9 Month Check-Up

While my mom was visiting from Nebraska, I scheduled Abbie's nine month check-up.  I can't believe my baby is nine months old!!  I thought this visit wasn't going to be as bad as the others because there was no shots to be administered.  Just a simple finger prick to take some blood to check her blood count.  Well it wasn't just a simple finger prick to Abbie.  She wailed and cried and cried after the poked her finger.   And then they put a Band-aid over her finger and everything would be better, right?  Oh no, then Abbie was determined to get the Band-aid off her finger.  We noticed by the time we got home that it was missing and figured it was somewhere in the car.  Well after drinking a 6 oz bottle and taking a 2 hour nap, she awoke with the Band-aid in her mouth!!  We still don't have any idea how she never swallowed it!!  I guess I am grateful that she didn't choke on it in her sleep!!

Anyway, here are her stats from her doctor visit.

• Weight: 19 lbs, 4 oz (61%)
• Length: 30 1/2 in (above 97%-off the charts)
• Head Circumference: 46 cm (94%)

Before the finger poke.

The doctor used a term that I had never heard before.  He told me that my daughter was very "svelte".  Svelte is an adjective defined as slender or graceful in figure or outline; slim.  I always called her long and lanky but I think I will start using svelte now.  It sounds so much more distinguished!!

I have also come to realize that Abbie has exceeded the length for her car seat.  The maximum length for the one is using now is 29 inches and the maximum weight is 22 lbs.  I would wait to buy her a new car seat until she has reached 22 lbs but I'm sure she will be way too long by then.  She is already mashing her feet into the seat.  So I guess it's off to the store this weekend to find her a bigger car seat.  You know, one of those big ones that stay in the car at all times.  WAHHHHHHH!!!  Someone please tell me how to get my baby to quit growing up so fast!!

Today is Special...

Today was a special day to me.  Seven years ago, I married my soul mate.  We have made it through so much over years we have been together.  I am so happy that I have had him by my side through it all. 

Also on this day, nine months ago, we were blessed with this girl. 

She is the light of my life and I couldn't imagine my life without her.  My life wouldn't be complete without these two special people in my life.  I owe the world to both of them for making me the person I am today. 

Video of the Week

My mom came to visit on Wednesday from Nebraska. The temps were 100+ the whole time she was here so we didn't want to do much outside. On Saturday, we went to the mall to go shopping and let Abbie ride on the carousel. This was the second time she has gotten to ride it and as you can see, she isn't much of a fan.


Carousel with Grandma from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

Video of the Week

Sorry for not posing a video last week.  I was working on the one I'm about to post and was having problems with the program to edit it. 

Here is yet another Abbie & Mommy Production...

Jump Abbie Jump!! from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

The Great Saturday Morning Debacle

Good Mornin' ya'll!!  Don't worry, I don't use that term all the time so don't think I'm some sort of Southern Belle or Redneck Hillbilly.  My Nebraska roots run deep.  Well it's Saturday morning and I am faced with the Great Saturday Morning Debacle.  Do I a) go back to bed while snuggling with my baby girl or b) stay awake and get things done so I can take a nap with my baby girl this afternoon?  Decisions, decisions.  I think I'll go with the latter.  My washer & dryer are out in the garage and I would like to get all the laundry done before it gets too hot outside.  I am about half way done so I should beat the heat.  I also need to do some cooking today. We are going over to our friends' house tonight and I am bringing meat wrapped pickles, cucumber & onion salad and strawberry poke cake dessert.  I also need to go to the tag office to get my car licensed since it's the last day of the month.  Yep that's me, the procrastinator!!  I tried to have Charlie do it before he went into work this morning but he said that they don't open until 9 am.  Well better go hop in the shower so I can get Abbie bathed and get going on my day.

Video of the Week (Exciting & Memorable)

It's been an exciting week for Abbie (and Mom too!!)

• She is now crawling on all fours.  Although she does occasionally plop down back on her stomach and Army crawl if she needs to go somewhere fast.
• She is pulling herself up on furniture, toys, her parents.
• And tonight...drum roll please...SHE STOOD ALONE WITH NO ASSISTANCE!!

And I just happen to have the video camera recording to catch it for the first time.



Standing Alone from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

But please take your time on walking, Abbie. Your mom can't handle you growing up so fast. :(

Video of the Week

Here I am again...late on the video of the week.  Please forgive me.  I have no excuse except I was incredibly too lazy over the weekend and didn't get around to posting it. 


The Crib Has Been Lowered from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

Just another sign that my baby is growing up entirely way too fast.  It was hard but I was strong and held back the tears as Charlie lowered the crib so she wouldn't fall out.  Now when I go in to give her a kiss goodnight, she is a whole lot further down and I'm afraid that I'm going to fall in and not be able to get out.