10 months!

Where has the time went! Can't believe 10 months ago God blessed us with this gift! She is full of energy and keeps us on our toes! And She is wrapped around Daddy's finger! She is finally sleeping through the night... Well most nights:) babbling....crawling all over the place, standing, cruzing furniture, pointing at everything, signing a few signs, and laughs all day long! She loves to eat...took that after her mama:) We are no longer on baby food except for cereal and mixed fruit in the morning! We are so in love and give God ALL the glory! He chose us to take care of her, what an awesome gift and responsibility:) c

Some Breast Feeding tips for intriguing minds and some life experiences:)

     Wow! Sloane will be 10 months on Sat and I'm still breastfeeding! I didn't think I would make it this long, however extremely blessed to have been able to make it thus far and want to continue until 12 months!
     There is just a few details that don't get relayed or shared to you as a new mom about breast feeding. You will often hear.... Oh yes! I breast fed for a year..6 months..14 months... Etc  However here a few things they don't tell you!
      For the first oh... 3 months or more you are literally stuck on the couch or bed breast feeding... It's sooooo demanding.... I never realized it. My child nursed every two hours or less for 2 months! You can go take a shower or eat... As soon as it's over back to it! Wait a minute oh by the way "eat again, alone or in peace... NEVER"! Sometimes I just sit in my car and eat....my.... Lunch..... Piece.... By ..... Piece.. Lol. Anyway, when you are hungry, they are too. and for the first month your in soooo much pain.... It hurts! And if anyone tells you ... It doesn't .... They are not being very nice to you:) Don't worry, it gets better... ALOT better! And Mama's of breast fed babies they don't always sleep through the night, it's nothing like formula fed babies!!!! It's comfort to them and they enjoy, take comfort in the skin on skin time with mommies!
     And for me I went back to work full time..... PUMPING... A whole new aspect of the BF journey! Pump after you nurse, every 3 to 4 hours, the more often the better! Thankfully I have a flexible traveling job. I admitt... I've  pump while driving.... Pumped on a toilet, pumped in parking lots while waiting for jobs... Pump, pump, pump!A lot! Hey you have to do to what you have to do! Keep a sun visor and a blanket/jacket in car to cover yourself. Sometimes only 30 mins or so btw jobs so had to pump on the go....the Medela Pump has been an awesome gift!!!!! My backpack pump has been one like a purse! You don't leave home without it! Ha! The ice Pac block will keep in the storage all day.... It has for me!!! Freeze all the extra milk you can for later! Thankfuly I still have some, it's low but know able to replenish because Sloane is sleeping through out the night! pumping while I'm writing this blog lol:) and if you think you will sleep all night long when they do start sleeping longer... Well if your like me.... NOT happening... I wake up about after 4 hours of sleep to pump for a bottle for next day and to keep my supply going! After 10 months she is needing less oz each nursing and you're body just matches their need! Isn't God so awesome making our bodies in a way to supply food, nutrients for our babies:)
   Yes you will lose weight fast, you also end up eating more than you did while pregnant bec you are STARVING because of all the calories you are burning! Yay!  I lost all my weight fast then gained some back because of all the eating! Drink Tons of water, this also help your supply! You will be thirsty anyway, your body's reaction to the bf. I worked out, ran and lift weights! It did effected my supply.. You just have to make sure you eat lots of calories and drink LOTS of water.
    Get a good nursing bra!!!! Don't settle for cheap, you will be so uncomfortable:( I went to Motherhood, I bought bras, sleeping bras, and sports bra! All worth every penny!
     People will discourage you! Don't give up, family members that did not experience breast feeding DO NOT get it! They will tell you... Oh just give them a bottle! Bottles are fine, but that is not always the solution! I mean I had to introduce Sloane to a bottle because I had to go back to work. Thankfully, She does well with both! I wish I could stay home with her, but this season in our life doesn't really give us that option. Don't give up and don't let others discourage you!  
    In writing this, I'm not at all complaining! Just hoping this benefits someone and tells a little of my experience! Some of which I wish I would have heard before! Just remmy you both are learning! And it's important to have a supportive husband/family! Jason was very encouraging and helpful through out this entire experience! That alone has boosted my confidence! I'm so thankful,blessed I've been able to do this for my child! I know breast feeding is not for all:) and completely respect and support those who do not!!!  Breast Feeding is not for the faint at heart, it's all kinds of challenging, tiring, and repetitious. Saying all that, it's one of the most rewarding, fufilling, beneficial gifts that I've been able to provide Sloane! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! I would take nothing for my journey now and so glad God has given me the endurance to go this long:)
     I will be traveling at the end of this month out of state for 4 nights. I will be bringing the pump and probably just dumping until the day I come back. I may be able to store some and get through the airlines. We will see! That will be another blog, I'm sure. Until then.......

Love

Tabby

It's been too long....

Wow! It's been too long... I will be blogging soon! Three more months until Sloane's 1st bday... How did that happen!!! Here's a few recent pics... 

Jason entertaining Sloane! Lol! 

Sloane finally has a bigger Mohawk!

She likes frozen yougart!

Hello Everyone!!!! I'm trying to test this Blog out....I'm not sure whats up with it....it has not allowed me to post any blogs. I'v been trying since Jason and I married and nothing is getting through! Hopefully this one will go through! Love you all and will be sending more blogs!!!!

The Turnbulls!

Bridal Shower pics!!!

Thought I would send you all some snap shots of my Bridal Showers...I have already had 3 different showers....Jas and I are so excited and we have so many nice gifts...Thanks to everyone! Today, my Bridals were shot and they were so fun...cannot wait to see them, but you guys will see on April 2nd!!!! 19 Days to go!!!!

Sun - March 13th Shower - Allie hosted.....look at my Tiffany Box Cake

Yummy!

Yummy Aqua Punch!

Tabby and Mom

Yeah....look at the cake...

Cheese!

Tabby and Allie


Feb 26th, Shower in Melder, LA

Amanda, Denise and Friends Hosted

Look at all the goodies!!!!

Tasty Cake!!!

Omgoodness...look at all the gifts...Wow!!!!!!

Trinie and Tabby....

So pretty..Amanda and girls are awesome Host!!!!!!!

The Latest Pics!

This was Feb 4th Snow Day!!!! It snowed around 2 to 3 inches...in the Target picture the snow flakes where Huge! Of course this is also the day my heater went out...due to "carbon build up"...but later that day it was fixed! Hopefully this is the last of the snow for us in Northern Louisiana!

Searching for heaters....Everyone is OUT!!!

Airline Drive....

Just wanted to post some pictures of our time with Dad.....We just take one day at a time...

Mia and Mom

The Glass Bunch!

Jake and Dad reading the Saturday Paper

Dad soaking up some Sun!!!!

Christmas 2010

Hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas and tonight a Happy New Year! We have a lot to be thankful for and a lot to come!!!! I have posted a few pictures from the "Glass" Christmas...Jason went to his Parents this year and I was with mine! Dad felt better Christmas day and this week he gained 2 pounds!!! Yeah!!!! Love you all and hope to see you soon!!!

Dad with his new rod...

Awe..."Lots of Love"

Mom's Deer is peeking around the Christmas Tree..lol!

My Bear Cub....Macy!!!

Mia ...Mom's little devil!

Dustin, Joan and Jake

Dad and his Prayer blanket!

Tabby, Jake and Dustin cheesin on Maw maw's couch!

Joan and Tabby

Tabby and Dad....Merry Christmas!!!!

Tying knots and praying for Dad with his Prayer blanket.

Jake, Dad and Shonda

Preparing for a Yummy Christmas Dinner....had lots more...not yet on the table...

The Boo Boo's and Doo Doo's sleeping with Tabby!

Tabby, Aunt Betty and Uncle Jerry

Maw Maw Glass opening all her presents!!!!!!

Thanksgiving 2010

Here it is Dec 5th and I'm just downloading Thanksgiving Pictures. The older we get the quicker Christmas comes around, it's because of our busy life! This Thanksgiving I spent time in Melder with my Family and Jason went to Oklahoma with his family. Hope all is well and you are enjoying the days that lead to Christmas. Love you all!

The Glass Family: Jake, Tabby, Tommy and Linda
Dad and Tabby

Jake and Tabby

Dad chillin!

The Grandkids and Maw Maw Glass:

Tabby, Jake, Shonda, Missy, Glenn and Johnny

Dad's Benefit at Sieper Community Church 10/23/10

I have not written in a while...just wanted to post some pictures from Dad's Benefit Luncheon at Sieper Community Church, Sieper, LA . It was a great.....They printed 500 tickets at $10 a ticket and sold out of ticket, there was also additional donations included.. The food was awesome and the fellowship was great. There were several groups singing southern gospel music. I have attached a few pictures below, Jake and Johnny could not attend so they are missing from our pictures...wish they could have come!! Thanks for all your prayers!

Top: Missy, Glenn, Tabby, Shonda (Cousins)

Bottom: Maw Maw Glass, Mom, Dad, Aunt Anita

Top: Missy, Glenn, Tabby, Shonda,

Bottom: Maw Maw Glass, Dad, Aunt Anita
Sieper Community Church Preparing the BBQ Plates


Maw Maw Glass, Missy, Dad, and Mom

Missy Poo Poodle Duck and Tabby Wabby Woo Woo