The Feger Family est. 2012

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Bye Bye Pacifier

Note: check previous posts, I've updated.

Well, it's only night 2 but I'm proud to report that we decided to take away Clara's pacifier over Thanksgiving break and it's been a success, SO far! I know it's early...I just knocked on wood.

The doctor recommended getting rid of her pacifier around 1. I decided to wait until Thanksgiving break so I wouldn't have to put an upset baby on the babysitters. I waited until Monday night and we listened to her cry for an hour straight, she was very upset. It killed us both. We both wavered, thankfully one of us held tight when the other didn't feel they could. I started reading online. It seemed okay to leave a baby sleeping with the pacifier until s/he is 2-3. We decided after an hour we'd do that, then she stopped crying. Now that she is sleeping through the night I am not willing to give up those nights so if she woke during the night crying I would cave. She slept from 8 to 6, then back to sleep until 7. Today for her nap she cried for less than a minute and laid awake for about 20 minutes until she fell asleep, sleeping almost 3 hours. Tonight she let out one whimper when I laid her down and asleep she went. We're so lucky she adjusts so well, she is such an amazing little baby, I should have had more faith she'd be fine quick.

I'm glad we stuck with it, it wasn't easy and it could have been way worse. Clara is not a crier so when she screams bloody murder, we crumble. If I would have known it would have only taken one night I'm not sure if I would have taken it sooner. It's been such a life saver on many occasions. Today while running errands she screamed on and off wanting to get out of the cart/stroller. She knows she can move and hates to be contained. It's really hard to take her places now and the paci helped, oh well!

Bye Bye Paci!

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Birthday Pictures

Saturday during the day we went to Winter the Dolphin's aquarium for Addi's birthday. Then we met dad, Alice, Terry and Mary Jane out for lunch on the beach.

Finally Saturday night I remembered to start taking pictures. I usually can't get it out of my hands but as of late I've been "livin in the moment" and I need need to find the happy medium.

Clara had spent the day with Ana, Theresa and Addi. Dad and Alice came up, Becca and Sharon came over for dinner too.

Love these! Clara was loving her Aunt Ana...

Kisses, kisses, and more kisses...

Grandpa watched us and was sweet and got teary knowing how much mom would love to be here and how sad it is she is missing these moments. We love you Grandma, we would do anything to have you here!

Birthday Girls

October 19th - Clara is officially 1!

Time for presents!

First, from Aunt Linny, Uncle Zimmer and Trinkie of course.

Money for her piggy bank!

Trick or treat bag with her name, and it's the one word she says non-stop, CAT!

Halloween pj's, they glow in the dark! Perfect size!

Nancy, Bob and Anna, our wonderful neighbors gave Clara a CD with songs with her name in it, clothes, and her cake.

Books from Sharon, we read them daily!

Shoes and Bubble Guppy microphone from Ana, Theresa, Addi and Eli

She knew right where the shoes went, although she doesn't ever wear any. She couldn't wait to get them on!

Sad to say, Ana, Theresa, and Addi had to go after presents. Thank you so much for coming to see me for my birthday! I love you!

Tiffany, Steven, Dylan, Isaac, Tyler, and Julia came by on my birthday to celebrate with me for a little. It was by far the highlight of Clara's day. She loves being around her cousins more than anything.

Uncle Steven picked out some outfits that are adorable, Clara is very trendy in her new clothes. She was also given a neat drum set with the pieces resembling cool insects. She carries the sticks around and won't put them down. She loves making music with all the different instruments.