The past couple of days have been awesome. On Friday, my neighbor Tatiana came by to visit Mason and I. She was so sweet and brought Starbucks and a breakfast sandwich. Tatiana has two kids, Noah, 3 and Chloe, 9 months. Noah was at pre-school but Chloe was in tow. Chloe is just the calmest and coolest baby! She's really relaxed and just happy. She's content in almost any situation and just a doll. They came to visit at 11 and left around 4. . .but the time flew by! We just chatted and hung out and it made my day! Tatiana is the type of person that although I just met, I feel like we've been friends forever. It was awesome having her over because all my worries were gone and Mason and I were just going with the flow. She also gave me two great tips! 1. Use the nursing pad to catch the leaking while nursing. Just fold it over, kind of slightly tucked into the bra and it catches everything and there is no need for towels and your clothes don't get all wet! 2. At night, don't turn the overhead light on in Mason's room, turn the light on in the bathroom and crack the door just enough so I can see but the room is still dark. This will help Mason realize it's still night time. Two tips that are amazing and seem like common sense but really weren't and have made a big difference!
I've really found over the past week that I either need to get out of the house or have visitors. It helps me not worry so much about Mason's schedule. Next week, my best bud Tab is on break from school, so I pumped about having her around. . . unbeknownst to our husbands we are hitting up the nail salons and going shopping!
Later that night we went to Tito's for dinner with all our good friends - John, Tabitha, Pam, Brian, Kayla, Tatiana, Joe, Cody and Delana. I was excited for this dinner because it was going to be the first time for me to have an adult drink in almost a year. Of course I only drink half of a Margarita but it was good! I was planning on giving Mason a bottle, but I fed him immediately before going out to dinner and by the time I nursed him again, it was completely out of my system.
This morning I let Carter feed Mason a bottle so I could get some extra sleep. Mason was up every two hours to nurse - I think he is going through a growth spurt so I was pretty exhausted to say the least. Carter then ran off to Home Depot to buy some bushes for the front. He's been dying to start the landscaping and was determined to start today. While he was gone, Mason and I woke up from our nap and headed next door to John and Tab's so I could have John make me a cup of the world best coffee. You see, John is a connoisseur of many things, coffee being one. By some bizarre chance, John has been grandfathered into this elite coffee club in downtown Nashville. I can't really remember how he met this man, but I think he is the father of this guy who owns this coffee shop that is a member only secluded place where celebrities and people with tons of money go for coffee. Apparently they own the machine where the best coffee in the world was brewed from (or something like that - I know I am getting details wrong, but you get the idea.) Anyways, John, the smooth man that he is, goes there weekly and has coffee and gets all this coffee stuff from this guy. This week he got some special white chocolate syrup. So John being the great neighbor and friend that he is, brewed me an amazing cup of coffee to start my day off right. It was DELICIOUS!
Later on, we headed to the Main Street Festival in Downtown Franklin. It's something we do every year, and I was excited this year to be pushing my son around in a stroller. We didn't stay very long because it was too hot. We ended up getting Mason naked (down to a diaper) while we strolled him around. We stopped in the shade several times out of the crowd to get some fresh air and feel the breeze. We met up with Carter's family (his parents Kermit and Melinda, Aunt Janet and Uncle Lynnwood and brother Dawson and his wife Liza and their son Pierce.) After spending some time with them we headed home. We then had my parents over for dinner and let them goo goo gaa gaa over Mason. We attempted to do one of those baby hand print molds where you stick your kid's hand in plaster - but it was total crap and didn't work. What a bummer. Then my mom and I decided to give Mason a bath since he was over due and we have church tomorrow and my church baby shower. My mom taught me an amazing trick for bath time - give the pacifier during the bath! It seems so simple, and I have no idea why I didn't do it during his first two baths but what a difference! It was like he enjoyed the bath this time! He was so chill! Duh! It so funny how simple things you just don't think of. It really helps having people around that have kids and can offer advice.
Alright well it's 10pm and Mason has been asleep for almost an hour so I'm going to bed. Let's hope all the nursing he did last night has him enough milk drunk tonight to let him sleep for longer stretches tonight. Mommy needs good sleep if we're going to make it to church at 9am tomorrow!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
April 28th, 2011
Last night we had a pretty fussy baby. I was thinking it was just gas at first, but then Mason kept spitting out the pacifier so I fed him twice in less than 2 hours. After the second feeding, he fell asleep and I put him to bed around 8:30. He then slept for 5 hours!! Carter and I both woke up and were shocked! For a second I was worried thinking he wasn't breathing, but then he started to stir and woke up to eat. He was up then again around 3:30 and then his last time at 6:30. Normally I would put him back down and sleep until around 9:30 but he was pretty awake and I decided I would go ahead and get ready for the day. We planned on meeting daddy for lunch, so it was a good idea to go ahead and get a jump start on the day.
After getting ready and having breakfast, I nursed him from 9:30 to 10 and then we headed out. I figured since I had extra time on my hands that we would go and surprise Nannie at her office before lunch with daddy. Mason and I walked in and my mom was so shocked! I think she even teared up. She was so happy to show off her grandson. After spending some time there, we headed to daddy's work so he could show off his little guy. Mason got to meet everyone at daddy's office and then we walked to Chile Burrito for lunch. It was so nice to be outside having lunch with my family. It will definitly become a weekly outing (maybe even several times a week). Afterwards we headed home, nursed and then visited with John and Tabitha.
I have to say getting out of the house is CRUCIAL for my sanity. When I am home all day long, I obsess about when he needs to be fed, doing housework around his schedule and I think I just worry more in general because there is nothing else to focus on. If I'm out and about, all I think about is what time he needs to eat, and just make sure I'm home for that. It's like the rest falls in place.
Nursing today was much easier. I tried reclining all the way back in my glider (practically laying down) and it made such a difference. Normally I am just reclined with the footrest up, but this time I pushed all the way back. Mason was pretty much laying on top of me, but he was able to nurse without having such a huge gush of milk. It's all about working with gravity! I have started to notice that I am only leaking now in the beginning of the feeding when I am really full, so hand expressing before feedings should really help. I think I just need to express more than what I'm currently doing.
I promise soon my blogs will be more than just nursing, but heck, my kid is 3 weeks old tomorrow, and pretty much all he does is sleep and nurse, and there's nothing really to talk about in regards to his sleep. Soon he'll be awake more and actually playing and I'll have something more interesting to blog about other than my boobs. I'm not to worried about it though, I'm sure men aren't reading my blog and it's mostly other moms that likely appreciate reading about my craziness and struggles with nursing. Talking about it makes us all feel a little more sane, something I know from my sister Chrissy and best friend Robin. It's theraputic.
After getting ready and having breakfast, I nursed him from 9:30 to 10 and then we headed out. I figured since I had extra time on my hands that we would go and surprise Nannie at her office before lunch with daddy. Mason and I walked in and my mom was so shocked! I think she even teared up. She was so happy to show off her grandson. After spending some time there, we headed to daddy's work so he could show off his little guy. Mason got to meet everyone at daddy's office and then we walked to Chile Burrito for lunch. It was so nice to be outside having lunch with my family. It will definitly become a weekly outing (maybe even several times a week). Afterwards we headed home, nursed and then visited with John and Tabitha.
I have to say getting out of the house is CRUCIAL for my sanity. When I am home all day long, I obsess about when he needs to be fed, doing housework around his schedule and I think I just worry more in general because there is nothing else to focus on. If I'm out and about, all I think about is what time he needs to eat, and just make sure I'm home for that. It's like the rest falls in place.
Nursing today was much easier. I tried reclining all the way back in my glider (practically laying down) and it made such a difference. Normally I am just reclined with the footrest up, but this time I pushed all the way back. Mason was pretty much laying on top of me, but he was able to nurse without having such a huge gush of milk. It's all about working with gravity! I have started to notice that I am only leaking now in the beginning of the feeding when I am really full, so hand expressing before feedings should really help. I think I just need to express more than what I'm currently doing.
I promise soon my blogs will be more than just nursing, but heck, my kid is 3 weeks old tomorrow, and pretty much all he does is sleep and nurse, and there's nothing really to talk about in regards to his sleep. Soon he'll be awake more and actually playing and I'll have something more interesting to blog about other than my boobs. I'm not to worried about it though, I'm sure men aren't reading my blog and it's mostly other moms that likely appreciate reading about my craziness and struggles with nursing. Talking about it makes us all feel a little more sane, something I know from my sister Chrissy and best friend Robin. It's theraputic.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
April 27th, 2011
I have to be honest, yesterday, I was half way to crazy. The night before last, I did not get much sleep. It wasn't that Mason was up a lot, in fact, no more than normal, I just didn't get good rest. Lack of sleep is a recipe for an emotional and crazy mommy. That morning I felt like a bad mom for the first time. I put Mason back in his crib when he wasn't really that tired just so I could get some sleep. Looking back now it really wasn't a big deal. He fell asleep right away and never cried. Honestly, with as much as a newborn sleeps, I shouldn't have felt bad but I still felt guilty for wanting to sleep more.
That day nursing was difficult. I was leaking all over the place and getting frustrated with my oversupply. I cried while I nursed him, wishing things would be easier. I kept thinking what a waste of time the breastfeeding class I took was. The instructor briefly touched on oversupply and engorgement which effects most women. Later that day I caught a small portion of the show Bringing Home Baby. That episode a mom was dealing with not having enough milk. She would pump for a half hour and barely got a half an ounce. Immediately I felt irrational and stupid. Here I am with a very healthy son who eats like a champ and although he gags and spits up due to my oversupply, at least I am able to nurse him and spend that time bonding with him.
Last night Carter fed Mason a bottle of pumped milk at 11pm so I could sleep from 8-2 without interruption. Although I had to get up and pump again because I missed that feeding, those 6 hours were much needed! I literally feel like a completely new person and feel a little ridiculous for how emotional I was yesterday. But in all honesty, breastfeeding is very hard and no matter how hard people tell you it is, it doesn't sink in until you are doing it.
The truth is, nursing is getting easier. He's able to latch on and stay on for a longer period of time. Something he wasn't really able to do before since he was getting so much milk. I do have to hand express when I am really full before feedings so I don't overwhelm him, but it's totally manageable.
There are going to be good days and bad days, good nights and bad nights. It's just trying to manage the ups and downs and not go crazy. Hopefully all this rain will go away because walks during the day are much needed for myself, Mason and Rocky.
Mason is napping so I am going to take advantage and nap too before daddy gets home. It's so IMPORTANT to sleep when they sleep! In order to do my job well as a mommy I need to take care of myself.
That day nursing was difficult. I was leaking all over the place and getting frustrated with my oversupply. I cried while I nursed him, wishing things would be easier. I kept thinking what a waste of time the breastfeeding class I took was. The instructor briefly touched on oversupply and engorgement which effects most women. Later that day I caught a small portion of the show Bringing Home Baby. That episode a mom was dealing with not having enough milk. She would pump for a half hour and barely got a half an ounce. Immediately I felt irrational and stupid. Here I am with a very healthy son who eats like a champ and although he gags and spits up due to my oversupply, at least I am able to nurse him and spend that time bonding with him.
Last night Carter fed Mason a bottle of pumped milk at 11pm so I could sleep from 8-2 without interruption. Although I had to get up and pump again because I missed that feeding, those 6 hours were much needed! I literally feel like a completely new person and feel a little ridiculous for how emotional I was yesterday. But in all honesty, breastfeeding is very hard and no matter how hard people tell you it is, it doesn't sink in until you are doing it.
The truth is, nursing is getting easier. He's able to latch on and stay on for a longer period of time. Something he wasn't really able to do before since he was getting so much milk. I do have to hand express when I am really full before feedings so I don't overwhelm him, but it's totally manageable.
There are going to be good days and bad days, good nights and bad nights. It's just trying to manage the ups and downs and not go crazy. Hopefully all this rain will go away because walks during the day are much needed for myself, Mason and Rocky.
Mason is napping so I am going to take advantage and nap too before daddy gets home. It's so IMPORTANT to sleep when they sleep! In order to do my job well as a mommy I need to take care of myself.
Monday, April 25, 2011
April 25th, 2011
This past weekend was packed full of things to do! Thankfully, daddy had off on Good Friday so we were able to spend the day together. We started the day off with a surprise trip to my mom's house before Mason's doctor appointment. She was thrilled we came by for a quick visit! She got to hold Mason while I helped in the kitchen as she had her assembly line going of Italian Easter Bread.
Next, we headed to Mason's 2 week check-up. Apparently the Dairy Farm has been doing one heck of a job and Mason weighs in at 7 lbs, 5 ounces! Dr. Chambers came in and said jokingly, please tell me that dad is slipping Mason supplement during the night. We both laughed and said nope, Mason is a BIG eater and the Dairy Farm has been in oversupply since day 1 with no signs of slowing. The doctor was really impressed because at most 2 week check-ups, babies have only gained their birth weight back (most babies loose weight when they go home, instead Mason has been a quick gainer). All this brought really good news as the doctor informed us not to wake him up during the night to nurse, let him sleep at night as long as he wants. Of course, he still needs to eat every three hours during the day, but this means more sleep at night for mommy! Everything else looked great and we'll see Dr. Chambers again at 2 months!
After leaving the doctors we had to run a few errands and then head to Jo-Anna Bucci's home to get some more newborn shots that she missed. But before leaving the doctors we decided to give Mason his first bottle of pumped breast milk. Daddy sat in the back seat and got to feed his son for the first time. Every once in awhile I would chime in with a "I burp him this way" or "hold his head like this..." I could tell Carter was a little annoyed with my micromanaging since this time was his and Mason's first feeding and he would figure it out on his own. I piped down, and Mason ate with great success! There is NO nipple confusion with this kid. He'll take any pacifier, nipple (mine or bottle) and never complains.
After running our errands, we headed to Jo-Anna's house and were able to get some more great shots! My favorite is the one below of Mason smiling.
On Saturday we continued our tradition and had lunch with John, Tab and Addison at Blue Coast Burrito. I bumped into my old boss Jim Vanderpool and was so excited to show off my Mason. I got to see his kids for the first time in a few years, and WOW have they grown! It's amazing how fast kids grow! I know Mason will be holding his head up and crawling in the blink of an eye. I need to keep reminding myself to enjoy this stage now while it's still here.
Afterwards we hit up a nursery because we are in much need of gutting the flower beds up front. Our house looks like complete white trash with just about every bush dead. Carter is dying to get going on the yard and is mapping out a master plan on what he wants to do. I'm just rolling with it and letting him do what ever he wants.
Easter Sunday was spent with both families as it usually is. First we went to church and within the first 5 minutes of arrival Mason had peed through his diaper onto daddy. Daddy learned real quick that the penis ALWAYS needs to be pushed down! I must say I was pretty bummed, Mason looked so cute in his Easter outfit (Thanks Nannie!) and his change of clothes was a onesie with frogs on it. We didn't even get a family picture all dressed up! Oh well, there's always next year.
Today Mason and I are just hanging out! I am getting some much needed cleaning done and am going to try and nap as much as possible. I don't even think I will get a shower in. Oh maybe I should since someone from the church is bringing us dinner tonight. I will really look like white trash opening the door of my house with all dead bushes in the front smelling like spit up in my PJ's. Then again, no judgement right? We'll see what I have time for ;)
Nursing is still challenging and I hope the next two weeks things will get easier. I still have an oversupply issue which means I leak pretty bad while nursing. I still have to nurse with bath towels on my lap to catch the fountain that pours every time Mason unlatches for a quick second or I have to burp him. I do think he his getting used to the heavy flow though. He is choking less but he still does spit up a lot. I have made all the modifications to help with oversupply (leaning back, nursing more frequently during the day and hand expressing before nursing). I'm thinking it will just take my body a little longer to figure things out.
Pumping is AMAZING! I pump once a day, 3-4 ounces. This will give us the opportunity to go out at night or on the weekends and not have to worry about nursing and all the leaking in public. This also gives daddy the chance to do a late night feeding so mommy can get even more sleep in! I am so excited to start having a milk supply built up. It makes me much less anxious about going out and night time feedings.
Well it's about that time for Mason to hit up the Dairy Farm again. I'll be back soon with updates from the week!
Next, we headed to Mason's 2 week check-up. Apparently the Dairy Farm has been doing one heck of a job and Mason weighs in at 7 lbs, 5 ounces! Dr. Chambers came in and said jokingly, please tell me that dad is slipping Mason supplement during the night. We both laughed and said nope, Mason is a BIG eater and the Dairy Farm has been in oversupply since day 1 with no signs of slowing. The doctor was really impressed because at most 2 week check-ups, babies have only gained their birth weight back (most babies loose weight when they go home, instead Mason has been a quick gainer). All this brought really good news as the doctor informed us not to wake him up during the night to nurse, let him sleep at night as long as he wants. Of course, he still needs to eat every three hours during the day, but this means more sleep at night for mommy! Everything else looked great and we'll see Dr. Chambers again at 2 months!
After leaving the doctors we had to run a few errands and then head to Jo-Anna Bucci's home to get some more newborn shots that she missed. But before leaving the doctors we decided to give Mason his first bottle of pumped breast milk. Daddy sat in the back seat and got to feed his son for the first time. Every once in awhile I would chime in with a "I burp him this way" or "hold his head like this..." I could tell Carter was a little annoyed with my micromanaging since this time was his and Mason's first feeding and he would figure it out on his own. I piped down, and Mason ate with great success! There is NO nipple confusion with this kid. He'll take any pacifier, nipple (mine or bottle) and never complains.
After running our errands, we headed to Jo-Anna's house and were able to get some more great shots! My favorite is the one below of Mason smiling.
On Saturday we continued our tradition and had lunch with John, Tab and Addison at Blue Coast Burrito. I bumped into my old boss Jim Vanderpool and was so excited to show off my Mason. I got to see his kids for the first time in a few years, and WOW have they grown! It's amazing how fast kids grow! I know Mason will be holding his head up and crawling in the blink of an eye. I need to keep reminding myself to enjoy this stage now while it's still here.
Afterwards we hit up a nursery because we are in much need of gutting the flower beds up front. Our house looks like complete white trash with just about every bush dead. Carter is dying to get going on the yard and is mapping out a master plan on what he wants to do. I'm just rolling with it and letting him do what ever he wants.
Easter Sunday was spent with both families as it usually is. First we went to church and within the first 5 minutes of arrival Mason had peed through his diaper onto daddy. Daddy learned real quick that the penis ALWAYS needs to be pushed down! I must say I was pretty bummed, Mason looked so cute in his Easter outfit (Thanks Nannie!) and his change of clothes was a onesie with frogs on it. We didn't even get a family picture all dressed up! Oh well, there's always next year.
Today Mason and I are just hanging out! I am getting some much needed cleaning done and am going to try and nap as much as possible. I don't even think I will get a shower in. Oh maybe I should since someone from the church is bringing us dinner tonight. I will really look like white trash opening the door of my house with all dead bushes in the front smelling like spit up in my PJ's. Then again, no judgement right? We'll see what I have time for ;)
Nursing is still challenging and I hope the next two weeks things will get easier. I still have an oversupply issue which means I leak pretty bad while nursing. I still have to nurse with bath towels on my lap to catch the fountain that pours every time Mason unlatches for a quick second or I have to burp him. I do think he his getting used to the heavy flow though. He is choking less but he still does spit up a lot. I have made all the modifications to help with oversupply (leaning back, nursing more frequently during the day and hand expressing before nursing). I'm thinking it will just take my body a little longer to figure things out.
Pumping is AMAZING! I pump once a day, 3-4 ounces. This will give us the opportunity to go out at night or on the weekends and not have to worry about nursing and all the leaking in public. This also gives daddy the chance to do a late night feeding so mommy can get even more sleep in! I am so excited to start having a milk supply built up. It makes me much less anxious about going out and night time feedings.
Well it's about that time for Mason to hit up the Dairy Farm again. I'll be back soon with updates from the week!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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!
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!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
April 19th, 2011
Today is the first day that it's just me and Mr. Mason. I was a bit nervous last night, but I made sure all the laundry was done and the house was clean so we could just hang out and do nothing all day. Right now, Mason is in his ocean having some tummy time. But he's falling asleep so I should move him. Tummy time is exhausting! I must admit, I do have a buff little man. He pulls his head up really well.
This past week was a whirlwind, and I can't believe the weekend is over and it's Tuesday already. We had our first really big outing on Sunday. We went to church, then nursed in the car so we could go to Blue Coast Burrito with John, Tabitha and Addison. Every week, either on Saturday or Sunday, for probably the past year and a half, we have gone to Blue Coast with John and Tab. We're keeping the tradition! I will say I do have one awesome of a husband. He didn't want to miss Blue Coast so he was a big help to me while I nursed Mason in the car.
On Monday, my mom and I shopped at Kohls and Target, which really wore me out. I never thought I would say shopping would wear me out, but it did. Then we had Mason's newborn pics by Bucci Photography. I have only seen 1 picture so far (below), but I can tell they are going to be amazing and I can't wait.
This week is going to be awesome. It's going to be very relaxed and not a lot going on. Carter and I are VERY BLESSED for Heritage Church of Christ. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the next three weeks, we have members bringing us dinner. I cannot explain what a relief this is as a new mom. I can't imagine even thinking about cooking when Carter gets home from work. I basically pass the baby to him so he can get some quality time with daddy while I finish stuff around the house and get ready for the next day (i.e. laundry!)
Tonight, we have Matt and Christina LeBlanc bringing us dinner and they finally get to meet Mason. Christina is WONDER WOMAN! She has 3 boys and is an amazing mother! She is my new idol. I have such an appreciation now for women with more than one child and single moms. I really don't know how they do it. Also, I have a very strong appreciation for women who have natural child birth. Although I may think they are crazy for not going with the epidural, I can't imagine going through all the way without anything. Big time kudos to them.
Many of you likely know of our first child, "Rocky" People often ask, "How is Rocky doing with Mason." To be honest, he really doesn't seem all to concerned with him. He will come up and give him the occasional sniff or lick on the head. Other than that he keeps his distance. Lately, he has been wanting to be in my lap while I nurse Mason, but I just tell him, no, and he leaves me alone. Here are a picture of Mason and Rocky. I would be lying if I told you this randomly happened. Carter made Rocky lay down, but he stayed and cuddled Mason for a little while. I think they are going to grow up to be best buds!
This past week was a whirlwind, and I can't believe the weekend is over and it's Tuesday already. We had our first really big outing on Sunday. We went to church, then nursed in the car so we could go to Blue Coast Burrito with John, Tabitha and Addison. Every week, either on Saturday or Sunday, for probably the past year and a half, we have gone to Blue Coast with John and Tab. We're keeping the tradition! I will say I do have one awesome of a husband. He didn't want to miss Blue Coast so he was a big help to me while I nursed Mason in the car.
On Monday, my mom and I shopped at Kohls and Target, which really wore me out. I never thought I would say shopping would wear me out, but it did. Then we had Mason's newborn pics by Bucci Photography. I have only seen 1 picture so far (below), but I can tell they are going to be amazing and I can't wait.
This week is going to be awesome. It's going to be very relaxed and not a lot going on. Carter and I are VERY BLESSED for Heritage Church of Christ. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the next three weeks, we have members bringing us dinner. I cannot explain what a relief this is as a new mom. I can't imagine even thinking about cooking when Carter gets home from work. I basically pass the baby to him so he can get some quality time with daddy while I finish stuff around the house and get ready for the next day (i.e. laundry!)
Tonight, we have Matt and Christina LeBlanc bringing us dinner and they finally get to meet Mason. Christina is WONDER WOMAN! She has 3 boys and is an amazing mother! She is my new idol. I have such an appreciation now for women with more than one child and single moms. I really don't know how they do it. Also, I have a very strong appreciation for women who have natural child birth. Although I may think they are crazy for not going with the epidural, I can't imagine going through all the way without anything. Big time kudos to them.
Many of you likely know of our first child, "Rocky" People often ask, "How is Rocky doing with Mason." To be honest, he really doesn't seem all to concerned with him. He will come up and give him the occasional sniff or lick on the head. Other than that he keeps his distance. Lately, he has been wanting to be in my lap while I nurse Mason, but I just tell him, no, and he leaves me alone. Here are a picture of Mason and Rocky. I would be lying if I told you this randomly happened. Carter made Rocky lay down, but he stayed and cuddled Mason for a little while. I think they are going to grow up to be best buds!
This week we also had some other visitors, Pierce and both sets of grandparents came to visit and have dinner. I can't wait for those boys to grow up together, play soccer and cause trouble! As well as my best bud from work, Vanessa and her husband Keith. Keith couldn't let Rocky miss out on all the attention. Addison also came over to hold baby Mason for the first time. She was very good and gentle with him!
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Dairy Farm
You may have already figured it out, but I am the dairy farm. My sister jokes that if the women in our family were born 200 years ago, we would be wet nurses for royalty. I literally could feed a village I have so much milk. Mason does still choke on the abundance every once in awhile. Hopefully soon it regulates and only produces what he needs. Right now there is no way I could nurse in while we are out of the house. He ends up getting drenched in the process. He's my milky baby!
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