The Suburbs...It's Not So Quite

First of all Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!  Hearts everywhere it's so cute!

In the past 2+ months since I've been on maternity leave, I've noticed more and more that the suburbs is extremely noisy in the day.  I've always known that, but I've noticed it more now because I'm actually at home almost everyday.  That, and I haven't been getting much sleep since Baby N's birth.  There's always birds chirping or gurgling, someone mowing their lawn or someone hired to work on the landscaping, the garbage truck, a motorcycle zooming by, a door slamming, a car alarm going off or a neighbor blasting their radio.  It's actually really annoying!    I wish I could silence all of this out while I'm sleeping, but I can't.  And this is coming from someone who grew up right next to a major airport...and that didn't bother me at all!  I think I just needed to vent because I'm so tired.

Congratulations V & J

Cashmere Mafia

New Year's Goal

I gained a little over 50 lbs during the pregnancy and lost about 15 lbs already since the baby's birth.  That was actually more than I expected since he was so tiny.  My goal for the new year is to lose the remaining 35 lbs. 

My OB said that I needed to take it easy for 6 weeks, so that means no lifting, no strenuous exercises, etc.  I still have a few more weeks of being inactive, but I'm really looking forward to getting back to my old weight.  G knew my goal, so for Christmas he got me an ipod nano, the matching arm band and a pair of Nike shoes with the ipod sports kit that you insert into your shoes to measure your total running distance.  I can't wait to use it!

I've been on maternity leave now for almost 3 weeks and I really haven't left the house since we got home from the hospital, with the exception of baby N's doctor's appointments.  We've had visitors almost every day, but I really haven't had the energy to primp and leave the house.  I can barely walk, although I am moving a bit faster these days.  That, and we don't want to take the baby out for the first month unless we absolutely have to.  I did get out of the house for a little while on Christmas Eve because G said it would be good for me to get some fresh air.  I went out for about an hour to pick up some more nursing bras and lunch.  It did feel good to get out.

Today, I had some time to repaint my toenails.  I had a pedicure back on December 1st (pre birth), so you can imagine how bad my toes were starting to look.  I'm actually leaving the house tomorrow for baby N's 3rd doctor's appointment and my first OB follow up appointment since the birth.  It's in the morning, so it'll definitely be a challenge getting up so early and then getting ready to leave.  With the late night feedings and changings, I've been making up for my lack up sleep after his 700am - 800am feedings. 

Did I already mention how helpful G has been?  He's been doing most of the diaper changes while I feed him.  We work so well together and we both love being around the baby regardless of how much work it is.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Hope Santa brought you what you wished for.  G got me a lot of cool gifts this year including an iPod nano, but the best one of all is definitely BABY N!  Funny, I've bought ipods for other people before but I've never gotten one for myself.