First Day Back

We all survived my first day back at work.  It went really well, actually.  I forgot how much I like my job.  Brad called me a couple of times just to let me know that him & Kiley were doing good :)  I feel like I'm supposed to be all sad & depressed about going back to work, but I'm not.  It would definitely be hard going back if we had to leave her at daycare.  I'm glad Brad & I both have jobs that we like!

On another note, we decided to get a second car.  With a baby, it'll just be easier to have two.  It's easier than having to drag Kiley out for Brad to take me to work & it's nice for him to have a car in case he needs it.  It's an '09 Honda Fit.  Good gas mileage, good on safety, and lots of space, plus a good price :)  here's a picture:

We have the Seaton reunion this weekend in Brownfield (30 min. away).  It should be fun & Kiley will get to meet more of her relatives!  I hope she does okay being gone for so long...hopefully she'll nap in the car!

Kiley Talking to Mr. Starfish

See...told you it was cute!

Sunday Success!

Well, we all 3 made it through a church service!  woohoo!  Brad & I have been taking turns taking Kiley out if she gets too fussy since she misses a nap Sunday mornings; we don't want to disturb other people if she's wailing.  Today we didn't have to though.  Yay!  She ate right before & we left her in her carseat for a while & rocked it (but then had to take her out b/c she gets so hot in it b/c of the headrest!)  Brad sat with her by the a/c vent & I think the noise helps.  She got tired enough at the end that she finally fell asleep in her carseat.

Kiley's cute thing of the day:  She has this projector/soother thing that plays music or ocean sounds & projects a picture on the ceiling.  Well, she's not really into those aspects of it, but she LOVES to look at it.  It's got this starfish on the front of it.  She will just look at it & smile & carry on a conversation with it.  I had to take Mr. Starfish away so that she would take a nap!!



Kiley & Mr. Starfish plotting how to get out of taking a nap...





1 Week of Freedom

Next Thursday I start back to work after 12 weeks off.  It's going to be hard.  I hope the adjustment goes well.  I'm not too worried about leaving Kiley.  I will definitely miss her though!  I'm thankful that Brad will be able to stay home with her.  He's a great Daddy!  I'm not looking forward to being in a new routine.  It feels like the first day of school or something...I always prefered the second or later weeks, after I had already gotten used to everything.  I'm sure it will be fine, just an adjustment.  Speaking of routines, Kiley definitely does great having a routine (maybe she gets it from me!)  On days when her routine gets thrown off (like church days!)...no fun!  When she has her routine...she's such a happy baby!  We're trying to get her on more of a set schedule, just because I'm starting work & all.
Oh, and anyone who has been concerned about Kiley not developing verbally as well since Brad & I are pretty quiet...no need to worry...she is quite the little talker!  It's adorable!!

8 hours

8 hours...that is how long Kiley slept last night!  It would be awesome if this continues, since I have to go back to work on June 2.  Of course I woke up in the middle of the night & had to check to make sure she was breathing (several times).  I'm pretty sure she slept that long because she didn't take an evening nap (she didn't seem to mind though...)  We played softball with a group from church.  I think Kiley liked being outside & being passed around.  She took a little nap in her carseat, but that's it.  Then we went home, she ate, and slept.  ALL.  NIGHT.  Now if only we could figure out a good Sunday schedule for church...(she ends up missing a morning nap & doesn't do so well without that one!)

Adventures in Cloth Diapering

While I was pregnant, Brad & I decided we wanted to try cloth diapering.  I started looking online & became overwhelmed pretty quickly!  It's not like back in the day where you have cloth, pins, and rubber pants.  There are so many different kinds now & lots of cute designs.  We bought a couple different kinds to try out.  Then we discovered Itsy Bitsy Bums & their diaper trial.  We got to try out many different types of cloth diapers for 3 weeks.  Then we send back what we don't want & get a refund.  It was way more fun than I thought it would be!  Cloth is really good for us, because Kiley goes through sooooo many diapers.  I can't even count the times we will change her & not 2 mintues later, she needs changed again!!  And really, cloth diapering isn't that much more work & it saves money in the long run (plus there's less trash which is always a plus!).  I still need to get some more, because like I said before, we go through lots of diapers & I don't want to have to do laundry every single day.  I got a couple of really cute diapers from Baby Steals for half price!  Here is the super cute one that looks like blue jeans!




Super Cute Cloth Diaper!

In other news:  Kiley is doing GREAT on the Zantac.  Apparantly it tastes very yucky, but we're managing.  She doesn't spit up nearly as much as she used to & she's not making gurgling/gagging/choking noises when she sleeps anymore.  Plus, she doesn't cry as much & she sleeps better (Enough sleep=Happy Kiley!)  I can only imagine how unhappy she was...basically having heartburn & having to lay on your back & not be able to do anything about it.  Anyway, we are very glad she is feeling better!

Also, I think it's funny how active Kiley is; she always moved a lot during ultrasounds too.  If you hold her, she always wants to be looking around, or standing up, or kicking; she thinks she's big stuff.  During tummy time, she kicks like crazy.  I'm sure we'll have our hands full once she starts crawling!

Kiley 2 Months

Yesterday Kiley turned 2 months old.  It's gone by fast!  Today was her 2 month check-up.  She is doing great!  She weighs around 11 pounds (50 to 75th percentile) & is 23.5 inches long (~90th percentile).  I don't remember her head measurement but it was about at the 50th percentile.  She got 3 shots plus the oral rotavirus thing.  It was so sad :(  BUT much better than her getting some really horrible scary disease & having to be in the hospital.  I think she paid us back for making her get shots.  I was nursing her in the exam room (she was starving & they said I could just stay in there & feed her).  Well...she had a diaper blow-out ...and it got all over my pants.  Very gross!  Then when Brad was changing her diaper on the exam table, she peed all over the table!  It was quite a mess, but I guess that's what we get for making her get poked!  We're starting her on Zantac for reflux issues, so hopefully that makes her feel better.  Other than that she's doing great.  She's started smiling & cooing & she's quite a wiggle worm!  I'll post her 2 month picture later :)