. . . Daddy's girl . . .

I had cabin fever so bad, so my Mom suggested that I go with her to take Riley to college in St. George. I figured that would be an excellent idea! We had a great time and got Riley moved in--well Mom did most of it. Riley got sick with the nasty flu bug that is going around. I have turned into my husband and was so paranoid about the germs and tried to stay away as much as possible. I was so worried I didn't even sleep! PATHETIC!

Brandon called me the night we got there and was missing Braylie so much. I put the phone next to her little ear and Brandon talked to her. As soon as she heard her Dad's voice, her face lit up and she got the HUGEST smile and it stayed the whole time he was talking to her!! SO CUTE!! When we got home, Brandon came out to help haul stuff in. He started talking to Braylie and she lit up and got the same Big Smile again! HOW STINKIN CUTE IS THAT? She knows her Dad!! Brandon didn't put her down once we got home! :)

Braylie did SO good on the trip! I seriously have the best baby! I feel so super spoiled and blessed! She only cried once the whole time when I was running around and she got too hot in the car seat. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. I had just fed her. I got back and got her out of the car seat and the back of her head support thing was soaked with sweat and she was SO HOT! Poor little thing! It was only 108 degrees!!

We had a good time.. Thanks mom and Riley for letting us tag along. Riley...get better before your "FIRST" college day! Mom...thanks for putting up with Braylie and me! :)

pics to come soon.. I hope! :)

1 month ago......

This beautiful little girl entered our family!

We have felt nothing but love, joy, and excitement for baby Braylie!! Okay.. so maybe a little tears shed, frustration, stress, worrying, and drowsiness, but would we change any of it? NO WAY!! We have waited so long for this and are so grateful to finally have her here! It has been quite an adjustment after it being just Brandon and I for so long, but we have made iMy recovery went extremely well. I was off pain meds while still in the hospital and didn't take any when we got home. I was up and doing normal things the day we got home. The nurse's said how remarkable I was doing and were amazed I didn't want more pain med. Brandon couldn't believe how well I was doing. I know it is because of the blessings I got before and during my pregnancy and the constant prayers that were said!

I seriously can't believe how fast the last 4 weeks has gone! I want it to stop. It seems like it was just yesterday! Braylie is doing good and growing and changing like a weed!! I hate it, but at the same time, so glad that she is getting enough to eat and doing what she is supposed to!! Her cheeks are getting so chubby and she has some chub on her legs. She is still looking just like her Dad!! He is thrilled to death!! I hate that she isn't that tiny little baby that we brought home from the hospital, but so glad we get to love her forever no matter what!

---Braylie's first Dr. visit---

7 lbs 2.5 oz

20.5 inches

--Braylie's first bath---

Do you feel bad for her? I DO!! She was so mad and hated every second!! It didn't help that she was starving! I couldn't get her to latch on ( I need a whole different post to explain--don't worry.. we got it figured out) and right after this we headed to the lactation nurse at the hospital. Poor girl. Look at her pulling on my shirt--she is so HUNGRY!!

We had a much more pleasant experience the second time. She now loves baths and loves to sit in the warm water--it helps that she is full too!

She has been sleeping in this little moses basket next to our bed. I think we might need to find a different bed for her... she loves stretching out and this doesn't give her much room to stretch!

Everyone LOVES her and can't wait till they get to see her next!! We have made lots of visits to see everyone up north. This is a photo shoot we had of the girls. I had Braylie in this little dress. Cara went and got Cora dressed in the same dress and Lyssa said she had one for Tayah... we had to get pictures! :) This is the best we could get.

I wondered how Mr. germaphobe (Brandon) would handle diaper changes, spitting up, etc. He has actually been better than I thought. He has been peed on, thrown up on, spit up on, changed some VERY poopy diapers and has tolerated it all and hasn't complained!! YAY!! At first he jumped at the opportunity to change her, which was excellent since I couldn't move that first day after my surgery. When I felt up to it... he questioned if I knew how to do it! :) lol! He is very good to make sure that we always wash our hands and even Braylie's little hands get wiped every time we go somewhere or a little kid touches her!

I think we pretty much have gotten used to this parenting thing. We definitely are not pros, but I think we are doing pretty good. I have learned to not FREAK out when my baby doesn't follow what the books say!! She is her own person and will do things as she needs! Feeding your baby every 2 hours? wake your baby up to eat? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? She will wake up when she is hungry.. Hunger always wins! She eats maybe 7 times and is gaining way too much weight for my liking! :) She is up to almost 9 lbs according to our measurements!

Brandon has started working and is enjoying it so far. I think he will enjoy it more when he can get the hang of it and get everything down and finally feel comfortable. He enjoys the people he works with. The main owners are all LDS and VERY honest men... a definite plus!!! I think it will also be a little better when he doesn't have to commute from SLC to Layton every day! He can't wait to get home to "his girls" at the end of the day!

I am loving being home with my baby Braylie!!! I get a little bored when she is sleeping, but MUCH BETTER THAN WORKING!! Too bad I have to go back to work in just 8 short weeks!! I just really hope my family is willing to babysit cus I can't stand the thought of taking her to day care!!

We are moving the end of this month to an apartment in Layton. We can't find a house that we like in our price range and don't want to settle for something we just kind of like. It is kind of a big investment to not like! We are really considering having my Dad build us a house to save us lots of money, but will probably end up more north to be able to afford a lot! We have really enjoyed being here in SLC and have really liked our ward. It will be hard to leave, but ready for a new adventure to begin!

Loving this!!

Make time STOP!!!

Please tell me that someone has figured out a way to make the time stop!!

Little Braylie is already a week old and changing by the day, but is still a spitting image of her daddy! Every day that passes makes me so sad that she will be getting bigger and bigger from here on out, so I am enjoying EVERY second that I get to have with her NOW and trying not to think about that as much! She is such a blessing and we LOVE her more than we can ever imagine. We can't seem to put her down. She is such a good baby and is so patient with us as we learn how to take care of her! I am sure there are times that she is thinking "come on guys, it can't be that hard!" Sure glad that she won't be able to remember it! :) She hardly even cries!! I have to be really alert to know when she wakes up.. she just does a little grunt.

I have been lucky to have Brandon home with me as he hasn't started his job yet (he is waiting for his license from the state). I don't know what I would do without him as we adjust to our adorable new baby!

Thanks Matt for taking these pics! I love them!

She's finally here...

Braylie Maye Goldsberry

7*11*2009
5:41 am
6 lbs 12.6 ounces
19.5 inches long

bAbY B uPdAtE!

If you haven't guessed already.. the baby's name starts with a B!! :) No, we didn't do it on purpose to go with our names. I am still wanting to keep it a surprise. Sorry for all of you that are dying to know! Hopefully not too much longer!! I have loved the name since High School and so glad that we still like it and it isn't super common!

We had our 39 week appointment yesterday.
*Only dilated to a 1
*Cervix still hasn't dropped where it needs to, but more than last week--NO THINING
*She weighs 6 lbs and 15 oz--only 1 oz more from last week

I thought for sure I was going to have a huge baby and this week she would weigh 8 pounds!! SO GLAD that is not true!! He said that if I haven't had her by my next appt. (1 day after my due date and little Cora's birthday), then we would see if I need to be induced or schedule a c-section. He said that if I am not dilated to a 2 or 3 by then.... induction will definitely lead to C-section because my body just isn't ready to do it and it would be best to probably just schedule a C-section. He won't let me go past 41 weeks. I am praying that it will all just happen really fast and she will just come on her own this weekend!!

Swollen?

You know that your feet, legs, and ankles are HUGE, SWOLLEN, and FAT when...

you think that there is stuff stuck in between your toes and you look and find NOTHING!!

You may think this isn't bad.... I PROMISE IT IS!!
Those of you that know what they usually look like... thanks for agreeing with me! If they always looked like this, YIKES!