April 21, 2011

Today was actually pretty eventful.  Well, the most eventful day that Mason and I alone have had thus far.  For starters, this morning when I was changing Mason's diaper, I lifted back his onesie and his belly button had fallen off!  I was wondering when that was going to happen and it's perfect timing since his doctor's appointment is tomorrow.  I'm not really sure what it's supposed to look like once it's fallen off, so I am excited the Dr. will get to take a look. 

We both had lunch and were just lounging around when Rocky started to get really restless.  Since it rained last night, throwing the ball is out.  I don't feel like bathing Rocky today.  So I decided that we all would go for a walk.  I wasn't too sure how successful I would be navigating a stroller and Rocky on a leash, but surprisingly it was really easy.  I gave Rocky all the slack on the leash so he could walk ahead of us and I wouldn't run him over.  We just walked to the beginning of the subdivision and back, but hey, you gotta start somewhere. 

Tonight I think Mason will get a bath.  Tomorrow will be another big day for him.  Jo-Anna Bucci wants to take more NB pictures, so we will be going to her house for Round 2.  Also, we have his 2 week check up.  Anxious to see how much my little milk man weighs.

The dairy farm still has excess supply, so nursing is still a bit challenging.  It's not really that it's challenging, it's just messy.  He's getting too much milk still, so he's spitting up a lot, and when he's not latched, the dairy farm is just leaking everywhere.  Hopefully the supply and demand starts to figure itself out.  Nursing with bath towels on my lap is getting a little old.  Plus two loads of laundry a day is a bit much.

Tomorrow is a big day for me as well.  I can start pumping and driving! WOO HOO!  It will be nice to have bottles so we can finally go out and I don't have to worry about nursing in public.  It's a little obnoxious how there are no places suitable to nurse in public.  Bathrooms are gross, and you basically have to do it standing up.  Using a cover is okay, but everyone looks at you weird.  The car is the best option.  But that's not the most comfortable.

Plus I think it will be great that daddy can start feeding Mason.  I think it will really help them bond.  AND if I get enough of a stockpile, daddy can feed Mason at his 11pm feeding and let mommy get a good 6 hours of sleep.  Oh how wonderful that sounds! 

Driving is a big deal for me.  I feel all cooped up at home and going for walks only goes so far.  We'll be able to meet daddy for lunch!  We can go to the zoo and the park and just go do things!  We can go shopping too!  Carter keeps saying how it's a bad idea that I am going to be home for four months.  He thinks all I'm going to do is go out and spend money.  But that is totally not true.  Well, maybe a little.  We'll see in a month how much money I've spent.

Mr. Mason is ready for a quick snack, so we're signing off!