Six months, where has time gone? Ivy Jean, you are the light of our lives. Our miracle girl. Your dad and I cannot believe how you have grown and changed. You amaze us every day, and being your parents has brought us a joy and a capacity for love we didn’t know possible. We understand more about our heavenly father because of you, and that is a true gift. When we see you, we see the impossible made possible and prayers answered. I cannot wait until you are old enough to explain just what your life means and the journey your dad and I took with God on the way to your birthday.
It has also been one of the hardest seasons of our lives as we learn to lay ourselves aside, stretch our patience, and see new sides of each other, both good and bad. You are so strong. Our little fighter, making your own way from the beginning and reminding me over and over that I am not in control. A lesson I probably need to learn over and over again, though I don’t like it any more today than I did yesterday.
At 6 months you are 13 pounds and 9 ounces – exactly nine pounds over your preemie birth weight. At your 34 week adjusted percentiles, you measure in the 28th percentile for weight. You LOVE to stand and bounce. You are spunky. If toys do not do exactly what you want them to, you get mad. It is funny. And a little exhausting if I am being completely honest. You like it when I sing to you, a fact that boggles my mind a little. I hope you never realize how off-key I am. You smile when I wake you up and completely do me in.
Your laryngomalacia is better but not gone. Because of this you still struggle with acid reflex and pain and basically live in bibs. It’s hard for your dad and I to watch. Bottles usually still take 45 minutes to an hour. You take 6 ounces five times a day and still sleep like a champ. One of my favorite traits of yours. ๐
We started solids foods at your 6 month mark. We decided it would be best to wait and give you a little time to grow. Your dad and I don’t claim to know what we are doing, but I think it was the right decision. You can sit up for a second by yourself and hold your head up so well (have for a while now) which made us thinkย you were ready. You seem to love rice cereal! We are going to try veggies this week.
We celebrated your 6 month mark with half a cake just the way Gamma did for me when I was little. This basically meant your dad and I high fived each other for surviving and ate cake. If the way you looked at it was any indication, I think you may love sweets as much as I do.
We love you, Ivy Jean Arnold. Thanks for making me a mama.
Thank youย Randy Yeats Photography for capturing this special time in our lives.ย
Myย Dress – linking in a couple places because it is starting to sell out
Russ’s Outfit Details
Ivy’s Outfit Details – exact romper from Old Navy and sold out, linking similar options
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Such beautiful photos, wishing you the best to you and your family Amy ! <3
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This post is so cute. Love the photography..
xx
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You are the cutest family ever, love the pics…best wishes, happy 6 months to your princess and best wishes to you all! Kisses
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Already 6 months! Time flies so fast! These photos are beyond lovely and Ivy is such a little beauty, she had amazing eyes!!
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such a lovely post! happy 6 month birthday to your baby.
and what a beautiful family -xx
-Neha
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Oh Amy, she is just precious! I see both you and your husband in her! You have come so far and gone through so much! I hope to have the grace you do as I walk the same path now. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos of your family!
You have such a beautiful family! And these pictures capture the love you both have for her and each other. By the way, Ivy Jean has the most beautiful eyes, wait till she’s older and breaking hearts ๐ I loved reading your update, it’s so sweet and beautifully written. Can’t wait to read her next update. Hope you guys have a great weekend!
xo, Jackie
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Thank you for bringing my photos to life! This post is so beautifully written, and it brought tears to my eyes. You are one beautifully blessed mama!
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Thank YOU for taking them and being so easy to work with. You captured our girl perfectly. Also, thank you for taking the time to read this and post such a sweet comment!
such a lovely family you’ve Amy. And your girl-Ivy, she’s too adorable. ๐
Love,
Manavi
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Oh so touching. I love that Ivy will be able to read this later in life. The photos are amazing too, Dear. Love seeing your happiness!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing with Fun Fashion Friday! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
OXOX
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Wow! What a lovely photos, I’m so happy for you. Such a great post!
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i loved reading this post and such beautiful photos! thanks so much for sharing!
kileen
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You guys are such a cute family!
Oh my goodness she is so precious! I can’t believe she is 6 months old!
Oh she is so sweet and adorable! She looks just like a little doll! Xx, Lucinda
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This is the most adorable family photo. And knowing your story, it melts my heart to see that little gem Ivy come into your world. You are so blessed to have her indeed. What a beautiful family!
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Amy Ann, these photos are beautiful–what a gorgeous, sweet family you have. Ivy Jean is precious. I love how you celebrated her 6 month mark (that’s a tradition I could get on board with!). I love what you said about parenting too–yes, it’s wonderful and fulfilling, but boy is it HARD. Tell Ivy Jean to share some of her love of sleeping with my Violet, who seems to be anti-sleep these days. ๐ Have a great weekend!
What a beautiful post Amy Ann! Your family is so sweet! Parenting is a never ending learning experience. It IS hard, but it come with so much joy!
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Amy, this is so beautiful! You have a gorgeous little family, and I’m so happy that this time in your life is a special one. Continue to soak it all up!
What a gorgeous family shoot!
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