We have our baby back!

Before you get all excited and think that we lost her...No. We were having some trouble with Emma being extremely fussy, not sleeping well and crying when we put her down. Not only was she waking every 3 hours like a newborn should, but we would be up 2-3 hours or more at a time because she couldn't go back to sleep. We called the doctor and they said she had colic. Not bad colic, but enough to warrant getting some gas medicine. We have been giving it to her since yesterday around 4pm and it is making her feel better. We both got up with Miss Emma once; 45 minutes for me and 30 minutes for Paul. She did so much better and we feel so much more rested. She seems happier too which is wonderful.

Going back to work....and I hope I don't change my mind.

There is only one more week of school and it is probably the easiest week to be at work in the world! I figure I will save a few extra days for next year in case Emma gets sick or what not. I have to get my doctor's office to get back to me with a note to go back to work early and I haven't heard from them yet. Have tomorrow to get it done. I'm really nervous about it even though Paul will be home with her and I will be free here and there to go home for a bit if I need to. Ain't no thing, just don't know what to expect.

Oh...I may have to band direct again next year. Not what I had in mind but there is only one position open in my district for special education and if I don't get it I'm right back in it. I'll just have to learn to cut back a bit on all of the extra stuff and do the bare minimum to get the job done. Pray that all works out. I'm not stressed yet, so maybe things are in the works.

Ok...so mobile blog works. Want to take a moment to mention how interesting of a situation I find myself in at the moment. I'm waiting in the car where Paul is doing his first job interview and find that I have a small stomach ache. Fearing the worst, I buckle Emma in and take off for some convenience store. When I arrive I sit wodering what to do with the child. Giving up on the situation, I return to where Paul is and hoping the stomach ache doesn't go full throttle in a moment's notice, I'm waiting not so patiently for him to return.

Any suggestions on what to do in a situation such as this are more than welcome!

Just a test to make sure our mobile blog works. Cool if it does!

Free childcare is super!

Our good friend Lynae came over last night with her posse to stay with Emma while we were out at a Praise Team party. What a super opportunity to have a RN stay with our daughter for free. Although she was totally stoked about taking care of her (she's a baby junkie!), we were happy to have her. We even came home to a clean kitchen when we knew that they had fixed dinner there.

I think next time she'll charge us, but hey, it's worth it.

Thought she'd never go to sleep

Maybe we're in transition from sleeping all the time to being awake more? Emma fought sleep for almost 2 hours. During which we had one feeding and three dirty diapers. I kept thinking she was sick or something but finally she went to sleep.

Learning as we go

Today we went for Emma's first pictures at Target. Not yet four weeks old and she did so well. The photographer was awesome and very patient to say the least. I will get pictures posted as soon as we get them in. We got some of the best pictures we could hope for at her age and were very pleased. The hard part was being out most of the day. Not only for her but for us. We are learning as we go to be patient and take our time and also allow more time to get around. After pictures we ran several errands and then ended up at the grocery store. Got home at 8:30 or so just to keep working. We are so busy with the both of us going all of the time that I cannot imagine what it is like for women who do not have the help of their husbands during the first month or at all.

This gives a whole new meaning to "full-time job"!

Shifting Sites

Since we have shifted sites (money was apparently an object) I have copied all of the wonderful comments left on the other site for Emma. Thank you all so much!

From Dusty Fletcher May 11, 2009
How sweet! She is absolutely adorable! Congrats!

From Tiina Auler May 11, 2009
Miss Emma, You are a beautiful addition to this world. You have a very, very special Mommy (and Daddy, too). Can't wait to get to meet you. Gracin wants you to beg Mommy and Daddy to bring you to the banquet!

From Lana Tackett May 12, 2009
Such a sweety! She is such a good baby :-)

From The Davey~Hasan's May 13, 2009
SO SO SO SO beautifull! We can't wait to see you Emmaloo. Especially Lauren!

From Amy Yeldell May 10, 2009
Emma is soooo beautiful! I know you are having so much fun with her! Happy Mothers Day Heather, you worked hard for it!

From Auntie Kimmy May 10, 2009
Hi Emma!! You're the cutest thing!! Will you pass this message on to your mommy for me? HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! :) MUAH! Congratulations guys!

From Auntie Megan May 10, 2009
Emma! I'm glad you're here! We are going to have so many Lindstrom Adventures together!! I can't wait!

From Ann Moon May 10, 2009
I voted on the "who does Emma look like?" I tried to vote for both but it wouldn't let me put both...in the M & M photo I could see more Paul, however, the earlier pics she looked like her mom! HAPPY 1ST MOTHER'S DAY!!! Things are settling down around here so I hope to meet Miss Emma this week, OK??!! I'm soooo happy for you - all 3 of you!! And yes, listen to the advice of "old" and OLD mothers: SLEEP when she's asleep!!! the dishes WILL WAIT...hey, they can't walk away!! I cannot get over her hair...so beautiful. Love you see you SOON! GOD HAS BLESSED YOU IN THE MOST MAGNIFICIENT WAY - a TREASURE YOU NOW POSSESS!! Love, Ann

From Robin Foster May 11, 2009
What a beautiful baby! Congratulations on your new baby girl! We are so happy for you!

From Jill May 11, 2009
Emma is so sweet! She was worth the wait! Hope she will be a tootflute also!

From Katrina Keener May 11, 2009
I love you emma and cant wait to teach you all I know!

From Lynne Gentry May 11, 2009
Soooo cute! Happy First Mother's day. You're up for quite the adventure!

From Erin Galope May 11, 2009
Congratulations!!!! She is beautiful!!!

From Kellie Keslar May 11, 2009
She is gorgeous.

From Nana Beason May 04, 2009
My little Em looks just like her mommy did....chubby cheeks!!

From Anthony May 09, 2009
Those are some HUGE M&M's!

From Nana Beason May 09, 2009
My sweet little Emma.....I love you so!

From Sara May 09, 2009
Awe...she is so precious! I can't wait to see her! Congrats, yall made a beautiful baby girl!

From Granny May 09, 2009
She is the sweetest baby born on April 26th at 4:56am. I am glad she looks like her great granny and has several double chins... they look better on her though. Love you guys!

From Stephanie Alexander May 09, 2009
Little Emma is so cute. You guys did a great job.

From Jimmy and Debbie Gaston May 09, 2009
Welcome to the world, Emma. You are so cute--those cheeks look so kissable. We think you look like both your Mom and Dad. Can't wait to see you in person--and Debbie really wants to hold you.

From Donna Ahman May 10, 2009
Emma is beautifull! She will bring you joy, hope and be a never-ending source of AWE! You will be great parents!!! Cherish each and every moment with her. She will grow up so fast!

From Lisa Minton May 10, 2009
What a cutie! Happy first Mother's Day Heather! What a blessing! May your lives together as a family be filled with all the wonder and joy our God can bring! Hold tight....they grow up sooooo fast!

From Laura and Kyndal Dewberry May 10, 2009
she is absolutely beautiful!! Hope ya'll are adjusting well and remember to get your sleep. Can't wait to see her in person.

Lindstrom Adventures

The Lindstroms are excited for the newest addition to the family-Emma Lorraine! She joined our family at 4:56am on Sunday, April 26. She is beautiful and very loved. Welcome to our world.