretty darn cute!

Today we took Gates on her first walk. She slept like this the whole time. I think she liked getting the fresh air though, I know I did!!!

A few things

1st, for breast engorgement cabbage really does help. Who knew? Well, 2 people told me, so I gave it a try. It really does help!! Just a tip, if ever you need some relief. :)
I have been having a bit of high blood pressure, so I went to the doctor, and lo and behold am now on high blood pressure medicine. Not something I am really thrilled about, but hopefully it goes down and I can get off of it. The doctor told me if I lose weight it will help... (not my OB) I was like lady, I just had a baby.
Anyways, because of the BP I have been feeling a bit off and resting a lot. I was lying on the couch on my pillow (which my dog had been sitting on) and something smelled so terrible. I changed the pillowcase, and I asked my mom what stunk so bad... She said she did not smell anything too bad. About 20 minutes later, I went in to use the bathroom. I called out to my mom..."I figured out what that bad smell is, It is THE CABBAGE in my bra!!!"