Gracie is already 11 weeks old. I can't believe it. It's bitter sweet because that means I'm headed back to work full-time VERY soon, Oct 4 to be exact. So, today we start our transition to a diet of both formula & breast milk. We're using Enfamil Premium per the doctor's recommendation and think there's such an advantage to nursing so I'll continue that as long as I can. Formula though will add a great convenience while we're on the run.
October is already looking like a very busy month. On Oct 10, Gracie will attend our church's baby dedication service where she is dedicated to God. It's similar to a baptism, without the holy water & Christian's believe that a child doesn't have to be baptized to be "saved" if something horrific happens to him or her. Gracie will then grow up & make the choice to be baptized on her own. Many children at our church make this choice between the ages of 8-10 years old. We've done a lot of research about it & are very happy with our Pastor, church & very educated friends on this topic. After the baby dedication during the 1015 service, we're having a luncheon at our home to celebrate our decision to raise Gracie in a Christian home. Evan, Gracie's godfather, is also making the trip from PA & we're excited for him to meet her.
This week the plan is to catch up on housework, laundry & also put a TON of photos of Gracie I just got in the mail (408 to be exact) into albums. I fear if I don't keep up with this, I'll never do it. Hey, it only took me 4 years to get our wedding photos in an album LOL!
Have a nice weekend everyone!
Sara
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
It's been a while!
Well, Gracie is almost 10 weeks old now & I can't believe it. She's so amazing & I love watching her grow everyday.
We have successfully learned to venture out quite a bit on our own to go to Publix, Target & lunch with friends. Gracie is amazing & usually sleeps. We've only had one break down in Target. I was a bit embarrassed at first to be honest, but what can you do!
Last week we took our first family vacation to Daytona Beach! Jared's client hooked us up with a suite with a huge terrace, kitchen & living room. Way beyond what we needed or could afford. We realized though we needed the space - bottles, blankets, towels, the stroller, her travel bed & so much more. For once, I wasn't the one that took the most stuff!
Here is a link to some of the beach pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=81898&id=1452882215&l=bdc62cf1d2
Since I'm a busy body, I did start working from home part time about 3 weeks ago. I go in to the office about once a week & work 15-20 hours. I'm loving the adult communications & realized I missed thinking! But, it's bitter sweet. I'm back to work full time on Oct 4, which I realize is just a few weeks away. I'll miss seeing Gracie every hour of every day, but know she'll be alright. There's an advantage to daycare & interacting with other kids, but I'm not ready for her to go there yet...which I thought I would be. Maybe this whole motherhood thing has changed me. Now, I'm just a big, emotional softy! How long can I blame the hormones?
Overall, we're adjusting very well. And, we're very lucky. Since Gracie was 6 weeks old, she's slept through the night (1030pm or 11pm until 530am or 6am) every night but one. I probably just jinxed it for tonight, but that'd be ok. In the morning, I typically wake her up & she just smiles at me. It's the best sight!
Hope you are all doing well & we thank you for reading our blog. I'm going to do a better job updating, I promise!
Love,
Sara, Jared, Gracie & the hounds
We have successfully learned to venture out quite a bit on our own to go to Publix, Target & lunch with friends. Gracie is amazing & usually sleeps. We've only had one break down in Target. I was a bit embarrassed at first to be honest, but what can you do!
Last week we took our first family vacation to Daytona Beach! Jared's client hooked us up with a suite with a huge terrace, kitchen & living room. Way beyond what we needed or could afford. We realized though we needed the space - bottles, blankets, towels, the stroller, her travel bed & so much more. For once, I wasn't the one that took the most stuff!
Here is a link to some of the beach pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=81898&id=1452882215&l=bdc62cf1d2
Since I'm a busy body, I did start working from home part time about 3 weeks ago. I go in to the office about once a week & work 15-20 hours. I'm loving the adult communications & realized I missed thinking! But, it's bitter sweet. I'm back to work full time on Oct 4, which I realize is just a few weeks away. I'll miss seeing Gracie every hour of every day, but know she'll be alright. There's an advantage to daycare & interacting with other kids, but I'm not ready for her to go there yet...which I thought I would be. Maybe this whole motherhood thing has changed me. Now, I'm just a big, emotional softy! How long can I blame the hormones?
Overall, we're adjusting very well. And, we're very lucky. Since Gracie was 6 weeks old, she's slept through the night (1030pm or 11pm until 530am or 6am) every night but one. I probably just jinxed it for tonight, but that'd be ok. In the morning, I typically wake her up & she just smiles at me. It's the best sight!
Hope you are all doing well & we thank you for reading our blog. I'm going to do a better job updating, I promise!
Love,
Sara, Jared, Gracie & the hounds
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