I can't believe that you are a year old already. It seems like it was yesterday that we were bringing you home from the hospital. You are such a beautiful little girl and have brought so much joy in mine and daddy's lives. You touch everyone that meets you in a very special way. Here are some highlights of my pregnancy and your first year.
7/24/07 - Found out we were pregnant with you. We had been trying for almost 9 months so we were very excited.
7/31/07 - First doctors appointment. He said that everything looked good and your due date was set for March 21, 2008.
8/28/07 - Second doctors appointment. Mommy was very sick with you. She threw up all the time and was very tired but the doctor still said that you looked good. You were hiding from us so we could not hear your heartbeat.
9/4/07 - We went back to the doctor to see if we could hear your heartbeat and we did. It was amazing. That is when it really set in that you were in my belly.
10/2/07 - Another doctors appointment. Still growing really well. Mommy was still very sick. People could tell now that you were coming into the world.
10/20/07 - We had to get up early today and flew to Boise for Mommy's work. We didn't get home till late as well and mommy was exhausted.
11/2/07 - We went to the doctor today and found out that you were going to be a little girl!!!! we were so excited. Everyone thought that you were going to be a boy. Me and daddy went shopping and bought you your first two outfits. We had been waiting a long time to do that.
11/30/07- Doctors appointment. Mommy still had not gained any weight from you. But the doctor said that is was OK.
12/28/07 - Doctors appointment. Everything was still looking good. Mommy was starting to feel better. You were not an active baby but when I felt you move it was like you were running a marathon. You had the hiccups all the time. What a neat feeling that was.
1/19/08 - We headed to Montana for your baby shower. It was a very nice day. Lots of people came and you got lots of great gifts.
1/25/08 - Another doctors appointment. After this appointment we start to go into him every 2 weeks. You are getting so big. Mommy has started to gain weight now and I can feel it. It is getting very hard to sleep at night.
2/6/08 - We traveled to Winnemuca Nevada to visit daddy for 5 days. It was very nice to get away. We did lots of relaxing. Mommy had to stop every couple of hours to rest and go to the bathroom.
2/11/08 - Doctors appointment. We now have to start coming every week until you decide to make your entrance on the world.
2/22/08 - Doctors appointment.
2/29/08- Doctors appointment.
3/1/08 - We had another baby shower for you today. All of Mommy's friends came along with both grandmas.
3/7/08 - Doctors appointment. He started to check mommy to see if you were coming yet. But no luck. You were still having fun in my belly.
3/14/08 - Doctors appointment. We were hoping for some good news today but no luck.
3/21/08 - Doctors appointment. Its your due date and we were hoping to be going to the hospital. But you were still not coming out. Daddy had only 2 more weeks home and wanted to spend all of them with you. The doctor said that if nothing had happened over the next 2 days that we were going to go to the hospital on Sunday and he would induce me to get you out of there.
3/23/08 -Easter Sunday. We go to the hospital and get started on all the machines and paper work. It wasn't until midnight when mommy started to feel the contractions. The next morning mommy was in a lot of pain but you still did not want to come out. My water broke and that is when the doctor decided that you had to come out. We got ready and headed for the surgery room. Mommy was so excited for you to come. I had been waiting a long time. We called both grandparents and they were on their way. Daddy had to wear a funny looking outfit. You made your presence at 12:01 p.m. weighing in at 8 pounds and 21 inches long. You had a full head of hear and didn't really cry. Daddy got to hold and feed you and was just in 7th heaven. You were such a good baby. You only cried if you were hungry. You slept a lot. Everyone came to see you at the hospital. They all thought you were beautiful.
3/26/08 - We got to go home from the hospital today. It was cold and snowy. Mommy and daddy both were really tired from not getting much sleep. You were so good. You just slept and ate a lot.
3/28/08 - We took you to your first doctors appointment today. You lost a little bit of weight but the doctor said that was normal.
4/11/08 - Today was your 2 week check up. You had caught a cold and was congested. No jaundice which is good and the doctor said you weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Your head was 36 cm. You are growing like a weed.
4/26/08- Today was the first time mommy and daddy left you with grandma for a day. Mommy wasn't worried at all.
5/15/08 - We went on your first camping trip this weekend. You got to ride on the 4 wheeler for the first time too. This was also the first night you slept the whole night!
5/27/08 - Today was your 2 month check up. You weighed 11 pounds 15 ounces and was 22 1/2 inches long. Your head was 39.5 cm. Still growing good.
6/20/08 - This was your first trip out of the state. We headed to Montana for great grandma and grandpa Olsen's 50th wedding anniversary. You were such a trooper. This was also your first time swimming.
6/28/08 - Another trip to Montana to meet the Eve family. Everyone thought your were a doll.
7/15/08 - This was your first trip to Utah. We went to the zoo and also did lots of swimming.
7/21/08 - 4 month check up. You weighed 14 pounds 2.5 ounces and was 25 inches long. Your head was 41 cm. We started to feed you some baby food, and you loved it!
8/1/08 - We were in Elko and this was about the time you started to roll over by yourself. You would get half way and get stuck and cry.
8/31/08 - State fair time. We went and saw lots of animals. You were so happy that day.
9/22/08 - We had our first professional pictures taken. You didn't like the lady very much. You were also very tired.
9/24/08 - 6 Months old today. You weighed 16 pounds 1 ounce and was 26 3/4 inches. Your head was 43cm. You can almost sit up on your own. You are still a little wobbly but you are getting it figured out.
10/31/08 - First Halloween. You were a wiggle worm.
11/14/08 - We took a trip to Elko to see daddy and this was the weekend you really started to crawl. It took you a little while to figure it out but now, look out.
11/27/08 - First thanksgiving. You can pull yourself up onto things
12/22/08 - Went to the doctor for your 9 month check up. You weighed 17 pounds 14 ounces and was 28 1/2 inches long. Your head was 45cm.
12/25/08 - First Christmas. You didn't quite understand the concept of opening the presents so mommy and daddy helped you.
1/21/09 - Whenever music would come on you would start to move like you were dancing.
2/10/09 - You got your first tooth today. It was on the bottom right side. And then two days later the left bottom one came through as well.
3/14/09 - We had your birthday party today. You had so many people come. And you got tons of clothes and toys.
3/22/09 - We did your first year pictures today and you cried the whole time. We did manage to get a couple good ones. And you also popped through your top right tooth today. That makes a total of 3.
* Fun Facts*
- You are very happy
- You started to drink from a cup at about 9-10 months old.
- You were on solid food from about 10-11 months on.
- You love it when someone chases you.
- You love to look at books
- We go shopping all the time.
- You have only been sick 2 in your first year.
- You love to talk and play with anything electronic. (cell phone, computer)
- You can say dadda, night night and when you want to momma
- You love to take baths
- You have the cutest laugh
- You only sucked your thumb for about a month
- You have curly hair that is wild
- You love to open and close anything you can
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