Back to work...

Well Tuesday the 17th was my last day home with Jake and Brads birthday.  It was such a great day as I got to spend it with my guys!  I wish that day couldve lasted forever.  Unfortunately it didnt.  Mom and daddy came into town late on the 17th so they would be ready to keep Jake on Wednesday.

My first day back wasnt as bad as I expected because it was a half day and I knew Jake was safe with my parents.  We enjoyed the next day with my parents and then daddy went home Thursday to take care or things at home.  

Thursday was also a busy day for us as Jake was 2 months old and he had to go in to get his shots.  I was so sad and worried for him!!  We took this picture with his bear from Uncle Ryan just before we went to the doctor.  When we got to PedsEast Brad noticed Jakes ring finger was super red and swollen.  We were pretty worried because we knew it wasnt like that when we left the house.  We were seeing Dr. Guinther that day because Dr Hayes was out.  Dr. Guinther took a look and didnt know what it was.  He said it was red and swollen like a bee sting but the finger wasnt warm to the touch and it wasnt stiff.  He prescribed antibiotics just in case to make sure the swelling didnt continue into his hand.  He did great witht the shots...the nurse was awesome and did them all so quickly.  By the time we got home Jakes finger was already doing much better.  We gave him the antibiotics and learned very quickly that it was going to cause major diareaha!  Needless to say we were up several extra times changing diapers that night. :)

By Friday my first full day at work I was exhausted from getting up with Jake at night and going to work during the day.  When I was getting ready for work I guess I was rushing and when I finished pumping my milk I accidentally spilled one container almost 2 ounces.  That truely brought new meaning to the old saying "dont cry over spilt milk".  I really did want to cry...it is just so hard to produce enough milk that it is a horrible feeling to lose any of it.  

Sunday Brad and I went to dinner at Texas de Brazil for a belated anniversary dinner.  We had a great time...it was our first time to leave Jake for something fun like that.  We've left him to go to the grocery store or run a vew various errands but that was the first dinner out.  As much fun as we had we were ready to get back to our little man and prepare for the upcoming work week.  Here is a picture of the three of us before Brad and I headed out.  

My first full week back to work seemed to fly by.  I made it a point to come home for lunch to see Jake, Brad and mom and that really helped.  I cant imagine how it will be now that Jake wont be at home anymore.  We did start to get into a pretty good routine in the mornings and for eating during the day which is awesome.  Hopefully that will help for the week ahead.  We are so thankful that mom was able to stay with us for the last week and a half!  Jake had the best time with grandma all week!  They played and visited with Mary Francis and played some more.  Brad and I enjoyed a few nights out and mom helped us ease into the transition of me being back to work.  Thank you so much mom!  

This weekend Jake seems to be going through another growth spurt...hes been eating nonstop and sleeping more than usual when he isnt eating.  Well...off to work on things around here before it gets to late.  Gotta get everything together for Jakes first day at Kidtech tomorrow...I'm sure Jake will do great but I pray that I hold up ok.  :)

Almost work time

Well the last week and a half with Jake just flew by after John and Cathy left!  Saturday Brad and I found the car that we've been contemplating buying and got it.  After several hours at Sunrise Chevy & GMC we came home with a mocha steel metalic GMC Terrain.  I've NEVER had a new car before so it was an experience.  We love the Terrain though!  It is so much easier for getting Jake in and out of than my old Monte Carlo!  It was a great car but i'm glad to have the new one now.  And the Terrain still has a lot of get up and go for a 4 cyllinder. 

Sunday we drove to Jackson for Alli's 5th birthday party.  It was so much fun to visit with the family and suprise them with our new car!  Jake did great on the drive.  He slept the entire drive up and was ready to eat once we got there.  He was so happy to meet Aunt Debbie, Uncle Gary, Aunt Brenda, Uncle Derek, and his cousin Nate!  I couldnt have been happier with how well he did.  We ate dinner with Nana and Papa and then headed back to Memphis.  Jake did so well on the ride home too!  We stopped once to get gas and I fed, but then he fell back asleep the rest of the way home.   It was a full day but we had a wonderful time.

During the last full week home it was crazy hot so we didnt get out too much.  We had excessive hear warnings everyday.  The most Jake went outside was to walk with me to the mailbox or to go to the car.  I hated taht too because he really loves being outside.  Oh well hopefully it will cool down soon.

Thursday Jake and I went to the consignment sale in Southhaven MS.  It was fun to go out there but it was a long drive.  Jake did great and he was excited to shop with me.  We got him some adorable winter/fall clothes.  He got a few sweaters, two coats (one is a precious baby blue pea coat), two sleepers, and some more Dr Browns bottles.  I love getting great deals! 

Friday we went to visit Cindy Earle, the lactation consultant at Peds East.  She made me feel so much better about nursing and going back to work.  I've been stressed about going back to work and I know that has been impacting my milk supply.  I worked on building up more over the weekend, but she reassured me that if I had to suppliment with formula on occasion that Jake would still prefer my milk.  I think I knew that, but i've just been putting so much pressure on myself to not have to feed him any formula.  Hopefully we wont have to much, but at least i'm prepared now just in case.

Ugghh only a few more days and then its back to the grind of work.  I cannot believe how fast 8 weeks have flown by!!!!!!

Nana and Papa to the rescue!

Two weeks ago Cathy and John came to visit Brad, Jake and I for a few days (8/4/10).  I had a few very rough days with Jake when he would do nothing but eat sleep or cry.  I felt like I was doing nothing but feeding him.  Even Mary Francis our next door neighbor who is great couldnt get him to stop crying without giving him a bottle.  So it was so great to see them and Jake just had a ball with Nana and Papa!  They helped us get a little extra sleep as they kept him at night for those two nights.  It was amazing to sleep for more than 2 hours at a time!

We went out to dinner at Chilis for the first time while they were in town!


Here are a few smiling pictures from when Nana and Papa were in town...

Jake has gotten to where he likes to sleep curled up on your belly MUCH better than in his moses basket or crib.  The picture to the left is a great example!  We're working on it but he seems to wake up every time we put him down.  Well when Nana and Papa came into town he did great and slept in the moses basket by their bed great.  He also started getting into somewhat of a more normal schedule!  Now we still arent super strict about schedules but we do want to start figuring out his natural eating sleeping patterns. 

 

While they were in town he slept for 3-4 hours at a time which rarely ever happened for me!  I was also able to run out a few times and get some things done like shopping for some new work clothes, buying groceries, and voting.  Its sad when those things seem really exciting. 

I will post some pictures soon of our visit with Nana and Papa.

10 pound baby!

I weighed Jake today (Tuesday 8/2/10) and he was 10lbs 1oz!  I cant believe he broke into the double digits!  I guess it does make sense because he is starting to outgrow his newborn clothes.  Yesterday was the worst we've had in a LONG time.  Jake did not want to sleep at all starting from Sunday night and until about midnight.  All he wanted to do was eat and if he wasnt eating he was crying.  It was a very trying day, but luckily my great neighbor Mary Francis came by to visit.  She is always so helpful and great to talk to.  It makes me feel a thousand times better having someone else with me to reassure me that Jake seems normal and I shoudnt stress that something is wrong.  I ended up giving Jake some stored milk while Mary Francis was over and that seemed to calm him some.

Yesterday was also Brad and I's two year anniversary.  I cannot believe how quickly time is flying by!  Brad made an amazing dinner for me and got me a very sweet card.  I am so lucky to have such a great husband!  I didnt get a chance to get out and get something sweet for Brad because things have been so hectic with Jake.  He said he didnt mind but I felt horrible.  Jake and I were able to get out today so I got him a belated anniversary card.  :)

Reality is setting in...

Brad took off Monday and Tuesday of last week to spend some time with Jake and I and it was great!  We ran lots of errands around town and it was awesome to get out of the house.  I just love spending time with both of my boys!! 

We also went up to KidTech to talk to Jake's teachers and to get his supplies list.  I know he is going to do great and the facility came highly reccomended, but I couldnt help but feel so overwhelmed with saddness and tears.  I've heard freinds talk about how hard it is to send their baby to daycare, but no words can explain it until you are in the situation.  Also the fact that people have been sending their children to daycare for years and they turned out fine does not make me feel any better about sending Jake to someone else.  Its just so hard to imagine being away from him so much during the day.  For now we will just try not to think about the upcoming change for Jake and us too much.  :)

I also went to the doctor on Tuesday and was cleared to resume regular activities.  YAY!  I cannot wait to start running and working out again.  I did start mowing the yard some and just had Brad come get me when Jake started getting hungry.  I've lost quite a bit of weight but I have a ways to go to get back into my normal work clothes.  I really dont want to have to buy a bunch of new clothes that will be too big once I get back to my normal size.  I'll keep my fingers crossed!

The rest of the week was great.  Jake is continuing to grow steadily and by the weekend he was 9lbs 12 oz!  He is growing so fast. 

It has been so hot around here in the last few weeks.  We are setting record highs which makes it difficult to get out with Jake.  I just worry about his ability to cool himself especially when we have heat advisorys each day.  We did take Jake out for a short time on Saturday night for our friend Caleb's girlfriends birthday.  It was also a welcome to Memphis party as she just relocated from Arizona.  It got pretty hot out so Brad went to the car for a little while to cool Jake off and Andy joined him with Harrison who is just 7 weeks older than Jake.  We were so glad we made it out though because just after sunset Caleb proposed to Cindy in front of everyone.  We were so glad to be a part of the special day.