New Years Resolutions

The definition of resolution:

res·o·lu·tion 1. The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination.

2. A resolving to do something.

3. A course of action determined or decided on.

Every year we all make resolutions, promises to do something better, something different this year. Most of the time we Vow to do things to improve our lives whether it be to lose weight or take more time for the family. Most of the time we stick to our resolutions for a couple of months then its back to our old ways. Which is why some people think it is dumb to even make them. But Its fun so we are making some resolutions at the Hebert household.

Candice's Resolutions:

1) Lose the baby weight. I dont have much more to go but it would be nice to lose a little extra :)

2) Stop swearing so much. Mommy has a potty mouth!

3) Be the best wife and mother I can be

4) Work Harder and Smarter at my job

5) Take time to stop and appreciate how fortunate we really are and what a wonderful life we have

Emery's Resolutions:

1) To continue being the good baby she is

2) To move into her own room and start sleeping in her crib

3) To Sleep from 9-6, (currently we are waking up at 3 for a feeding), or just to sleep longer than a 6 hour stretch

4) To remind mommy and daddy everyday that the Lord has blessed them with such a beautiful gift

5) To do more chores around the house (OK maybe that's asking for a little too much :)

Archie's Resolutions

1) Keep being Me...

2) Quit taking things for granted, and focus on the Future (and not the past).

3) Try to improve on my faith & beliefs.

4) Time Management!

5) Enjoy my wonderful life and family that we have created for ourselves.

I hope you all have a wonderful New year! Love the Hebert's!

Christmas 2010

Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year! We had a nice Christmas but it was quite exhausting. We left Wednesday night and headed to Lake Charles. Thursday night Archie and I went on a date (see above picture), we had dinner and then decided to go meet some friends out. It was going to be a "pump-n-dump" kinda night. But My husband got a little too carried away at the bar so I had to be the responsible parent. You would think he would have let me do the drinking since I was pregnant for nine months but no way, once the first shot was ordered it was over with. Call me crazy but I felt like I could not have drank a lot if I wanted to. Its as if there is this instinct now that no matter how much I drink I wont get wasted because in the back of my mind I know I have to take care of Emery right when I get home.

Archie and I exchanged gifts before we left and I got a sewing machine and a BEAUTIFUL watch. He got a Keurig coffee pot and some other little gifts. His birthday is tomorrow and he will be getting an Apple Laptop so that's his big gift.

This is my cute Emery! She gets more animated every day. She is full of smiles and giggles

On Christmas we have 6 different places to be in 36 hours. Throw in a newborn and plus the fact that I am nursing and it is sure to be mind blowing. Every party we had to be at was of course right in the middle of her feeding so I was "spot feeding" her those two days. She of course didn't get to sleep much either. She got passed around like a hot potato. Grown ups and kids were handing her off like she was a little puppy. Which of course pissed her off and she became quite fussy. But I was very proud of myself for letting everyone hold her and not being overprotective. (Although I know of some that would disagree with the last statement) But Oh well! Can't please everyone! The above pic is stop #3. You can see by my face that i am pooped and so is my sweet angel. I don't know if next year we will not be making all 6 places. Santa wants to come to our house and i want to start my own family Christmas traditions at our house Christmas morning. It is wonderful seeing family and we enjoy spending time with them though so its hard because we live out of town.

Look at that smirk!

I love this hat and it wont fit her much longer

This is from last nights 3 am feeding. Did I mention she is sleeping 6 hours straight at night?!

She is such a happy little girl and We love her tons. I think I may move her to her crib in the next week.... We will see!

WHEW!!!!!

I had a "hold your breath" moment this morning. I had to go get an XRAY of my pelvis because I am still in some pain from the delivery. Well before the nurse could do my xray she made me take a pregnancy test. I told her "Maam there is no way , I think, No way.. right??" SO as I waited for her to look at the test for two minutes my heart was pounding and I kept saying "please dont come back with a positive, please please please." She replied "Why that would be an early Christmas Present!'. I was thinking in my head... LADY! DO you not see the tiny tot in my arms??!! HELLO!!!

Well we are safe it was negative WHEW!!! That would have been NOT GOOD!

Adventures in Emeryland

Things have been busy over here in the world of Emery! We went and made her first Christmas ornament at this super neat place called Potteryland! So cute and I hope to continue this and do an ornament for her every year.

Naughty and Nice Annual Girls Christmas party

Emery is dressed here to go to Lights in the Heights!

Archie and I before we went to his company Christmas party. My parents came up to babysit Emery. Thanks Honey & Popee!

Family Photo (This is the best shot of Emery, all the others were Milk mouth)

Today (Saturday) We went to take photos with Santa and of course she slept the whole time!

In front of the tree at Market Street.

Happy Holidays!

Stomach or back???

I have a little problem. Emery would much rather sleep on her stomach than on her back. I have come to learn this just recently. Up until now she has been sleeping in her swing. I know I probably shouldn't have started this bad habit but I did. So last week we set up the pack n play in our room. I get her swaddled and snoozing, Lay her on her back in the pack n play, turn on the vibration thing underneath and 20 minutes later she is up. I have tried this over and over and the longest she stays sleeping on her back is 20 minutes. She Loves to sleep on my chest so I decided just to see how she would do on her stomach.....and she loves it. I Know this is so SOO against the rules though. What is your thoughts on this??? I am so torn. Should I continue to try and force her on her back?

I have watched her very closely and she has great head control. What I mean is that if she rolls her head from the right to her head being face down she rolls it to the side pretty quick on her own. So in my mind I am thinking that she knows to roll it to the side.... Or maybe i am crazy..

On another note she is starting to sleep through a feeding at night. She did this all on her own and it has been nice having a six hour span at night!

I appreciate your opinions ladies! Thanks!

One month!

Emery and Honey

Emery and Uncle Kamron

Emery's First Thanksgiving!

Finally a picture with Mommy!!!

Went out with some girlfriends

I'm 1 month old!!!!

Hmmm she's not sure about this

Look at that sweet yawn. Happy 1 month Emery!

things i now know

There are things I now know as a mom that i didn't know before.

1) Breastfeeding is a LONELY job. I totally get why some people quit.

2) Pumping and Dumping SUCKS! Had two glasses of wine over the break and had to Pump n dump twice. SO sad to pour it down the drain!

3) Having a husband that helps is so nice. He went hunting while we were in LC and those two nights alone were , well lonely and a tad more tiring.

4) I thought I loved my dogs more than anything. Like they could never be replaced. I now know that they are second priority and I love Emery so much more. (don't tell Milo n Scooter although i think they already know.)

5) I can no longer just grab my things and go.

6) My mom thinks I am a baby hog.

The list could go on forever! But i need some advice.

The past few days I feel my milk supply has gone WAY down. Which is strange because we went and bought a deep freeze because I had sooo much milk. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with going in town for Thanksgiving and maybe I didn't pump enough... not sure.

So how do i get it back?

I am pumping now constantly, eating oatmeal, and I plan on going to buy that Fenugreek stuff today. Any other suggestions??

Newborn Photos

Emery took some amazing newborn photos! I am going to spend a fortune!

Click on the link to see a sneak peek of them :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

www.erincarlylephotographyblog.com

latest import of pictures

Emery will be three weeks old tomorrow and I can't imagine life before her! She is just the sweetest thing and I love her more than words can say. Life has changed so much around here now that she is in our lives. She just had a checkup and now weighs 7 lbs 9 oz and is 20.5 inches long. Growing so fast already!

We have had lots of visitors. Here are some more pictures:

Emery & my Aunt Mona

Emery with Stacey and Annalina

Emery with my Aunt Lisa

Emery with Archies brother Andrew

Her cord fell off Monday so we finally got to give her a real bath!

Emery and Dr Francis, the dr who delivered her

Emery and her daddy. Of course the dogs have to get in the picture. Why is there never pictures of me and Emery????

More pictures

I have some more pictures that family has sent us from Emery's birth. Also some from our phones.

Enjoy!

Loving my sweet girl

One week ago today I was in the hospital waiting for her debut. Technically we didn't have her until Friday at 4 in the morning but still... Tomorrow she will be a week old!!! How time has flown by ALREADY!

We have been in and out of the doctor since Monday checking her Jaundice levels everyday. They have been high but not high enough to go under the lights in the hospital. But still close to the borderline. Which is why she has been pricked in the heel 5 times already! Poor thing. Dr Z says her jaundice is from the suction cup. It can be caused by a few other things too. Dr's usually tell you to sit them in a window and catch some sun. But you would know it has been raining here the past two days. It has not rained in Houston or at my house at least in like two months but when I need the sunlight it rains! Typical. It is sunny today so we have been hanging out by the windows off an on. I would love to take her outside but its pretty windy and I would have to bundle her up which would defeat the purpose of getting sunlight.

My Mom headed back to Lake Charles today. We have been very lucky to have her here helping us with the baby and all the household chores. She was constantly doing things for us. Thank you Honey! We Love you! I am anxious though to be with Emery all by myself. I know I can handle it and look forward to it. Emery has been such a good baby so far (hope I'm not jinxing myself now).

Archie has been SOOOO good with her. I will say that I had pretty high expectations for Archie. He knew that I expected him to be very hands on and help out as much as he could. And i am happy to say he has well exceeded my expectations. He is in this just as much as me and enjoys every second of it. It is so nice to be able to say "my husband helps out even when we don't ask." I hope this isn't a phase, i don't think it is but so far he gets an A+ form Emery and I. She just loves her daddy and I just love seeing them bond.

Well hope all is well for you!

Emery!

Emery Elizabeth Hebert was born @ 3:52 AM, on Friday October 29th, 2010. She weighed 6 lbs 2 oz & was 19.5 inches long. After ONE REALLY ROUGH LABOR, Emery had to endure the "suction cup"...... The whole process made us ALL quite exhausted, But the end result still remained the same. We are sooooooo Excited to see our new addition to 'our' family. WE love you Emery Elizabeth and she is more perfect than we could have ever imagined. We were surrounded by, and appreciate the support from all of our family and friends. It has been a blessing to have my mother here to help us get acquainted with our new 'bundle of joy'. here is a slide show of the amazing journey..!

Wednesday

Today Is Wednesday. The Last Wednesday of "Candice & Archie Hebert." We will soon be Candice, Archie, and Emery. My Last Wednesday before I am officially a "mom." My Last day of Work. My last Wednesday before my life changes.

I am so ready for this change! I can't wait to meet Emery. I Want to know what she is going to look like, and how much I am going to love her.

I think I have everything ready. My house is clean, clothes are washed. I can't say I'm nervous about the labor part. What keeps me up at night is thinking about all the family coming into town and wanting to make sure everyone has somewhere to stay and what they are going to eat, etc. For example I woke up at three o'clock Monday morning and thought, "I should Have something cooked so they can all come back to the house and eat", Archie said I was nuts but I'm doing it anyways. I also think I will feel bad If they have to "Wait" a long time like if I am in labor forever and she doesn't come until the wee hours Thursday night. I will feel guilty for everyone waiting so long. Call me crazy (Archie has already) but these are the things I'm worried about. I know once we get in our hospital room Thursday it will all go away, I hope...

I am so thankful That Emery is so loved and all her family is making the trip for her arrival. She will enter this world surrounded by tons of Love. I just wish I had a HUGE house to hold everyone! But this is the downside of living out of town I guess.

On another note, The dogs have been acting out the past few days. When I say dogs I blame them both but deep down I know for a fact that it is Scooter doing the damage. He has gotten into our bathroom trash twice this week. And they, (Scooter) has never done that before. I woke up at three this morning to sounds of him gagging so I jumped up and threw him of the bed onto the floor where he puked up items from the trash and parts of a chew toy. These items would have never made it out the back door if you know what I mean. Guess they are trying to get as much attention as possible from us!

Archie and I are anxious for tomorrow to get here and are praying for a fast delivery! Please keep us in your prayers.

Love!

Here is the updated slide show, I ha vent added the last two pics because they are on my camera and my camera is packed already! But I will one day :)

Ready or Not!

Ready or not it Looks Like Emery will be here sooner rather than later! I went to the doctor this morning and first started talking with Dr F about maybe inducing me the week before she is due, the first week of November. THEN she checked me and changed her mind. I am 50%effaced and dilated to a one but her head is Right there. Which I know a one is nothing, and probably no big deal to be 50 % either. Dr F kept saying how her head is down down and is literally in her hand. I said "yeah Ive been feeling lots of pressure down there!" and she said well that's why! She then asked when my next appt was and I replied, next Thursday the 28th. She said great come with your bags packed that way you can be home from the hospital by Saturday. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Is what I was thinking and I am sure what my face looked like. SO the 28th it is. Guess I am not having a November baby and at least she wont be exactly on Halloween (although it is still way close) which sucks but someones gotta be born that day right?

Reality hit me this morning. Like really hit me. In seven days I will be a mom and it is no longer Archie and I (and milo n Scooter). No longer just us two. I'm nervous and scared and emotional and just AHHHHH! DR F said to have a good weekend with your husband and that's exactly what I plan on doing. Just us two enjoying each other before there's a little one too. If you have any recommendations on things we should do let me know!

Miserable

The Definition of Miserable is as follows:

1. unhappy or depressed; wretched

2. causing misery, discomfort, etc. a miserable life

I think this just about sums me up!

Antsy

Well I am getting Antsy for Emery to make her debut. I turned 35 weeks on Friday and last weeks check up went well. My Doctor will start "checking" me at my next appointment. This weekend we did a few chores to get ready for Emery. We Semi-packed our bags and put the car seat bases in both vehicles. It was a strange sight to see when I got in my car this morning and looked back to reverse out the driveway. I thought to myself, "wow this is gonna happen soon." But How Soon??? That is the magic question. Yes I know God made this 40 weeks but sometimes the baby comes early. How early?? I just want to know!!! I'm sure OBGYN's have wanted to know that their whole career. If I knew I wouldn't be worried to let Archie go hunting. He wants to go and I'm sure he will go this weekend but what about next? My Doctor says this will be my last trip to Beaumont (part of my territory) for work and said to tell those doctors see ya next year! Which I am not complaining because I hate driving back and forth to Beaumont every week. The good thing is I feel great. Large but Great. I'm also getting worried about how long it will take to get the pounds off. I think about it all the time. I know I know what everyone says but I still think about it constantly. Call me crazy! I don't care! It's just me. Well hope all is well with you!

Lake Charles Shower

This past weekend we went to Lake Charles for my Baby Shower. My Family and Friends did such a GREAT job on everything! From decorating to gifts it was so nice. I Truly appreciate all the hard work and time they put into it all. Archie and I are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends that can't wait to meet Miss Emery. We got some Fabulous gifts! There was SOOO many that I was worried we would not be able to haul it all back in Archie's Truck but with some good organizing and planning we crammed it all in. We still have some things to put together but I have done a pretty good job at putting it all where it goes. Although who knows if its in the "most convenient" spot or not but I will figure it out when she gets here! Here is a slideshow from the shower. Click on the X so the Pet thing goes away, I can't figure out how to get that off. Again, Thanks to everyone who made the shower so special.

4 years!!!!

Four Years ago today I was getting ready to Marry my soul mate. It was by far the best day of my life. I know we have another "best day" coming up too :). We have done SOOO much over these four years and I would not change a thing. We are perfect for each other in every way and I look forward to Many many more years together! Cheers to US!

27!

This week I turned 27 years old. Natalie hosted a little get together for me at her house on Thursday for just the ladies. It was nice seeing everyone and I got some nice gifts. While I was there Archie went to a Klein High football game and noticed all the things that he thinks little girls should NOT be wearing. He constantly says "my daughter will not dress like that!" and I do agree with him but I think we are in for it :). 27 is going to be a great year I think, coincidentally my mom was 27 when she had me so I think it's a good age to have my first child. I Know Emery will make this year extra special. I also have some other things I would like to check off the list in this next year, one being the Hut turning a nice profit, and another being me working harder and smarter at my job. Oh and I would LOVE to be in a new house in this next year. I know it's wishful thinking but I really really am going to pray hard on it and work hard towards it.

Jenn, Allison, Natalie, Me (& Emery), Sarah, Brooke, & Tiffany

On another note, I call on doctors for a living, and some have no filter! Twice I was told "You look like your swollen!" One was by a male doctor on Tuesday who I nicely replied, "Really? I don't think so." And the second was on Friday By an female OBGYN who was genuinely concerned. On Friday I would agree with her. I was looking a little puffy. She asked me about my blood pressure which by the way was taken on Thursday at my appt and was fine. She talked with me about Preclampsia and some of the signs. My doctor has not had any concern so therefore I won't worry. But I will try to be more aware. I can't "take it easy" though. I have never really been one to just sit around so that's out of the question.

Saturday we went to a birthday party at two then headed downtown to see my Friend Allie tie the knot. This was by far the neatest wedding I have been to. It was at the Gallery and the wedding was outside and the reception was in. There was a string band of four that played music from The Beatles and The Beach Boys as the Wedding Party and Bride walked down the aisle. Then Viva La Vida was played at the end. Inside was decorated by Fun Colored flowers and lights. Her cake was a Lava Lamp, SO cool! And The favors were a packet of Wildflower seeds with the message to plant them and "watch love grow.' Allie looked absolutely stunning and I was so glad to have been there. We didn't stay too late but unfortunately left before they cut the cake. Which I still wanna know how they managed to cut it. Here is a picture of it:

Me and my Puffiness

How cool is this cake??!!!