My Poor Baby

When Rylee was born she had to have help coming out and her left clavicle broke. She had to have her arm strapped to her, it was heartbreaking. She also had jaundice and we had to take her to Children's Mercy with in the first few days of her life. They had to strap an IV to her right arm. She looked so pitiful in the box of blue lights all naked and with bandages holding her arms down. Poor little baby.

A couple weeks ago we were having a garage sale and I was playing with Rylee on the couch and she leaned back real quick, (these things always happen so fast) and she fell back off the couch. She broke her left clavicle again. I knew it was broken, because she was holding it and whimpering. I took her outside and she couldn't really put any pressure on it so I took her to her pediatrician. The nurse looked her over and said she was okay and didn't need x-rays.

I trusted the nurse and we went about our weekend. My mom and Kris picked her up by that arm and she squealed and then was acting just fine. Monday afternoon came and I picked her up to put her into bed and she screamed at me and I looked where her collar bone and it was swollen and reddish. I called the same nurse and she said she prob is just pooling blood under the skin, or swollen, and to bring her in Tuesday and she will take a look. Kris came home Monday night and played with her in the back yard. He lifted her under her arms to put her on the ground, off the deck, and heard a pop and Rylee called out. We decided then to take her to Children's Mercy.

We were there forever, but that didn't matter, we just wanted to make sure she was okay. They x-rayed her and I had to sit in the hall, because I'm pregnant. I just had to listen to her screaming, broke my heart. Sure enough broken left clavicle. Most common fracture with little ones, and oddly in the same place as when she was being born... Poor baby. So they gave us a sling that is too big for her.

We changed her primary care Dr. and had a follow up a week later and she said she has to wear the sling for four more weeks and get more x-rays. Well, a couple weeks to go and she is already climbing all over and acting like nothing ever happened. The first week was the hardest. Poor little girl. I have pictures, but for some reason the blog won't attach them. xoxo
Missy

First signs of "The Bump"

Kris and I found out we were expecting another child, and couldn't be more thrilled. It is so important to me that our children know they were intended that we even let some people know we were trying so there would be no talk of this little one being an "oops" or an "uh oh". Okay, so, with out further delay...
Yes, that is Abbey Road in the back ground right above our stove. :) Okay, here is another one.

Okay, now brace yourselves, the next one shows some skin.

So, he/she is already taken over my body and we are 10 weeks in. We will be finding out the gender around 20 weeks, so long as the little one cooperates. The most popular question we have been getting from people is what do you want. The best answer we have is a healthy human baby. :)

Kris has been at his new job for three weeks now and though it is a struggle financially during this training period, I am really enjoying him being home more often and I know that God will bless us. He already has in so many ways.

Well, hope you all enjoyed the baby bump pics, I will post more in a couple months.

My old self is a mere shadow in the ally way of my past.

I have been reinventing myself since I got pregnant with Rylee. I have become a non-smoker. I have changed my eating and exercise habits. I have even changed my vocabulary. I rely on God more and more to change me from the inside. I want to be the best I can be for her. I want her to see an example of a Godly woman. I am sure my description of what a Godly woman is can be different from others views. I strive to be like Jesus in my daily life. If some one needs prayer, I will pray. If someone needs anything I try to give and do whatever I can. When someone offends me or hurts me, I do my best to forgive and pray for them. I spend time reading and praying for understanding and applying the Word. When things don't go according to plan, I try to just breath and see what God is doing in the situation. When new ideas or frustrations or challenges come into our family, I try to see what the spirit is behind them. Also to pray for what God would want us to do. When I fail to do any of these things, I ask God to please teach me how to handle it better and forgive myself. I love as much as humanly possible, with my heart so far out there that it is trampled often. Thank you God for always being consistent! I want Rylee to just learn from me that Jesus died for her, and that she is so very special. I want her to learn to love Him, and to love others. I want to teach her to forgive and pray. I want her to learn that although many bad things happen in this world there will be a new world some day and that is why we live in this world and are not of it. I think if I just love God and keep my eyes focused on Him all these things will happen. I don't feel like it is a sacrifice to let go of my old self. I feel like a Phoenix! I want Him to search my heart. I want to know that every time I fail, I am learning to be better for Him. I love to be always learning, growing and changing. My old self is a mere shadow in the ally way of my past. Let me be made over Lord, by Your Spirit. Let us prosper here in order to further the kingdom in Jesus' name! Amen... Thanks for reading my freestyle rambles. I may make light, but this is so heavy on my heart. I am excited to be a daughter of the King of Kings!

Hi all!! Check out the new ideas!!

Snow, Snow, Snow! This is all there is to talk about! It is January and we are in the middle of an arctic blast!
I figure it is a great time to update the blog and let everyone know what I am up to in the warmth of my home. I was able to snap a couple shots of Rylee in the most recent leg warmers I made. There is a black pair and a blue pair available. I am also in process of setting up shop on ETSY, and that fires me up!!

Do you know how hard it is to get her to STOP for a second?!

Yes, I put one of each on her and she is sitting on a white towel.

I made them from men's dress socks! How cute is that!!?

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 I have a few new cover options for rice bags and you will flip! I love to wear bandannas and I realized they are made of 100% cotton so they will do well for rice bags! So cute and back in style, that is how it is. I stay the same and every 20 years my style comes back! (hee hee)

You see there is a very groovy rose colored paisley and yellow. The colors are much bolder than these pics are showing. The bandannas are teal, fuchsia and purple.

And below is an example of the finished bandanna style!

Scrapbooking!

I really had a blast making gifts for Christmas this year. I am really needing the creative outlet. Don't get me wrong, I am loving being a mom and staying home with Rylee, but I have to create something with my hands and keep learning or I will go crazy!!

Do you want an idea for a unique gift? Take a handful of pics and write on the back of them a description of the event, feeling and location. Then put them into order and create a page for every couple of them till you have created a book. Don't have the time??

Well, I would love to do this for others. I could really make a scrapbook for you. Doesn't have to be big and fancy, or if you wanted it to... Only catch is I haven't a clue how much to charge. I was thinking about by the hour. I guess I could charge by the size of the book. What do you think?? Realistically It would be cost of supplies and time.

                                                  My most recent, just for fun scrapbooking 

I am so ecclectic!

                      

I could buy specific themes however.

Well, is anyone interested in this idea??

Home made goodies!

Toddler leg warmers, great for boys and girls up to 24 months!

                                            $7 per pair with free shipping on 3or more pair.
                                   Keeps their little legs warm and makes diaper changing easier

Rice bags to heat in the microwave for sore muscles.

I add lavender essential oils for calming.

Many shades and colors, what is your favorite color??

$10 each with free shipping on 2 or more.

If you would like a soft cover add 3 dollars.