05.06.04 / Uncategorized / Author: admin

5/27

Audrey went through her entire bath without crying today! I can’t wait until she actually starts enjoying it and we can make it part of a relaxing nighttime routine. Up until now she’s been screaming her head off through most of it.

6/4/04

Had a pediatrician appointment today and Audrey Grace is a whopping 9 lbs 7 oz! She’s only gained a 1/2 an inch in length. She’s getting nice and chubby, I love it! When the Dr. saw her acne she said that she thought Audrey should take an antibiotic to clear out any internal bacteria that my be contributing to it. I t was the worst case she had seen and she had to go refer to her medical books to figure out exactly what to prescribe! She said she has prescribed topical stuff in the past, but Audrey’s case is so bad that we would have to cover her whole body in it, so the oral antibiotic was the way to go. My poor little Pimply Princess! We are supposed to report back in 1 week and if there hasn’t been any progress the Dr. will refer us to a dermatologist. Seems she’s probably got very sensitive skin and will have to use fragrance free products for a while.

Her acne has been clearing up on her face a little bit, but her body is covered in it. Now her hair is falling out too! Poor kid…guess that’s the price to pay for having such a beautiful newborn baby, without a pointed head, or jaundice etc… In the front she’s balding but the hair in the back seems to be staying put!?!? I’ll have to hide this under a hat if we go for pictures in June. She’s staring to sleep better, most of the time. On good nights she sleeps from 11 or 12 at night until 4 or 5 in the morning. I’m using TiVo constantly because there is nothing on TV at 4am but Cops re-runs and infomercials. It’s really hard to stay awake sometimes.

My mother has been coming by to watch the baby and Wednesday I went and got a pedicure. I read silly People & Enquirer magazines and thought about nothing for an hour, it was great! Although the beaks my Mom gives me are wonderful, I’m starting to miss the nights when Rob and I would go out… shopping, dinner, movie, etc., and not think twice about what time we got home. We used to leave the house without a “plan,” imagine that!?!?! No particular place to go, no time limits…Now I can’t leave the house without 45 minutes of pumping milk beforehand, packing my purse full of pads for various body parts, and kissing her a dozen times. Even then it’s only about 2 hours before I’m reminded by engorged breasts that I need to get home. I never knew how “free” I really was!

Rob does a lot to help with the baby. But I can’t help but think, “man he’s got it easy!” His everyday life hasn’t really changed much at all. He showers every morning and without interruption. He gets to put on real clothes (and all his clothes STILL FIT HIM!) He goes to work, but if he wants to take a break, he can. He can also take this break whenever he wants to, not just when his boss falls asleep for a half hour! A 10-minute break does not result in guilt over a crying baby. H e is free to use the bathroom whenever he needs to, again, guilt free, because there is no one crying while he pees. He gets to go out to lunch, in restaurants. I’m lucky if I get to finish a bowl of cereal standing up without interruption, or eat peanut butter and jelly one-handed. Currently, he gets to sleep through the night without interruption. (I’m not asking him to help with feedings until I go back to work.) However, he does miss all the gummy smiles she makes as she falls asleep and all the sweet sounds she makes when she nurses. There are even quiet moments at 3am that are actually kinda nice. I might want to trade for a day or two, but I definitely have the more rewarding job.

I have my 6 week follow up at the OB on Friday. Not looking forward to any probing down there, still don’t feel quite right. Also, my rapid weight loss has come to a grinding halt. After losing 25 lbs in the first 3 weeks I have lost NO weight in the last 2 weeks. Very Depressing. I have borrowed a treadmill that I will try to use when I’m not exhausted and the baby is asleep (when that might happen, I don’t know.) I am not looking forward to having to get on that evil scale at the OB’s office.

I will update again at the end of the week…Rob should be adding new pictures shortly!