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This is so weird...Since there were no styrofoam cones left at Walmart yesterday, I thought of using the balls they had, but wasn't sure how it would turn out...now I know...awesome!

Not Feeling Well

Aurelia had a bad night last night, which means I did also. Her tummy was definitely bothering her, and evidence of that erupted this morning around 6:30. She had a slight fever, so I just gave her some Tempra, and she seems to be doing better already. I am certain she is going to nap most of the day, and I hope to join her. Poor thing, there were no beautiful smiles for me this morning. My heart was aching.

Pregnancy Album

Just a few pics of my latest "in-progress" project. While I was pregnant, I had the intention that I wanted to create a pregnancy scrapbook, but with illness and getting ready for the baby's arrival, it never got done. Now, just past Aurelia's six-month birthday, I am working on this album, and getting much of it done! I am certain I have forgotten some stuff, but I am focusing on what I do remember, and calling it good enough. Trying to get the pictures and stories down first, and worry about the embellishing later.

Vaccinations

Last night we went to the CLSC for Aurelia's 6-month vaccinations, in addition to the flu vaccine. My mother came along and held her. Ben and I both agree that we felt like traitors, inflicting pain upon her. In reality, she did not cry at all, and she barely even cringed. I think it was harder on us as parents. What I personally found difficult was the decision of whether or not to vaccinate against the flu. Was it really necessary? I suppose that along with parenthood comes many such decisions, where there are few clear answers and yet choices still need to be made.

I hardly slept all night, on the lookout for any symptoms or side effects from the vaccinations. Today, she is as cheerful as ever, and is babbling at the top of her lungs as I right this. So far, so good.

A Room of Her Own

I have been putting it off for weeks now. At first I said it was because the mattress in her crib had to be changed. Next, I said it was because we were going away, and it simply wasn't the right time. But, now I know the time has come- Aurelia has outgrown her bassinette where she sleeps in our room, and needs to sleep her nights in her own room in her crib. A couple of weeks ago, I took pics of her bassinette/strolller, the view I have had for the last six months from where I sleep. I guess the reason I don't want to do go through with this change is just because I know it is the end of an era. One day, Aurelia might have children of her own, she might ask me where she herself slept when she first came home from the hospital, and I will have to think back to this moment in time that is coming to an end.