Okay, so I know I've been slippin on the update. Lailah and I have recently relocated, so we're trying to get adjusted...apologies nontheless.

Miss Lailah is doing JUST FINE! She's 4 1/2 month now, about 16lbs, and 25 inches long. At her last check up the doctor asked "Is her father tall?" All I could do was laugh :). But hey..maybe she'll be taller than both of us and join the WNBA. LOL. In the past month Lailah has developed sooo much. She laughs a little, found her feet, and can hold that big head up too! We do "tummy time" everyday..still no crawling, but we're working on it. I am also sad to report, still no bottle :(. I'm going to keep trying...she's just so stubborn, wonder where she got that from?! :-x:-) She sleeps thru the nite and wakes up at the crack of dawn playing. She's been on her first train ride, and even a few hours alone with Dad. I was soo nervous..but she's still in one piece.
Not much else to report..and I'm sorry there are no pics, but they are soon to come. I can assure you she's still cute as a button, and getting fatter every day!!!

My First Mother's Day

I don't mean to be cheesy or cliche', but being a mom is so amazing. It's only been three months, but these past three months have been the most fulfilling months of my life. I watch her grow and see how she's starting to explore things and she's just so happy. I love the way she stares at me so innocently and then smiles (she's so silly). I'm so excited to see what's going to happen next. I keep reading ahead in my book to see what to expect. Lailah-Alease is such a blessing in my life, I whole-heartedly treasure every moment we spend together. I used to hear people say "I thank God everyday for..." and I never believed them.I would think "thats impossible, you must forget sometimes". But I honestly thank God EVERY SINGLE DAY for my daughter. She's my heart, and motivates me to go back to school, and pursue my goal of becoming a teacher. Some people may say the timing was wrong, but I say she came at the perfect at time in my life, and restored my faith in so many things that I had begun to lose sight of.
I spent part of my Mother's Day with my mom and we had lunch. Soon after, Lailah and I got dressed and spent the rest of the day with Omar.My first Mother's Day was beautiful, I really felt appreciated and blessed at the same time.

A Gift from Omar


too cute..


Twins

HELP!!!

Okay, so we're appoaching 3 months and all is well, except Lailah WON'T TAKE A BOTTLE! It wasn't until my birthday that I realized IT'S TIME! I tried, and tried, and tried again to give this little lady a bottle, and she screamed, and screamed, and screamed. So after about 45 mins I succumbed to her demands and gave her the breast. HELP ME! I know, I know, I know..I was all about the breast, but no one told me that this would happen! (gotta blame it on somebody) So I'm not giving up, I am determined to get Lailah on a bottle, and am asking for suggestions.

There's not much to report this week other than that Lailah is steadily growing and changing everyday. We spent 2 weeks in PA with Dad and got to see a few family members. Lailah got to spend some much needed time with her father, and even came back with a new "toy". Here are a few pics

Activity Jungle


Lailah and Cousin Mckenzie


Lailah and Aunt Rebecca


Lailah and Cousin Lisa


Lailah and her Dad

Quick Update

Lailah-Alease had a well visit at the doctor last week and she weighed in at 11 lbs 14 ounces, 22 and 3/4 inches, and the circumference of her head was 15 1/2 inches! So she has gained roughly about 2.5 lbs in the last month, and grown about an inch. I guess the breast milk is doing her body good :-)

She also had to get four shots, and an oral vaccine. I have to admit that I cried...It was just so hard to hear her cry the way she did. Nonetheless, the crying ceased, but was followed by MAJOR CRANKINESS!!! Thankfully I am here to tell the story, so we must have made it thru!

Other than that, all is well. Mommy and Baby are doing just fine. I swear I have the most active infant. She may be two months, but her actions say otherwise. There's absolutely no holding her like a baby, you know..cradle style.She cannot sit still, she must be looking around, and trying to sit up like a big girl. It's funny to see her lift her big head up and try and hold it. We're going to PA to spend some time with Dad, so..until next time ;-)


Trying..


Still Trying..


Uh oh, Needing a break


Looking for help,lol


Last Try


Defeated

Happy 2 Month Birthday!!

Today marks Lailah's 2 month "birthday". I know it sounds cliche', but the time is moving soo fast. It seems like just last week I was being induced, and now my little angel is 2 months old. She's changed soo much in these past few weeks. She smiles...great big smiles, she coos and squeals (which is nice alternative to cryng). It's just a really amazing experience to watch her grow. This past week she found her head, so now she's into pulling her hair. And when I put her on her tummy the other day, she lifted on both hands for about 10 seconds. I guess it's time to get a video camera!

We go to the doctor on Tuesday for a checkup, and four shots!!! I'm interested to see how much the munchkin has gained since her last visit...I'm guessing she'll be around 11lbs, but we shall see. Ive got a "first time mommy" story.... So I'm bathing Lailah the other night (great tip for sleeping by the way, thanx) and everything is going fine. She's calm, smiling at me..all is right with the world. Then I start the shampoo and I got water in her ear. So she starts wailing, I start freaking out and immediately take her out of the tub, turn her on the side where the water got in, and began to pat. So about five minutes passes by and the kid is fine. The mommy however is in ultimate panic mode! I asked EVERYBODY what I should do. Omar says "Call the doctor Angel, make an appointment!", my mom says "Do you want to go to the emergency room?" and finally I get in contact with my voice of reason, Auntie C! And she says "is she crying?" So I say "no" (in a pitiful voice). Then she follows with "Angel,DON'T GO TO THE HOSPITAL AND DON'T CALL THE DOCTOR!Maybe she'll be a swimmer now" LOL. So just like Aunt Chelette said, Lailah was fine, and soon after fell asleep. I guess I'll learn when to call the doctor and when not to..
Other than that everything is going well. She is consistently sleeping through the night, eating on schedule, and continuing to advance more and more.
Here are a few pics we took this week..



Getting ready to go for a walk..


Grandma and Trish tagged along


Playing dress up...


Getting changed..


Napping with Cousin Bill



Smile for Mommy


Looking like Daddy...


"Okay Mom, enough with the camera!"

So, its been a little while since I've blogged.Miss Lailah is doing just fine, growing more and more each day. We've been some busy girls these last 2 weeks. We spent about a week in DC, and then a week in PA with Dad. Now we're back home and trying to get readjusted.So far, so good. She's sleeping from about 12ish to around 6am.Yayy!!!I'm sorry to say that I dont have any Easter pics..but i do have some from our trip..enjoy.


LAH and Auntie LoLo




Here's Lailah with Auntie Lette, wrapped in her beautiful hand-knit blanket



LAH with Cousin Tear & Baby MJ



Grandpa Bridges



Grandma Bridges





And here's the kid! We're just relaxing in the house today..





Me and my princess..

Happy One Month Birthday!!!!

Today LAH is officially one month old! She has changed soooo much in this past month.Her beautiful green eyes are wide open, and can even follow you out of the room. I put her on her tummy recently, and believe it or not she kicks her legs as if she's trying to crawl! She sleeps longer and gets more attentive by the day. It's so amazing to watch this little one grow. So, have some cake for Lailah, and enjoy these flicks.

Baby Lailah-Alease is now 3+weeks, and gets sweeter everyday. She had her first bath the other day, which she didn't enjoy but I thought she looked sooo cute in the hooded towel from Damali and Tiffany.We also went to go visit Brandie this week...just can't help but show this kid off ;)









Now Lailah is spending quality time with Daddy..

Baby Lailah's Favorite Pastime

After fearing that Miss Lailah would not latch on, and I would have to give her formula--she has since attached herself to my "ninny",lol.Lailah eats alllllll the time! But I'm thrilled she got the hang of it. My Auntie C told me not to give up...glad I didn't.

Here's a pic of the kid a tad stressed out..trying to get the ninny...