Fears and Firsts

Well, we have officially made it three months, and everyone is still happy! The last few weeks have been packed with conquering old fears and celebrating firsts! It's hard to keep up with all of the exciting milestones, but here is the brief version =)

3 months old....11 pounds 9 oz, 23.5 inches

After months of tears every time we tried it....Miss Abby is finally ok with her swing! I don't know if she just had to get big enough, or just wasn't ready to like it, but I am grateful she enjoys it now. It gives her a change of scenery, and another place to be safe while I get things done! She has even fallen asleep in it once or twice with her new favorite toy (her Wubbanub).

The Wubbanub is our new best friend. She still has a little trouble keeping the pacifier in her mouth, so this lets her hold on and get it back in her mouth herself. It's been a big help in the car, and when we're trying to get her to fall asleep on her own for naptime. Also a big help in trying to keep her hands out of her mouth (which is CONSTANTLY). We just ordered 2 more!

We also had our first try with the Bumbo chair! The first time didn't last very long, but she's doing better and better every time. Yesterday, she even reached and spun her rattle while she was sitting up, so pretty soon we'll get the tray for her Bumbo so she can sit and play with her toys.

First try started like this....

and ended like this =)

No rolling yet, but she definitely is thinking about it! If we're laying on the floor, she brings those knees up, but can only make it to her side if she's holding onto someone's hand. I'm not in too much of a hurry...I like the sanity of knowing she will be right where I left her if I look away! Also, the pediatrician recommended no more swaddling once she can roll herself over....a little nervous about how bedtime will go without her swaddle!

Another fun first, was our first walk in the carrier! She loooved looking around, wasn't so sure about the cold breeze, and eventually snuggled up and fell asleep for most of the walk. Overall, a huge success!

Speaking of fears and firsts, Mommy conquered her biggest fear and survived her first week back at work!! Every one has been very supportive, and there is certainly plenty of work to keep me busy! Day 1 was ok....a welcome back banner from friends at work, and lots of hugs and excitement over her pictures. Day 2 was rough, to say the least. It was missing the nervous excitement, and was just plain hard to leave her. Plus, we had a patient on the floor code, who was pretty close to Abby's size. Everyone warned me that this job is different once you have kids of your own....never imagined how true that would be. I went home and squeezed my baby, had a good cry, and listened to my wise husband...he reminded me that we leave her because we love her and want to give her a great life. Kim (our babysitter) is wonderful! I get a picture message everyday and she has been incredibly helpful. I come home to a happy, chatty baby that I can cover with kisses (after I change my clothes and scrub like I'm prepping for the OR, of course)!

Flowers and a card for Momma after her first week at work

Still trying to get used to the new routine, but it will come with time. As soon as we can get some warm, sunny days, it will be better for all of us! Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Giddings will be coming home from Florida soon, and we'll be heading to Pittsburgh for Easter, so Abby will continue to be a celebrity! I am always so proud to show her off, but not-so-secretly covet the days where we can snuggle and we don't have to share her with anyone else =)

Now we're just waiting for Baby Reynolds to get here so Abby can find out if her BFF is a boy or a girl! I know I'm not the only one hoping that baby makes an appearance soon!!!