MOPS & cute pics

We had all "Melanie wear" on today down to the socks and it was a big hit at the MOPS meeting this morning. For those of you that don't know, MOPS is Mothers of Preschoolers. Although I won't be able to go very much if at all because I work it was nice to visit today and I met a lot of nice moms. There was a 3 month old at my table that was smaller than Jillian. Today's topic was depression, which was good for me. It is comforting to know that everyone gets depressed and stressed and even more so once a baby is in the picture. Motherhood is awesome, but it means saying goodbye to a lot of things you once knew and completely changing your lifestyle and doing all of this on less sleep than your body needs. I love my husband, but he truly doesn't understand the change that this has meant in my life. Every little thing I do, I have to first think about what the baby is doing or what she needs. I can't just get up and go to the bathroom when I need to, I have to make sure she is in a secure place first and that her needs are met. I can't go to a MOPS meeting without having to make sure she's eaten, dressed and clean not to mention myself as well and then while I am at the meeting I have to figure out how to feed her without completely exposing myself to the world. Wow, motherhood. Its good to know now, I am not alone. I looked around the room and other mothers were juggling their babies under crazy nursing wraps, standing up bouncing around vigorously to hush their babies, grabbing diapers and wipes while balancing their baby in the other arm and running from the room with a screaming baby. Mothers just do what they have to do, end of story.

Just chillin' like a big girl.
I didn't think I would, but I love the bows. She looks soooo cute with a little bow on her head as if she could get any cuter.
Those toes are just priceless.
We had to bundle up this night because it got really cold. Her crazy mom even made her wear socks on her hands while she slept.

Attempted wedding

She looked so cute in her little bow, but she decided she did not want us to watch the wedding. At least she looked adorable.
She looks so big in Kylee's lap. this was great, as soon as Kerri set Jillian in her lap she started pooping. Kylee didn't want to hold her much longer.
All I have to say is "awwwww."

Rough couple weeks...

I missed a 1 month post, so here is a 5 week 1 day post. :) This has been some week. I went to work to get a flu shot last Wednesday and ended up with a fever that night. A rash had started showing up a few days earlier and I guess the fever made it flare up more. So I had the flu and now I have the world's worst rash from head to toe. This rash is called urticaria and it is more like a mutation than a rash and it has caused so much swelling that I have gained 5 pounds. My coworkers have suggested that I need to go back to work to get some rest. I can't believe I only have 2 weeks left before I go back and I haven't had any time to enjoy with my daughter because I have had some ailment the whole time. Well, hopefully the new medication I start today will work fast and I can have a little peace before returning to work.

And what you all wanted...Isn't she sooo cute?
Clay is teaching her "So big"
"Mom, I can pick my head up, what's the big deal?"
She had the cutest biggest smile here and was just talking up a storm to me, so precious.
Miss Jillian is enjoying her time with Aunt Mel.

3 weeks today!!

Unfortunately, this will be the last time she will wear this super cute newborn outfit.

I can't believe this has been the shortest 3 weeks of my life and the craziest. Despite a rough start with the breastfeeding, she is growing fast and eating well. She now weighs 9 lbs 6 oz. We are trying really hard to get a schedule, but it has been difficult. I miss having my helpers around. I suppose we will get the hang of it, hopefully before my 7 weeks of maternity leave is over.