Time is flying..

Once again, I've been a slacker when it comes to posting. Oh well, I'm a full-time mommy and am back to working full-time again so I have a legit excuse, right? Right. Anyways, with that being said, I returned to work two weeks ago. It was tough, but bearable. I survived and worked through three 12-13 hour shifts without shedding a tear. Maybe that's because I cried the night before I had to go back as I rocked my sweet man to sleep. Tomorrow starts my stretch of working five days straight, which I haven't done since I returned from maternity leave. It's going to be super tough working five 13 hour days straight, but I know it'll get easier. Also, it doesn't help that I am fighting some sort of nasty bug/crud which seems to be getting worse each day. Hopefully I won't lose my voice, but it doesn't seem promising if this cough doesn't let up. Enough sob stories though, good news! I am a mere FIVE pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight! But, I really don't care as long as all of my clothes fit again, which they do! Thank you, thank you, thank you breastfeeding!! As if I needed another reason to LOVE nursing :) Speaking of breastfeeding, I truly believe it is the best decision I could have made/am making for my baby. He is doing so well at switching between breast and bottle since I've gone back to work. Pumping isn't so bad (I get a sit down break!), but I definitely would prefer to just tote my little cuddle buddy around ;) We're almost at the 3 month mark of nursing, and I am proud to say we haven't had to supplement one single time (not that there is anything wrong with those BF mom's who do for baby's best interest!). Our plans are to exclusively breastfeed for six months and then introduce solids-- so we are halfway there! Our long-term plan is to nurse for his first year of life. Don't worry, you guys won't see me on the cover of Time magazine for nursing a toddler. It does grate my nerves when people think I'm crazy for my goals I have set or for even still nursing Camden. But, personally, it's my decision and I feel like it's what is best for him. I'm so glad we stuck it out-- we make a great team :) Anyway, enough about mama.. here's an update on our sweet angel man!


How old: 11 weeks
Weight: As of Thanksgiving week, 11lbs5oz-- but I can tell he's put on some more ;)
Height: 21.5in at his 6 week check up
Hair color: blondish
Eyes: bright blue
Favorite food: mama's milk
Sleep: For the past 3 weeks, he has been waking up once to feed (a few nights he did twice) and sleeping in 6-8 hour intervals. We are HAPPY, RESTED parents.
Movement: He moves constantly. Kicking his feet and legs, throwing his hands in the air, moving his hand to his mouth (ughhhh), trying to roll over
Favorite "words": "eeeeeeee" and "gaaaaaaa" and an occasional scream
Favorite toy: activity mat and swing
Favorite clothes: sleepers
Diaper size: 1s
Clothes size: 3month
Shoe size: we haven't even tried shoes yet, whoops.
Likes: bath time, "talking", being tickled, bouncing 
Dislikes: tummy time and riding in the car (this may be the death of me.. ok, not really.. but still)
Who does he favor? "He looks JUST like Matt"- story of my life. But he has MAMA's big eyes! ;)

Alright, maybe I'll be able to update more.. but who am I kidding. I'll probably slack again. Oh well, 4:50am is coming too soon for this mama. Night!