Cecelia's Second Christmas

Christmas was good this year but very different. Poor Cecelia was sick. She was running a low grade fever, a very runny nose, and a horrible cough. It started the day before Christmas Eve and she is still sick now. The fever has gone away but she still has a really runny nose and a bad cough. Last night was the first night she slept through the whole night. She had several coughing fits but did not fuss and went right back to sleep. Of course mommy has not slept very well because I have been worried about her. Every little cough put me on alert and then it took me forever to fall back asleep. Keeping her home for so many days has really helped her to get better. She has been able to sleep when she wants to and just take it easy.

Christmas day we stayed home instead of going to Grammy's because of Cecelia's cold. She had spurts of energy throughout the day but she spent a lot of time in my lap. She must have been a very good girl this year because everyone was so good to her. Santa gave her a rocking horse and a doll that is as tall as she is. She loves them both. Mommy gave her a set of baby cabbage patch kids. They are the perfect size baby for her. She even fed them their bottles. It was so cute! I am hoping that they will help her when the new baby comes. MawMaw and Paw Paw got her the bedding for her big girl bed. Uncle Andrew got her a bouncy house that she LOVES and a pink 4 wheeler that she sits on and moves around with her feet. She gets on it and says "Zoom Zoom". Her Uncle Aaron and Aunt Joslin gave her an A&M piggy bank with change already in it. Many other people were very generous to her as well. Thank you all for helping make her Christmas a good one. In her spurts of energy she played with each of her toys. Yesterday was better. She played more and was much happier. I can tell she is starting to feel better but I think it is going to take a little while longer for her to be back to normal. Below are pictures of Cecelia with some of her presents. I took them during her spurts of energy but she still looked puny.

I had a good Christmas as well. I did miss going to my Grammy's as this has been a tradition my whole life. Staying home was worth it though because I know it was better for Cecelia. Grammy will be spending New Years Eve through Jan 2 with us so we will have time with her. My parents got me the video game I have been wanting and a comfy blanket to keep me warm. My Aunt Colleen was especially generous this year. She bought me 2 pair of pants, 3 shirts, and 2 sweaters, all maternity clothes. I really needed the clothes because I was pregnant with Cecelia when it was warm so my maternity clothes are for warm weather. I am so thankful to her for her generosity! Now I won't freeze. :o)

Cecelia is starting to use so many words now. It amazes me! She can tell me when she wants to sleep, if she is hungry and when she wants to listen to her favorite song. She loves the "Hot Dog Song" from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. She has only seen the show a couple times because it is not on PBS but when she hears that song she gets so excited and dances around. I found the song on YouTube so I will play it for her everyonce in a while. Now she can say Hot Dog to tell me she wants to hear it. Yesterday mom bought a cd with songs from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse that includes the Hot Dog Song. When she saw Mickey Mouse on the cover of the cd she said "hot dog"! I was shocked that she made the connection! She even tries to sing the song, of course all she can say is hot dog but it is so cute! I love watching her dance around. She also loves Elmo. Santa gave her some Sesame Street books in her stocking and when she saw Elmo she said "Elmmmm". She hasn't quite gotten the "o" on the end but she knows who she is talking about. Cecelia can also say water now. She used to tell me wa when she wanted water. Now she tells me wa-ter (she said it in two distinct parts). She is learning so much so fast! It seams like she learns something new everyday!

Little Bit is growing too. She is also moving way more than Cecelia ever did at this point. She is a gymnast I think! I go for another ultrasound on Tuesday. I am looking forward to seeing her. I cannot wait to meet her in 3 1/2 months.

As for me, I am doing good. I go see the Cardiologist tomorrow to see if there is anything structurally wrong with my heart. The PVCs and tachycardia have stopped for now. My OB really thinks it is due to stress. He has told me to try to stay as stress free as possible. It is easier some days than others. A friend of mine that I have reconnected with on Facebook, but haven't seen in about 18 years, always posts about being positive and not letting negativity get you down. His posts have helped me focus on doing this so that I can be as stress free as possible. I know he doesn't realize that his posts have had such a positive effect on me but I am thankful for his positive words everyday! Over all I feel good. I am still having nausea issues in the morning but I am not throwing up as much. As of my last OB appointment, I had not gained any weight. This is a good thing because it means that I am loosing body fat as I gain baby weight. My focus right now is on Cecelia and the new baby. They are my joys in life!

Well I have to go now...Mom and I are going to see Cats at the Opera House at 2. I am so excited! I have always wanted to see it.

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a has a Happy New Year! May the New Year bring you many new blessings!!

Cecelia in her bouncy house. She was trying to see over the top of it to see what was going on.

Cecelia on her rocking horse in her Texas A&M outfit that her MawMaw and PawPaw got her.

Cecelia kissing her life size doll. She loves giving kisses!

Cecelia on her "Zoom Zoom". That is what she calls it. She loves pushing herself around on it.

Merry Christmas!

It has been a busy December! I was finishing up the semester, we were Christmas shopping, and rearranging the house.

I am very excited that I was able to maintain my 4.0 this semester even though so much went on that could have derailed my grades. I want to keep the 4.0 so that when I graduate I can say that I did it. I also think it will help in trying to find a job as a school library media specialist.

Cecelia has been a joy! She brightens my day everyday! She is learning so much. She says lots of words now and can follow directions (when she wants to!). She now calls me "mom" all the time. My mom has gotten her own nickname..."nack". Cecelia likes the yogurt drops for toddlers and my mom keeps them on her table. When Cecelia wants one she tells mom she wants a nack. Well the other day I asked her what Maw Maw's name is and she told me nack. I almost fell over I was laughing so hard!

I took Cecelia to see Santa last weekend. I was worried she would cry but I was wrong. She was fascinated. She stared at him and it took a minute to get her attention to take the picture. I bought her a book about Santa and at the end he says ho ho ho so when we saw Santa I told her it was Santa who said ho ho ho and she was excited! I have included the picture below.

Cecelia LOVES to dance! Anytime music comes on she dances around and gets very excited. It is so cute!

Little Bit moves all the time! She moves way more that Cecelia ever did at this stage. I love this part of being pregnant! Feeling her move is the best this ever!! My heart issue has resolved itself I think. I have not had any PVC's in about 2 weeks. The doctor thinks it is stress. Imagine that...stress! They are still going to monitor me to make sure that it is not something more. It is hard to believe that I am already 23 weeks. I cannot wait to meet her!

Below are several pics that I have taken this month. They are so cute!

Cecelia snuggling on the couch with my mom! Mom was laying down and Cecelia climbed up there with her.

We cut through Macy's on the way to see Santa and they had their mailbox for Santa letters. I had to take the photo op!

Cecelia checking out Aaron and Joslin's Christmas tree when we were there last weekend.

Aaron and Joslin came down this weekend to do Christmas since they will be with Joslin's family for Christmas. We decorated the Christmas tree this morning. Aaron was being naughty and taught Cecelia how to turn the lights on the tree on and off.

Cecelia hung the first ornament on the tree. Of course she took it off right after this picture. Later this evening she was taking off ornaments and putting them in a bag. She was very proud of herself!

And last but not least, Cecelia with Santa. I had to take a picture of the picture because we had to disconnect the scanner in our house rearranging. She was fascinated with his beard!!