Hey All,
Sorry I haven't posted while Brent was away but he took the laptop with him and I never went upstairs to our office during the day due to leg issues. Well, Noah is now 6 weeks old and is a total joy. I have learned a lot in the past few weeks about motherhood and will obviously never stop learning from here on out. Right now he has a cold which breaks my heart since he is so young. I feel like I am on top of it though with the humidifier, saline drops and little nose sucker... poor guy.
At this point I am greatful I bought those baby advice books cause they have helped for different things (Babywise and Happiest Baby On the Block). I think I have the routine thing good for right now making sure he gets enough sleep to be a happy baby and tricks on how to sooth him but now I need reccommendations on a sleep book. Right now he does need our help to get to sleep and we are working on getting him to sleep in his moses basket instead of on or next to us. Then we will get to the crib by 4 months I hope. I am also sttruggling with what to do with feeding as I am going back to work. He currently eats every 2.5 hours and takes 30 to 40 minures each time... formula is sounding real good right now.
Again for local family we are doing a Halloween party this year at our house. Space is limited here so it pretty much keeps our group small but we have a blast anyway. We all do a fantastic job bringing food and treats and this year I am asking each family to prepare a game or activity so less work for me. All I have to do is decorate which I love to do and provide drinks and my food and game contribution. I can't wait till more family move here to make our anual party even more fun... yes this is going to be a tradition that won't die if I can help it. :)
As for my leg I am now in a walking boot which is nice but pain does remind me to not overdo it. I will have it for 5 weeks which still means no driving ahh! I will be starting PT next week because I cannot mobilize my own ankle, using the gym will be nice and designating the time will help too. I think I am also going to try using a stationary bike at the gym if I can get there.
Well, I better go. Typing one handed is quite hard with Noah in the other.
Love you all!
Buffy