Yesterday Thea and I took Amelia to her two month doctors appointment. The beginning of the visit was great, we learned our little girl is now 12 lbs 10 oz and 24 inches long. Apparently Amelia is in the 95th percentile, not quite sure if that's good or not, but where I come from, that's an A. The last 10 minutes of the visit were heart breaking. That damn devil woman nurse stuck three needles in Amelia's leg. Because of that, Thea and I now know what Amelia's "pain" cry sounds like. Let me tell you, we never want to hear that cry again. Fortunately Amelia was given her shots around lunch time, so a tasty bottle "relieved" her pain. Unfortunately, the pain / discomfort stuck around most of the night.
A few days ago, I had my first "WOW, she's really is my daughter" moment. Don't get me wrong, Amelia's birth was the greatest "WOW" of my life. However, this "WOW" is a bit different and much cheesier. This time it was, "WOW! Amelia has daddy's double jointed thumbs!" For those who don't know, both my thumb can pretty much bend back on itself. Now I'm not sure why, but my heart melted when I noticed Amelia has "my thumbs". It's crazy how something as tiny as double jointed thumbs can make my day. I'm sure the next few years will be filled with other "WOW" moments, but this was the first.
Amelia is becoming more alert and loves to converse with mommy and daddy. Her sounds aren't very big or long, but she's definitely making noises back. Her smile is super cute and she loves to use it. The more I see her smile, the more it kills me see her frown. Wella's (my mom) heart is going to crumble when she sees Amelia's smile in person.
Thea is very excited about Feb 14. Not because it's Valentines Day, but because we're heading up to Seattle for a wedding. Thea and Wella can't wait get out there and hunt down the perfect dress for Amelia. Grandma and Grandpa are just as excited to see Amelia sport her fancy bling. Which means Amelia might be getting her ears pierced soon. You can see pictures of her bling below.
The past two months of learning how to become a parent has been great! Though tough at times, I wouldn't have it any other way. I can't wait to see how our little girl will change in the next 8 weeks.
When I get home, more photo's will be added. Enjoy these 10 until then...
Until next time,
Rich
This history of Amelia and Pearl DeCoste
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Hey Kido's
It's time for an Amelia update.
About a week or so ago Amelia decided she loved her mommy and daddy so much she gave us the gift of rest. Amelia has been sleeping about 5 to 6 hours each night. After daddy leaves to work, my two ladies take a two hour nap. Which is really nice for Thea. Leaving them each morning kills me. It crazy and super cute how much Amelia shares her moms "sleeping style".
Amelia is becoming a little socialite. Each time we go out for dinner or lunch she gets better and better. Last night we had dinner with Uncle Ryan and Aunt Robin at The Road House, Amelia was a super sweet little angle. Amelia spent some quality time with Aunt Robin checking out lights and stff without getting fussy. Watching her get comfortable away from home is great. Can wait to get her out to a dodgeball game. :-)
Amelia is discoving her little voice. She really enjoys hearing about daddy's day and she'll give me a few goo goos and gaa gaa just to let me know about hers. Her smile is her favorite form of communication right now. Amelia has begun using her smile for more than letting us know she passing gas. It's great seeing her smile as we play with her.
There would be more pictures but they got accidentaly erased...oh well we'll just have to take more.
About a week or so ago Amelia decided she loved her mommy and daddy so much she gave us the gift of rest. Amelia has been sleeping about 5 to 6 hours each night. After daddy leaves to work, my two ladies take a two hour nap. Which is really nice for Thea. Leaving them each morning kills me. It crazy and super cute how much Amelia shares her moms "sleeping style".
Amelia is becoming a little socialite. Each time we go out for dinner or lunch she gets better and better. Last night we had dinner with Uncle Ryan and Aunt Robin at The Road House, Amelia was a super sweet little angle. Amelia spent some quality time with Aunt Robin checking out lights and stff without getting fussy. Watching her get comfortable away from home is great. Can wait to get her out to a dodgeball game. :-)
Amelia is discoving her little voice. She really enjoys hearing about daddy's day and she'll give me a few goo goos and gaa gaa just to let me know about hers. Her smile is her favorite form of communication right now. Amelia has begun using her smile for more than letting us know she passing gas. It's great seeing her smile as we play with her.
There would be more pictures but they got accidentaly erased...oh well we'll just have to take more.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
3 Week and 2 Day Update
The past 3 weeks and 2 days have been fun, sweet, happy and crazy tiring. One after another each day seem to disappear fast than the one before. Other than the few doctor appointments, a trip to my office and another to WinCo Amelia hasn't much of your small town. With the weather this past week, Thea hasn't left the house much either. We got almost a foot of snow, what's that about??
It's amazing how big Amelia's getting. Ya ya ya, it's only been 3 weeks but she can't even fit into the outfit we brought her home in. At this rate I estimate Amelia will be taller than mommy in just over 4 weeks. :-) A really neat part of her "growing up" are the new facial expressions she makes. Today I was able to get a few pictures of her smiling. Even though I was talking and making funny noises at her, I know they had nothing to do with her smiles. Amelia love to smile while she dirtying her diaper. Amelia got her looks from mommy and well she got a few good things from daddy too. :-)
A few days back Amelia was sleeping while Thea and I were admiring her. Thea said to me "You know she's just like us. We've got ourselves a little us". I thought that was the cutest thing I've heard in a long time and thus a new nickname was born. Since then Amelia has been know as "Us", it seems to fit just perfect. I still call her Mamacita, Princes and a few others but Us has a nice ring to it.
Watch out world because on Christmas day Amelia is going to be looking fly in the holiday dress daddy bought her.
Enjoy your weekend and more to come soon!
It's amazing how big Amelia's getting. Ya ya ya, it's only been 3 weeks but she can't even fit into the outfit we brought her home in. At this rate I estimate Amelia will be taller than mommy in just over 4 weeks. :-) A really neat part of her "growing up" are the new facial expressions she makes. Today I was able to get a few pictures of her smiling. Even though I was talking and making funny noises at her, I know they had nothing to do with her smiles. Amelia love to smile while she dirtying her diaper. Amelia got her looks from mommy and well she got a few good things from daddy too. :-)
A few days back Amelia was sleeping while Thea and I were admiring her. Thea said to me "You know she's just like us. We've got ourselves a little us". I thought that was the cutest thing I've heard in a long time and thus a new nickname was born. Since then Amelia has been know as "Us", it seems to fit just perfect. I still call her Mamacita, Princes and a few others but Us has a nice ring to it.
Watch out world because on Christmas day Amelia is going to be looking fly in the holiday dress daddy bought her.
Enjoy your weekend and more to come soon!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
9 Day Update
Thea and I have learned quite a bit about our little girl the past week. Daddy's stories and songs relax her, however they seem to really annoy mommy. 1 out of 2 isn't bad. :-) Amelia can't stand to be in a wet or dirty dipper for to long. However, her cries for a clean dipper have nothing on her cries while removing said dirty dipper. Who would think a baby so tiny and so cute can make the insides of your ears vibrate so fiercely. It's like having a roman candle go off right next to you head. The only other time she screams like that is during bath time. Go figure, the baby that hates to be dirty, really hates to get clean. Amelia is definitely her mothers and fathers daughter.
Amelia has gotten so big since leaving the womb. She grows faster than the bamboo in the back yard. It's sad to think that before we know it she'll be walking and talking. Tomorrow we'll find out exactly how much she's grown. Thea and I are amazed how much Amelia has changed in 9 days. I'm guess she'll weigh around 8lbs 10 oz and be about 22 1/2 inches. One of the nicest things to change in recent days is Amelia's smell. Once her umbilical cord feel off, she lost her distinctive "odor".
Check out some recent pictures of our little angel.
Amelia has gotten so big since leaving the womb. She grows faster than the bamboo in the back yard. It's sad to think that before we know it she'll be walking and talking. Tomorrow we'll find out exactly how much she's grown. Thea and I are amazed how much Amelia has changed in 9 days. I'm guess she'll weigh around 8lbs 10 oz and be about 22 1/2 inches. One of the nicest things to change in recent days is Amelia's smell. Once her umbilical cord feel off, she lost her distinctive "odor".
Check out some recent pictures of our little angel.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Is Everyone Ready to Meet Amelia Amara DeCoste
SHE'S HERE, SHE'S HERE!
Amelia Amara DeCoste was born at 4:44am weighing in at 8lbs 5oz and 21 inches long. Total labor time 27 hours. Once the epidural set in Thea was an angle. :-) The last 2 hours 44 minutes was when the magic really happened and the last 10 minutes were super intense. Going threw this experience puts everything into perspective.
Thanks to Ma Kim, Pa Sean, Uncle Ed, Uncle Fooch, Bo Pete, Uncle Ryan, Aunt Robin, Aunt May and little Uncle Paul for sticking around close the to end.
We're looking forward to introducing Amelia to everyone really soon! Until then please enjoy the slide show!
Ma please don't cry, you'll ruin the computer!!
Amelia Amara DeCoste was born at 4:44am weighing in at 8lbs 5oz and 21 inches long. Total labor time 27 hours. Once the epidural set in Thea was an angle. :-) The last 2 hours 44 minutes was when the magic really happened and the last 10 minutes were super intense. Going threw this experience puts everything into perspective.
Thanks to Ma Kim, Pa Sean, Uncle Ed, Uncle Fooch, Bo Pete, Uncle Ryan, Aunt Robin, Aunt May and little Uncle Paul for sticking around close the to end.
We're looking forward to introducing Amelia to everyone really soon! Until then please enjoy the slide show!
Ma please don't cry, you'll ruin the computer!!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Amelia has a great Uncle!!
Thea and I would like to share the sweetest text message any unborn little girl could ever receive.
Hi Amelia, This is your friend Ryan. You many even call me Uncle Ryan if I'm lucky, which would make me very happy being an only child and all. Anyhow, the reason I'm writting you is to tell you how excited we all are to meet you! You have us all waiting in great anticipation which is probably the way you want it. Your dad's an attention maker too. But I see your plan. So, if you don't mind I've been playing with your mobile, and toys, and cloth books, and stuffed animals, and I took a nap in your crib while I'm waiting. Also, I've been hanging out with your mom and dad, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We're having such a great time! So you just take your time, well be waiting right here.
Sincerely,
Ryan
Not only is Ryan the sweetest man alive, but one of our near and dear friends. Every little girl should be as lucky to have and Uncle half as great as Ryan.
Uncle Ryan, thank you for making our night!
Hi Amelia, This is your friend Ryan. You many even call me Uncle Ryan if I'm lucky, which would make me very happy being an only child and all. Anyhow, the reason I'm writting you is to tell you how excited we all are to meet you! You have us all waiting in great anticipation which is probably the way you want it. Your dad's an attention maker too. But I see your plan. So, if you don't mind I've been playing with your mobile, and toys, and cloth books, and stuffed animals, and I took a nap in your crib while I'm waiting. Also, I've been hanging out with your mom and dad, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We're having such a great time! So you just take your time, well be waiting right here.
Sincerely,
Ryan
Not only is Ryan the sweetest man alive, but one of our near and dear friends. Every little girl should be as lucky to have and Uncle half as great as Ryan.
Uncle Ryan, thank you for making our night!
Nov 19th have come and passed....
And still no Amelia. Thea is hanging in there can taking care of our little lady. If the baby doesn't feel like moving out of her nice warm and cozy mom by Wednesday, we're gonna induce her out. :-)
Other than that nothing new to report. Hopefully Amelia will be here soon!
Other than that nothing new to report. Hopefully Amelia will be here soon!
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