The first 6 weeks

 Just getting home!!

We made it home on day 2 postpartum. Breastfeeding was proving to be such a challenge that I was emotionally a wreck. I was soooo engorged! I also was diagnosed with postpartum pre eclampsia before we left ( my 24 hr urine protein was over 1000!! EEk) so I was on strict BP monitoring and rest and if my Blood Pressure went up I was to be readmitted. I was trying so hard to follow the instructions. I was so emotional I think I cried 12 hours straight when I got home. It was a disaster. I ended up slowly getting through it and before I knew it the first week had passed. I ended up having to switch to a bottle but I know it was for the better for us. I physically and emotionally couldn't keep up anymore.

She has grown up so fast!! Here is a glimpse of the weeks going by....

1 week

2 weeks

 

3 weeks

 

4 weeks

 

5 weeks

 

6 weeks!

 

We had professional 1 month photos done and I can't wait to see how those turned out! I've been waiting 2 weeks for them and my paitence is running out, LOL!

One of the neatest experiences we've had recently is this:

5 Generations!

 

We celebrated my Great Grandmas 99th birthday this last Sunday and I was able to cordinate a picture of all the generations. My family is so big we have to rent a whole park (thats right the whole park) just to hold her birthday party.

 

We got this awesome picture of Tayla and her Great Great Grandma. Its not often one can say that anymore...

 

Awww!

I have three more full weeks at home and the time sure is flying by. I'm going to have a hard time going back to work in the sense that I'll miss all my smiles from her, but in so many ways I'm really ready to get back to work. I've always been someone who worked crazy amount of hours and am really dedicated to my work so I'm going to be happy to get back at it. 

Though I must say I haven't been 'NOT' working either. I am a nationally Certified Passenger Safety Tech so I've been busy working on my CEUs for recert on my Car Seat Safety items. Plus I've been studying for my Inpatient OB exam as well. I'm not sure when I'll take that exam but I'm hoping to learn a lot in the next few months and then give it a try!!