I found this post that I started to write on October 10th (and never found the time to finish!!! Imagine that!). It's so funny to ready this 2 and a half months later. My how things have changed. Some of these questions are still valid questions in my mind. Others I have sinced answered.
From my original post on 10/10/2011:
Questions I've asked myself since June Anne's arrival:
1. How could anyone say that staying home full-time is easier than working?
2. Why are diaper manufacturers allowed to make diapers WITHOUT the wetness indicator?
3. Will I EVER fit back into my clothes?
4. Will I EVER get a full night's sleep again?
5. How is it possible to spend so much time staring at something so small?
6. How will I ever juggle everything I have to do plus take care of this little angel?
And knowing what I know now, some answers to my own questions:
1. Still wondering, how could anyone say that staying home full-time is easier than working?!? I have been back at work for a month now, and going to my office job is easier than my job at home, by far! I will say that juggling the two is quite challenging at times, so I have to give props to working moms, especially those that work full-time. I couldn't do it. I am so grateful for the ability to work part-time. It's a blessing I thank the Lord for every day.
2. Still wondering, why are diaper manufacturers allowed to make diapers without the wetness indicator? They shouldn't! Bottom line!
3. YES!! You will fit back into your clothes! I still can't fit into ALL of my pre-pregnancy clothes, but slowly but surely, it's happening. On 10/10, I thought it NEVER would!!!
4. YES!! You will get a full night's sleep!! Little did I know on 10/10 that later that week, my daughter would start sleeping 6-7 hour stretches. She now sleeps 10-11 hours a night! I will say that I will NEVER take a full night's sleep for granted again!
5. How is it possible to spend so much time staring at something so small? BECAUSE SHE'S SO STINKING CUTE!!! THAT'S WHY!
6. And how will I ever juggle everything I have to do plus take care of this sweet angel? You just do it. You figure it out. You sacrifice in other areas. You realize that there is a lot of "fluff" in your day that can be trimmed.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
June Anne Update - 4 months
I can't believe my girl is 4 month old!!! Being her mommy gets better and better everyday, and I now can't imagine my life without her in it! June Anne is still happy, happy, happy! She is such a joy to be around, and I am so thankful. She smiles all the time, even at complete strangers. I'm told this will probably change when she hits the "stranger anxiety" phase, but for now, I'm enjoying how much her sweet smile blesses others. We went in for her 4 month check-up today (accompanied by her second round of shots...no fun!). Dr. Miller says she looks fantastic and that I am "doing a great job with her" (thank you, Dr. Miller, for that dose of reassurance!). She weighed in at a whopping 12 lbs, 1 oz! How my sweet girl is so little, I have no idea. The girl can put down some milk!!!! She measured in the 25th percentile for weight and 40th percentile for length (24 inches!). She screamed bloody murder during her shots and is now enjoying being held and cuddled all night because Mommy is scarred from the ordeal and certain that June Anne is as well!
Some new things happening in June Anne's life-
She started going to school 3 days a week now that I am back at work. It's working out really well, and I absolutely love her teachers! She loves them as well, and smiles and "talks" with them all day. I also feel like she loves the interaction with the other babies. When I take her in and pick her up, she's usually wide-eyed looking around at everything going on. For the most part, being back at work is great! I really missed my friends at work while I was out on leave, and I REALLY missed using my brain. I would be lying if I said that every day is easy. Mondays are especially hard as I have Thursdays through Sundays to spend with June Anne. So, Monday drop-off is not my favorite time of the week. But, I know she is in good hands, and I know that it is good for both her and for me.
June Anne is sitting up in the Bumbo sear very well and has started pulling up on Jason and me to pull herself into the seated position in our laps. It won't be long before she's sitting up!
June Anne is finally loving tummy time...something I attribute to her fantastic teachers. She rolls over from her tummy to her back, although it's few and far between. At times, she has rolled over 3 or 4 times in a row, only to wait another week to do it again! She's trying to roll from her back to stomach and can get almost all the ay over. She hasn't quite figured out how to get those hips and that shoulder around just yet. Soon enough!
June Anne has started grabbing on to things, including my hair (ouch), my pearls (no, baby girl, you can't have those yet!), clothes, her "baby," and other toys. She especially likes toys that make sounds and light up. She will laugh out loud at the lights.
She loves bath time still and kicks and splashes like a wild child with water and suds going everywhere! It's such a fun time for her daddy and me!
Some new things happening in June Anne's life-
She started going to school 3 days a week now that I am back at work. It's working out really well, and I absolutely love her teachers! She loves them as well, and smiles and "talks" with them all day. I also feel like she loves the interaction with the other babies. When I take her in and pick her up, she's usually wide-eyed looking around at everything going on. For the most part, being back at work is great! I really missed my friends at work while I was out on leave, and I REALLY missed using my brain. I would be lying if I said that every day is easy. Mondays are especially hard as I have Thursdays through Sundays to spend with June Anne. So, Monday drop-off is not my favorite time of the week. But, I know she is in good hands, and I know that it is good for both her and for me.
June Anne is sitting up in the Bumbo sear very well and has started pulling up on Jason and me to pull herself into the seated position in our laps. It won't be long before she's sitting up!
June Anne is finally loving tummy time...something I attribute to her fantastic teachers. She rolls over from her tummy to her back, although it's few and far between. At times, she has rolled over 3 or 4 times in a row, only to wait another week to do it again! She's trying to roll from her back to stomach and can get almost all the ay over. She hasn't quite figured out how to get those hips and that shoulder around just yet. Soon enough!
June Anne has started grabbing on to things, including my hair (ouch), my pearls (no, baby girl, you can't have those yet!), clothes, her "baby," and other toys. She especially likes toys that make sounds and light up. She will laugh out loud at the lights.
She loves bath time still and kicks and splashes like a wild child with water and suds going everywhere! It's such a fun time for her daddy and me!
June Anne thinks her daddy is the greatest thing ever. She can be in the middle of a full-on meltdown, but as soon as she sees his face, she beams. It brings such joy to my heart to see them together. They already have such a special bond, and I can't wait to see how their relationship grows and flourishes over the years. I thank the Lord everyday for such an amazing father for my little girl. It heals my heart.
I'll leave you now with some pictures of my baby girl. She's just the best thing ever!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
A year later...
I vividly remember December 28, 2010. It's funny how certain days start out like any other and end up changing your entire life. We had celebrated Christmas with Jason's family, and I had gone back to work after having a good bit of time off. Very few people were in the office that day, which is always the case right before busy season and around the holidays. I was completely exhausted that day, and I was craving pickles, of all things. I knew when I left work and could barely hold my eyes open that I should take a pregnancy test when I got home. And I did. And it was positive! And just like that, my world would never be the same.
A year later, I'm amazed by God's grace in my life as I watch my now 4 month old sweet daughter smiling and laughing. I am blown away by the overwhelming love a mother can feel for her child. And I am beyond thankful that God has entrusted this precious angel to my care.
A year ago, I would have never imagined that the little baby inside of me was going to be such a joy in our lives. I was so excited to meet my sweet girl, but I had no clue that she would be as incredible as she is! I can honestly say that I have enjoyed and lived in every moment this past year. I am so thankful. And December 28, 2010 will always be a day that I will never forget.
A year later, I'm amazed by God's grace in my life as I watch my now 4 month old sweet daughter smiling and laughing. I am blown away by the overwhelming love a mother can feel for her child. And I am beyond thankful that God has entrusted this precious angel to my care.
A year ago, I would have never imagined that the little baby inside of me was going to be such a joy in our lives. I was so excited to meet my sweet girl, but I had no clue that she would be as incredible as she is! I can honestly say that I have enjoyed and lived in every moment this past year. I am so thankful. And December 28, 2010 will always be a day that I will never forget.
Friday, December 16, 2011
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