10 Months

Only 2 months left until she is ONE :(



At 10 months you:
.probably weigh around 18 lbs
.wear 9 months and some 12
.wear size 4 diaper
.take 4 6-8 oz bottles and baby food
.take 2 naps
.getting more hair
.love to play in your crib before you fall asleep
.trying to pull up on everything
.you're crawling as of yesterday
.started pointing tonight and calling the hogs
.love to stand
.love to clap and wave
.you're very loud

Tatum you are the funniest child ever.



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14 weeks

Let the 2nd trimester begin! Hallelujah! I've been feeling much better this week. This is the first time in 8 weeks I haven't felt either nauseous or had some kind of sickness. Thankfully my prayers were answered and Billy and Tates stayed well.
I've been feeling the baby for 2 weeks. Usually just flutters but I'll feel he/she kick a few times a day. Every now and then it feels like I'm 30+ weeks along because it feels like a weird gravitational pull so I'm guessing the baby is flipping? I was surprised to feel the baby so early but my doc asked at my 12 week appointment if I was feeling movement. Now that I'm feeling better, I get bursts of excitement about giving birth again and loving on a newborn. Although, I picture Tatum's personality with this one, so I'm sure it's not going to be anything like that. Tatum was/is such an easy, happy, content baby since day one. I probably need to be prepared for the opposite with this one because everyone tells me that I won't have another like her.
Im not really keeping track with weight gain although I would like to see the difference between Tates and this one so I'm going to try better. I think I've gained a lb. or 2.
I tried wearing maternity jeans but I'm not big enough yet so they just look awkward. I can't really button my jeans anymore so I use a rubber band and thats working pretty good.



Only one more appointment and then we find out the gender :) It's definitely a boy
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1st Thanksgiving

Tatum had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We left Thursday morning for Conway to spend Thanksgiving with billys family. I think there were 36 of us for dinner. There were 6 "bigger" kiddos and 5 kiddos under 5. Can someone say crazy house? It's definitely crazy at times but we always have so much fun and it's so nice to see everyone since we usually only see them at the holidays.
The only pic I got on thanksgiving. We all wore razorback gear for the big game


The beginning of Thanksgiving week wasn't so good for this momma. We flew in from Houston to Little Rock last Sunday, stayed in Conway for the day and got home late that night. Monday we went to my parents for dinner and I started to feel bad when we got home (not unusual with this pregnancy). I got up Tuesday to make billys lunch and still wasn't feeling well. Tatum and I were ab to head to my parents for the day, I took my prenatal vitamin, gagged & almost lost all control. Thankfully I didn't toss my cookies then but did about 3 minutes later :). I was hoping it was bc I gagged taking my pill. Went to my parents and felt AWFUL. I couldn't even pick up tatum without wanting to throw up. My mom ended up taking care of her the next 2 days while I stayed there. I only got sick 3 times but it was top 5 worst sick days.
I felt better Thursday but felt pretty bad Friday night. We left Conway Saturday morning and that night I completely lost my voice and still haven't gotten it back. I'm guessing I have a pretty bad cold right now so I'm praying Tatum doesn't get it. I never got sick when I was pregnant with tatum. It is so not fun. This little baby must be pretty tough because he/she has been through 7 weeks of nausea, a stomach bug and now a cold. I had my first doc appt last week and baby's heartbeat was 160 and sounded great. Praise Jesus!


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9 months

Tatum turned 9 months on Sunday. She spent her 9 month birthday traveling home from Houston. I can't believe in 3 short months girlfriend will be ONE.

At 9 months you:
.weigh 17.8 lbs
.26" tall
.wear 6-9 months clothes
.drink 5 6-8 oz bottles
.like baby food but don't eat a lot of it
.wear a size 4 diaper
.still on your medicine but we dropped you to 15 mg
.take 2-3 naps for 1.5 hrs
.bedtime is at 8 and you wake up between 7-7:30
.prefer to sleep on your tummy but we roll you onto your back once you're asleep
.flew for the first time to Houston and did great!
.attended your first wedding and I must say your were a big hit
.clap, wave and dance ALL the time
.rock back & forth on all fours but not crawling yet
.you have started throwing mini fits, yikes! They're not bad but still that's a no no
.have you're first thanksgiving

Tatum you are such a joy. You are absolutely hilarious and you know it :). Mommy and daddy love you big as the world

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11 weeks

Very tired at 11 weeks

Im still battling nausea but it's not near as bad as it was. I'll have a few good days and then have a bad morning or evening but that's about it.no all day nausea so that's a huge blessing.I'm pretty tired at night and my stomach gets sore from carrying Tates.I've had a few Mac & cheese cravings.my stomach is huge at night! Like 20+ weeks, no lie.
We're flying to houston tomorrow for my brothers wedding.we will be getting up at 4:30, yikes! We'll see how tatum & momma's nausea handle 4:30.I'm a little nervous to see how tatum handles flying.the problem is we're flying during her nap, which would be great for most parents but tatum will not sleep in our arms.praying for safe,smooth flights!


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Nursing

When I was preggo with tatum I only had one fear.nursing.I wasn't afraid of natural childbirth.I wasn't afraid of taking care of a baby(I had no clue what to do).i wasnt afraid of anything but nursing.i had so many dreams where I forgot to feed Tatum or wouldn't feed her for 7 hours at a time.i remember one dream where I actually DROPPED my newborn while trying to nurse.I would joke with my friends for them to keep an eye on tatum's weight gain to make sure I was actually feeding her ha!I took a class and read the materials over and over again but nothing made sense.
Thankfully My nursing dreams never came true.it was a little rocky the first 2 weeks(stupid nipple shield) but then it was great.
So you'd think I wouldn't be worried the 2nd time around but guess what? I just lost all confidence in my intuition. My crazy preggo mind started turning. Are you kidding me? I'm only 11 weeks! I randomly thought we'd keep the baby with us in the hospital instead of the nursery like we did with Tates. Well as soon as that thought came to mind, I thought oh no how will I know when the baby gets hungry?! Should I feed the baby every 3 hrs? What if he/she wants to eat every hr?what if he/she is a bad nurser? And the list goes on and on :) ridiculous? Yes. Fear is so dumb. I did fine with tatum and I will do fine with this one. Buuuttttt I think my prayers for a natural nurser will start now :)



Just because she's cute
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9 weeks

I'm 9 weeks and so far this pregnancy has been different than my first. I'm mainly writing this so I will remember my symptoms.
I had my first hit of nausea at 5.5 weeks with Tatum. I only had a few bad days when I wanted to throw up. As long as I ate every 3 hrs(which was hard to make myself do) I was fine. I think I was over nausea at 8 wks but I was in a major fog till 10. I was very tired at 6 & 7 wks.

This time nausea hit at 6 wks and it's been around the clock, 24/7, all day & night, to the point where I would feel better if I would actually throw up. I'll have a few good days here and there but then it seems like I make up for them soon after. It's much easier for me to eat this time around. the only food I can't think about is chili.ugh makes me want to gag. I can't stomach water at all. I force myself to drink 2 glasses a day, terrible i know! So I've been living off Gatorade. Preggy Pops soothe my stomach a lot longer with this baby so that's been really helpful. I haven't been as tired as I thought I would be but that's probably because Tatum keeps me busy. I had round ligament pain at 5 weeks

Weekly pics
4 weeks


5 weeks


6 weeks


9 weeks at night


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16 Months

is how old Tatum will be when baby #2 makes his/her debut in June...
SURPRISED??
SO WERE WE!



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8 Months

Tatum turned 8 months old last Thursday and I must say that I love this age.she has developed such a silly personality.she's always cracking us up.



At 8 months you:

.weigh 18.5 lbs
.wear 6 & 9 month clothes
.you can't wear any boots.the top of your feet are chubby bc your feet are so small so everything is tight
.you eat 4 6-8 oz bottles
.you get baby food once a day and love it.you've had sweet taters,squash,peas,green beans
.you wear size 3 diaper
.you still have no desire to crawl
.you talk!you say mama,bye bye,& can wave bye
.you have your 2 front bottom teeth.the first tooth didn't bother you but the 2nd made you a little fussy
.you growl at everything & everyone
.you are super ornery!
.you sleep from 8-7
.you love to bounce.you bounce yourself all the time


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Fever

thats right.ive got the fever.baby fever.even with a sick 7 month old.ive got the fever.this comes from time to time.i don't get it that often.although the last few weeks ive been thinkin if we had a surprise pregnancy, i wouldn't panic but rejoice.no we are not trying.yes it'd be a miracle from above if we got pregnant in this current stage of life.but id still be happy if it happened.i joked with my husband a few months ago that I had the fever.he was surprised it took me that long.gotta love him.i'll leave you with a pic of my favorite baby



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7 Months

Tatum turned 7 months yesterday.so crazy.






At 7 months you:
.weigh a little over 16.5 lbs
.still short-24.5 in long
.wear size 3 diapers
.wear mostly 6-9 months clothes
.have your first cold :( but you don't seem to mind
.talk more than you coo. Sometimes it sounds like you say hi & dada
.sleeping in your crib
.still take AR medicine
.only spit up once or twice a day
.may get teeth soon- I see 2 white buds underneath the surface
.you like to walk in your walker
.still not a fan of bein on your tummy
.you started turning your tongue sideways.I can't, your dad can.
.eat 5 6-8 oz bottles
.started eating baby food.you've had squash & seem to like it

Tates you are such a delight. You are still the happiest baby ever.you make parenting so fun that I'd be fine with 10 kids.you smile at everything and have the sweetest spirit.daddy and I are way more blessed than we thought was possible having you as our daughter.





Tatum & her cousin Bear
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Play date Thursday

Tatum and I are loving our Play Date Thursday's with my community group girls. I'm so blessed to have these girls in my life and love that Tatum has so many friends to play with :)

Enjoying our morning walk


Left to Right- Cooper, Ellery, Asa, Tucker, Tatum


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I wish

We would've videoed tatum's birth.we threw around the idea but didn't know if we should since it would be my first time giving birth and wanting to have her natural.right after she was born I wished we videoed the whole experience.that day is still crystal clear in my mind but every now and then I have a desire to relive her birth day.if we knew the outcome of that day we would've recorded everything.call me crazy but somedays I miss the pain and discomfort of tatum's birth.she was such an easy baby to labor and deliver.ugh if only I had it on tape.childbirth is so incredible.im in awe of Gods grace over us that day.im so glad he made me a woman.he blessed me with the gift to conceive and carry a baby.to experience a fetus being formed into a child in my womb.to feel what Mary felt giving birth in a stable.I pray if we are blessed with more children that I will be able to have them natural.and we will get it on tape.(but not the gross stuff:)



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6 Months

Tatum turned 6 months on Saturday and I still can't believe it.I washed her 6 months and 6-9 months clothes yesterday and just stood at the washing machine baffled.how has she already been on the Earth for half a year?what a blessed 6 months it has been.


At 6 months you:
.weigh around 20 lbs?
.wear size 3 diaper (your daddy is excited bc you fit in the denim diapers)
.eat 6-8 oz 4 times a day
.eat cereal way better than last month
.wear 6 month clothes and some 6-9
.newborn shoes are still big on you
.still take reflux medicine
.spit ups have been much better the last week or two
.started napping in your crib this week but stay upright at night
.having a slight attachment issue with anyone other than momma feeding you (workin on fixin that)
.grab anything in sight
.always playing with your feet or shoving them in your mouth
.like to touch faces
.like to touch different textures
.went on your first vacation and did so great
.nap 3 times a day (you may sleep too much so I'm trackin nap times to ask the doc)
.always smiling or laughing
.still have the sweetest personality
.your hair is growing!!!!
.you'd rather sit than lay
.you're workin on a weird army crawl
.love new toys



You're the best little girl.you never fuss or cry.you are always so so happy and bring so much joy to your momma and daddy.you're the prettiest little girl.i want to keep you tiny but I love watching you change.you definitely have your daddy wrapped around your finger but that's okay because that's the way we want it.we love you sweet girl.



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Change

I needed some kind of change with myself so I chopped my hair off and colored it dark auburn. My hair was either in a curly ponytail or a straight ponytail. Stinker likes to pull my hair and never let go so I always had it up.and let's face it, my hair is way too thick and it takes 2 hrs to blow dry and flat iron.no lie.so I always wore my hair curly but I can only do that a few times before my hair is a knotted mess.i always have long hair and needed change.i must say, i enjoy what i see.




Before.couldn't find a pic of my hair down anywhere.


After.5 inches shorter and my hairs down.booyah!
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5 months

Tatum turned 5 months last Wednesday. Holy cow. How is she that old??



At 5 months you:
.weigh around 16 lbs?
.22 in long (still a shorty)
.eat 8 oz bottle every 3 hrs
.sleep from 7:30-6:30
.nap 3 times a day
.napped in your crib for the first time in 3 months(the incline made you slide sideways).looks like you won't have a problem sleeping in your crib when you're healed from reflux
.always have something in your mouth-hands,nuk,toys.whatever you can get your hands on
.don't enjoy rice cereal so we're trying oatmeal tomorrow
.like to feed yourself a bottle
.sat up twice by yourself with no support on momma's lap
.very stubborn & fight against rolling over.but you spit up every time so maybe you'll learn to crawl first?
.wear 3-6 & 6 month clothes
.tiny feet.nb shoes are STILL big on you
.love getting groceries with momma
.enjoy playing with new toys & bein in your walker
.mr. horse is still your favorite toy
.starting to outgrow your swing.uh oh,where will you sleep?
.taking the highest dose you can of reflux medicine
.you just became aware of your feet & like to grab them
.daddy is your favorite person & I love that
.you will have your first beach experience in 2 weeks.I think you'll love it

Oh tatum.I love you more everyday and am so blessed to be your momma.you truly are the sweetest baby girl.you are always so happy and content.daddy and I love this stage and never thought we would parent such a good little girl.we pray for you everyday and love you so much.


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4th of July

We had a very low key 4th this year. Billy had to work a half day so Tatum and I headed to my parents for the day. Billy wasn't feeling good when he left work so he took a nap at my parents and my dad and I went for a short motorcycle ride. We went to my aunt & uncles for a BBQ & pool time.






Tatum & Stella catchin some rays




Tatum & Stella love the water so I think they'll enjoy the beach when we go in August.




Weird iphone lighting

We didnt stay long after dinner. Poor Billy was running fever and Tatum was so tired. His parents came up Saturday and we spent the whole day out and about. We went to the farmers market & my FIL got me these beautiful flowers



We went antiquing for the rest of the afternoon. Tatum did great but only had a 45 min nap all day. Poor girl was trying to play catch up Monday and was flat out exhausted. Billy and Tatum were in bed sound asleep by 8 so i cleaned the house & watched the Springdale Country Club fireworks from our bedroom window.
Billy stayed home yesterday & today with a fever. Its so nice having him home but hopefully Tates doesn't catch whatever it is he has.
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Shots

Tatum had her 4 month shots today. I was dreading it when I woke up this morning. She did so great with her 2 month shots but she's so much more aware now I figured she'd scream & cry. I figured wrong. She didn't even fuss till the 2nd shot and it only lasted a few seconds. Tough lil britches. She gets it from her momma :).
Tates is 50% head, 40% weight, 10% height. She actually dropped 5% in height since 2 months. I told the doc I was a petite baby. He said "I wouldn't call her petite, more like compact" haha. I don't think she's going to be short though & he isn't worried since 4 months says nothin ab her as an adult. I'm 5'5, billys 6'0 so I think she'll be just fine.
Tomorrow we're celebrating Stella's 1st birthday (a week early) so I better go wrap her present from cousin Tatum
I'll leave you with pics of "Mac truck mater" that's what billys been callin her lately. I think it's fitting









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Four Months

My sweetness is 4 months old today!






At 4 months you:
. Weigh 13.6 lbs
. Drink 2 oz of b milk & we supplement 4 oz of formula. Momma wasn't able to give you enough herself :(
. Rolled over a few times
. Hold your head up like a champ
. Still have bad acid reflux but you don't seem to care
. Get medicine for ar once a day
. Have a new bedtime, 8:30 & sleep till 7
. Take 3 naps- you usually don't nap more than an hour
. Still sleep in your swing. You'll be back in your crib when your reflux goes away
. Would rather sit than lay upright
. "Swam" in the pool for the first time
. Grab your toys & still love books
. In a size 1 diaper but I think you'll upgrade soon
. Have teeny tiny feet- nb shoes are still big on you
. Wear 0-3 months & some 3-6 clothes
. Love to play with momma & daddy
. Love, love, love being outside
. Likes when momma sings to you
. Smile with your whole face & it's adorable
. Cried your first tears bc momma didn't know you weren't eating enough
. Talk all day long

I never thought I would be so blessed to have you as a daughter. You are the easiest, happiest baby and you have the sweetest personality! You are so much fun & such a joy to care for!


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Baseball

Last weekend billys family came up for Jibran's (our nephew)
baseball tournament. Oh my soul was it hot! He had a game Friday night, 3 Saturday and 2 Sunday. Tatum went to the last game saturday because it was way too hot that afternoon. She was a great sport Sunday and stayed outside all day. She loved it! Jibran did awesome, as usual, and hit a home run!! His team is 9th in the nation!
I had to paint an Express onesie for miss so she could cheer on j-bird in style :)












Tatum and her cousin Bear sportin Express gear





Isn't she the cutest??


Auntie Corinne, Auntie Lindsay & cousin Bear

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3 Months

Oh my gosh. Tatum is 3 months. How did that happen?! My sweet gal is growing way too fast!

At 3 months Tatum:

.probably weighs around 12 lbs
.is a chunky monkey- love her hail damage legs :)
.is a chatter box
.loves when you read to her
.has good head control but still wobbly at times (can't do tummy time bc her acid reflux)
.eats every 3 hrs during the day
.sleeps from 10-6:30
.wears size 1 diapers
.in 0-3 month clothes but can still wear some nb bottoms
.on new medication for acid reflux
.love, love, loves her daddy- she always talks to him
.has the cutest, warmest smile



Happy 3 months Taytay!

Cutie Patootie

Dedication dress my mom made



Tatum & her cousin Stella were dedicated on Mother's Day


Ready for summer!








Grandma baby- her pants were too big ha



Love her facial expressions
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Tatum's Nursery

Still need to add ribbon to connect the letters to the stick






Billy made her photo board









Changing table my dad made




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