Archive for December, 2009

Apparently I’m a great looking bed.

Posted 08 Dec 2009 — by Mrs. Jenna
Category baby business, motherhood

Abby has not let me put her down for more than 20 minutes today. Once she realizes she’s not on mommy’s chest anymore, the waterworks begin. I’ve created a monster.

Anyway, to catch up, here’s the latest in baby land.

She has not slept as long as she did that Sunday night again. In fact, it’s like she’s waking up more. Boo-hiss. Also, we may have to transition her to her crib sooner rather than later since it’s supposed to get so damned cold here this week, and her bassinet is pretty close to a cold wall and drafty window. So, we’ll see.

I cleaned and organized Abby’s room a few nights ago, and I’m so happy I finally got to it – her room has a floor, turns out. The shelves that need staining are in the hands of my father in law…and the room is FINALLY near completion.

I’m thinking about putting together a list of things I loved/worked well while I was pregnant and stuff I’ve used/liked and not used/disliked since I’ve had Abby. If this is something you’d be interested in – let me know!

And finally, in my first step in keeping Abby an only child (at least for the next few years), I’m having an IUD placed tomorrow. Mirena to be exact. I’ve got my darvocet at the ready, and my mother in law on hand to keep an eye on Abby while I possibly lie on the couch writhing in horrid, crampy pain. I’ll deal though. The thought of not having to think about birth control for the next 3-5 years sounds freaking AWESOME. Especially if it tones my cramps down and well, WORKS.

So, there’s a boring update for now. Friday we’re headed back to my parents for our (early) Christmas. Yessss…

Quickly dropping in…

Posted 02 Dec 2009 — by Mrs. Jenna
Category Abigail, baby business, motherhood

…amid baskets of dirty laundry and a baby who apparently doesn’t care for the Jeopardy theme song to mention the following:

On Sunday night, after 5 hours of being in the car all day (read sleeping), Abigail SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT. Well, from 12-6:30. As far as I’m concerned that’s all night. Of course, it hasn’t been replicated, but HOT DAMN – that was awesome. Last night, had it not been for her wet diaper, I think she could have done it again since she fell back asleep after being changed. Le sigh.

In other news, Christmas is fast approaching and I have yet to purchase a gift or even have a clue as to what to get anyone. Not even the hubs. We’re celebrating Christmas at my folks house in like, 10 days. I’d better get crackin’. (And Mom – you’d better get that massive tree up!) The hubs and I will be picking out our wreath this weekend while his parents cut down their tree (we have a fake one), and I have to figure out how to dress Abby for the coldest temperatures she will have ever experienced.

Alright, I must go. Abby has clearly had enough of her swing and I don’t think I can handle another crying jag.