Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
My time is runninng out
I took the whole 12 weeks of FMLA after having Ashlynn. I will be returning to work on Monday with mixed feelings. I can't believe my baby is only 3 days shy of being 3 months old. I can't believe I've been off work for 3 months.
Becoming a mother of two beautiful girls I am quickly finding it to be a blessing and a curse.
Lilyana loves being a big sister. She loves holding Ashlynn so much so I can't leave them alone or Lilyana will cuddle to closely or try to pick her up if she starts to fuss or jiggle toys in Ashlynn's face radically all which ends in Ashlynn crying. urgh. I try to tell her to be gentle, that hardly works, I resort to my stern mean mommy voice which results in Lilyana crying too. I can't win.
Ashlynn is a good baby. She rarely crys for no reason. She is happy to lay in her crib and watch her mobile go round. She has the cutest little smile, with a small sweet dimple. She is beginning to grasp and hold things.
Lilyana turned three at the end of March. Her yearly check up was great. Dr. says she's doing wonderful. She's measuring 50% height and only 5% in weight. but the Dr. wasn't too concerned. She didn't get any shots this visit, which I was extremely happy for. Especially since her birthday party was that evening. I didn't need a cranky birthday girl.
We had Lilyana's third birthday at the bowling alley. We took her the week prior to see if she would like it. She loved it. I invited some friends and family thru facebook and text. Everyone was able to make it even with only one week notice.
My mom moved back to Michigan, yeah ! ! ! she lives in an apartment about 2 miles from our house. I love having my mom back in town. Our relationship was severly severed when she moved to Tennessee. I had a hard time communicating to her when she left. I believe it is making a full recovery. I love my mom so much. So glad to have her back, I guess I already said that but it's so exciting it's worth repeating. My mom will be watching Ashlynn until the end of the year. Financially it will work out better for both us this way. Lilyana will continue to go to daycare, she is learning a lot
Drove down to Tennessee to retrieve my mothers belongs with baby in tow.
Stopped in Indy to meet some friends for dinner on the way home. So nice to catch up even if it was just a few hours over some super yummy Thai food. Gosh that was good. Can't wait to visit the Rich's again.
Extra tidbits........
I find myself rocking and bouncing even if I'm not holding the baby.
Can't think of enough songs to sing to both Ashlynn and Lilyana. right now I'm stuck on Take me out to the Ball Game, Itsy Bitsy Spider and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. grrr there are thousands of songs how come I can only thing of the same three songs to sing.
I rarely wear a bra now, just easier to nurse without it. This will be interesting when I return to work how this will pan out.
I think I have another hernia. urgh..... I hate this.
To summarize, I've enjoyed my time off work, but I think I'm ready to get back into the work place. I just don't know how I'm going to get out the door my 8am and to work by 8:30am. Wish my luck.
Becoming a mother of two beautiful girls I am quickly finding it to be a blessing and a curse.
Lilyana loves being a big sister. She loves holding Ashlynn so much so I can't leave them alone or Lilyana will cuddle to closely or try to pick her up if she starts to fuss or jiggle toys in Ashlynn's face radically all which ends in Ashlynn crying. urgh. I try to tell her to be gentle, that hardly works, I resort to my stern mean mommy voice which results in Lilyana crying too. I can't win.
Ashlynn is a good baby. She rarely crys for no reason. She is happy to lay in her crib and watch her mobile go round. She has the cutest little smile, with a small sweet dimple. She is beginning to grasp and hold things.
My mom moved back to Michigan, yeah ! ! ! she lives in an apartment about 2 miles from our house. I love having my mom back in town. Our relationship was severly severed when she moved to Tennessee. I had a hard time communicating to her when she left. I believe it is making a full recovery. I love my mom so much. So glad to have her back, I guess I already said that but it's so exciting it's worth repeating. My mom will be watching Ashlynn until the end of the year. Financially it will work out better for both us this way. Lilyana will continue to go to daycare, she is learning a lot
Drove down to Tennessee to retrieve my mothers belongs with baby in tow.
Stopped in Indy to meet some friends for dinner on the way home. So nice to catch up even if it was just a few hours over some super yummy Thai food. Gosh that was good. Can't wait to visit the Rich's again.
Extra tidbits........
I find myself rocking and bouncing even if I'm not holding the baby.
Can't think of enough songs to sing to both Ashlynn and Lilyana. right now I'm stuck on Take me out to the Ball Game, Itsy Bitsy Spider and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. grrr there are thousands of songs how come I can only thing of the same three songs to sing.
I rarely wear a bra now, just easier to nurse without it. This will be interesting when I return to work how this will pan out.
I think I have another hernia. urgh..... I hate this.
To summarize, I've enjoyed my time off work, but I think I'm ready to get back into the work place. I just don't know how I'm going to get out the door my 8am and to work by 8:30am. Wish my luck.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Inspired by Dawn
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Readiness Status
We're ready with carseat bases installed in both cars
I'm mostly ready with my hospital bag packed ( just a few last minute things to add)
I've got my new diaper bag/ camera bag packed and ready
I'm ready to not be pregnant anymore
I'm ready to be done with all the poking and proding that goes along with gestational diabetes
although it seems I've been able to control it with diet alone and shouldn't need to give myself insuline shot, the finger prinking is enough for me thank you very much.
I'm ready to see Lilyana interact with her baby sister
I'm not ready for the pain involved with child birth. urgh.....
I'm not compeletly ready to hand over my reins at work. My replacement started today, I'd like at least get in a solid week of training.
I'm not ready to have even less time to scrapbook. Someone recently told me. "I was caught up, until I had the second one."
I'm not ready to literally throw my money away (ie. disposable diapers)
I'm not ready for sleepless nights
BUT ........
I'm very ready to hold my sweet little baby in my arms
I'm mostly ready with my hospital bag packed ( just a few last minute things to add)
I've got my new diaper bag/ camera bag packed and ready
I'm ready to not be pregnant anymore
I'm ready to be done with all the poking and proding that goes along with gestational diabetes
although it seems I've been able to control it with diet alone and shouldn't need to give myself insuline shot, the finger prinking is enough for me thank you very much.
I'm ready to see Lilyana interact with her baby sister
I'm not ready for the pain involved with child birth. urgh.....
I'm not compeletly ready to hand over my reins at work. My replacement started today, I'd like at least get in a solid week of training.
I'm not ready to have even less time to scrapbook. Someone recently told me. "I was caught up, until I had the second one."
I'm not ready to literally throw my money away (ie. disposable diapers)
I'm not ready for sleepless nights
BUT ........
I'm very ready to hold my sweet little baby in my arms
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