Hayden turned 12 weeks old this past Wednesday which meant that it was time for me to return to work - Boo!! But, this week really could not have gone any better.
Week one = success!!
Thankfully J and I had it worked out that he would stay home with H my first week back to work, that way we could slowly transition ourselves into the new routine. And, J + H could do daddy-daughter bonding ;) I think that was the best idea we could have had - I shed more tears thinking about going back to work, than actually doing it. I worked Tuesday through Thursday - our company gives you a "baby day" for the week you return to work - so, thanks for that I am sitting here staring at my beautiful baby girl sleep while I type this. So, the return to work went well - my unit had the most beautiful bouquet of flowers on my desk to greet me with, which put a nice smile on my face - and truthfully, it was nice to have some adult interaction ;) But I missed H tons and couldn't wait to get home to her - the best part of the day came when I got home, Hayden saw me and immediately leaned toward me - ahhhh, talk about melting your heart!?! And, J survived stay at home daddy mode for those 3 days - even though he had to point out the first day that he barely got to eat, he still hadn't finished his "cold" cup of coffee and a shower hadn't fit into the day ;) yesssss... that's what the days are like! This past week we have made MAJOR progress in the sleep department - and I mean MAJOR!! So much that I don't know what to do with myself and the sleep I've racked up lately (even though work sucked the energy right out - ha!). Last Saturday Miss H decided that she would sleep 7 hours, wake up briefly and sleep 4 more! That trend has continued on, going into 8 straight hours and last night she didn't wake up at all - ELEVEN straight hours of sleep!!! Now... that doesn't mean that I've managed as much sleep as I still wake up and run to check on her every so often - but, apparently miracles do happen as she slept the ENTIRE night - if you can't tell, I'm still amazed and in disbelief. The other great thing in the sleep category is she is starting to nap like a champ as well. This makes our days much easier as we then have a happy baby on our hands :)
Miss H has discovered her hands the past week or two - it is so cute to watch her sit and admire those ten little fingers on those chubby little hands - she sits and moves them into fists, brings them to her mouth, holds onto the rattle and rings with them and gets so darn proud of herself - we do too of course ;)
She LOVES when you sing the ABC's to her and smiles and coo's/"sings" along with you! And, when talking about coo'ing - she really likes to hear her voice and try out new sounds of all pitches these days too! Let's just say we definitely have a girl in the house :) And, that little girl is quick to stick out a bottom lip when she's upset!
We've been keeping busy between getting Miss H on her routine, finishing up Mom & Baby Class, transitioning into the working world, enjoying walks with this beautiful weather and even managing to drive up north to visit "Dambro" - my dad and Gayla's 80 acres of land that they purchased :)
Life in the Bailey household is absolutely amazing - we love, love, love each day with Miss H and seeing her new discoveries!! Each day is an absolute blessing!!
Love to you all,
A+J+H
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