Q and I spent spring break in the Dublin/Lampasas area. Here's a little rundown of how busy the week was for us:
We went to a wedding, visited Nana for a day, had a baby shower, shopped, visited Grams for a few days, a TON of driving, and she was constantly passed around from family and friends. But luckily I have been blessed with a pretty awesome child and she was (mostly) smiles through it all. We had such a great time visiting everyone, but we're SO glad to be back home and back to seeing daddy everyday!
Since we've been back home, Q has had her two month appointment. I think we all know that means shots. Luckily daddy was off two days in a row (miracle!) so he was able to come and support her (and me). There was a split second where I thought she wasn't going to cry, but then the tears came. It wasn't too bad though, with the help of Tylenol, we made it through. She actually only cried a few minutes after the shots and was good for the rest of the day! Tough little cookie!
She officially weighs 12lbs and is now 23 inches long! Growing little lady! We had to ask her doctor about a few things; over spring break, Q developed a skin/diaper rash, as well as cradle cap (or as M and I call it, cradle crap!) There was a while where the poor little thing would cry when we changed her diaper because it hurt so bad :(. But we've gotten that cleared up now and have switched to fragrance free soaps and lotions, which seems to be working so far. As from the cradle crap, the doctor suggested to rub some baby oil on her head and it's worked for a couple of days, but it's coming back. Any suggestions that might clear that up for good would be greatly appreciated!
A little update on Q's schedule: we were doing pretty well with it, until we went to visit everyone back home. No one could put her down for a second, so she's gotten used to falling asleep in warm arms and not in her crib. But I can't blame them I guess, she's just SO cuddly! I am finding out that I'm not so crazy about getting her on a perfect schedule anymore. We just kind of do whatever works for us. The main reason for this, I think, is because I'm used to being a mom now. It took longer than I thought, honestly. And in the beginning, as I've confessed in past blogs, it's pretty darn hard! When Q was first born, people would ask me all the time, "How do you like being a mom?" and some would even ask, "Isn't it the best job in the world?" That's the worst question you could ever ask a new mom, at least it was for me! Why don't you save that question for a few months down the road, when we're adjusted to this new life? I'm going to start asking new moms, "Would you like a shot?!" That's more appropriate for the first few weeks!
But now feel free to ask how I love being a mom, because now I can't truthfully say that's it's so awesome! Especially since the little one smiles all time! Those little toothless grins make it all worth while!
Best parenting advice I've recieved thus far:
DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!
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