Happy Hearts Day!

Well, today I had my first migraine in over a year. Gosh, I'd forgotten how debilitating they are for me. I just wanted to cry and sleep. Thank goodness Artie was home to take care of Stella for me until we finally gave up and went into the ER. I'm glad that I didn't get them while pregnant. Although, I hear it actually is rare in pregnancy due to the increase in circulation and more blood volume. Wonder if there's truth to that.

Well, today was a good day overall. I received flowers for the first time ever. I got a dozen red roses (yes, cliche, but I don't care!) a little teddy bear and chocolate covered strawberries. Gosh, he knows what I love. But, the sweetest thing was the card. He wrote "to the love of my life." Awww. Well, to those that don't know Artie... he's not exactly the most mushy of folks. He has his moments, but he rarely actually says things like that even though I know he thinks them. It was just wonderful to have that affirmation. He enjoyed his beer that I bought for him. Stella bought him some fancy beer glasses. :)

Stella all of a sudden graduated to her 'big girl' bottles and nipples. One morning she must have decided that 6oz is better than 4oz, so now she's eating anywhere from 5-6oz. and sleeping about the same (5 hours... and if I'm really lucky, 8 hours!) but now going 5 hours between feedings. She's gotten so big! She can only wear 0-3 month size for a few of her outfits, but most of them are 3-6 months size now due to her being chunky. The legs are kind of long for her, but she's much more comfy in those. I'm amazed at her development these past couple weeks.

She now can lift herself to a sit, but can't hold the position. She holds her head up even when in a reclined position (like in her car seat or swing) and is playing with her hands a lot. She now puts them in her mouth and has 'saved' her binkie a few times. I don't know if that's just by chance or if she's doing it on purpose, but I'm proud of her! I am considering getting her a Bumbo seat since she enjoys sitting and having her sit with us at dinner etc. She is now drooling and blowing bubbles so it's time to get out the bibs! I am excited for the time when she finally rolls herself over, she's already able to get herself to her side from her back and to her back from her side. She is truly showing much interest in the world around her. I just wish it weren't so cold outside because I'd love to take her for walks outside, not just 'shopping' at the store.

Anyone seen any good films lately? I am so bored of what's on TV the past few months. I know, totally from left field.

I think it's about time for bed... I'm ready for some rest. That migraine really messed me up, but thank goodness for Vicodin. They wanted to give me morphine! Yikes!!! No thanks... I would have been happy if the Aleve would have worked, honestly. I don't much enjoy taking things as 'hefty' as Vicodin or morphine. Scary stuff.

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed your day... I hope to keep you all in tune to how my days go. Just don't be upset when it's really just a bunch of mindless drivel because really, that's all I do!