As Lucy sleeps in her crib for the first time, I sit on the couch anticipating her cries and watching the monitor obsessively. One room away and I miss her! How is that possible?
Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
The Bohrers Visit Luce
Aunt Anne came in from Florida to see Lucy! Along with her, she brought her crew who all spoiled Lucy with amazing gifts. Thank you so much for the fairy tale book, Marissa and Hebrew blocks, Aunt Anne! It was really great to watch so many people who love Lucy all in one place.
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| Aunt Anne looked grandma-ready! |
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| Marissa looked great holding a baby! We decided that she will have one in eight years :) |
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Lucy Stands for Love and Lil
Lucy -
You already know how much love is in your life. You see it all around you - especially in your mother and father's eyes. We love you more than we thought possible, as do your Grandpa Bruces, Grandma Sher, Grandma Sandy, Aunt Meredith, Uncle Michael and Cousin Max. You are so adored!
There are two people who would have gazed at you with the same loving eyes, though you will never get the chance to meet them. Instead, you are named in their honor in order to celebrate who they were and keep their memory alive. You are forever linked!
Lucy stands for Lil. Grandma Lil, Grandma Sher's mother, was a strong dynamic New Jersey woman. She was raised in a large PA family and married Grandpa Ben after meeting him on vacation in the mountains. Grandma Lil, though far from Cleveland, always seemed right around the corner whenever I needed her (and that was before FaceTime or Skype!). She was known to be loyal, strong, into Judaism/tradition and most importantly, a believer in the importance of family. She taught me that everyone is different (I can still hear her say, "to each his own"), a lesson I consider today.
I hope these key characteristics are passed along to you. I hope you love your family as much and grow up to be just as strong. I encourage you to perceive religion as more than faith, but also as a celebration and series of traditions you can look forward to spending and building with your family, like Grandma Lil did. (Honoring Grandma Lil is the reason we keep kosher). Oh, if you could find a partner like Grandpa Ben, I will be SO HAPPY! I'm so sorry you never met Grandma or Grandpa, but I am so grateful that just like me, you have a grandma and grandpa just a couple states away that love you more than anything in the world. NJ is further from Ohio than Chicago is, so while you will miss Grandma and Grandpa, rest assured knowing that distance is just mileage and will never keep you apart.
Hannah stands for Harold, but I'll let your father tell you all about his loving Grandpa Harold. You and I can hear stories together because I never got to meet him either.
Always remember who you are by discovering where you come from. So much of our future is dictated by our past.
I love you,
Mom
You already know how much love is in your life. You see it all around you - especially in your mother and father's eyes. We love you more than we thought possible, as do your Grandpa Bruces, Grandma Sher, Grandma Sandy, Aunt Meredith, Uncle Michael and Cousin Max. You are so adored!
There are two people who would have gazed at you with the same loving eyes, though you will never get the chance to meet them. Instead, you are named in their honor in order to celebrate who they were and keep their memory alive. You are forever linked!
Lucy stands for Lil. Grandma Lil, Grandma Sher's mother, was a strong dynamic New Jersey woman. She was raised in a large PA family and married Grandpa Ben after meeting him on vacation in the mountains. Grandma Lil, though far from Cleveland, always seemed right around the corner whenever I needed her (and that was before FaceTime or Skype!). She was known to be loyal, strong, into Judaism/tradition and most importantly, a believer in the importance of family. She taught me that everyone is different (I can still hear her say, "to each his own"), a lesson I consider today.
I hope these key characteristics are passed along to you. I hope you love your family as much and grow up to be just as strong. I encourage you to perceive religion as more than faith, but also as a celebration and series of traditions you can look forward to spending and building with your family, like Grandma Lil did. (Honoring Grandma Lil is the reason we keep kosher). Oh, if you could find a partner like Grandpa Ben, I will be SO HAPPY! I'm so sorry you never met Grandma or Grandpa, but I am so grateful that just like me, you have a grandma and grandpa just a couple states away that love you more than anything in the world. NJ is further from Ohio than Chicago is, so while you will miss Grandma and Grandpa, rest assured knowing that distance is just mileage and will never keep you apart.
Hannah stands for Harold, but I'll let your father tell you all about his loving Grandpa Harold. You and I can hear stories together because I never got to meet him either.
Always remember who you are by discovering where you come from. So much of our future is dictated by our past.
I love you,
Mom
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thank Goodness for Friends and Future Besties
It was Wednesday night. Nurse Barbara was no long working with us. It was just Lucy, Jason, Adam and me. It started around nine. Lucy cried. We changed her. She continued to cry. We fed her. She started to scream. We burped her again. We sang, we danced, we bounced and finally we prayed. (Dear God, please make this baby go to bed.) Lucy Hannah had ideas of her own.
I slept ONE hour when Jason insisted that he tend to "the little one." By this point, she was not the only one in tears. I closed my eyes knowing that my level-headed husband would find the trick. I awoke to his utter frustration. "We have to ask the doctor to examine her - there is something wrong with her!"
We packed up the car and headed to our second appointment with Dr. Donohoe. Another 4 ounces - we couldn't be happier! Lucy now is coming in at 7 lbs! The doctor says she is fine, that we need to figure out how to soothe her, that she is just a baby.
A couple hours later Jamie and Shanna came over. Jamie magically relieved all the unknown (to me) gas that Lucy had stored up and put a smile on her face. She managed to teach me Lucy's preferred way to be held. Shanna rocked her for a while and...no tears. I am SO than grateful that these two came over - not only did they get Lucy to shushhhhhhhhhhhhhhh but they were able to make me laugh more than I had in (at least) days. I was so overtired that the pump pain never seemed funnier, my acne was a riot and my hands-free bra honestly seemed like the best purchase of all time. I was a new woman. (They even helped me make my bed with fresh sheets!)
Despite all of today's happenings, the biggest event was Lucy meeting her future bestie, Joseph Goodman. While he spent most of his time in Lucy's bed, the two hit it off right away. It was pure magic.
Lucy, please tell me that by cutting out raw veggies, you will be okay. I'm so sorry - I didn't realize how much it would impact you. And please, PLEASE make tonight better than last - I'm tired...and Adam is cranky.
I slept ONE hour when Jason insisted that he tend to "the little one." By this point, she was not the only one in tears. I closed my eyes knowing that my level-headed husband would find the trick. I awoke to his utter frustration. "We have to ask the doctor to examine her - there is something wrong with her!"
We packed up the car and headed to our second appointment with Dr. Donohoe. Another 4 ounces - we couldn't be happier! Lucy now is coming in at 7 lbs! The doctor says she is fine, that we need to figure out how to soothe her, that she is just a baby.
A couple hours later Jamie and Shanna came over. Jamie magically relieved all the unknown (to me) gas that Lucy had stored up and put a smile on her face. She managed to teach me Lucy's preferred way to be held. Shanna rocked her for a while and...no tears. I am SO than grateful that these two came over - not only did they get Lucy to shushhhhhhhhhhhhhhh but they were able to make me laugh more than I had in (at least) days. I was so overtired that the pump pain never seemed funnier, my acne was a riot and my hands-free bra honestly seemed like the best purchase of all time. I was a new woman. (They even helped me make my bed with fresh sheets!)
Lucy, please tell me that by cutting out raw veggies, you will be okay. I'm so sorry - I didn't realize how much it would impact you. And please, PLEASE make tonight better than last - I'm tired...and Adam is cranky.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Two Days Sans Dad, One Night Left with Nurse
We did it! Lucy and I made it two days without Dad's help (though we counted down the minutes until his arrival).
We cried, sang, read our first book together post-birth (I Love You Through and Through, thanks to Aunt Jamie) and slept! Honestly, I love Lucy more today than I did yesterday. It is easy to do when her battling eyelashes beg to be held and make you feel like you are the answer to her greatest wishes. If only she knew she is ours.
Sigh.
As if it isn't challenging enough during the day, tonight marks the last of Nurse Barbara's help. Wish us luck...
Check out Lucy in her styling swaddle blanket, courtesy of Shanna Davis!
We cried, sang, read our first book together post-birth (I Love You Through and Through, thanks to Aunt Jamie) and slept! Honestly, I love Lucy more today than I did yesterday. It is easy to do when her battling eyelashes beg to be held and make you feel like you are the answer to her greatest wishes. If only she knew she is ours.
Sigh.
As if it isn't challenging enough during the day, tonight marks the last of Nurse Barbara's help. Wish us luck...
Check out Lucy in her styling swaddle blanket, courtesy of Shanna Davis!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Lucy's First Outting and Uncle Adam
Lucy went to see the doctor and learned she gained 4 ounces in just two days! She is a great eater these days!
Lucy had a wonderful week! Grandma Sandy, Grandpa Bruce, Shanna, Katie, Pete, Donna, The Nemirows, The Shapiros, Laura (and Anna), Aunt Jamie and Aunt Michele were among some of Lucy's new friends that stopped by to spend time with her!
...just because she's the cutest!
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