Hello Aivey,
So many new things to tell you but just not enough time for me to elaborate. Your Momma is pooped and now that you're finally asleep, I need to follow along soon. If I could just get a good 8 hours of sleep on my tummy, I'd be so grateful but that's going to still be a few more months I'm sure of it. Next week, I have to bring my pump to the breastfeeding support group so I can learn how to use it and start freezing milk for you so you can have TJ when Mommy goes back to work. I still need to buy the pump but that's just a small technicality. My only hope is that the pumping goes well. Even tho, the lactation consultant says I need to store up all the milk for you for when I go back to work, I think with the very first few bottles, I'll let Daddy pull an all nighter so I can get those 8 hours in. There's that whole tummy thing too but just another technicality.
Ok, so baby firsts...
Tonight, you took your first big girl bath... yay!! I will post a video as soon as Dadda uploads. After your bath, you smelled like baby loves again. Especially after such a big spit up day. I think you're upset that we learned how big you're getting so quickly so you're trying to only digest the good parts of the TJ and get rid of the unnecessary stuff so you can stay tiny for a lil longer. On one hand, I do want you to be lil forever but on the other hand, I can't wait to see how you turn out, my lil beauty queen!
Yesterday, at the end of the group feeding session, you weighed 9 lb 8 oz. I can't believe how much weight you've gained, chubba wubba, in 3 short weeks (1 lb 12 oz), and that's with losing weight in your first 5 days! I guess you're doing a good job of eating and I shouldn't worry too much about your latch. You seem happy (and full) even tho you've started crying a lot more recently. Things are def much different than those happy hospital days. But I wouldn't give up any of it... nope!
On Monday, Uncle Jon, Cousin Alyssa, you and me went to Monterey Bay Aquarium. I must say you enjoyed it the least but without a doubt, you enjoyed the long car ride the best. I can't wait to go back to the aquarium with you and Daddy when you're a little older to watch you interact somewhat and enjoy it more. I know Daddy will love it there. But we definitely won't eat at Bubba Gump's Shrimp Factory... yuck!
On Sunday, we all went to play miniature golf. You and I didn't play. You slept, I kept score and kept my eyes on you! Everyone had a good time. Then in the evening, you got to meet your other cousin who shares your birthday. Lesley came over the hill and we all went to Henry's World Famous Hi-Life in San Jose for some good eats. You were a lil angel over dinner, didn't even need to eat, just let me enjoy a good NY steak... yum! Lesley was smitten with you and I can't wait for her to come back with Natalie and get to know you better. Hopefully, soon after that we'll get to spend more time coastside with her lil godson who is due very soon. This might be love!!
Ok, well I think I got everything covered. I need to find a better way of tracking all your firsts. Deciding between creating a website or getting a baby book or both. We'll see. For now, this will have to do.
I love you my lil Aiveykins! I'm such a happy Momma! You make me so happy to be your Momma!
XOXO
Mommy
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