Our family, two feet at a time.: October 2012

Where has the last 6 weeks gone? My baby is about a month and a half old, and he is GROWING! I love watching him learn new things and start to interact with us more. But I’m already sad that he’s getting bigger. I don’t want him to grow up too fast!

The last few weeks have been a blur at home. The first week or two was a little stressful as Aaron and I learned what our new routines and patterns were. I don’t think you can ever get used to getting up at odd hours of the night for feedings, but I will say it is getting easier to get up.

The first few weeks kind of felt like house arrest. I noticed 5 or 6 days would go by and I had only ever gotten outside to get the mail. With Aaden’s early arrival we were advised to keep him home, away from children, crowds and public places to avoid germ exposure. With it being cold and flu season, and his young and overly sensitive respiratory system we were advised away from bringing him out. It seemed like a good idea for the first few weeks, but it was really wearing on us. While we’re still SUPER cautious, we’re learning how to venture out. Although I will say, he is growing and gaining weight, which all helps him as he’s slowly exposed to some of the outside world. When we do go “out” it’s for short trips and I bring disinfecting wipes with. I don’t touch him without washing my hands or putting on hand sanitizer. I wipe down anything he’ll touch too. I know I look like a psycho Mom, but I don’t care. Better safe than sorry!

The last few weeks have been much more fun, with our small ventures out of the house. Aaden’s been into my work, out to TGI Fridays for a monthly HH I have with some friends, a trip to Kohl’s to pick up some baby jeans, a trip to Target for a prescription for him, and a afternoon out for Daddy’s birthday! On Aaron’s birthday we ventured to a store to get a dress (for me) and an outfit for him to wear to my cousin’s wedding. Then we rounded out the afternoon with a quick birthday dinner. He even went to his first wedding last weekend! Luckily the festivities were near our home, so we could go home between the service and the dance. So we’re slowly getting out. J

We’ve been busy too – my sister and friends threw Aaden a baby shower last weekend. We’ve also had a lot of visitors too! On top of that, Aaron’s been working and going to school. Between those two he’s trying to squeeze in homework and time with Aaden. I’ve gone back to work (kind of) on a part time basis. I’m logging the hours now so I can extend my leave and have it paid time off! J I won’t officially be “back” until after Thanksgiving. And even then, I’ll have two days a week that I have to leave early so Aaron can get to class.

I love being home with my little man, and I can’t believe how fast the days go by! I love being a Mommy and can understand now why the Duggers have so many darn children! But don’t get any ideas – we’re not planning for #2 yet, and we won’t have 20 kids.