Well since Mommy is back at work, and I've been spending my days wih my aunt Kim, it's hard for me to get this thing updated!  I know you've all been on pins & needles waiting for my next entry!

Well, I've been  growing up alot!! I eat baby food now, I can sit up, and today I rolled over all by myself!! Aunt Kim called Mommy to tell her on the phone. This is big moment for me, ya know!

I've been sick all weekend with my first cold. It's NOT FUN!

This Christmas I'll be SIX months old! Can you believe it? Time flys when you're having fun in your walker!

More soon...Im starving!

Mommy & I just got back from our morning stroll. Daddy is working this morning, so we decided to get some breakfast. We walked to Brew-Ha-Ha so Mommy could get some breakfast. I already ate!

We ran into Kevin & Mike Q! Mike also introduced me to his running buddies, Frank & Stan. They were nice, and making me laugh. I got to play with Mike for a long time while Mommy talked with everyone.

Then we went to Once Upon a Child, and I got a new book, and a toy!

We just got back and now I'm pooped. And it's only 10:30 in the morning!

Later, we're gonna go to Ramsey's Farm to get some pictures on the pumpkins! Yay! My first Halloween!! Mike said Ramsey's is just as great as Linvilla, and it's much closer! I'm too small for the wagon rides, so Mommy & Daddy will just have to bring my jogger. But next year I'll be big enough!

See ya soon...

Love, Lilly

Sorry I've been so late with my diary entries! I've been keeping myself occupied with learning new things!

Let's see...I can almost sit up by myself! I'm also teething, and I found both my hands! Mommy thinks I'm going to be left-handed because I'm always shoving that hand in my mouth.

I was baptised, ya know! On Sept 25th. Father John Lunness did the baptism. Aunt Kim & Daddy's friend Geno are my Godparents! YAY! We had a big party back at the house, and I got LOTS of great gifts! Mommy opened an account for me so I can start saving for college. My OWN account! Yippy!

Daddy's been working alot lately, so I've been spending lots of time with Mommy. We go for walks, to the grocery store & the coffee shop. Some lady actually asked me if I was a wind-up doll. Hey, I can't help it if I'm beautiful. Another lady insisted on calling me a "he" even though Mommy had me dressed in pink from head to toe, even a pink blanket. Hmph!!

Tomorrow Pop & Donna, and my aunts & cousins are coming over tomorrow. I can't wait to see them! Halloween is soon, I'm excited about wearing my costume! I'm gonna be a peapod!

Better run. I'm starving.

I've been such a busy girl lately! Spending lots of time with friends and family. I've been to parties, dinners, etc!

I had my first trip to Busch's seafood 2 weeks ago. Again, I couldnt eat any of it, but it sure smelled yummy!

Saturday I went to a cookout at Pop & Donna's house, and I got to meet Lexi Marie in the flesh! I didn't get to talk to her much...she was crying alot. Kids these days!

Sunday we went to Aunt Trish & Bill's house for a Labor Day party. I got to meet lots of people for the first time! I got tired though, and fell asleep on my Aunt Kim again. I love my Aunt Kim!

When we got home, Mommy put me to bed. I slept for about a 1/2 hour, and woke up coughing and choking, and I couldnt catch my breath!  Mommy called CHOP and talked to a nurse. By then I had calmed down. Don't really know what it was. I feel better today.

I hope I'm better, because i dont wanna go back to the doctor! Last time, she gave me shots in my legs and they HURT!

I got to spend lots of timw with Daddy this weekend, since he was off for three days! Daddy makes me laugh!

Aunt Kim said she'd visit me this week. YAY! I think we're going to visit Mom-mom & Pop-pop soon too.

I slept alot today! It gave Mommy & Daddy a chance to get things done around the house. Aunt Karen & Chris brought their doggie (Maggie May) over to watch while then went to Baltimore for the night. She keeps walking under my swing and stopping it from moving!

Daddy's friend Joe came over for lunch too. Then they went to look at motorcycles. Mommy & I rented a movie called "Monster", but there weren't any monsters in it, so I don't know why it was called that. I slept through it anyway.

When Daddy came home, we went to pick up his car from getting detailed, but it wasn't done yet. So we went to get ice cream! But I slept through that.

We also went to the grocery store, but I slept there too.

Daddy has "Lilly Duty" tonight too! I hope Mommy gets some good sleep.

Im super fussy today! Nothing seems to calm me, except a visit from my Aunt Kim

Ever since she left today, I've been whiny, and gassy. Mom gave me some Mylicon Drops, but they don't seem to be doing anything!

We went for a walk in my new jogger! It's really cool. I fell asleep during the ride.

Daddy has Lilly Duty tonight! Yippy! Maybe I can conjure up a prize in my pants for him

I think we're going out to eat tonight because Mommy's rule is she doesn't cook on Fridays.

Starting to fuss again...

Lilly

Today Mommy took me to her job to meet everyone she works with! We were there for a really long time. Lots of people held me, and we even had lunch in the caferteria!

I met: Jane, Michelle, Barbara, Tina, Denise, Kristin, Manny, Brian, Susan, Sorena, Mary, Jonathan, John, Mark, Cheryl, Mark, Mike, Colleen, and a few other people!

I didn't even cry the whole time...Mom said I was a good girl today.

Except Im getting a little picky with my eating. I havent finished my past few bottles.

Daddy was working on the house after work today, so I didn't see him much. Now he's riding his motorcycle with his friends. That's OK cuz he has night duty with me on Friday & Saturday so Mommy can catch up on her sleep!

Lilly

Today Mommy had her doctor appt, so I went with her. Mommy didn't get much sleep last night (I was fussy!) and we had to get up early.

Doc said Mommy was doing much better, and everything looked great. She can go back to regular activities now.

Afterwards, we called Daddy to tell him about the appointment, and he said to meet for lunch. We all met at an outdoor cafe.

Then we went to Karen's work and met all the people there! Karen carried me around showing me off to everyone. I secretly call her "The Crazy Lady".

Mommy tried to make it to the P.O., but I got hungry, so we had to go home. Hey, duty calls!

I'm now up to 6 oz bottles! I keep eating more & more. I just can't get enough of this formula stuff.

I wonder what we'll do tomorrow!

Today I went to the doctor! It was Mommy's first time driving since everythiing happened. She said she felt pretty good!

When I got to the doctor, everyone told me how pretty I am Then she stripped me naked as the day I was born, and weighed & measured me. I weigh 10 lbs, 2 oz...and I am almost 23 inches long! After some more poking and prodding, Doc said I was in tip-top shape, eating well, and very healthy.

Finally I was able to get dressed again...it was cold on that examining table!

Then Mommy & I went to Marini's produce to get some fruit and veggies for dinner. But I can't eat that stuff yet.

We got home around 1:00, and there was a 3-car accident infront of our house, and they were blocking the driveway! Some kid wasn't paying attention and rear-ended the cars infront of him. Boys can't drive!

I ate lunch, and took a 3-hour nap while Mommy prepared dinner. Daddy came home just in time to change a reaaaalllly poopy diaper! I love doing that to him!! HA HA! Mommy thinks it's really funny too.

It's almost time to eat again!

Love, Lilly

Well, world...I'm finally here! No, I'm not a month late...I was born on June 27th! But I'm just now getting a chance to update because my Mommy had lots of complications after I was born.

Mommy's water broke around 5:30 am on the 27th, and we went to the hospital. They induced her with Pitocin, and she got an epidural. She also had high blood pressure when they wer monitoring her.

Her contractions were steady, but she didnt feel a thing! Around 7:00, she was fully dilated, and I was ready to enter the world! The doc & nurses told her to push, and Daddy was helping by holding one of her legs. By 7:10, I was born!

I weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. I was 19 inches long. I didn't get to see my Mom or Dad right away, because they had to suction out my lungs. But by that time, Mommy wasn't feeling well. She threw up and passed out.

The doctors delivered the placenta, and Mommy started to bleed alot. They couldnt stop the bleeding, and they had to take her to OR. After hours of surgery, a hysterectomy, and 3 blood transfusions, Mommy was taken to ICU and placed on life support. Everyone was really worried that she wouldn't make it.

After 2 days, I was able to see my Mommy! She woke up, and things were looking better. Daddy & I were able to stay with her in her room too.

All our friends & family went to donate blood in my Mommy's name. Mom stayed in the hospital for a week, but she has a long time before she feels all better. She has a big incision in her belly, and lots of pain, but she's getting better. Hopefully soon, she'll be able to take me for a walk in the park in my stroller!

So I'm just a little over a month old now, and Mommy says I'm a really good baby! I dont spit up, and I eat like crazy! She thinks I'm a good sleeper too. I'm growing every day...I must be over 10 lbs by now! But I find out for sure tomorrow, when I go back to the doctor

I'll update again soon...

Lilly Belle