Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Lots of updates

Last week was my first week back at work and AJ turned 3 months old.  It was also my 7th wedding anniversary.   It wasn't the easiest week but I survived.  It's taking some adjusting to getting up at 5:00 and then staying up and working hard all day.   I've been getting up, feeding AJ and then pumping.   I was worried about not producing enough milk but that's been going well.   Once at work I've been pumping 3 times during the day.  Getting it down to a little routine.   Probably the hardest thing at work is scuba diving.  It's gotten cold in Florida and our water is 73 degrees.   In case you don't know that is very cold for diving!  We have to wear thick wetsuits that are awkward with lots of of weight to weigh you down.  It's physically tough!!  We usually take about 2 hours to clean the pools.   I will say that I'm going to be back in shape in no time.    I had a small meltdown after my first day back.  It's really hard to find the balance of work, husband, baby and also myself.   I just have to adjust my thinking.  I was having major guilt about going back to work.  Honestly having a meltdown helped.  I cried it out and got all those feelings out. I feel better about things now.  

Steve took care of AJ all last week.  He did great!! It's not easy to do it all day when you aren't used to it.  AJ doesn't nap as well as he used to and wants lots of attention.  It is taxing sometimes.   

AJ had his first Halloween.  We didn't do a costume.  I couldn't find anything I liked and Steve had to work.  This was our first Halloween in our home.  I didn't know how many kids we would get so I of course over compensated with buying lots of candy!!   It was not easy dealing with trick or treaters, a dog who ran to the door with every knock, and a baby who was hungry.  But we did it!!  Next year I want Steve to be home to help!! 

He was sleeping better at night but has reverted a bit.  He was doing almost 7 hours but this week he has been getting up at least once or twice again to eat.  I will say that it's at least not as long.  He tends to eat faster now.  At this point I'll take it if I get even one long stretch!  

AJ is now 3 months old and cuter than ever. He is holding is head up so much better.  He hates his car seat now.  He wants to be held up right so he can look around.  He's drooling like crazy and eating his hands.  He loves kicking his legs up and can now almost roll over to his belly.  He giggles sometimes and loves to play airplane!!  He's outgrowing his clothes fast.  He has chubby legs with rolls now.  I'm absolutely in love!! 


2 comments:

  1. That's a lot for one week! What a huge transition too. You sound like supermom! And AJ is as cute as ever.

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  2. Babies... They make it so easy to fal in love!

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