Look, Mom...We Made It!

3/11/2013

We're definitely going to have to make Abigail some nicer signs in the future: but here's her one-month photo. She weighs nearly 12 pounds, is 22.5 inches long, sleeps for about six hours solidly at night, is now smiling just in recognition rather than always being coaxed, and can ride in the baby carrier facing outward instead of just inward. It's hard to believe she can grow so fast!

Technically, she's actually six weeks old as of today, but since I've been slow with pictures this will have to suffice. It just means 2-month photos will be right on top of 1-month photos.

I've also updated the slideshow under the "Abigail Lauren Turner" tab if anyone wants to see more.

There are milestones for me, too. I'm down from 170 pounds at Abby's birth to 137. I'm able to wear more and more of my normal clothes, which is really nice. I can now run up and down stairs again, lift heavy objects (boy, I got really tired of the "no lifting" requirements!), take walks, drink normal amounts of water instead of what felt like a gallon a day, wash the kitchen floor, help Grandma Lila with showers, and stay awake past 9:00 at night without a nap. Don't laugh - these are big improvements!

Victoria

3/12/2013 08:12:43 am

Ohhhhh just LOOK at that cutie!! Makes me just want to pinch those little cheeks and cover her in kisses- but then again, I'm sure she gets those a lot!! :)

Thanks so much for the new photo tab, too- I was hoping to see more pictures! ;)

Also- what are you guys doing for Passover? Our family wanted to invite you to ours! I would've e-mailed you but couldn't find your e-mail address anywhere, and dad's been so busy with work that he hasn't had a chance to e-mail Ben about it. It's Wednesday the 27th at 6pm in Macomb Twp. with our fellowship group, and we would LOVE to have you join us!! Feel free to e-mail me for more info. :)

{Hugs} and love!

Lauren

3/14/2013 04:12:15 am

Oh yeah, she gets kissed a whole lot. Ben wanted to know the other day if I could estimate how many kisses she gets per day and I said I gave up because I couldn't count.

You're welcome for the photo tab! I'll try to keep those up to date since some people who read the blog have a hard time loading pictures, so if I keep them separate they don't get their computer locked up...but I'll still be able to keep current pictures around.

We don't yet know what we're going to do for Passover - we're a little more organized than last year, though. Last year I'd forgotten about cleaning the cupboards and I was caught a little off-guard. Plus, we then had a debate whether we should get rid of everything with baking soda and baking powder as well, so I got REALLY confused for a few days.

I'll talk to Ben and get back with you on the generous invitation!

Mary Kay

3/14/2013 02:05:43 am

I can't believe this picture. This baby doesn't look like you but that expression is you Lauren. My serious baby!!! I have to laugh every time I see it. Poor Ben - smiling Ben - did he know? Daddy loved reading your blog. Lauren, he says you have such a gift for writing! He's so proud! The way you described Lila loving that baby - the way we all do. What a way for a day to be eh!!!!!!

3/14/2013 04:23:21 am

I know - I laughed when I looked at the camera screen because she was giving such a Lauren look. Yes, Ben knew - but I figure Abby's smile isn't like mine but like Ben's, so she's going to be smilier in the future.

Emily was saying yesterday that her little Simon didn't smile until he was three months old and he smiles all the time now, so Abby has a chance!

I'm glad Dad's been enjoying the blog: and if I have a gift of writing I suspect he has a certain amount to do with it - I think I enjoy writing things like you do, but I write a lot like Dad does. The same way we all have your voice, but we sing like Dad does. And Abby has my serious expression and Ben's smiling one.

I have to really remember when Grandma's following me around trying to make sure Abigail isn't crying that she really does love Abigail a tremendous amount and that is a pretty special conversation we have every day.

Aunt Rosie

3/16/2013 04:17:56 am

Lauren and Ben, thank you for the announcement. Those pictures are so beautiful. But I think my favorite one is the one month old picture. Abby's expression is precious. Am looking forward to meeting her. Probably at Leah and Benjamin's baby shower.

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