Well, we made it. A first full week of no more Danielle.
All three of us survived, and I collapsed in my bed at 9pm every night. This isn't going to be easy that's for sure...working and being with you both during the days is hard stuff. I would be lying if I didn't admit that 3 out of 5 days I was eagerly waiting for 12:00 naptime (sorry Pop...)
You did well babe, but the tantrums were there...the attitude is coming.
My plan of getting the heck out of the house worked, every morning we went for a lovely old North walk (ya, we drive and park) Clover you had your am catnap while hanging on me in the peapod, Poppy you really enjoyed the birds, squirrels, cats and dogs. You were quite content to be in the stroller, strolling along. One day we found a huge feather...you carried it with us the whole walk, you tasted it too and I worried quietly to myself about some sort of bird-virus.
I suprised myself in how I was feeling like it had always been this way, I suppose it is because I have had only 1 year without Poppy 3 days a week, and it was a quick year of working rampedly and being pregnant. We managed wonderfully, I am learning that I might not be SO horrible in the kitchen. I made mini-quiche (no crust...healthy) one day for lunch, and managed healthy meals and snacks every single day. I did not cook supper 1 night though...so I have to work on that one for next week to help Dad out.
So ya, all in all...positive :)
Weekly Updates:
Poppy you are doing incredibly well with the Potty stuff, I had you in undies every morning from when we got home from the walk until lunch. No accidents, you are pretty keen on getting the stickers. Today you did amazing, undies until naptime and undies after naptime until bedtime. We even went to the park and played (we brought Potty with us just in case) and you didn't need to use it...way to go, glad I bought the big roll of stickies for your rad self. You are pretty annoyed at us asking you, so I try not to so often...but just often enough to remind you.
You are struggling with sleep...driving us insane really, we don't know what the deal is...might be teeth, might be realizing Clover is staying...we are not sure, but we hope it doesn't last too much longer, we don't like seeing you so upset.
Clover, you are smiling and cooing up a storm..what fun you have with your bumper leaf and Peter Rabbit book. You are awake alot more, I am trying to figure out a proper schedule for you...without being to rigid of course. Last night you slept 7 hours, well...you woke at 4 and I gave you susie and you lasted until 7. Pretty great! I am going to try to get you on a 4 hour feeding schedule as things are pretty much all over the place during the day...would be easier if we knew what way was up. You weigh 14.6 (another reason why a 4 hour schedule is in need ;) and are officially into the 3-6 month category. Your hair is starting to fall out, I remember with Poppy freaking out at this...now I feel sad, your "original" beautiful hair is leaving us forever...and the new hair will be much different (still beautiful...just different). You are still having break outs, the Dr says its just premature skin, the heat doesn't help.
Well, its 11pm..time for the final feed for a bit...I had better skidaddle, looking forward to next week! I plan on getting more organized, and Poppy...we have a suprise for you!
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