Starting Up Again

So I have finally decided to start blogging again. My husband requested it a little while back, he said he missed reading my blog. Who knew. So stay tuned new posts coming soon.

Friends

Last night I was reading a friends blog. It brought back many memories. She was blogging about her first born's birth story. She and I were pregnant at the same time. We became friends during this time. We learnt alot about babies together. We did a whole lot of shopping for our nurserys. She even came with me to an ultra sound, since our husbands were deployed.

Even though it has been about 3 years since we have seen eachother, I still think of her as one of my closest friends. I value her friendship.

Ithink of what the army has brought me. Friends. As a army wife you learn to make friends quickly. Some that you leave behind when you move on, but a few handful I believe that I will have for the rest of my life. I am thankful today for all of my friends. I know my life wouldn't be the same without you.

Missing Him

Today I am missing Kris. Yes its because its my Birthday. Also because it the 4th. It reminds me of 10 years ago on me 21st Birthday when I met him. It reminds me of the first 4th that we spent together as a couple, where we climbed out on my mothers roof and watched the fireworks.

I wish he was here with me now. I miss him so much. I haven't been able to talk to him lately, as they are in the process of moving, and don't have Internet set up yet.

I miss you honey. Come home soon.

So I visited the lactation consultant today. I normally steer clear of these people. I find that the lactation consultants are normally really weird and kind of weird me out. Today wasn't so. I got to weigh Josh then feed him, and then weigh him again. They do this so they can see how much he is in taking. Apparently I am still making enough milk. This is pretty reassuring. I also bought a mothers milk tea, and some fenugreek supplements. I hope they bring my amount back up to when it was. I would feel alot better then.

Thanks girls for the advice and support.

Nursing

I have been doing pretty well at nursing Josh, up until these past few days. I am starting to be worried about my milk supply. I am not sure that I am making enough anymore. I am getting depressed think that this could be the end of nursing. Does anyone have any good tips for me on how I can increase my supply?

Doctor Visit

As promised here is your doctor update.

Josh weighs in at 15lbs 13oz. That is in the 25th percentile. He has dropped from his curve. We are going in to check his weight again in two months. Doctor isn't too concerned since he still looks good, and everything else is moving along just fine.

He measures 26.5 inches long. This is the 50th percentile. This is a bit of a jump, he was at the 25th percentile last time. So I guess he has been focusing on growing long instead of packing on the pounds.

Josh got three shots today, and one oral vaccine. He seems to be taking them pretty well. He just always seems sleepy for the rest of the day.

I also got a shot today. I was due (over due) for my tetanus booster. So I got that. It is now lumped together with diphtheria and pertussis. It will be nice to know that I won't be passing these onto my kids.

Today

Today I was a busy little beaver. I cleaned my kitchen. Babysat for a friend. Installed four outside lights. Removed and re grouted my shower. Made a trip to target. I'm sure I will sleep well tonight.

This week I have also changed all my outside locks. Re keyed them, so one key fits all three locks. Changed out some of the inside door handles and hinges. Mowed the lawn. Installed a couple of flip outs on my kitchen cabinets.

Isn't home ownership great. I wonder if I will ever stop coming up with new projects.

On my list of things to do is continue to change out door handles. I am changing all of them out from shiny brass, to brushed nickel. Paint. Hanging more pictures on the walls. I would really like to put in a tile back splash. Shop for more furniture. I have empty rooms. And who knows what else. So if you are ever feeling bored feel free to come on over, and I'll put you to work.