We Love the Weekends!

Carina and I had a very good week together. It helped that we had Peter home on Monday so really it was only 4 days alone together. We're figuring each other out and I'm loving it. I can't believe she will be one month old this week!

So far we have had a wonderful weekend. After dinner Friday I ran to the grocery store alone. I always enjoy doing the shopping together with Peter but I didn't want to mess up Carina's schedule and I think Peter wanted some Daddy time with her anyway. So in the end - mission accomplished.

Yesterday we made a family trip to the mall where I got some nursing bras, some summer tops and an iced mocha. Heaven. We got so much attention from people - everybody loves a baby! And who couldn't love our sweet little thing?

I pumped for the first time yesterday. It went better than I thought - not as complicated as I had imagined. I think I can do this when I go back to work! Peter was a great help with cleaning all the parts for me (probably the worst part of the whole deal).

We went to Target to return a duplicate gift and came out with some sippy cups! I don't know why but I just love sippy cups and love the thought of Carina learning to use one down the road. The ones we bough are TOO cute. We ran to Babies R Us to return another duplicate gift and bought a HUGE box of wipes. We ran into a woman from our birthing class too with her little girl - only 9 days old!

Because I had pumped earlier in the day, Peter got his first chance to bottle feed Carina. It was a little complicated for everybody and Carina wasn't exactly thrilled with it but she drank 3 ounces and slept really well so I guess everybody survived. Last night she actually slept for 2 five hour stretches and it was so nice. I love it when she sleeps well.

Speaking of... she's napping right now. Peter is teaching Sunday school by himself and returning all the pans and such friends delivered dinners in. We have been fed so incredibly well these past 3 weeks. We are truly blessed.

Looks to be another great day! Oh - and one more piece of exciting news. Carina has managed to find her own thumb twice now. I think we have a thumb sucker on our hands, haha.

New Outlook

And a new layout to match. Mom said I've had the other background for too long so... ta da! A new background for the blog. Enjoy!

What's new? The days are still running together a bit for me. Sunday Peter's parents visited on their way home from Baltimore. My mom came to spend a few days helping with Carina once Peter returned to work.

Yesterday Peter went back to work (very reluctantly). Carina and I really missed him. After Carina's morning feeding I went to the post office and Walmart while mom babysat. Carina slept the entire time I was gone. It was nice to get out of the house again and the weather was spectacular. I bought a darker/thicker curtain for the nursery so it's darker and more conducive to sleep in there. I couldn't resist buying little tights and a summer dress for Carina.

Last night Carina slept for 5 straight hours before I woke her up to feed her. Then she slept for another 3. It was a good night! She's been awake a little more than usual so far today so maybe she will sleep well again tonight.

After my shower and Carina's feeding this morning I ran to the grocery store and then to Cornerstone for a coffee. A great trip! Carina was pretty fussy while I was gone but mom did a good job hanging out with her. In non-baby related news, I'm wearing my skinny jeans today. It's nice to have clothing to wear other than maternity clothes.

That's the latest. We're all doing well and figuring things out. Tomorrow is my first day completely on my own with Carina so we'll see what happens!