Random Ramblings

Baby and I are doing good. She's 5 weeks old already! We started having my mom give her a bottle do she can get used to someone else feeding her besides Big M. Unit 2 is quirky that she cries when she doesn't want to eat anymore because she needs to be burped or wants to stop eating and/or sleep. So it can get confusing.

I'm starting to learn her different types of cries. She has a variety of volume of cries and not just one. Though the older she gets, she does cry a little louder and longer. She loves being held sleeping! I have to put her down when she's past the REM sleep. It's amazing how she can appear totally past out, but when put down, immediately wakes up! Babies are so smart.

Gobble Gobble!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to my family (Unit 2's first one), friends, and bloggers! We are hosting our first Thanksgiving meal this year (not just doing sides only and lending the house out), but doing the entree. This time is too hectic for us to attempt cooking the turkey b/c of the obvious new baby. So, we just ordered a cooked meal from Albertsons.

Everyone from our families came and pitched in with lots of yummy side dishes. All the coordination was done from Big M. I couldn't help as far as cooking because of the baby. I wished I could've. Hopefully, next year will be better.

We also was able to take some photos of Lil' M, Unit 2, our niece, and their grandma (my MIL). It was cute. Though Lil' M didn't quite cooperate in the beginning. I know of some if it is a little bit of jealousy. She knows we love her the same, but I'm sure she rather have all of us 100%.

1 Month old Bday!

Happy 1 month birthday to Unit 2! It was only yesterday that we were wondering when she'd grace us with her presence. And here she is. Our lives are even fuller now. It's been going good so far. We're exhausted but not zombie-like.

Lil' M loves her, but she's starting to want "bad attention" now since she isn't an only child. We try our best to give her extra attention. Since we are both at home for the leave, she really expects to see and be with us all the time. Rude awakening when we return!

Well, Thanksgiving's 2 days away and Lil M's excited to see both families come to our house. I hope it works.

Meeting Baby E Pizza Party

Today we decided to have a small gathering of friends who live near us to meet Unit 2 at our house. We wanted to make it easy by having those who been wanting to meet her come over all at once while we had the energy.

We didn't want to do a bunch of onesie twosie visits and try to coordinate schedules. We did that with Lil' M and it was a bit hectic. I guess we're a bit more extroverted this time around. We just ordered a bunch of Costco Pizzas for our friends. Easy peasy. It went pretty well; much more relaxed than a birthday party! Thanks friends for stopping by :).

Week 3

Unit 2 is now 3 weeks and going strong. She is slowly staying awake 2x a day for some time. She likes to stare at our curtains and bare walls. We started having her have her tummy time on playmat. Can't believe it-little lady rolled from tummy to back THREE times! She can't do it from back to tummy thank goodness. Makes me nervous because she's young and I don't want her rolling in the middle of the night. It's good to know she's physically healthy.

So this week I've gotten a chance to drive and get out of the house solo. It felt great. I felt more like myself because I have to wear non-pjs and actually do my face. I haven't been myself since I was admitted to hospital. Of course I have to go home before baby's next feeding as I'm nursing her. My mom's given me grief for going out "early" and if baby cries too long-she freaks out since I'm the food source.

I've gone out and went clothes shopping for me because nothing fits me when I go out! So tops are easy to buy, but darnit the pants I can't fit in my regular size 4/5!!! I was so bummed. I know I know; it was stupid if me to even try on pants early this stage. I lost 8 pounds but stayed that way for 2 weeks. I pray I'll loose another 15 pounds to get back toy pre-prego weight.

"Days" and Confused

It's almost 3 weeks for (Unit 2) baby E and us! A newborn schedule is definitely around the clock and physically exhausting. I'm not even sure what day it is; feels like a Saturday everyday.

She eats every 2-3 hours and even every hour sometimes. I'm feeding her on demand, but the constant pooping after the eating is the tough part. Especially at night. Sometimes I'd change her diaper 3 times in one feeding session. At this rate, what tasks can I really do during the day if I'm going at this pace? How did our moms do it?

I have one more week (4 week old) until I introduce Unit 2 the bottle. I'm nervous and hope she can take both me and bottle. And most importantly, that she can take a cold bottle. My thought is that Lil' M didn't like the cold milk from bottle was because she was initially a BF baby (warm milk from the body) versus refrigerated milk and so we had to warm it up until she went bottleless (age 2 1/2).

This second time around, we're trying to learn from our mistakes with Lil' M and not repeat it with Unit 2.

2 Week Old Today

Happy 2 week old to our Baby E! She's a funny little lady. She likes to make "Zoolander" face and (gas?) smiles in her sleep.

We took her and Lil' M out yesterday to take advantage of the free November JCPenney family portraits deal. Baby pretty much slept through the session. She did open her eyes for some, but we didn't end up picking any of those for our printout. She even made her Zoolander face in one! Hilarious. Lil' M did a great job. A bit wiggly and curious about the props, but great at following photographer's instructions. It went fine, but I'm not really a fan of studio portraits; too posey and cheesy. In any case, we got the free first family picture from them.

In addition to Baby E turning 2 week old today, the Presidential Election was today. President Obama is our President again!

1st Week at Home

It's been a week at home with Baby E. She's 9 days old today. She is eating well. I'm able to nurse with her as I did with Lil' M. I'm so glad. I am exhausted, but not as zombie-like compared to our first time as parents with Lil' M. We now have a frame of reference.

I love staring at our baby. She's beautiful and glad to finally have her with our family. She reminds me of Lil' M, but I think she has more of my family genes in looks.

Even though it's our 2nd time around the block with a child, I still get nervous. I gotten used to Lil' M being a toddler and knowing how to express herself. Now, we are back to guessing what our baby needs.

Yesterday, Big M took Lil' M trick or treating for Halloween. Lil' M was a pirate and got a decent amount of candy. She was practicing her "trick or treat" phrase all week long. I gave out candy and even attempted to do it while nursing (with a privacy cloth). That only lasted for a few minutes; baby didn't like me moving around too much.

Overall, we're ok. This time, I'm feeling more soreness and I think I may have a little bit of the blues. Nothing serious, but noticeable for me.