It is hard to believe but Jordyn turned one month on Monday, September 17th. Wayne and I could not believe it. This past month has been a wonderful roller coaster ride of emotions and new experiences. There are days when it feels like Jordyn has always been a part of our lives and other days when it feel like we just brought her home yesterday. Even on the horrible days she has been such a great joy and excitement and I can't every imagine life without her.
Jordyn is growing so fast. She is almost out of her 0-3 months clothing mostly because she's getting to long! Everyone has been commenting on how strong she is and it's so true. She can hold her head up for minutes at a time and the doctor commented yesterday that she looks about ready to roll over. Last week she noticed the mobile above her swing for the first time. It's so exciting to watch as her eyes focus more and see her expression as she studies everything. She hasn't been doing that great at sleeping which has been a trial for Wayne and I but some days are better than others. She has also been colicky and cries for hours with maybe a 15 minute cat-nap here and there.
She went for her one month check up yesterday and everything is great. She is now 10 pounds 4 ounces, so she has gained almost two pounds in the last two and a half weeks. She has also added another inch to her little body making her 22.25 inches long which is in the 90th percentile! The doctor said she is growing at just the right rate and seems to be doing wonderfully which was very comforting to hear.
Many of you have been praying for us as I went back to school. That has been going tremendously and I'm now in my third week back. I am taking a very easy course load, two choirs and voice lessons, but it still requires me to be at school everyday. Wayne watched her for the first week and then last week the babysitters started. It was a little hard to leave her but she has been doing quite well. She usually sleeps when I'm gone which is nice for me and the babysitter. Most days I am only gone a little over an hour and so she doesn't need a bottle except on Mondays, usually. It's been nice for me to get a little break as well. I don't get much else done in the morning before class but it's nice to get ready slowly and have time to play with her as well.
I don't often post about Wayne but figured I would give a short update about him as well. He is still loving his job and the people that he works with. They're all great guys who love to joke around and hang out together, which Wayne really enjoys. Once a month they get together for a night of killing eachother in computer games and everyone once in a while they get together to watch a game on t.v. He is just now completing a huge project that he has to present next week to the head guys of Liberty University and there have been a lot of hang ups and struggles with it. Pray for him as he completes the project and as he and his colleagues present it.
I think that is all for the updates. I wish that all of you could meet Jordyn and share in all the fun experiences we are having. Please feel free to comment and email and we will try and back to you as soon as we can. We miss you all.
Playing and watching the lights.
Jordyn's first Giants game. Look at her outfit!
Just relaxing
Tummy Time!
Jordyn was three months old a week and a half ago and I can't believe it! She is changing almost every day and is becoming more and more fun. She smiles all the time and squeals when she gets excited. She is eating her hands constantly and anything else she can get in her mouth. She can't sit up by herself yet but she loves to try and is getting very strong. We've moved her to formula now and because of that she's been changing her sleep patterns. She's happier longer and takes fewer naps but for longer intervals which is what I like. We have finally moved her to sleeping in her own room at night and it seems to be going well! The other day Wayne and I were looking at pictures of Jordyn from her first week of life and just can't believe the changes! She's is becoming a wonderful baby, full of personality.
We went to the doctors on Monday for a recheck on her ear infection and all is well. She has a little cold and has been coughing a lot but the doctor said that's fine and her ears look great. She is now 25 inches and 16 lbs 1 oz. I just can't believe how heavy she is getting. She moved into her 6-9 mos clothes two weeks ago because she is just way to long! 
Despite some frusterating moments we had a great Thanksgiving vacation. Jordyn and I left to go home to NY on the Thursday before Thanksgiving with Cassandra. A normal 8 hour trip took 12 hours because of the stops we had to make but it was fun and Jordyn was wonderful. She slept the entire trip. We threw my parents a surprise 25th anniversary party, visited with friends and family and took tons of pictures. Then it was off to PA for a Thanksgiving dinner. We had a great time there playing games, eating tons and making a craft! I was so thrilled for Jordyn to meet everyone I love so much. For those of you that haven't met her we hope to introduce you soon. Thank you for keeping in touch!
