My Mia Monday
A lot has been going on for Mia! She was six weeks old on Sunday. The main thing we are working on right now is our bedtime routine and going to bed at a decent hour (between 6-8) and not nursing for hours before finally falling asleep. We are making progress! We still aren't on a regular timetable, but our routines are pretty set.
She is very smiley! I LOVE her smiles!!! Lately she has been smiling a lot when we switch sides during nursing and after nursing (if the burps aren't bothering her). Tonight she smiled some during her bath, which I was pretty sure from the beginning she enjoyed.
We went on a road trip this weekend to be with Will. Really, it went pretty well. It is really neat how, even as little as she is, she knew we were somewhere new. And she had trouble falling asleep because she wanted to look at everything so much! A great moment was when she smiled and smiled at Will after seeing him again. How sweet!
Today Will tried to give her a bottle of some of my milk. Absolutely no progress! She just kept pushing it out with her tongue and fussing. I ran to the store because I didn't think it would be good if I was right there! She wouldn't like that! We have just a generic nipple so I might pick up one that I've heard a lot of people use. I'm not too concerned about getting this worked out. We just have a bunch of frozen milk from when I was pumping the first week. I thought we'd try to use it before we moved. It would be nice to have one feeding off a day, or to be able to leave for a while. But if not, that's okay too. It won't last forever and I know as she gets older she'll be able to go longer without eating.
I bought a "Mommy and Baby" workout DVD. I'm not sure if I will get around to doing it this week, but I am doing a few just baby exercises from it, as well as using some massage techniques. However, once we move and are settled, I look forward to doing a 10 minute segment every day.
I keep thinking how I just love having a baby! I do look forward to her growing and getting to know her better... hearing her talk and learn about her interests and what her talents are. But sometimes, when things are smooth, I just want her to stay little and sweet and cute. Maybe that's why people have more than one child... for the baby phase. I don't know, but it sure is a precious time!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Review/Preview for the Weeks
This past week was very busy for us compared to the previous weeks. Things aren't going to slow down for a while though!
August 22nd-28th
Sunday - We took Will to the field for the first time in the morning. After the 1:00 game, we met him back at the field to visit until the team left for the road trip. Many people stopped by and Mia was very social and even smiled at some people!
Monday - I had a WIC appointment at 1:00. Thankfully, it was quick and easy. Also, our host mom had her baby girl!
Tuesday and Wednesday - Just stayed at home, but did a lot of preparing for the weekend.
Thursday - Went to Target, Babies 'R Us, gas station, and ATM. Prepped for the weekend some more.
Friday - Left for New Hampshire to meet Will! This wore little Mia out and she slept a lot!
Saturday - Spent the day with Will. We had breakfast at the hotel and lunch at Panera. After Will goes to the field we will spend some time with a couple other baseball girls.
August 29th-September 4th
These are the plans, we'll see what actually happens! :)
Sunday - Take Will to the field and go meet the team with him. (Lord have mercy!) Go to the second half (or less) of the day baseball game. Go home with Will.
Monday - Tuesday - Nothing planned. Probably will be recovering from the weekend and doing a little packing for the upcoming move!
Wednesday - My six week appointment with the midwife. I'm excited to review the labor with her and hear things from her perspective!
Thursday - Saturday - Nothing planned at the moment. Probably more packing!
This past week was very busy for us compared to the previous weeks. Things aren't going to slow down for a while though!
August 22nd-28th
Sunday - We took Will to the field for the first time in the morning. After the 1:00 game, we met him back at the field to visit until the team left for the road trip. Many people stopped by and Mia was very social and even smiled at some people!
Monday - I had a WIC appointment at 1:00. Thankfully, it was quick and easy. Also, our host mom had her baby girl!
Tuesday and Wednesday - Just stayed at home, but did a lot of preparing for the weekend.
Thursday - Went to Target, Babies 'R Us, gas station, and ATM. Prepped for the weekend some more.
Friday - Left for New Hampshire to meet Will! This wore little Mia out and she slept a lot!
Saturday - Spent the day with Will. We had breakfast at the hotel and lunch at Panera. After Will goes to the field we will spend some time with a couple other baseball girls.
August 29th-September 4th
These are the plans, we'll see what actually happens! :)
Sunday - Take Will to the field and go meet the team with him. (Lord have mercy!) Go to the second half (or less) of the day baseball game. Go home with Will.
Monday - Tuesday - Nothing planned. Probably will be recovering from the weekend and doing a little packing for the upcoming move!
Wednesday - My six week appointment with the midwife. I'm excited to review the labor with her and hear things from her perspective!
Thursday - Saturday - Nothing planned at the moment. Probably more packing!
Friday, August 27, 2010
A Word on Faith - My 40 Days
In the Orthodox tradition, a woman stays home 40 days after giving birth. She doesn't even go to church. Sorrily, I can't explain the significance behind it, but, as with everything in the Orthodox faith, I know there is a deep and meaningful reason. However, having just completed mine, I will talk about what it meant to me.
Yesterday was my 40th day and I ended it all a little early by running a couple errands. Thanks be to God they went very smoothly, including a nursing in the car (piece of cake!). Today we drove a couple hours to where Will is with the team and are going to stay (hopefully) tonight and tomorrow night. It went fairly smoothly, though not as great as I had hoped. Yet, it is a learning experience - that's the point of the trip besides getting to be together.
Before these excursions, I did go to the store a few times, but never by myself with the baby. If I had before now, I think I would have been a nervous wreck! Not that I wasn't nervous these times, but I felt more confident. After all we had spent weeks just at home... nursing, learning to sleep and staring into each others' eyes. She gained 2 pounds in those weeks and started to smile. She has had little stress because all of her surroundings were the same since she came home from the hospital. I, as I wrote in my last post, have gained confidence and I was ready to test the waters of life outside of home with a baby. Religious reasons aside, I think it's very important for a mother to spend lots of time just being a mother.
Honestly, up until this time, I didn't really want to go anywhere. I didn't feel cooped up and I didn't, for sure, miss being around lots of people. I feel more complete and obviously I'm pretty preoccupied. I did get out of the house with one or two walks every day and I think that helped. I think it's a gift from our faith allowing us to put all things aside, even attending church, and reminding us it's okay to, and we should, focus on our little gift that came straight from heaven. I'm not sad that time is over, but I'm thankful to have had it.
Speaking of thanks... two random things I am truly thankful to God for. Today I had to go through 3 tolls and I didn't bring cash with me. Thanks be to God I had change for two, and at the third, the lady let me go without a fuss (I didn't even ask!). He always provides, even such little things!
Also, I am so, so thankful for the birth I was able to have with Mia. A friend recently had to have a C-section because her baby was breech and there was low amniotic fluid. Another friend is going to have to have one due to low amniotic fluid too. Both of them wanted natural births. I and so glad that I was able to have a spontaneous, natural birth and most importantly, a healthy baby. Glory be to God!
In the Orthodox tradition, a woman stays home 40 days after giving birth. She doesn't even go to church. Sorrily, I can't explain the significance behind it, but, as with everything in the Orthodox faith, I know there is a deep and meaningful reason. However, having just completed mine, I will talk about what it meant to me.
Yesterday was my 40th day and I ended it all a little early by running a couple errands. Thanks be to God they went very smoothly, including a nursing in the car (piece of cake!). Today we drove a couple hours to where Will is with the team and are going to stay (hopefully) tonight and tomorrow night. It went fairly smoothly, though not as great as I had hoped. Yet, it is a learning experience - that's the point of the trip besides getting to be together.
Before these excursions, I did go to the store a few times, but never by myself with the baby. If I had before now, I think I would have been a nervous wreck! Not that I wasn't nervous these times, but I felt more confident. After all we had spent weeks just at home... nursing, learning to sleep and staring into each others' eyes. She gained 2 pounds in those weeks and started to smile. She has had little stress because all of her surroundings were the same since she came home from the hospital. I, as I wrote in my last post, have gained confidence and I was ready to test the waters of life outside of home with a baby. Religious reasons aside, I think it's very important for a mother to spend lots of time just being a mother.
Honestly, up until this time, I didn't really want to go anywhere. I didn't feel cooped up and I didn't, for sure, miss being around lots of people. I feel more complete and obviously I'm pretty preoccupied. I did get out of the house with one or two walks every day and I think that helped. I think it's a gift from our faith allowing us to put all things aside, even attending church, and reminding us it's okay to, and we should, focus on our little gift that came straight from heaven. I'm not sad that time is over, but I'm thankful to have had it.
Speaking of thanks... two random things I am truly thankful to God for. Today I had to go through 3 tolls and I didn't bring cash with me. Thanks be to God I had change for two, and at the third, the lady let me go without a fuss (I didn't even ask!). He always provides, even such little things!
Also, I am so, so thankful for the birth I was able to have with Mia. A friend recently had to have a C-section because her baby was breech and there was low amniotic fluid. Another friend is going to have to have one due to low amniotic fluid too. Both of them wanted natural births. I and so glad that I was able to have a spontaneous, natural birth and most importantly, a healthy baby. Glory be to God!
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