The Pics

Here is Ben and Katelynn on Father's Day.

Katelynn today, wearing a shirt that said I can't wear pink everyday. Thanks Carla.

Another pic of her showing off her double chin that came in last week.

Appt updates

So last Monday we too Katelynn to her 1 month appt and I was hoping that she was 9lbs. Well she surprised me by being 10lbs and 11oz. I asked the Dr about her acne and the skin fold rubbing on her neck. I can get so gross and smelly there. I try to keep it clean but it still stinks. Shes get pretty stuffy too so I asked about that and he said it was the air and nothing should be done now about it. I do get some huge buggers though. So she is doing well.
Ben had his surgery on Tuesday and is recovering well from that. He has another 4 and a half weeks off.
Friday we went to get Katelynn's hearing checked and it passed in 90 seconds and the appt was over. That was the quickest appt ever.
Yesterday Ben and I went to the outlets and got some clothes for Katelynn for 6 months and up. Ben loved this green dress that she is not too big for and he saw it on the clearance rack for 3.99 and asked what size to get it in. He was really cute about it. I was able to find a dress that I just love and am so excited about. It is hard to wear a dress when nursing though. We went and saw The Proposal. It was cute but of course there were scenes that were unnecessary.
Overall though things are pretty good. Just trying to get used to being a mom and learning what she wants and when. I am trying to figure out her nap schedule and when she'll sleep for more than 5 min. Sometimes she'll do good and then sometimes I can't get out of the room and she is crying. Everyday still seems to be different and am thinking when Ben goes back to work it might get better as far as a schedule goes.
This morning she was so cute. I laid her on the boppy and put some toys above her and she played there for about an hour. And she is wearing a favorite shirt today so I need to get some pics up from fathers day and today. I will work on that and see how far I get.

Talk to you all later.
Anna

Thanks Beth and Kevin!!

For weeks and maybe even months on end we have been raiding Beth and Kevin's house every Sunday and eating dinner with them. They are always so gracious to us and feed us great food, well, the hot dogs may not have been "great" food but it was still food. This Sunday was no exception we invited ourselves over, we always ask first, and had some Vegetarian Linguine. It was so good. So, I called over for the recipe yesterday and we had it again and since I need to get the recipe written down I will share it with you too. It is SUPER easy and I even ate all of the vegetables, that is a shocker since I don't easy many vegetables.


Vegetarian Linguine

6 oz Linguine Pasta*
2 Med Zucchini Thinly sliced
2 Green Onions chopped
1 garlic clove minced
2 tbsp butter
Olive Oil*
1 tomato diced
2 tsp fresh Basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 oz provolone cheese shredded*
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese*

Cook Pasta according to package directions. Combine zucchini, green onion, garlic, butter and oliveoil in large skillet. Saute 3-5 minutes. Add tomato, basil, salt, pepper and pasta. Cover and simmer 3-5 minutes. Add cheeses and serve.

* I used half a box of linguine coated with olive oil and had that bowl of leftovers. I used about 3 or 4 tbsp olive oil to coat the vegetables well. I also used the shredded italian cheese blend. The cheese adds allot of flavor to the pasta so don't forget it. If you want meat with it I had some precooked and cut up chicken wedges added to my plate.

Hope you like it and thanks Beth for the recipe.

Anna

P.S. Katelynn now weighs 10lbs and 11oz and 22.5 inches

Doctors

I can't believe how many appts I have this week. Monday is Katelynn's 1 month appt. Tuesday is Ben's Surgery he will be off for 6 weeks to 3 months. My six week check up and a Hair cut for me. Friday Katelynn's hearing exam. She failed the one in the hospital but we know she can hear she has been startled a few times from noises.

So, Ben tore his lateral meniscus like we thought and will have arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday Morning. If they keep it then it will be 3 months of healing if they have to remove it then it is 6 weeks of healing. Ben hopes he can keep it.

My dad is in town and is at the rehab hospital for spinal cord injuries. I went and saw him on Friday and it was a little sad as he couldn't do anything for himself. Hopefully with time things will improve. My mom says he is doing a little more each day even if that little more is twitching his left thumb. It is going to be long and hard for him.

I will talk to you all later and let you know how this week went.

Anna