Cute pic back from Valentine's day that Grandma Cellon sent me. We are headed to the doctor today to get some feedback on all of her ongoing issues. Her reflux/ ecsema are still there and keep flaring up. We will see what the doctor says. I just want my little girl to not be in pain so much.

Grandma and Grandpa Patterson are headed to NC tomorrow. We are soooo excited. Looks like they are bringing the warmer weather too. It was a brisk 25 degrees here this morning. During our walking group, I lost feeling in my legs :). Bailey was nice and warm in her fleece snowsuit and JJCole carseat bundle thing. She was too cute-slept the whole walk. Wouldn't it be nice to be like that as an adult? Have someone wheel you around when you are completely bundled up and warm? Sounds good to me.

Lazy Sunday

Bailey wasn't feeling too well this morning. This is her just "chillin'"
This afternoon she seemed to feel better. I had to act quick to take this pic. She rolls over immediately when put on her tummy now :).
Nice chilly day for a fire.

Today Bailey and I "took it easy". We only went to Sunday School and she stayed with me during that due to us both still fighting a cold. Here are several pics from today that were too cute. Hopefully we will both be better soon. We are excited to see Grandma and Grandpa Patterson on Friday!! Only 5 more days to go.

Sleep and Sickness

Alfalfa is teething.

Today was an even better day for sleep. Bailey slept from 7pm-6am straight. Took two 1 1/2 hour naps and 1 45min nap. So, that is sooooo good. However, during the day she has not been so happy (does a baby ever have both? this child either is happy and no sleep or sleeps and is not happy). I have figured she is teething. EVERYTHING goes into her mouth today. She ate a receipt at Target while I was talking to Blair on the phone. Oops. She had half of it in a mess of wet paper over her mouth. Hopefully ink isn't something she is allergic too :(). I am praying teething only lasts a few days.

So, we have been on the "allergen free" diet for 8 days now. I am feeling sick again though. This is what happened last time. I made it a week and then bam, sick. I don't know if it is my immune system, just "coincidence", something I am eating that I am allergic to but didn't know, or the devil. It is really frustrating. Going to bed early tonight to help ward off any severe symptoms. Right now, it feels as if it is just "allergies" (itchy eyes, scratchy throat, fluid in ears)- however I don't have allergies. Weird huh?

Hallelujah!

Bailey slept from 7pm to 6:30am straight. Oh my goodness. I feel like a new woman. It is so wonderful to wake up refreshed. Even Snickers feels better for all the non-interrupted rest ;).

Not only that, but she has now been asleep for her morning nap for about 1 1/2 hours. Seriously folks, this is UNHEARD of for this child. Who knew that food allergies could disrupt every aspect of a poor baby's life? If these are the results to avoiding all these foods, I will gladly do it!

Praise the Lord for such a good morning. It is sunny, a brisk 50 degrees outside (which I happen to love) and a perfect day for a long walk. Only 37 more days until Mr. Blair comes home. Countdown is approaching soon. Thank you everyone who has been praying for us during this time.

Farmer Bailey

Good morning everyone- this is me sitting up by myself. I can't do it long yet, but am working hard.
Mommy dressed me in my farmer overall capri outfit today. I think I look pretty cute, huh!
I love my pigtails. I gave mommy a gift of good sleep last night. We both feel SOOO much better.

A mom's work is never done

Sometimes I wonder if I will ever get to enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon ever again. I am sure all new and older mom's feel the same. Even if I get miss Bailey to take a nap (which means 45minutes in our world :()., my cat demands attention. Even now, Snickers is on my arm as I am typing just purring up a storm. I don't know if this "constant demand for Mom's attention" will get better or worse after Blair gets home. Let us hope better. I guess eventually you get used to having something demand your attention all the time as well.

Bailey is doing better now that I am avoiding all the Top 8 allergens (Milk, Soy, Wheat, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Eggs) as well as beef, pork, onion, tomato, corn and green peppers. Her rashes and runny poo are gone!! I am waiting or her nightwaking and short naps to get better as well. What do I eat you may ask? Well- I found the best grocery store ever in Wilmington that stocks Allergen free food. I bought some brownie mix, chocolate chips and rice cheese. For someone who loves ALL food, these restrictions have been life-altering. The one blessing is I am a smaller size now then before I was pregnant. Hopefully she will outgrow her allergies soon. I am deciding which allergen to "trial" first. Which would you do? I am thinking wheat.---well, b/c how can a girl life without bread? But maybe soy due to my lack of calcium foods. We will see. Hopefully she will continue to improve on this diet and we won't have to go to formula. Wow- the joys and hardships of the "first child". They are such a guinea pig in so many ways. We will see how Blair enjoys this diet when he gets home. Can't be worse then MRE's or Iraqi food though :).

Happy Valentine's Day

Mommy and me in my outfit from Grandma Patterson
Nana and Papa Cellon came to visit me!
Me with flowers and bear from daddy- all the way from Iraq!
Who me? You want to be my Valentine?
This is me rolling over! Yahoo Bailey. She has done it several times over the last month, but today she did it consistently EVERY time she was put on her tummy. She hates being on her tummy :).

Today is my very first valentine's day. My Nana and Papa Cellon came to visit me. I rolled over 10 times today for them. Yeah Bailey!!! I also sat by myself for almost a minute.

My first trip to Virginia

Bailey and baby Katie before bedtime. Look how tan Katie is!
Allison, Nanette, Amelia and me :)
Photo op- can you believe Bailey is 2 1/2 months younger? Katie sits up really well on her own.

We went to Northern Virginia this weekend to see some old friends. Bailey and I had fun shopping with Amber (who has Bailey's 2nd boyfriend Avery cooking in the oven), hanging out with First Baptist friends and just enjoying the cooler weather. We stayed at my friend Nanette's house who has a 7 1/2 month old baby girl, Katie. Bailey enjoyed playing with all of Katie's toys. Bailey and Katie are a similar weight, but Katie is a couple inches taller. She made my Bailey girl look chubby :). Ahhhh...if only the doctor's could see Bailey now...they wouldn't have made me wake her up for the first 6 weeks so much to eat. Amazing how quickly a 6lb 1 oz baby girl can grow. We are back in NC and are starting to get ready for Blair to return. Only 7 more weeks to go!

My first ponytail

Bailey's hair is getting super long. Even barretts don't keep it out of her eyes very well. We have moved onto the ponytail. I am going to try pigtails soon. How cute! It actually stays in very well throughout the day.

Bailey's 5 month Birthday!

Bailey is 5months old today. Hard to believe. Here are a couple pics taken on this special day. We are both feeling much better. Bailey only woke up at 2 am to eat, giving Mom a much needed 4 hour stretch of sleep.

Welcome to our Blog!

Hey everyone- I have finally caught up on the highlights of the last 4 months. I am now ready to share the blog and keep it updated. Please check back frequently for pics of Bailey and updates on the Cellon family.

Bailey 4 months

Go Gators!
Like my hairdo?
Going to church

Bailey 3 months

Bailey 2 months

My friend from Montana, Rebekah Copeland took Bailey to her first trip to the beach.
Go Gators! Gameday at the Waldron's
Happy Thanksgiving Great Grandpa and Grandma Thomas
The Cellon family minus Blair.

Bailey 4 weeks

Happy Halloween
Don't I look Cute!!!
My Uncle Travis and soon to be Aunt Natalie

Bailey's Birthday

Bailey's Birthday. She arrived Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 0831am. She weighed 6lbs 1oz and was 18.5 inches long. Mom was induced on Sunday and was on bedrest for 5 days due to pre-eclampsia.

Gator Family

Here is the Gator Family Day 2. Blair left a few hours after this picture was taken to Iraq. Bailey was so tiny! It was a very emotional time for all.

Bailey