Back to work

I am very tired so I’m going to write this blog in a quick list format.

• Went back to work Thursday after 8 weeks off. But I’m only working 2 days a week and some hours from home. It was really good to be back. Even though it is super busy and kinda frantic it still seems like a lighter task that raising two human beings. But it is so tiring!!! I love seeing my coworkers. We’ve had lots of laughs already.
• I’ve actually arrived early at work each day. I am so concentrated on leaving the house on time and getting all three of us ready, that I’m earlier than I ever was - and I’m just getting up at 7:30. That is not bad at all.
• Ella developed a rash and bumps after dinner Thursday night. And as the night progressed more patches appeared. Steve ran her to Redimed while I stayed with the baby. The doctor said it was a hives reaction, from something internal. They were gone the next day. We’ve been trying to figure out what she would have eaten out of the ordinary that day, but can’t come up with much.
• We got Ella in to the preschool we LOVED. And we got the Monday, Wednesday schedule that works great with my work schedule. We are so happy. This place had such good philosophies and was structured but super fun and Ella really wanted to join in the activities when we toured the place. Steve arrived nearly an hour early for the open house and was fifth in line. I had no idea preschool was so cutthroat. Luckily I was able to take off early from work to pick up the girls.
• I’m so glad Steve hasn’t had to travel for his job since the baby has come. We definitely are both needed these days! He does have one coming up though …
• Eva’s sleep is still a mixed bag. Sometimes good - with a feeding around 1 or 2 a.m and a feeding around 5:30, but sometimes she’ll be up for an hour or two in between. I’m trying not to wish this time away … but man, it’s so much more fun when I’m rested.
• OK, speaking of rest, good night!

Quick photo update

Eva really knows my voice now and smiles for me a lot. Love it.

Guess I need to hide my makeup from this one. I was impressed that she knew what each thing was for. Her aim is just a little off.

I’m not ready!

Today I had a quick doctor appointment and found out that:

A. Baby is in good position. Head down. This is great news. I hope to not have to have a c-section. I read that 30% of births are now c-sections so I always have that worry, and if the baby were breech, I’d have to. But hopefully, she’ll stay there.

B. I’m 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. You may or may not know what this means. If you do, you probably have kids. If you don’t, I’ll spare you the gory details. But it all means that my body is getting ready. Crazy.

C. Baby’s heartbeat was 130. Slower than normal. The nurse practicioner thought she was asleep.

Anyway, now my appointments are every week, so this is when it really starts to get exciting. And I’m ready in some ways, but really not in others! At home, the nursery is fully prepared with clean clothes, diapers and supplies and my Christmas shopping is basically done. Although I have some wrapping left to do But at work … I have a lot of training and prep work to do. Next week. I better get on it!

Brrrrrrrrr

Cold weather is HERE. And although I’m still not ready to admit to myself I need to wear my winter coat already, Ella is ready.

Last night we went outside to play and I put her winter coat, hat and gloves on. Boy am I glad she likes putting them on. Last year she always fought me on it. But now, she even likes to put her mittens on. That’s going to make mornings easier.

She’s also doing really good with teeth brushing too. I did have to tell her this morning though she couldn’t have a snack though until she brushed - but she opened her mouth right up then. She even lets me get her dressed easily again. One of the good things about kids is that most things are a phase.

Anyway, I received my Land’s End bathing suits. Love the brown one. Very slimming. The red one is really cute too. Not quite as slimming, but I guess they’re not miracle workers. I really need to work out more. I’ve started going more consistently this week. Maybe my swimsuits will give me a little more motivation. And after all the contemplating over purchasing the swimsuits, Antique Mommy just posted a really cute winter coat here. And I need a winter coat! Seriously. I have a nice work coat, but not a casual one. It’s pretty reasonable too … And shouldn’t I be dressed just as nice and warm as Ella? To set a good example?