March for Babies

Today was the big March of Dimes March for Babies. Even with the rainy weather it turned out to be a pretty good day. In the beginning we were not sure we were going to make it the 5.2 miles. Brie was pitching a fit and did not want to sit in her stroller. She wanted to walk. She was tired and hungry, but refused to take a bottle (we were out in public why would she). Finally after the first 1/2 mile she decided to take her bottle and a nap. Mommy's back was killing her from walking and feeding her at the same time. We actually got to sit down for a few minutes at the first rest area and give her some more of her bottle. She actually slept for the next hour or so and woke up in a much better mood. So along with our friends we made it the next few miles. We did not break any records and were the very last team to make it back to the finish line, but we had a great time. At the end there was a little picnic and we enjoyed hotdogs and chips. Here are a few photos of today:

here we are warming up before the walk:

Brie snoozing during the walk:

Brie holding hands with her NICU buddy Anthony

In addition we are almost the proud new owners of our first house. We have a signed agreement for a house in Muncy and are just working on getting a loan. It is a little complicated because of moving to a new area and me only working part time right now, but our person at the bank does not think it will be a problem. Marcus and I both have jobs lined up already so we should be in good shape. Now we have to search for daycare for Brie. Now that she is over a year we really want her to have some interaction with other children. She is very fussy and always wants to be the center of attention. Because of her rough start we have always catered to her, but that needs to stop. We are thinking about taking her to a drop in center this summer to get her used to the idea. There is a local center here that she can go to for a few hours a week so she is around other children. Now that RSV season is over it is time to enroll her. Hopefully it will help.

lounging at the Zoo

Wondering at the zoo

As for eating, Brie is hit and miss. Some meals she will eat very well and others almost nothing. Today was not a very good day. She missed her afternoon nap and was very fussy at dinner time so ate almost nothing. She did drink her bottles well today so hopefully that will make up her calories for the day. Brie continues to gain weight despite her poor eating. Last night she was 17 lbs 13 oz. It is not much of a gain, but it is something. She also seems to be getting taller. Many of her 6-9 month pajamas are getting too short.