First Day of Work and Day Care

Today was my first day back at work and Evie's first full day of day care. She is 7 weeks old today!

Monday she had a 1/2 day of day care, while I got a pedicure and did some shopping (got her some outfits!). That day went well. Was easier to drop her off then since it was a shorter time and I was out doing things, it was more like dropping her off at a baby sitter while I had a date with myself.

Tuesday, we cuddled and watched movies. Was wonderful spending a full day as Evie and Me.

Today I went back to work. Boo. Woke between 6 and 6:30. Moved Evie to her in her crib while I got dressed, took dogs out, fed animals, made lunch. Woke her up at 7:20 to eat. Got her changed. We got out the door at 8:20ish. Not bad. Not bad.

I got teary on the way to day care. Really enjoyed spending time with Evie and could not believe it was finished. Why does the US have horrible maternity leave policies? Work doesn't cover anything. Thank god for short term disability. But really the us maternity leave is pathetic.

Anyways, brought her inside and the woman I like (almost all the women in the 6 week - 6 month room are like grandmas) was there and I handed her off. She started rocking Evie. I updated her chart, dropped off her stuff and headed out the door. I so wanted to stay there with her!

I am happy that we live so close to work and day care. Don't have to waste much time in the car! I think that helps.

Pumping at work went well (got 7ish ounces in one pumping). I am pumping in an office that isn't occupied. Works well. Going to get a key to that office to make it easier.

Left work at 3. Came home and did my second pumping (8 ounces). Headed to Babies R Us to get another set of pump parts so I don't have to clean my pump while at work. Also got more bottles since I know we will need more and I don't want to wash all the time.

THEN I WENT TO PICK UP EVELYN!!!! Oh that was the highlight of my day! So happy to have her in my arms! Came home and cuddled, talked to her, and loved her! Really makes me appreciate my time with her. She got a bath tonight and was in such a happy mood. This girl loves baths!

LOVE MY LITTLE EVELYN!!

Morning Routine trial 1

Today, I tried to do everything to get ready in the morning so I know what I need to change once I go back to work today. Going to try it every day and see what I can improve. Would love to try to fit in a walk for the dogs.

Today I started late (when Evie woke up) at 7:30.

Woke up Evie, changed her diaper, changed her clothes (into more pjs), fed her

Showered

Dressed (now 8:30)

Went downstairs, let dogs out, made coffee

Pumped

Cleaned pump parts

Fed animals

Made Lunch

Makeup, brush teeth

9:15

Need to add to the list getting evie dressed and face washed. Getting bags together for Evie and me.

What I am going to change: get coffee together the night before. I am going to get our bags together the night before also.

To help save some time, I want to wake up before Evie and pump then shower. Then wake Evie up and feed her. Hopefully will help. And having coffee ready will help!

Busy Weekend!

We had a great weekend!

Saturday we all went to the glendi (greek festival). Was a lot of fun! We met up with some people there. I do not know the greek names for things, and I soooo cannot pronounce them. I should since I married a 1/2 greek. But we started off with some yummy fried dough balls covered in maple syrup, and dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon and sugar. YUM! We went to the dinner tent. It was early, so we ate around 2pm, but this place gets packed and you can wait in line for over an hour or more the closer it gets to dinner time. Nick had a lamb shank, which he said was fantastic and fall off the bone. I got stuffed grape leaves and greek meatballs. The stuffed grape leaves were not as good as one of Nick's cousin makes. I need to start to make these since they are my favorite. This year they had a beer tent. So we were able to eat with a greek beer! They are also getting bigger and bigger. This year they had carnival rides there - kiddy roller coasters, bumper cars, etc! Evie will so love it once she is older! We ended the glendi with a trip to get greek pastries! YUM! If I knew a greek pastry store that was near by that would be a BAD thing!

Afterwards we stopped by Nick's grandparents home (on his dad's side). His cousin and girlfriend were there making apple pies. I so want to make an apple pie now! YiaYia just sat and held and talked to Evie. Was so cute!

Isn't her outfit cute! Neighbors down the street gave it to us!

Sunday we met with my aunt, uncle, and cousins in Mass. We went to Appleton fair for their family fun day. Was great to see everyone. Evie and I tried to nurse in public and it didn't work well. I was uncomfortable. Today we went and picked up a nursing cover to make it easier next time. Evie was great out! Wish we would have gotten more pictures. Would have loved to get one of her on top of a HUGE pumpkin. Need to learn pictures are the best thing ever. But here is one of her outfit while she was chilling in the stroller/car seat.

Have to say I was tired after all this. We just chilled at home afterwards and I fell asleep before 10.

OH and last night Evie slept during the night for 5.5 hours!!!!!! Was fantastic!

Fantastic Day

Today has been a great day so far!

Evie woke up around 6:30 am for a feeding. Then we laid in bed with her on my chest till 8:30. Was awesome to relax till then. We went downstairs to do stuff before Nick left for work (he sleeps in and gets in later). She was awake and happy the whole time!

In the morning/early afternoon, I was able to shower, put 2 loads of laundry away, do a load of laundry, wash the sheets! Vacuumed downstairs and went through recipes to make a meal plan for the week!

this afternoon we did our first successful grocery trip - just Evie and me. I wore Evie in the Ergo. Went perfectly. Got home and she let me put all the groceries away!

I was even able to make dinner! Evie helped!

Also Evie has been able to nurse without the shield so far 3 times today!

FEEDING WITH NO SHIELDS!!

Last night Evie did a whole nursing session with no shields on both boobs!!! So excited!

Evie is one month old!

Happy one month birthday little girl! LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH! You are such a good girl. I will do anything in this world for you, as will your dad. Cannot believe it has already been a month. We have come such a long way and have learned each other. Cannot believe that my life has changed so much in a month, and I cannot imagine it any other way!

Last friday after her 3 week appointment, she was 9 pounds and 21.5 inches long! We are noticing that she is growing and getting bigger. She is starting to smile, especially while eating. Today brought her upstairs to wake up Nick, and she was smiling while laying there with us! So cute. The smiles last maybe a second. She is also responding to sounds and starting to focus on stuff!

She Latched!

This morning I tried to breastfeed Evie without a shield. She latched for 8 minutes!!! Actually swallowing too! So excited! Was just one side, need to try the next side the other feeding.