April 28, 2008

Karly went to the doctor today for her 1 year checkup. She is now 20 pounds and 28 1/4 inches long. She has gained a total of 2 pounds since coming home. She is very healthy and developing normally. She got 3 shots today, but she did very well with them. I think it was harder for me than it was for her! Those are the first shots I've ever seen her get.

April 26, 2008

Today is Karly's 1st Birthday! We had a big party for her, complete with a cotton candy machine, pony rides, and a petting zoo! It was so much fun! We got a lot of cute pictures. I really can't believe that she is 1 already. Next thing you know, she'll be talking! Enjoy the new pics!

April 11, 2008

We took the kids to get professional pictures taken tonight. Karly went first and she did very well, she was actually the easiest one to get good pictures out of. Luke started to not feel well by the time it was his turn, but I think we got at least one decent picture of him. Drew was the least cooperative, he kept trying to smile a cheesy forced smile. All in all it was an okay trip, no one started screaming or crying!

April 9, 2008

Yesterday we had our first post-placement visit with our Social Worker. She is very happy with how well Karly has adjusted so far, and apparently Karly's sleeping problems are quite common. She was even very understanding of Luke's recent attitude towards Karly, where he just wants to annoy her any chance he gets. Typical big brother, right?

April 2, 2008

Sorry it's been awhile since I've updated this site. Having 3 children is definately keeping me busy lately. Karly is adjusting very well, we just wish we could get her to nap better. She sleeps from about 8pm to 7am, but she wakes up at least once and eats a few ounces. She fights naptime really hard, but usually takes at least an hour nap in the afternoon in her crib, and then she'll sleep on the couch with me for another hour.

She's usually a very pleasant baby, but she still gets upset most of the time if I put her down and get too far away. Drew is very good with her, and she got super excited when he got home from school today. Luke is still adjusting to her arrival, he's very possessive of his toys, and he likes to boss her around. I'm sure things will get better as he gets older, after all, he is still in the terrible 2's!

Karly has had a cold now for over a week and I took her to the doctor's office today. She has a double ear infection! She has been remarkably pleasant for having a double ear infection. She wasn't sleeping as well, but I thought it was because her nose was stuffed up and she couldn't breathe as well. I hope she doesn't end up needing tubes like Luke did.

She loves to pull herself up on everything she can grab. I predict she'll walk around 13 months. She's already starting trying to climb up the stairs! She's about 19 pounds now, but she doesn't appear to be getting too much taller. I'll be very happy to keep her little for a long time!