Owen's new thing...
My happy boy! Looking at his Dad of course!
At the park
Reading with Daddy... this is what I saw when I got back from my pedicure!
I also saw this when I got back!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Picture crazy
My happy boy! Looking at his Dad of course!At the park
Reading with Daddy... this is what I saw when I got back from my pedicure!
I also saw this when I got back!
Random Moments...
In our favorite chair!
Look how cute my boys are!
All geared up for baseball season!
He stares at his dad like this ALL THE TIME!
Besides my scrubby look, he really loves reading. This is one of our favorites!
My talented friends!
My wonderfully talented friend Kat made this hat and booties. I wanted to do a little fashion shoot while I was airing out his little butt! I absolutely LOVE the hat!!! It is so perfect on his huge head!
We had to cover up the parts but I love the booties!
Tiff- the shirt is quite a hit! Bryan loves it!
Mommy Questions
Owen is sleeping pretty great at night now, last night he was down from 10:30-6:00am!!! It was nice! But he still doesnt nap well. When he does goes down it takes a lot of rocking from me and the naps only last a half an hour. When I told my doc she said that some babies are just like that and it will probably get better especially when he eats more solids. But I still don't do the "lay him in the crib when he's drowsy and he'll drift off to sleep..." My ass! The only thing drifting off is me and it's to crazy land! I really prefer sleeping at night to good naps but is it too much to ask for both? So I'm curious people's opinions...
Should I work on putting him down drowsy?
Will he just learn how to fall asleep when he gets bigger?
I nurse him to sleep at night but during the day he eats, then we play for an hour or two and then I put him down...
I started a naptime routine, like bedtime with books, dimmed light and music...
Any suggestions or what did you do that worked or didn't work?
Isn't it sad when all your blog posts are about babies?
Also- I am making a vow to start cooking more, especially since Owen is getting much better at keeping himself happy. So I would love some easy, simple dinners, healthy would help too!
Kat- can i get the Chow Mein you made us before? It was yummy!!!
Thanks ladies!
Should I work on putting him down drowsy?
Will he just learn how to fall asleep when he gets bigger?
I nurse him to sleep at night but during the day he eats, then we play for an hour or two and then I put him down...
I started a naptime routine, like bedtime with books, dimmed light and music...
Any suggestions or what did you do that worked or didn't work?
Isn't it sad when all your blog posts are about babies?
Also- I am making a vow to start cooking more, especially since Owen is getting much better at keeping himself happy. So I would love some easy, simple dinners, healthy would help too!
Kat- can i get the Chow Mein you made us before? It was yummy!!!
Thanks ladies!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Motherhood...
Since I am well into motherhood, being that Owen is 15 weeks old I was thinking about how things have changed. First off, I kinda feel like I dont get to talk to friends and family as much as I did or want to but I think most people understand.
I have never had so many questions in my life! How do you know you're doing well, besides the fact that your baby is alive! Does everyone go through this? Why does my kid not sleep as well as that kid? Do I let him cry it out? How do I teach him to self soothe without making him cry? Will he just learn that as he gets older?
How do I make time for myself? How do I make time for my busy husband? Is sleep more important that some time with Bryan? I guess the biggest thing I am trying to learn is BALANCE!
Since I'm taking this class for 3 weeks in July I have been pretty good at pumping because I am bound and determined not to have to suppliment with formula if I can help it. I have to say I am pretty nervous about being away from Owen for 8 hours a day for that time. I know it seems weird since most mom's at this point have already gone back to work but since I'm with him 24 hours a day I think it's going to be tough on both of us. I just have to keep telling myself that this three weeks will help allow me to not have to put him in daycare ever. But it's still hard. Luckily, I have my parents, sister and Carrie helping me out so I dont have to leave him with someone I dont know. I just have to come up with someone for the last three days and we are set.
I have to say I don't think I've ever loved someone/something so quickly so much in my life. The rough nights are followed by a happy, smiley and giggling boy- I think it's his way of making it up to me! We are still working out the kinks with sleeping. Some nights are great and some not so much but we're working on it together and hopefully sleep with triumph!
I have to say that there are a lot of times I get sad that I'm not in the cities. On rough days/nights it would be nice to take a break at my parents' or a friends. Or have more people to have a "playdate" with during the days. I have met a couple people here but no one I have really connected with as much as my friends, but more people are coming with the new crew of residents so I hope to make some new friends. It's really a lot harder the older you get!!!
But I have to say I feel lucky. My baby is healthy and happy. I am able to stay home with him which I am thankful of every single day (even the tough ones). I have a wonderful, helpful husband who encourages me to pump and get out of the house when he is around. My parents and my sister spoil Owen with love and stuff (especially my mom) and he loves them very much!
I count my blessings every day and understand it's not always this easy.
Thank you everyone for the support, Mommy advice, delayed returning of phone calls and thoughts! They are appreciated!
I have never had so many questions in my life! How do you know you're doing well, besides the fact that your baby is alive! Does everyone go through this? Why does my kid not sleep as well as that kid? Do I let him cry it out? How do I teach him to self soothe without making him cry? Will he just learn that as he gets older?
How do I make time for myself? How do I make time for my busy husband? Is sleep more important that some time with Bryan? I guess the biggest thing I am trying to learn is BALANCE!
Since I'm taking this class for 3 weeks in July I have been pretty good at pumping because I am bound and determined not to have to suppliment with formula if I can help it. I have to say I am pretty nervous about being away from Owen for 8 hours a day for that time. I know it seems weird since most mom's at this point have already gone back to work but since I'm with him 24 hours a day I think it's going to be tough on both of us. I just have to keep telling myself that this three weeks will help allow me to not have to put him in daycare ever. But it's still hard. Luckily, I have my parents, sister and Carrie helping me out so I dont have to leave him with someone I dont know. I just have to come up with someone for the last three days and we are set.
I have to say I don't think I've ever loved someone/something so quickly so much in my life. The rough nights are followed by a happy, smiley and giggling boy- I think it's his way of making it up to me! We are still working out the kinks with sleeping. Some nights are great and some not so much but we're working on it together and hopefully sleep with triumph!
I have to say that there are a lot of times I get sad that I'm not in the cities. On rough days/nights it would be nice to take a break at my parents' or a friends. Or have more people to have a "playdate" with during the days. I have met a couple people here but no one I have really connected with as much as my friends, but more people are coming with the new crew of residents so I hope to make some new friends. It's really a lot harder the older you get!!!
But I have to say I feel lucky. My baby is healthy and happy. I am able to stay home with him which I am thankful of every single day (even the tough ones). I have a wonderful, helpful husband who encourages me to pump and get out of the house when he is around. My parents and my sister spoil Owen with love and stuff (especially my mom) and he loves them very much!
I count my blessings every day and understand it's not always this easy.
Thank you everyone for the support, Mommy advice, delayed returning of phone calls and thoughts! They are appreciated!
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