California Girl

Baby Girl is at daycare right now and I'm trying to get lots of odds and ends done.  I had a huge list to accomplish today, but some of it is just not going to happen.  I've already been to the dentist, ran 3 errands, put dinner (turkey chili!) in the crockpot, cleaned some of the house and am now waiting for the Aero Blinds lady to get here.  We are going to purchase blinds for the door that will be leading to our deck (being built within the next three weeks) and blinds for arond our front door.  It will be nice to have some sort of window treatment around the front door for some privacy and so the dogs don't keep barking so much when people walk or drive by our house.  After the appointment I'm going to go to the health club to workout, sit in the hot tub and to check out the infant daycare.  Chelsea turns 3 months on Saturday so I can start dropping her off at the daycare in the healthclub while I work out!

We were in California visiting Barry and Jane from last Thursday thru Sunday.  Chelsea behaved very well out there.  It was great for Grandma and Grandpa Fisher to get some quality time with Chelsea.  We hung out at home, went to the folsom zoo (sanctuary), went out to eat and attended a party thrown in Chelsea's honor at Rob and Jen's house.  Rob and Jen are neighbors / friends of Barry and Jane and it was so thoughtful of them to invite other neighbors and friends over to meet her!  We really enjoyed our time in Folsom and are wishing we could visit more often. 

I only have 10 minutes to spare until the blinds lady gets here so it's time to post the pictures. 

Chelsea testing out her new playmat

 This playmat is fun!

Grandma and Chelsea on the deck

Baby Girl's new swimsuit!

Mom, this guy is really fun!

Taking Chelsea to the Animal Sanctuary

Feeding the bears!

The Baby Bear

Chelsea slept the ENTIRE time at the zoo

A couple pictures from "chelsea's party"

I'm so happy Grandma bought me a cow chair for CA!

Right before we left for the airport

Mirrors and Airplanes!

Ben and I are out in Folsom California for the weekend visiting Barry and Jane (Grandma and Grandpa Fisher).  We were both very nervous about the flight out and literally lost sleep the night before.  There was no reason for us to be worried because she flew wonderfully.  We had NO issues what so ever with her.  She played with her toys, ate and slept the entire flight.  Having lots of room (we flew first class) and bringing her boppy pillow with really helped out.  Our perfect little angel was so perfect :)

We also hit two more major milestones this past week with Chelsea.  She discovered herself in the mirror on her playmat!  I caught her checking herself out for a good five minutes!  I'm sure she was thinking "who's this blonde cutie in the mirror"???  She also slept thru the night two nights in a row.  Not a short 6 hour sleeping thu the night sleep but a 9PM until 7AM sleep thru the night!  Knock on wood this continues!

I am going to wrap up this blog since we are on vacation out in CA at the moment, but wanted to get her pictures posted for Chelsea's loyal followers!!! :)

Chelsea's first time in her bumbo chair

Look mom, I'm cute!

Mullet and Bald spot!  Her hair is blond up top and dark at the bottom

Pictures of her first time flying

Finally caught the smile on camera!

The Fisher Family lost an amazing husband, father, uncle, brother, son & friend this week.  Ben's uncle passed away way too early at age 61 Thursday morning.  We are both so sad for everyone in his life and will miss him greatly.  We brought Chelsea to the viewing on Thursday.  Unfortunately this was the first time that most of the Fisher's have met her, but we feel as if she gave everyone a little "baby therapy."  Because of Bryan's passing, Ben's parents were in town for most of the week.  Grandpa Fisher was able to meet her for the first time and spend some time with her. 

Ben's parents flew home Friday night and Ben and I stayed in and relaxed with Chelsea Friday night.  Nights that I can take a bath and lay down and read a book at 9:30 are a luxery that I really enjoy.  Saturday night Ben stayed home with Chelsea and I went out and met up with Tracee whom I haven't seen since I've given birth to Chelsea.  It was so nice to have some relaxed girl time with a person I really can relax and be myself around.  She dropped some news on me that she is moving to Austin TX this August and I'm really sad that she will be moving away.  Hopefully I will get a chance to go visit her durng one of these cold MN winters. 

We put Chelsea down for bed at 9:30 Saturday night.  She slept until 5!  This is the first night she technically slept through the night!  The bonus was that she ate at 5AM, went back to sleep at 6AM and then slept until 8:30!  pure bliss.

Today (Sunday) I finally went to Ridgedale to do some shopping.  Giving in, I bought a couple pairs of jeans and shirts that fit my new curvier body.  I will get back to my old clothes on of these weeks, but have realized that having jeans that fit me are necessary and I can't keep hoping to magically fit into my old ones.  Ben went to Yoga at Lifetime Fitness when I got home from shopping.  One of these days I need to get back into Yoga.....  one of these days!

Grandpa Fisher and Chelsea

Grandma and Grandpa

Chillin' in the big girl chair



Happy Happy Girl



YAY!!!

We have finally found a pediatrician that we love love love!!!!!  what a relief!

Today was Chelsea's 2 month appointment.  The pediatrician spent a good 40 minutes with us, was attentive and so wonderful to all of us.  Chelsea weighs 11 pounds 6 ounces (75th percentile) and 23 1/2 inches long (90th percentile) and is very healthy.  Now I know why she seems to be growing out of her 3 month clothes already!  I have moved most of her 3 month clothes into a storage bin. we are starting to dress her in 3-6 month or 6 month clothes and size 2 diapers already.  I've realized that baby clothes are not consistent in sizing and even when washed & dried on the gentle cycle shrink easily.

 We had the pediatrician look at her skin and she said she does NOT have eczema.  We had self diagnosed Chelsea with heat rash a few weeks back and the pediatrician confirmed our suspicions.  Makes me upset that her old pediatrician diagnosed her so quickly without asking the right questions or really even knowing what he was looking at.  Chelsea is a little heater and we have to dress her very lightly.  As long as we keep her cool her rash doesn't show up. 

She received four vaccinations today as well.  The poor thing was screaming / crying after each shot.  After the shots were finished we gave her a bottle and then she settled down.  She fell asleep in the car on the way home and is still sleeping in the carseat in the living room (2 hours later!).  I hope she wakes up feeling good.  We have been forewarned that her temp can spike and she could be fussier than normal because of the vaccinations.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she does not have any reactions.  

2 months!

Today is Chelsea's 2 month birthday!  The little beauty is taking a nap on her bouncy seat at this very moment so I do not want to wake her to take her 2 month pictures.  I will take the pictures later today or tomorrow and post on Friday.  Friday is her 2 month well check visit at the doctor.  We are trying out a new pediatrician and are very excited about this clinic.  Friday is a big day for chelsea because she will be having several vaccinations.  I am NOT looking forward to the vaccinations and it will probably "hurt" me more than it will hurt her!  I AM looking forward to seeing how much she weighs now and how long she is.  I'm guessing 11.5 pounds and 22 inches?????

Last Saturday my parents came to spend the night and watch Chelsea for us.  Ben and I needed a night out just the two of us. This was the first time we have left her overnight.  We stayed in the Westin Galleria Hotel and it was absolutely beautiful.  The room was gigantic and the hotel was very nice.  We sat in the hot tub, walked the Galleria Mall, played some cards, went out to dinner and were fast asleep by 10:30.  The night went by way too fast and we are so appreciative of my parents to have given us the opportunity to have a date night. 

Monday was my niece Ariyanna's 2nd birthday.  I drove to Alexandria to hang out with my family and to help celebrate.  It was really nice to see everyone and to be able to be there for her big day.  The family went swimming at the Arrowwood water park and we had pizza and cake.  All 3 of my nieces looked like they had such an amazing time -- it was wonderful to see all the smiles on their faces.  Since Chelsea has pretty dry skin as is, I didn't want to bring her into the pool yet so I stayed on the "sidelines" to take pictures and tend to Chelsea.  I did change her into her swimsuit (thank you Cris!) and Jillian held her above the water.  My mom offered to have Chelsea sleep in her room Monday night so I could get a full night of sleep.  I slept from 10:00PM until 7Am!!! Ben, back in Maple Grove, was also able to sleep well since Chelsea and I were in Alexandria.  two out of three nights of wonderful sleep!  I could get used to that :-)

Chelsea and I drove back to the city Tuesday mid morning.  I subbed on a woman's volleyball team last night and Ben came to watch with Chelsea.  it was fun having a little cheering section.  I felt really good playing, did pretty well last night and had so much fun.  I really have missed playing indoor volleyball.  I am playing on a woman's outdoor team (at mama g's) this spring / summer starting in April.  Hopefully the weather warms up a tad before then!

Pictures Time :-)

Ben and Chelsea on her playmat

Alayna, Ari & Chelsea

Alyssa & Chelsea

 Jillian & Chelsea

Joel & Chelsea

A family trip down the waterslide!

Chelsea & I

Grandpa and Ari

Grandma & Chelsea

Jillian & Chelsea