Mommy & Jordan Dr. Appts...

A girl snuggling w/ her Daddy after bath time

The cutest bath robe & slippers....she is so cozy after bath time

Well, we both had doctor appointments today....we are both fabulous ;-) Haha.

My appointment was for my 6 week check-up....everything is great! The doctor can't believe how much weight I've lost, I still have some more to lose though ;-( Also, we are now on a new birth control...the pill obviously didn't work, so hoping this kind will. It's gotta work for another 2 to 3 years until we are ready for baby #2. It was great going to my appt today & seeing all my co-workers. They were all so excited to see me & see pics of Jordan. I would've brought her, but the weather was crummy & she's been stuffed up. They are all very excited to have me back to work on Monday. I love my co-workers!

Jordan's appointment was for her 1 month check-up....she is now 10 lbs 13 oz & 22 1/5 inches long. She's growing like a little weed. She has now outgrown all of her newborn clothes & is getting pretty tight in her 0-3 month clothes. Thankful Christmas is around the corner....Santa will be bringing her 3-6 & 6-9 month clothes. She also had her 2nd round of Hepatitis B. She cried & cried & even got some tears....it was very sad, but I just snuggled her & she calmed down. She has had a little cold & is very stuffy....not much we can do about it though. Dr. said to give her saline nose drops, suck out any phlegm & snot. Also, when she is in her crib sleeping have the humidifier on to help break up any mucus. Jordan's next appt will be for her 2 month check-up & her first series of shots. They do the shots at 2, 4 & 6 months....those should be fun appts. Haha.

Well, not a whole lot new here....just going to enjoy our Thanksgiving w/ our families. Jordan & I are going to my parents cabin Sat to Sun....pretty excited for our first trip of many to come ;-) Then I'm back to work on Monday....I have very mixed emotions about it. I'm sure you all understand. We'll continue to keep you all posted.

Have a wonderful holiday!
Love xoxoxo,
Nate, Rachel, Jordan & Doozer

Our Time Together...

Doozer kissing Jordan & she has a little smile

Our first stroller ride in the neighborhood...she fell asleep right after

Daddy making funny faces & Jordan kept smiling

Little napping girl in her princess crib

4 generations...my Mom, Me, Jordan & my Grandma Suzie (my Mom's Mom)

Well, it's been a while since we've updated the blog....don't worry the blog isn't over. Haha. We have been very busy w/ our now 1 month old little girl ;-) We have had lots of visitors come to see us from near & far. Jordan has met so many people & has been a very good girl. She loves traveling in the car. She falls asleep every time. She is very good at the pediatricians office, too. Her last visit was 2 weeks ago & she weighed in at 9 lbs 1 oz. Her Dr. said she is perfect ;-) We already knew that though.

Nate & I had our 1st night out without the baby 2 weeks ago. We went bowling w/ friends for a benefit. Jordan stayed at Grammie & Papa's house (Rachel's parents) from 6:30 until 11:00. Nate said I was very good, but I did watch the clock & check in w/ my Mom via text messaging. I also brought a little photo album in my purse to show off our favorite girl to everyone. We are proud parents!

Jordan has been such a blessing...we are loving being parents. She is so funny to watch. Her faces and noises are hilarious. Doozer is very much in love w/ her & incredibly protective. She sleeps by her door if it's shut or she'll sleep in her room if the door is open. Jordan loves bath time & would stay in there all day if we let her. She has discovered how to kick her legs in the tub....not hard enough to splash Mommy yet. She is also a very strong little girl....lifting her head up & moving it from side to side while on her tummy. For my birthday, Nate bought me a video camera....we have a ton of video of Jordan already. We can't wait for the fun of the holidays. The camera will be very handy to have. Once I figure out how to post video on the blog I will get some videos up for you to enjoy. I'll have Nate teach me, he's the computer genius!

I will be returning to work on Monday, Nov. 30. I will be working Mon thru Fri 8:00 to 5:00. Jordan will be in the good care of Grandma Lissa (Nate's Mom). We are so fortunate to have family to watch her. It makes us both feel better that Jordan will be loved & cared for during the day while we work. Nate's schedule at work is Tues thru Sat, so if he doesn't get called into work on a Mon he will stay home w/ Jordan. I will have to hide a camera in the house to watch those two. Haha. He has been so wonderful w/ her & he is already a sucker for her. I warned him that Dad's are suckers for their daughters....I know my Dad is for Aimee & I, but we are suckers for him, too!

Well, we hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving w/ your families. Hope you enjoy some of the new pics of the little princess! More pics & video to come soon.

Love xoxoxox, Nate, Rachel, Jordan & Doozer

Happy Halloween...

The silliest little monkey

A Mommy & her monkey girl ;-)

Sleepy Monkey & her Daddy

The Helgerson Family w/ their new monkey!

"I'm 2 weeks old today & you dress me as a monkey"

It was our first Halloween as parents....it was a ton of fun ;-) We were so excited to show off our little monkey! Jordan however could care less about Halloween...the bum slept from 5:00 until 8:30. She was tossed from one person to the next & never woke up once. We stopped by Nate's Aunt Cindy's house & then wandered over to my parents house. We had to make all the rounds. She has a lot of fans ;-)

We have been enjoying the beginning adventures of parenthood. Jordan is such a blessing...we can't picture our lives w/out her now. She makes us laugh everyday w/ her faces & noises. We have taken a ton of pictures of her....so, we will do our best to post pics when we can. Life has gotten a whole lot busier, but so much more fulfilling.

Have a wonderful week.
Love xoxox,
The Helgerson's