Merritt Girls

Well, alot has happened in the last month since I updated. Kaylen has been to 3 of her Daddy's basketball games and she really does well. She actually watches the game and seems to have a great time. She got to play in the snow for the first time. She's also got new friends at daycare. She doesn't like them as much as the old ones because they are small and she likes to be the littlest one in the room so she gets held. So her teachers said she rules the roost in there and lets them know she's in charge.

She had her 6 month appointment and now weighs a whopping 13 lbs 13 oz and is 25 inches long. We also found out that she has a double ear infection. Poor girl showed no signs she was sick so we had no idea. She is taking medicine now and should be fine in no time.

Well, we survived our first big Holiday. She had so much fun seeing everyone. First we went to Grandma & Grandpa Merritt's house. Great-Grandma Merritt was there to visit and she had so much fun seeing her. We had a very nice dinner and a good time with the family.

Next we went to Gaga & Papa's house. Her cousin's were there and she played with them alot. She was very worn out by the time we got home and didn't have a very easy night sleeping.

She has started eating more food. We've tried bananas and just today tried some applesauce. She is still not great at the eating and tries to suck more than opening her mouth but she is getting there and seems to like the foods she is eating.

She's also getting up on her hands and knees and may be mobile very soon. She's rolled over from back to front a couple times and can sit unassisted for a little while until she gets interested in something and tries to go get it.

She still loves her Micky Mouse Clubhouse and thanks to the DVR we can watch it whenever we want. She'll be 6 months old in 6 days. It has all gone so fast. We start the basketball season on Tuesday so that will be a fun time for her.

Sick again. We are all sick. Bryan is just starting to get it and Kaylen and I are getting over it. Hopefully. Just a cough and sore throat. I'm sure this is just the beginning.

Our little girl is growing so much. She is rolling over and being so active. She loves her Exersaucer and has taken to making some squealing noise. I swear if she clicked as well, we'd have dolphins showing up at our door. It is very strange. On Wednesday of last week she started sleeping all night. I'm still waking up to make sure she is breathing but she is sleeping just fine.

I think she is going to be a Type A personality little girl. She is so rigid to her schedule. If she doesn't get to sleep when she needs to she makes life bad for us later. But, we love her so much and she is just so darn cute that we just take whatever she gives us.

Had her 4 month check up today. Everything looked fine. She is 11 lbs 12 oz and 24 inches long. Dr. said again she is just long and lean but growing along her growth curve. She did say I could feed her as often as I like. We have started giving her a little cereal but will be more consistent with it now and do it every day. She'll even start getting it at Daycare 2 times starting next week. Our little girl is growing up fast.

We had our first illness. Virus that lasted about 5 days. She even broke out in a rash all over her body. She is home today with her Dad recovering. We went to the Dr. and she weighed 11.4 lbs. We go for her 4 month check up on 10/18 to get official measurements.

She has found her feet and is talking quite a bit. She can also roll over from front to back and sit pretty well in her Bebe pod seat.

Another Kaylen update. Yesterday we stayed home because she decided to go crazy Sunday night and scream forever. Don't know if she is trying to cut teeth or just felt like spending the day with me. I added pics to show just how 'sick' she really was. She is getting bigger all the time and really starting to be so fun to interact with. She loves watching TV and looking at herself in the mirror.

Guess it is time for an update. Kaylen is doing very well at daycare. Don't think she even notices I'm gone. She is really growing and gets more and more interactive every day.

Bryan has started school in Duncan and we are still trying to sell our house. We are hoping to move to Chickasha sometime next month.

Kaylen's friend at daycare Miss Pam left. I was worried about her but she seems to be adjusting fine. She used to only eat well for Miss Pam. After a day or two she was fine.

Yesterday she had her 2 month Dr. appointment. She got 3 shots. AHHH She didn't like them at all. She's still a little gun shy today and gets her feelings hurt very easily but she is fine otherwise.

She now weighs in at a whopping 9lbs and is 22 inches long. Although that seems small, she is growing right along as she should be. Dr. said she will just be long and lean. Sounds like her Daddy.

She has also really started talking alot. Sounds like she is saying 'Hi' sometimes. Isn't she smart!

Kaylen is doing very well at daycare. She comes home everyday smelling like Miss Pam so I know they are loving on her, which is great. All the people there are very nice. I'm glad I have such a great place to keep her and I think she enjoys being around the other babies. Most of them are over 6 months old so she can watch them play.

Well, today is her first day at Daycare. It was very tough leaving her. I'm sure she will do fine.

Only 7.5 hours until I pick her up!

Only 2 more weeks until I have to go back to work. Kaylen will be going to Daycare in Mustang which is only 10 min or so from my work. Was a very nice place so I'm sure she'll be fine. She hasn't been sleeping well at night so we are a little tired. Since the last update we have gone on a mini vacation to Tulsa and had family pictures taken. Good friend Carrie who is due any day now took our pictures. I'll post some as soon as we get them back.

She is just growing every day. She has started staying awake more and even smiles now and then.

Dr. appointment went well. She is 6lbs 7oz now and 19.5 inches long. Dr. said she is perfect, but we already knew that. She is growing well. We go back August 14th for her 2 month check up.

We are doing very good. Loving every minute with Kaylen. She is eating well, sleeping well and that is the extent of her life right now. She is 2 weeks old today.

Well, only 5 hours after getting to the hospital to be induced, Kaylen Mai made her arrival. Was a very easy delivery. Of course, drugs played a big part in that and I would like to thank the inventor of the Epidural for that. We went home on Thursday and think she is perfect.

Finishing up some last minute preperations for her arrival. We think we are naming her Kaylen Mai. We are going to try it out for a couple days and see how we like it.

Well, had my last Dr. appointment today. I'm now 2cm and progressing nicely. She said I should walk this weekend to help things along. So, unless she decides to show up this weekend we are still on for Wednesday.

She still doesn't have a name. We are just taking our list to the hospital and we will see what fits her when she gets here. We've tried asking her what she likes but she doesn't seem to have a preference.

Well we are on for May 31 unless she comes by herself before that. I am 1cm dialated and 50% effaced. So only 2 weeks left. Everything was fine. Heartbeat was 146. She did the Group B strep test and we'll get the results at my appointment next week.

Another normal appointment. I got preregistered with the Hospital. She said baby is measuring right on schedule. Next week she'll check to see if I've started dialating and do a Group B strep test.

Another regular appointment. Next appointment starts my weekly appointments. We are getting close.

Another good check up. HB was 134. She was sleeping. We talked about delivery and I let her know that I was very OK with having lots of drugs. She said that was fine. I have 2 more 2-week appointments then I start going every week until the end. AHHH It is getting close.

Regular appointment. Heart rate was 138. She told me she would be gone the week before my due date so we might just schedule an induction the week of May 29-June 2 but we would know more during that last month. That was a little scary. Besides all that everything is moving along fine. She said everything looks very good.

I also passed my Glucose test. Yeah!

Had my 3 hour Glucose test. Not sure when I'll get the results. She usually will only call if it is bad so I'm hoping I don't get any calls in the next couple days. Feeling fine besides that. Starting to get a little wobbly and it is hard sometimes to move but that is to be expected. Gives Bryan something to laugh about.

Well, I failed my Glucose test so I have to take the 3 hour test next Thursday. Not fun.

26 week appointment went well. Had my glucose test. Dr. will only call if I fail. Ultrasound was good. The low placenta moved out of the way so we are just breezing along.

She is very active all the time. Kicking, punching, rolling, etc. I'm ready for her to run out of room so she'll slow down a bit.

We go to Ultrasounds unlimitied next Tuesday for the 3-D ultrasound. Can't wait for that one. It will be neat to see her face.

We had our 22 week appointment today. I have a low lying placenta. She didn't seem to worried and said that most of the time it will correct itself. I have to have an ultrasound before my next appointment to see if it has moved. No heavy lifting is the only requirement. I have my glucose tolerance test at my next appointment also then 3-D ultrasound on 3/14. Bryan will be on Spring Break so he can go with me.

We are both just getting bigger and bigger every day.

Well, everyone is going to have to change gears. He is a she. Guess the Zamarripa genes won out and we got another little girl coming. Everything looked good though. She was trying to hide from us by putting her hands in front of her face but we caught her anyway. Now I don't ever have to buy any clothes. Karie has enough for me to use.

Another regular appt today. Heartbeat was 145. Everything progressing fine. I am starting to feel like a small house but I guess that is normal. Our big ultrasound is Wednesday so we will find out what we are having. Can't wait.