more birthday pictures...

in honor of hannahs birthday party that was suppose to be today (but rescheduled because she is still pretty sick) and because I had only posted pictures from my phone- I wanted to post a few more from her birthday and some of the most recent pics I have. I think these are the last pictures I have on my camera before the craziness of this past week set in!



how she spent most of her birthday :( Such a sad little face!
Im ONE!


Eggs for her birthday breakfast!
Look how cute those little feet are!
Sweet, clean baby!

my sick little girl (and the scariest night...ever)

hannah has pretty much been sick since Christmas- I dont think any of that ever cleared up. Definitely not her ears (I cant wait for tubes!) she pretty much has fluid build up all the time. So they sent her home from daycare Tuesday with a fever- I took her to the doc to make sure nothing else was going on (besides the ear infections she had on her birthday) and he just changed her antibiotic to a stronger one to hopefully clear these up. Jeremy and Hannah had a "take your daughter to work day" on Wednesday (I was in Lex for work and Jeremy had to stay home with her because she couldn't go back to daycare).
Jeremy's future golfer!


So on my way home from Lex I got an email from daycare saying there were 6 confirmed cases of RSV. Of course there were. And because its highly contagious I thought we should be extra careful and take her back to the doctor. (I swear one of those doctors has taken a nice vacation on my dime!) Anyways- we take her late Wednesday night and sure enough- RSV! She tested positive for it. This poor baby was pitiful. They say the average number of breaths a baby takes per minute is 20- she was up to 70. SCARY! Her oxygen was good so they didnt see a need to admit her. We did get our very own nebulizer. Never thought Id own one of those! Anyways- we get her home- put her to bed and she is just uncomfortable, tossing and turning all night. She was breathing rapidly, hot, cold, crying, etc. Just not a good night. So about 3:45 she really woke up crying- so Jeremy goes downstairs to get ibuprofen (she was BURNING UP!) and the nebulizer. Hannah was crying so I picked her up and then it happened. She started having a seizure. I dont have words to describe that moment (besides pure torture). She was stiff, had her fists clenched and was just convusling- shaking, grunting and not moving her eyes. I screamed for Jeremy- he called 911 and we just waited. It felt like forever. But watching your baby lay in front of you having a seizure and there is not one thing you can do is torture. Seriously traumatic. I was like a frantic maniac- running up and down the stairs waiting on the ambulance. It felt like forever but it was almost 15 minutes. I think Hannah's seizure was between 2 and 3 minutes. The 911 responder basically said we had to let her finish the seizure and then lay her on her side. I cant even explain my emotions. I now know how I handle a serious situation and well- it isn't very good. Jeremy is just incredible. Calm, patient and everything I wasn't. Thank God for him.
Once they finally got there- the firetruck and the ambulance- like 6 big ol guys standing around our tiny little girl- we took her temp and it was 105. Whoa. Her oxygen level was as low as 77 at one point. Way to low. Needless to say she is just screaming the whole time. I cant imagine the confusion going on her head. So we get her in the ambulance and head to Kosairs. That place is great- They were so great to her and really made us comfortable. Long story short (well not really!) but turns out her seizure was obviously from her fever spiking so high so fast. They did a chest xray and some other tests and it turns out she has pnuemonia too. POOR BABY! I mean she was poked and prodded in every way possible and she was stronger than me. They did a finger prick to check her blood sugar- she slept right through it. Ok- I cried!! She is one tough cookie. We were both a wreck. It was really tough on us but she was so strong. Seriously- stronger than me. Im sure you can imagine the thoughts going through my head as I watched her lay there so helpless. So 3 hours later they released her and we headed straight to her pediatrician- again. Basically the pneumonia and RSV are viral and she cant take anything for it. We have to wait it out- as long as she is drinking ok and doing breathing treatments she will be ok. She has been so tired today- but I dont blame her. She is coming back around and back to herself. We all just plan on laying low and letting her get better. We have to move her birthday party but thats OK. She will be completely healthy for it and maybe she will even eat cake!!
I am just so thankful for such a strong daughter- she amazed me! My husband who was so calm when I couldn't be, the doctors and nurses who helped take care of her,friends and family who are so caring and came to our rescue and most importantly that everything is ok. I know that this is somewhat common and things could be a lot worse. So I am just thankful my baby is home with us tonight. It was so scary but now I know what to do in a situation like that. And she is now on tylenol and ibuprofen around the clock! I don't want to take the chance of her fever getting that high.
So between a sick baby, snow days and work meetings... this week has been far from normal. I am ready to get back to our daily routine! (even though I loved being home with her today!)
Here are some pictures of our poor little baby all hooked up!
we grabbed her bunny in all the madness- she loves this thing!

We will all be tucked in for the night shortly- we all need a good nights sleep!

just too darn cute!

have I ever mentioned how lucky we are to have found {the best} photographer? well...look who is on her website home page!!! Two of the cutest girls Ive ever seen :)

www.amandagravesphotography.com

ONE

You are one today and it doesnt even seem real! We have a one year old! I dont like saying you are one so you will be 12 months, then 13 months, then 18 months, however I think I have to stop that at some point because I dont think 60 months is as easy to understand :) The morning of your birthday we attempted to get pictures of you with a muffin and a candle- didnt like that, we put you in a birthday outfit- didnt like that. We fed you breakfast- didnt really like that either! We were hoping you were just eager to get to daycare and play with your friends...turns out you have another ear infection. yuck. So that explains alot. And explains most of the pictures I have from today :)

Happy FIRST Birthday my sweet girl!

how we spent most of the morning!
playing at the doctor for your one year check up- daddys hat always makes you smile!
and we are not smiling again....(you had not even had shots yet!)
a little better....
you are a happy, healthy one year old and we couldnt ask for anything more!! You are getting skinnier by the day (whats your secret?). You weighed 23 pounds 12 oz and 30 inches long. You did not handle the shots very well today- to be honest I think it was easier on you when you were younger (has not ever been easier on us!) I hate that part!!
You have pretty much officially crossed into the "big kids room" at daycare and Id give anything to be a fly on the wall. Id love to watch you sit for circle time and Id love to watch you sit around the tiny little table eating the big kids meals. They want you to nap for 2 hours but you give them about one- seems about right. You have never really loved napping anyways- too much going on :)
You are growing too fast for us Hannah- SLOW DOWN!!

dear my sweet hannah,

tomorrow you turn one. I don't even know where to begin. I cant express into words how you have changed our lives and how much we love you. Being pregnant with you was such an exciting time- I remember wondering who you would look like, what kind of baby you would be, what kind of personality you would have, when you would smile, laugh, and walk. You have done all those things and its amazing now to think that I ever wondered what all those things would be like. Because I cannot for the life of me remember life without you. How boring it would be :) You fill our lives, our home and our hearts with the purest joy. To watch life through a baby is truly one of Gods miracles. To watch the transformations of a baby to a one year old is incredible.
Ive watched a quiet (very good!), beautiful baby turn into the funniest, sweetest, busiest and even more beautiful one year old. Ive watched you turn into a COMPLETE daddys girl- which melts my heart beyond words.
Ive cherished the last year getting to know you. I love that the only things that matter to you are a full belly, toys, your paci, and your family (even ruby too!). I love that within minutes of waking up you are laughing and ready to play. I love that you love to cuddle between us. We love it too. We absolutely love nothing more than the nights spent playing and laughing with you. We have loved watching all of your firsts- and are so excited for the ones to come.
When I found out you were a girl- my mind immediately went to pink clothes, headbands, and adorable dresses. But over the last year I have realized having a daughter is a gift. A true gift. I will get to watch you get married and have your own children- what a gift that is. I know we will one day have the relationship that my mom and I have. We will get to be best friends. And I cant wait. You are not only my daughter Hannah Elizabeth, but you are my best friend. You have changed my life in so many ways. You make me a better person. You make me work harder to help provide the best possible life for you. Everything we do now is for you. Because {almost} one year ago you gave us the greatest gift ever created. You are the gift that keeps on giving, smiling and laughing. Your smile is contagious- you make your dad and I want to be better parents. Not only do we want to be better parents but because of you we are a better husband and wife. All because {almost} one year ago, all 9 pds 6 oz of you entered the world.

Thank you Hannah for being you- and most of all thank you for being my daughter.

a few smiles...

I attempted to get some pictures of Hannah today and she was better. I swear she hates things in her hair- as soon as I got the flower close she would start having a fit. I have a feeling my little girl is going to be a tomboy :)
how can you not just want to eat her up! I swear if she let me- Id snuggle her all day!






and there goes the flower and she's escaping! Shes done!

what baby doesnt like cake?

MINE! I couldnt believe it but Hannah was NOT interested in the cake for her One year pictures! Or maybe it was because she was not in the best mood. Well not really in a good mood at all. I was SOOO Bummed! I know they are just pictures but our normally happy-go-lucky baby was not interested in sitting still, people changing her and putting things on her head or having her picture taken :( I know they will still be amazing- Amanda got SO many awesome ones but Hannah wasnt even interested in cracking a smile. So after a couple outfits we decided cake would make her smile- she wanted NOTHING to do with it. Hated the frosting, didnt want it in her mouth, didnt want it on her hands, nothing! So we had to place fake frosting on her hands and face and we have several pictures that involve cake and tears. Poor girl! I cant wait to see them- I know they will be awesome. Amanda has the most awesome back drops that make you feel like you are in a designer studio. If only I could have damask wallpaper and wood floors in my own house :) Despite Hannah's mood we had so much fun chatting about our babies, photography, headbands and everything in between! When we get together for pictures we could hang out for hours! And we pretty much did!!

So....the guests will be served cake at Hannah's party but she will probably be served cheerios and eggs!

Less than a week until she is one and I cant even believe it. She is getting so good at walking and is all over the place! We've had such an amazing year and I know it just keeps getting better!

(I dont even have a picture to post- I am not kidding- this girl wanted nothing to do with a camera!)

teeth

Its amazing what new teeth can do to a sweet baby's personality (and sleep!). Hannah was really off this week and we discovered why....
she is getting all four top teeth at the same time! yep- that will do it! She was pretty fussy on Wednesday night so I put her in the bath (which makes her happy no matter what!) and she looked up at me and I could see the outline of all four of them! The funniest thing- the first one coming in- her eye tooth! We joke we have a little vampire baby :)

I finally got a good picture- she is pretty tight lipped when I try to pull her lip up. I dont blame her!

Fingers crossed they all come in at the same time :)

my little walker

Jeremy went and picked Hannah up early today (so sweet!) and they played, hannah walked, they ate, napped, and hannah walked some more. She is really getting the hang of it!

I LOVE how wobbly she still is- reminds me she is still my baby!

(sorry this video is such bad quality!)

baby hair

this almost one year old had her first haircut today! I dont think anyone was as excited as me :) I wanted to wait longer but her bangs were out of control! She did awesome! No crying (by either of us!)

waiting for my haircut!

looking like a big girl!

not so sure what is going on!

happy that my bangs look better!

this stuff wears me out!

my first haircut certificate! even has a place for my hair!!

lately

we've been playing with our cousins!


riding in our wagon!

cheering on Michigan Football! (Gramps' Favorite team!)

sitting in our chair....
climbing in our chair...
standing in our chair...
jumping from our chair to daddy!

New Year

Im hoping 2011 has alot in store because its going to be pretty tough to beat 2010! We dont have anything big planned this year (besides someones FIRST Birthday Party! GASP! and a trip to California for a wedding!) but Im hoping we all stay healthy and happy! We had a very quiet NYE which was perfect for us! We went to Owensboro on Thursday to celebrate Christmas with Jeremy's family and we headed back Friday. By the time we got back into Louisville we had just enough time for a quick dinner, put H to bed, watched a movie and headed to bed before the ball dropped! There was no one else Id rather welcome 2011 with!
I have some goals set for 2011- I never really like to put too much emphasis on them because by summer I have forgotten about them anyways. So we will see how long these last!

This past year brought so much joy to our lives- I cant imagine it getting much better!