6 weeks

Hi all--

Reese turned 6 weeks old yesterday! She is much more alert during the day, she is smiling and making funny faces as well. She still eats every 2-3 hours during the day which is tiring but she is gaining lots of weight. She is 12.5lbs, yikes and she fits into 3 month clothes already. We tried putting her upstairs in her nursery at night and it didn't really fly. It took a while for her to fall asleep and going up the stairs 3 times in the night to feed her got to be a little much so we will try again at 8 weeks or when she starts sleeping for longer stretches. I am putting her down for naps up there and changing her diapers and feeding her so she gets used to it.

The biggest hurdle now is the diaper rash that won't go away. Her butt is so red and blistered. We have tried treating her for yeast, bacteria, breakdown. We have another doctors appointment tomorrow, this will be #3, I feel like I have to qualify that b/c if someone saw her butt and didn't know, I'm pretty sure CPS would be knocking on our door. I feel like she is going to get married with this diaper rash. Carl is actually taking her to the appointment because I have had my fill of doctor's offices and appointments. Not sure of they need to culture her butt or not but this is going on 5 weeks! Think good thoughts for us and her tush.

Reese does not like things on her head

Pics

One month

Reese turned one month old on Tuesday. It has been such an amazing month, some good, some bad. I do think I am getting to understand her needs and wants more. Her sleep schedule could use a little improvement but some nights are good and others not so good. Every once in a while she will go 4 hours between feedings at night and that is huge. It makes such a difference when you get that extra hour of sleep.

I am so excited for the weekend, I love having Carl home with us. We might take her to a St. Patty's day block party but not sure if we can use our carrier yet. She is holding her head up much better but it isn't 100% of the time. Enjoy your weekend.

crutches and a 3 week old?!?!

Yes, that's right! I fell Wednesday night down some stairs and sprained my ankle and am now on crutches. I was going down a neighbor's stairs on her porch with the stroller in my hands and holding a salad bowl (we went over for dinner) and missed a step and hit the pavement. Thank goodness, Reese wasn't in the stroller! I was instantly in so much pain and couldn't move my foot or bear any weight. My thoughts were racing--"oh my gosh, I just broke my foot, how am I going to take care of Reese, I'm never going to be able to workout and lose this baby weight"

My neighbor drove me home and Carl pushed Reese home in the stroller. I iced my foot and elevated it but it hurt like the devil. I couldn't move my toes and the top of my foot and ankle were already swelling. Carl called Brandy (greatest friend ever) and she said she would come by the next day to help out. That night, Carl had to do all the diaper changes and bring Reese to me to feed her. He was so tired the next day for work and I felt so bad for him.

The next morning, Brandy came over and was looking at my foot and said I should have it xrayed. I still couldn't move my toes very well and it was still swollen. So, we packed up sweet Reese and headed to the ER. Thankfully, they don't think it is broken. There is a chance there could be a small break that won't show up but I'm praying that isn't the case. They wrapped my foot and gave me some crutches and I'm supposed to stay off my foot for three days. Which means Carl is doing even more around the house. He is taking care of both dogs, me and Reese at night. He needs a vacation but won't get one for months.

We are both hoping this Sunday my foot will make a huge improvement and I'll be able to walk on it. I do think it was a sign from above that I need to slow down. I have been on the go and doing something almost every day since she was 2 weeks old. I am trying to workout, keep the house clean, still see friends and neighbors and do all of this with less sleep and taking care of a new baby. So, it's no surprise something happened but live and learn.

Photoshoot-Thanks Tiff!

These pics were taken when sweet Reese was a week old. A friend from work came over and took them. It was challenging taking pics of such a little baby and she did pee on me but it was worth it.

Weekend

This weekend flew by. We had Charlie, Michelle and 2 year old Brock over for a visit on Saturday morning, and actually got some use out of the playroom. Brock really liked the mats on the floor you can take apart and put back together and kept busy with those. I was patting myself on the back for finding them so cheap!

That afternoon we took a long walk using the BOB stroller and saw all the new houses they are putting up in the neighborhood. The weather was amazing and there were lots of people out. I saw 2 ladies from my book club who got to meet Reese and of course, said she was beautiful!

That night we grilled out and had Matt and Krystal over. The live across the street and are moving to Annapolis next week, which makes me super sad. They are renting the place to someone for three years so I am hoping they'll come back! They are great people and great neighbors, I'm really sad to see them leave.

Reese did not sleep well Saturday night so we were pretty tired Sunday but I wasn't able to nap. We took a quick trip to Kiawah island and had lunch at Bohicket Marina. We sat outside since the weather was so nice and Reese did really well. She woke up a little but didn't cry, and we just rocked her car seat until she fell back to sleep.

As soon as we got home I had to get ready for Erin's bridal shower at Voodoo. The restaurant is loungy and a great place for a shower. The food was awesome and it was nice to have a skinny girl pina colada. I was sad to leave Reese, it was my first time away from her but she did really well with the bottle and the restaurant was close to the house. I think it's important to keep up my friendships and especially with those that don't have kids.