It really doesn’t seem like it’s been a week already since we brought this precious babe home with us! I snapped this photo of Brody with Bailee yesterday afternoon and LOVVVVVE how it turned out! Bailee is actually writing a little letter to her new baby brother so I plan on using this photo on a layout with her letter! TOO CUTE!
This has been an interesting week to say the least. I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster like crazy. Thank goodness for this sweet baby or I would be going nutso right now. He has been the sunshine for me in an otherwise extremely depressing and physically painful week. I’ve found out the not-so-fun-way that breastfeeding just isn’t going to happen for us. I tried with Bailee and had a really horrifying experience with it so I didn’t even try with Macey and Cassidy. Ten years later I was hoping and praying things would be different for Brody. Not the case. I’ve been back to the hospital twice already and to a breastfeeding specialist here in Madison but no dice. I’m actually really heart-broken about it this time. I have cried even just talking about it to Shane. My hormones are so whacked right now though….add all the pain I’ve been dealing with on top of that plus not being able to feed my child….you get a water faucet of tears that starts and shuts off when it wants to. I have no control. I’m sure some of you know exactly what I’m talking about. Consider yourself very fortunate if you don’t. Okay….enuff depressing stuff. It’s not the end of the world. My child will be bottle fed just like the three before him. Now one sec while I pop a couple hydrocodone…… ahhhhh….much better. LOL
It’s been way too long since I’ve posted any fun scrappy creations! Well, since this layout I did has been posted on the Triple the Sketch blog that means I can share it here! Stay tuned again tomorrow for the next fun sketch! I’m loving all the participation going on over there with the sketches. They are awesome! This is my sister’s CUTE family and the newest Bo Bunny papers! YUMMY STUFF!
OKay….One more thing I gotta share with you! Lookie what landed on my doorstep this week! It’s the April kit from Create My Keepsake! Any idea as to WHY I am so excited about it? JUST LOOK AT IT and all it’s scrappy goodness! But my FAVORITE PART????? I can create BOY pages with this month’s kit!!! YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!! That reminds me! I need to order a bunch of new photos!
Ciao for now! 
April 10th, 2008
April 10th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Katrine Says:
Brody is just the cutest little thing! I so feel your pain about breast feeding. With my 4th child I thought it should go just peachy. But after 5 weeks of being horribly sick I had to stop. I was very upset about it. Yes, a lot of it had to do with the hormones, but that doesn’t make you feel any better! Take comfort that Brody will grow healthy, strong and beautiful because he is loved by his parents.
April 10th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Rachel Says:
Brody is simply a gorgeous little bundle of joy. I am so so happy for you!
(((hugs))) about the breast feeding… after many painful days of trying with dd I just couldn’t and it was so hard. I’m sending prayers for your peace and comfort and letting you know that I understand. He will surely be happy, healthy and strong no matter what because he has a wonderful family.
Your layout is so beautiful!
April 10th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Tonja Says:
oh Shanna… You brought tears to my eyes. YOU ARE SO NOT ALONE! I tried for 3 long weeks to BF Hayden. He dropped weight and both of us were in tears every day. I got so mad at a friend who implied I was giving up too early that I called her the breast feeding nazi. It was horrible. I felt like a failure. Enjoy your not so little boy - he’s adorable!
April 10th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Tammi Says:
Shanna the heartache that you go through those first weeks after having the baby leave a little to be desired. I am sorry that the BFeeding didn’t work out. I hope it gets better next week. Thanks for your sweet comment. I love the Triple the Sketch blog. Someday I will try it out. Love ya, Tammi
April 10th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Hillary Says:
aww….wittle Brody! I heart him. WHY DID YOU HAVE TO MOVE?! I don’t like not being able to hold my new newphew after he’s born. not cool man….miss you guys!
April 10th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Sara Says:
He is so CUTE!! 9 lbs!! WOW!! I had problems breastfeeding too–your not the only one.
LOVE the LO!!
April 10th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Chris Says:
Shanna,
Brody is adorable. I am so sorry that you hare going thru the not being able to breastfeed thing. My daughter is going thru the same thing with her little one right now. She is having the same feelings that your are and all of the tears. My thoughts are with you.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Martha Says:
Shanna - I’m so happy for you! Brody looks so sweet - there’s nothing like a new baby in the house! I hope you start feeling better and those nasty hormones settle down soon. Until that happens make sure you pamper yourself when you can, and keep telling yourself “This too shall pass!” (((Hugs))).
April 11th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Ashley Harris Says:
What a big boy! Sorry about the whole nursing thing. I know exactly how you feel. It happened with Sarah. The one baby I could finally nurse since Andrew couldn’t. Then she wouldn’t eat and I literally bawled almost the whole time. I went to pumping for a month and then went back to nursing. But I was heart broken for a long time about it. Anywho, great LO! Super fun kit this month. I had to pass on this one sadly. I hope you are doing well there in Madison. Miss you!
April 11th, 2008 at 11:10 am
kaelene zapata Says:
Shanna, I am so sorry that you are riding that emotional rollercoaster! I can only imagine your pain, physical and emotional. We are praying for you and wishing you hugs!
Keep on keepin’ on with the darling layouts! I am glad that you are having fun with the sketch thang.
♥ you, miss you!
April 12th, 2008 at 11:51 am
lisa Says:
I’m so sorry! Emotionally, physically and mentally having a baby wreaks havoc–but having a wonderful new boy in your life makes it better.
Love you! I’m so sad I can’t be there to help or hold that sweet bundle of love!
April 12th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Maddy Says:
UGH! Why is breast feeding such an emotional ride? I hate the guilt you feel when you can’t. I’ve been there and I feel for you! Love ya!
April 13th, 2008 at 1:55 am
laura Says:
he is so precious, shanna!!
i have *SO* btdt with the whole breastfeeding thing. i know that it is hard to think about when you are in the throes of all of those post-partum hormones, but in the scheme of things, this is such a little tiny bump in the road. you know - you’ve been there before. and your girls are perfect in every way - bottles and all. and brody will be, too. i know it is not easy to see that now, but you will both be fine. and just think of all of the great bonding opportunities this will give shane and brody (especially at 3 am ;)). enjoy those drugs, girl!
so happy for you and your beautiful family! (((hugs)))
April 13th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Lesli Says:
Wonderful photos Shanna - I’m glad he is doing so well! Love the LO!
April 15th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Holly Says:
Hey look at it this way - you get to keep your shirt on all day! My babies have all been bottle fed - and I love it when they smile at you behind the bottle! You can also stare into their eyes and talk to them while you feed them. His face won’t be stuck up under your shirt! You can still have great bonding with a bottle! He’s a cutie!