Family Pictures...

Family pic are SO much harder to do with a baby!  For my birthday I wanted to get a family picture.. and maybe one of Z only.  It kept getting pushed to another day.. until Today!!  Z had been in a pretty good mood until we entered the studio.  From the moment he woke up I knew we'd have issues.  He had eaten only an hour before, so I thought I had timed it right.. That was mistake number one.  Then is was very hot in there.. like they weren't ready to turn on the ac yet.. even tho it was in the 80s.  So Z was hot therefore grumpy.  He was wearing a long sleeve shirt and jeans.  That was Mistake number 2.  Mistake 3 was bringing my husband.  During our first try (Z hungry and in long sleeve shirt) the only thing my dear, supportive hubby says is, "You should have feed him before"  He says this while the lady is trying to take our family pic w/ our grumpy little boy.  She then asked if we want to move the apt back so we can feed him (thanks hubby).  I said no, it will only take 5 mins.  So we take off his shirt and I feed him.  He doesn't eat for long ( I didn't think he was that hungry.. b/c I knew he had just eaten.. even if hubby didn't think so..)  After we take his shirt off and he eats a little.. we try again.  We take some of just him and try another family.  Then we try for another one of just him in a basket.  The kid wasn't feeling ANY OF THIS!  The lady said we can try again another day.. Not realizing that I have been trying to do this for the last 2 weeks.. I said no, we can see what few photos you took and pick from them.  Z just wasn't comfy in the positions they were trying to put him in and it was burning up in there.  We did get about 4 good ones and we just picked 2.  We are planning getting more pics when he is a year, but I wanted a family picture now.  So after a very rough time, we did get 2 decent ones and then we went out to dinner and everyones mood got better. 

  Then we ran to my parents.  Z was hungry again and I was in pain.. since in my hurried feeding at the picture place fed him on the wrong side.. so I NEEDED to feed him on the right one.  Plus they wanted to see their grandson. 
  I'm so glad the weather is getting better!  It will be nice to get outside and enjoy it!
  I do need to praise my hubby.  This weekend he was so wonderful (minus making the comments at the picture place)  Z hasn't been sleeping well the last few days, which means mommy isn't sleeping either.  Sat he took Z and made me go to bed to take a nap.  It was wonderful.  He picked up the house (while taking care of Z)  It was a nice break!  

New Doctors! :)

       So after the fight with Dr. S with the breastfeeding thing.. I thought it was time for a new doc.  So I made tons of phone calls (doctors, insurance, etc..) and got a new one-and I've heard he is really good from quite a few ppl.  So we go there next week for Z 2 month apt.. I can't believe he is almost 2 months already!  Wow!  This doctor is ok with delaying vaccines, so we are looking into that-doing some research.. and will talk to the doctor about it.  I feel really good about this switch and I'm looking forward to meeting them!
      As for my OB.. after going thru the whole preg/birth thing, I learned I didn't really like him.  I love his office and NP.. but as for him not so much.  I feel like he didn't ever explain anything to us.. and when we asked questions he would answer them in the quickest way possible and be walking out the door.. while answering.  I just feel like he couldn't take the time I needed... and not much was explained to me during preg.  Plus the new doctor does VBACs, which is something I want to try for next time. 
     Zach is doing so good!  He is growing like crazy and getting stronger every day!  He can stand (with much support) on his little legs!  He holds his head up like a champ!  And he has even enjoyed some time in his jumperoo!  He is still smiling away, but seems to cry every time I try to get a picture of it.  We will be switching to 3-6 onies very shortly...  Prolly in the next day or so.
   I've joined a few mom groups and I'm really enjoying them so far!  One is LLL and they meet every month and the other one meet 2 times a month..  Plus the mom group at the library.  I really like them!  Its nice meeting and talking to other people.. building new friendships ...        

So big!!  but still need the pillow there to hit the floor. for now!

Its hard work being a baby!

    

Wordless Weds :)

Sleepy boy

Shark man! After bath

Sleep!! Wonderful Sleep!

   Ah...  Its amazing what one hour can be when it comes to sleep!  Last night we slept from 12 all the way to 6.. yep, people that is 6 hours!  The most we have slept in 7 weeks.  Lets hope Z keeps that up and it wasn't just a fluke!  :)  Also, he is getting SO very strong.  He has started pushing him self with his arms and legs!  Almost doing push-ups  We have been sticking our tongue out at him and he has started mimicking it!  After he flashes his beautiful smile at us.  Finally something to tell us he does appreciate us!!
  As for me, I went to a La Leche League meeting yesterday and really liked it!  It was great meeting other mommys!  Plus it nice to have so much support!  There was a girl that was having some issues and they were so wonderful.  Well thats all I really have for now!!

525,600 minutes

First let me just say I love musicals.. and I love Rent, so I picked this video to help sum up this post. My 25th b-day was Friday! Its been a very changing year, but its been a great one! For my b-day we went to an Extreme game w/ my family. It was alot of fun! We got a lot of use of the Moby Warp this week.. it really has been my fav baby item of all time! In fact as I'm writing this, my child is finally asleep, in the moby. The poor guy has been dealing with some gas issues and has been fighting sleeping... so I got out the moby after he pooped and passed a lot of gas, and now he is out! I'm guessing when I'm done writing this and I go to bed, he'll stay asleep (crosses fingers!).
I've also learned birthdays were more fun when you were younger. Gearing up for the party (you know when you didn't have to plan them yourself), looking forward to all the great toys and gifts you'd be getting, being excited about having a day for you, blowing out the candles and making wishes... Now, you have to plan your own party, you still get good gifts, but its hard to know what you want, and then not feel guilty about the money spent on you, I'm pretty sure there is no such thing as a day just for you anymore, and no more candles on the cake (at least not here). I'm very excited about planning Zach's parties, and doing his b-day stuff.. but mine just isn't that great anymore. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed mine, and it was great hanging out with my family, it just lost the thrill it had before. That is a part of growing up I guess!
Today was alot of fun! T worked all day, so I went to a painting pottery place to get Z footprint on a tile and pic frame with my mom. Then we went back to mom's house so Grandpa and Grandma could spend time with the cutest little boy in the world! I came back home and my grandma (Z's great grandma) called and wanted to take us out to dinner... So we just had a full family day!  Now.... bedtime... :)

Finding my body

   So here I am.  6 weeks and some days pp.  I have already lost 37 of the 40 (at least I gain 40lbs a week before I delivered.  I'm not sure what I weight exactly the day I had him.. so its what we are going with) without working out.. so I think thats pretty good!  The last two days I've jogged!  Today I jogged with T and the neighbor.  Man, they made me feel like I was SO outta shape, but hey at least I'm out there!  I still have to walk quite a bit, but slowly I'll be jogging more than walking.  One rainy days I think I'll do the Wii Fit/biggest loser.  I also have some work out dvds.. so might do those.  But so far the best work out really has been nursing!  How many people can say they lost 40lbs in 6 weeks?  Granted some of that was from giving birth... but alot of it has been from breastfeeding.  I really think if more people knew you would lose more of the baby weight with BFing, more people would do it!
   Also jogging gives me a chance to get out without Zach.  I get fresh air and some alone time.  Don't get me wrong, I love hanging out with my son.. but its super nice getting away from him for a little bit!  It also feels great to be exercising again!  Before I got preg, (before we started moving)  we were working out really hard, I lost about 40lbs (that time it took me longer...  about 4 months) So I love that I'm starting to get back into it.  I plan on being able to re start doing the P90X that we were doing before, but that will take time. 
   I have started a chart there on the side of the blog with my progress.. Yes even my weight is on there... While it was hard for me to put that number out there, I feel like I need to and it will help motivate me to get to a good number.  So there it is for everyone to see!  My goal is to be back to 140's again.  That will take alot of time and alot of work.  But I was there not to long ago... so I know it is def something I can reach.  I've been released to work out for 3 days so far, and I have worked out every day...  Wish me luck that I keep it up!! :)

6 weeks postpartum
Down 37lbs

Wordless Wednesday

We like Freddie the Firefly!

Big boy!!

Blast from the past!  Hubby and me prebaby in Dublin

Again in Ireland Galway