New Addition

Well last night I got the phone call from my mom that my cousin Chris's wife Gaye had her baby, a little girl. They already have 2 boys and were really hoping for a girl this time. So now the Delka clan has 2 new born little girls, now were just waiting on little Kieston (due date Jan 17 to my cousin Troy and his wife Tammy) and Aiden (due Jan 22 to my cousin Bret, Troy's brother, and his wife Ryane), I hope I spelled both of those right, to get here. Wow that is 4 girls in 2 1/2 months. This makes 5 babies born into the Delka family in the last 12 months. How fast our family grows, but what do you expect when our Dads/Grandpas are 1 of 11 kids (8 boys 3 girls). Now you see why everyone is cousins not 1st, 2nd ect. Were MUCH to big for that, and also to close.

In other news, here are a few new pictures of Nolyn. Nolyn is a BIG tummy time baby. She hates to lay on here back. So because of this she picks her head up VERY well. The first couple of pictures are of her at 9 weeks. Then after that is her on her changing table. She LOVES her changing table. Every time shes on it she is ALL smiles, as you can see. The ones after that is were taken last night during our bedtime routine. Grant does the nighttime feeding and reads Nolyn a book afterwards, then 15-30 minutes later its off to bed. This allows me time to wash and make bottles and get some other stuff done that I need to do. It seems to be working very well for us. It gives me some free time and some great bonding time for Grant.

First shots are now over

Well Monday Nolyn had her first shots. She was a champ. She cried for a couple of seconds but she was better after I picked her up. After the shots I took her to my sister so I could go to my interview. I'm guessing it went well because I got called back for a second interview Friday. So now Grant and I have to find childcare if I'm going back to work. We're working on it just wish us luck. At the Doctors visit we found out that Nolyn is now 9lbs 14 oz and 22 1/2 inches long. Goodness she is getting big. Yesterday she was a little fussy from the shots. So fussy that last night she didn't go to bed till 1 this morning. Hopefully tonight she'll do better.

Oh how fast they grow

I cant believe it Nolyn is now 8 weeks old. Now mommy has to find a job because my vacation is over. Although taking care of a newborn is far from a vacation, but it is a lot of fun most days. I cant believe how big she is getting. We go Monday for her shots, then that afternoon I have a job interview. Wish me luck because I REALLY want this job. Its a great opportunity for me, and the icing on the cake is that I get to work with my best friend again. Ok, enough about me and back to Nolyn. She is lifting her head up while laying on her tummy now. She's been doing this for about a week now. And on Christmas Eve she laughed for the first time. These days she is all smiles unless its feeding time.

On a different note January 21st we have to go to Cooke's Hospital for another ultrasound on Nolyn. For those who dont know Nolyn was born with an enlarged kidney. We found it when I was 19 weeks pregnant with her. Although it doesnt seem to bother her we have to keep an eye on it. Then on February 10th we see Dr. Pinto a Urologist to see what the ultrasound found and what we are going to have to do for it. So I will keep all updated on what we find out.

Here are a couple of pictures of Nolyn lifting her head. She's such a big girl.

The Simple Joys of Christmas

Christmas is in the air, and for once I couldnt be more excited. Last night Nolyn slept 8 hours in her crib. She slept from 11 pm to 7:30 this morning. It was great. If this can keep up it seems I got my present a little early. Then this morning she wore her Christmas dress to church. She was SO cute in it. Everyone seemed to love it. Here are a few pictures of her in it. Sorry, these are the best we could get because it was her feeding time.

Santa

Last night my mom, 2 sisters and I took Nolyn to Willowbend Mall to do some shopping. While we were there we decided to take her Santa picture. We ALL thought it was SOOO cute. Grant liked it but didnt like the bow. Oh well, he'll get over it. I love my little ladybug.

Just to Cute

Today when I got out of the shower I went to check on Nolyn and this is what I found.

Her eyes open and smiling. I LOVE IT!!!

Give Thanks

This past Thursday made me think of all the stuff I have now to be thankful for. I have the greatest husband, who has blessed me with a beautiful daughter, and I have the best best friend anyone can ask for. This Thanksgiving was our first as a family. Although we did spend it with our families, mine was up north and we have reasons not to spend it with Grants, it was still wonderful. We spent lunch at home where Grant fixed some wonderful pork chops then we went to my best friend Kristina's Thanksgiving. Kristina is greatest friend anyone could ask for. When Grant and I found out we were expecting there was no question that we wanted Kristina and her husband Jon to be Nolyn's godparents. They've done a great good raising their son Castor, plus it doesnt hurt that Kristina is a nurse. I know if anything ever happens to Grant and I we are leaving Nolyn into great hands.

This is Kristina and Castor (Kristina's son) with Nolyn on Thanksgiving.

Then last night while I was cooking dinner Grant called me into the living room where he was holding Nolyn. And I have to say I came in to the cutest thing. Grant was holding her and she had her hands together with her fingers crossed. It was so cute I had to get a few pictures of it.

This last pictue Grant took when I went back to the kitchen. Too cute.