Loving every minute!

I am officially back on maternity leave! Last Thursday I had my first day of school. I was lucky I had someone else to start off with because it was a hectic day. It began with my parents picking Kolby up around 6:30 am. It was hard to see him go. I knew he would be in good hands and spoiled. My dad took the day off especially to spend with Kolby.

After they left I got ready to go. I carpooled with a friend to work so it took my mind off of missing my son. Once I was at school I needed to pump. So, I sat in my closet and got plugged it. Unfortunately I wasn't able to produce much. I think the stress and axiety of the day was going to get me. Oh well, I would try again at lunch.

They day continued with me trying to squeeze in as much as I could. There never seems to be enough time. I tried to pump again at lunch and didn't have much more success. I felt rushed and it was my first chance to sit down. Hopefully once I go back to work full time it won't be this way. I took a moment to call my parents. Dad answered and when I asked how things were going he sounded disappointed. I thought something might have been wrong but he was sad that Kolby was sleeping all day. He wanted to play! He will be able to all in good time.

Once school was over I reviewed what I needed to with my sub and left. It was hard to leave everything in her hands but I am a mom now and can't do it all. (Unfortunately)

I hurried to my parents to feed Kolby. I was looking forward to the contact It seems he was well taken care of and spoiled, just as I knew he would be.

So, for the past few days we have been taking it easy. He has been a little more clingy. He is starting to recognize his parents and turning to face us when he talks. He loves to look at us. He is also spending ALOT more time awake. For example, today he woke for the morning at 6:15 am. I fed him and we cuddled and snoozed until around 7. He again woke up but didn't want to eat. We laid together and talked. I finally put him in his rocker and he hung out. He finally fell asleep around 9:30. He then slept until 10:15am. He is going a lot longer between feedings. This does lead to him fighting sleep more as he is adjusting. Last night he was a grumpy monster when it came time to sleep. He took a short 20 minutes nap and when he woke up I made sure he ate really good. I then dressed him and put him down for the night around 10 pm. He woke up again at 1 for a feeding. He didn't eat very long (15 mins) and woke again around 3am. He ate better this time and slept until 6:15ish. This helps so I am getting long periods of sleeping time. Luckily I am getting used to the ups and downs during the night!

Clint and I truely blessed to have such a well-tempered baby. His fussy times are very minimual and easily managed. We love it!