How Big is Mackenzie....

Mackenzie Reese Osika

1/26/2010

9 Week Old Picture

.....Soooooooooo Big!!!

Mackenzie had her 2 month appointment today, Wednesday, January 27th, at Roseville Pediatrics with Dr. Ammons. Mackenzie now weighs 7lbs and is 20 1/2" long. The doctor was very impressed with Mackenzie's progress. She couldn't believe how big she has gotten since her last appointment.

Mackenzie also had to get three shots today (ouch). She was such a big girl (and Mommy did fairly well too)! She'll get more shots at her 4 month and 6 month check up.

Below are some pictures of Mackenzie's latest activities.

Mackenzie was routing for a JETS victory on Sunday, 1/24/2010. She tried with all of her might but the JETS just couldn't pull through a win, hence the cranky face with Daddy.

Mackenzie's friend, Giada, came to cheer on the JETS as well. They had a good time together!

Mackenzie has been LOVING the play mat that she borrowed off of her friend Giada. She just loves looking at all of the animals and colors. She also enjoys the mirror...she just can't get over how cute she is!

Mackenzie has been such a blessing to our lives. Andy and I are amazed every day when we see how much she has grown.

Her smiles are contagious and will never grow old!

Photography By Tessie

Mackenzie had her portraits taken on Saturday, January 16th by Tessie Sampson-Weaver (Photography By Tessie). Tessie also took our maternity pictures back in November (just a few weeks before our little peanut arrived into the world).

Tessie decided to start a new tradition and donate a portrait session to someone who really touched her heart through out the year. She decided to choose us this year!! She felt that out of all of the people she photographed during the year, our story seemed to touch her the most. She would keep up to date on how things were progressing via facebook and our baby blog. She anxiously awaited to hear the news that Mackenzie would be discharged from the hospital.

We were so grateful that Tessie was willing to take the portraits in our house. Since Mackenzie isn't really allowed to be out braving the cold we were thrilled she was willing to do this. The portrait session went really well. Mackenzie did not make one fuss (not that she ever really does). I think our only big "bloop" was when she decided to pee during her session. But, I guess when you are wearing your birthday suit and you get a little chilly you really can't help it!

The portraits turned out beautifully! I am so happy with every single one of them! I will share some of them with you and if you are interested in Tessie's services, feel free to contact her at PhotographyByTessie@comcast.net or check out her work at www.PhotographyByTessie.com

Our "little" peanut is growing

Mackenzie had her one month well visit today (only 2 weeks late). We left the office with fantastic news to share with everyone......she now weighs 5lbs 15oz!! I can't believe how fast she is growing. She is 2+ pounds heavier than her birth weight of 3lbs 13oz. She is also getting longer. She is now 18 7/8", over 1+ inches from her birth length of 17 1/4" long.

Even better news....the doctor could no longer hear her heart murmur! We are crossing our fingers that when we go to her February 5th cardiology appointment that they will tell us that it has closed on it's own.

The doctor gave us the go ahead to let her "feed on demand." We no longer have to wake her every 3 hours to feed. So, mommy and daddy are hoping that she sleeps a little more through the night and give us some much needed rest. Tonight will be the big test.

It also looks like I'll be locked up in the house for a couple more weeks yet. The doctor again reminded us to not bring her out until she is at least 3 months and even after that we have to be really cautious because she was a preemie. So, at this point I'm not sure when we'll be able to break out of this jail cell of a house.

Happy New Years!!

Happy New Years from the Osika Family! We want to wish everyone a happy, healthy 2010!

It's hard to believe that our little girl was here to ring in the New Year with us when she wasn't due until January 8th. Andy and I commented on how we never expected to be feeding our daughter at the stroke of midnight on New Years. We are so fortunate that she is healthy and growing and was able to spend the holidays with us.

We enjoyed the New Year festivities with the DiTomasso Family. Roseanne and Dan invited us to ring in the new year with their family. It was great to get out of the house and enjoy the evening with a wonderful family.

As you can see by the pictures, Mackenzie was loved by all!

Enjoying our visitors...

Mackenzie has been having quite a few visitors stop in and meet her! She surely loves all of the new faces. It's nice to have people over since we aren't able to go out in public quite yet with her. Maybe we'll have an abnormally warm February and then we can bust out of the house!

Check out some of our visitors...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Osika Family!

Our Christmas wish came true when we knew we would have Mackenzie home with us for the holidays! We couldn't have asked for anything more. We have spent the day lounging in our pajamas and enjoying every moment with our little girl.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Watch me grow...

Mackenzie had her second doctor's appointment today, 12/23/09, for another weight check. We were very pleased to see that she gained another 4 oz since her last visit. She now weighs 4lbs 13oz, one pound more than her birth weight. She has another appointment in two weeks on January 7th and then her 2 month well visit on January 27th.

Mommy and Daddy gave Mackenzie her first bath at home, without the help of all the NICU nurses. We were very fortunate to get lots of tips from the nurses during her 3 week stay. We feel like our transition home has been easier due to the teaching we received in the NICU. Mackenzie appears to really enjoy her bath time, especially getting her hair washed! Afterwards she did k-care (kangaroo) with Daddy to get her warmed up.