Logan's New Toy

Last week we finally received the Fisher Price Baby Papsan Nature Swing that we had ordered for Logan. We did a lot of research trying to decide what swing to get. Based on the reviews we read we finally settled on this one and all of us are very pleased.

This is the position that Logan gets in every time you put him in the swing. There is a mirror above him that he just loves to look in. He is starting to coo and almost laugh at himself in the mirror. It is so much fun to watch. He honestly doesn't care if he is swinging at first as he is perfectly content with the mirror.

After a few minutes, however, he starts to doze off. This swing has been a lifesaver for me so that I can get ready or some errands. I often feel guilty that he spends so much time sitting in his swing. However, at least I know we will get our money's worth out of the swing.

Back to Work

Last week was my first week back at work from maternity leave. I had so many emotions running through my mind as I went back to work. I wasn't sure how I would feel leaving Logan for so long, who I would leave him with, how I would feel at work or how I was going to get somewhere before noon.

My first day back at work was a bit emotional. I was ok to be at work for the first few hours but then soon began to wish I was at home with Logan. Coming back to work after being gone for six weeks can be a bit overwhelming. As the day progressed I began to feel more behind and the tasks of work piling up on me. However, I survived the day without crying and came home to a happy baby who acted as if I never left.

I have decided to try to work 3 days a week and about 25 hours. Although I didn't quite make 25 hours my first week back, I did successfully make it somewhere before noon. I won't lie, it has been hard adjusting to being a part time employee. When you are not in the office all day you somehow start to feel left out on many things that are happening. I have worked full time for so long now that I somehow feel like I am giving up on my career.

With all that said I feel like I have come to a good balance between a career and being a mom and I am very grateful for my job and my ability to do both. I have enjoyed getting out of the house a few days of the week but being able to cuddle and play with my boy the other days. I hope the future weeks go as well as the first week did.

Looking back on the week I feel very lucky to have such a wonderful family and friends that have been so willing to watch Logan to make my transition back to work easier. I am so grateful for all they did to help me out. It was so much easier leaving Logan in hands I fully trustred. I also have a wonderful work that has been very flexbile and willing to work with me.

Ben's New Discovery

This weekend Ben discovered our toaster oven. We have had this toaster oven since we got married and have not ever really used it. I am not sure what inspired Ben to get it out but he decided to try to make some things with it. He first started by making a Turkey Melt. The first sandwiches started consisting of the usual turkey, cheese, mayo, etc. However, the creative side of Ben then kicked in and he started to add spices to the sandwiches. Then he decided to break away from sandwiches and to make tacos in the toaster oven. Needless to say we had a fun weekend experimenting and enjoying our toaster oven. I have to admit it makes a nice hot sandwich that tastes a lot like those at Quizno's. It was fun to watch Ben get so excited over his artistic creations. This is another confirmation to me that Ben's artistic mind is always in force!

The Office

For Christmas, Ben received Season Two of the Office. He has been big on this series from the start. I have to admit that I didn't get as involved in it. I had seen an occasional episode but hadn't followed the season. Over Christmas break and on my maternity leave I have successfully watched all of Season Two. I have to confess that now I am hooked under one condition: I watch the episode with Ben. Half of the experience or humor of the Office to me is watching Ben's reactions. He exhibits big crackles of laughter at the pranks Jim plays on Dwight and is almost brought to tears at times. I think he secretly wishes he worked at Dunder Mifflin at times instead of his technician job. For those of you who know Ben's air vent story at his current work don't you think that would have made a good episode of the Office. For now we will just wait for the writers strike to be over and the new episodes to come and bring more laughter to our home!!

One Month Old

Logan turned one month old on Monday. I can't believe how fast one month has gone by. Logan has been such a joy to have. He is such a sweatheart and growing up fast. I wanted to reflect on some of Logan's favorite things in his first month of life.

1. He loves to sit on your chest. My favorite time is at night when I will put Logan is some fleece pj's, put him on my chest and cuddle with him.


2. He loves is Bundle Me and being rocked in his carrier.


3. He loves is Tri Vi Sol vitamins he gets every morning. Our pediatrician warned us that he probably wouldn't like this vitamin supplament, but Logan seems to love it. He will suck it right out of the dropper. He also loves when Cayman licks his face after he has had his vitamin to make sure he got it all.


4. He loves his papasan bouncer. He especially loves the music it plays and often wakes up when the music turns off.


5. He loves to look around. He is getting stronger each day and able to hold his head up more and more.

Logan has been a joy. I don't think anyone can prepare you for all the emotions you go through being a mom. I have days of complete joy, frustration and sleep deprivation. I am still trying to figure out how to be a mom and how to get out of the house in a timely fashion. Nevertheless as my time to go back to work approaches I am sad to think of leaving my Logan with anyone else. I have greatly enjoyed the time bonding with my child and becoming a mother. So happy one month birthday Logan and thanks for all the joy you have brought to my life!

Off the Hook

Our pediatrician asked us to come in on Friday the 10th in order to weigh Logan again. If you remember at our 2 week appointment Logan still wasn't at his birth weight. He was gaining about a half an once a day at 2 weeks. Therefore, our pediatrician wanted us to bring him back in in another 2 weeks to make sure he was continuing to gain weight. So Logan and I went in on the very snow day to weigh him. I was nervous to see what the scale said but I was confident he had gained weight. When we put him on the scale he weighed 7lbs 3oz!!! So he gained 10 ounces since our last appointment or about .75oz a day. Our pediatrician then told me that I was "off the hook" and feeding my child enough.


I am glad that he is gaining weight. He eats very well now and I think we are starting to get the hang of breastfeeding. He only weights 5oz more than when he was born, but seems to be getting bigger and stronger to me.


Here are some more recent pictures of Logan.

Two Good Nights

Logan has slept for 6-7 hours the last two nights. I consider myself very lucky. We usually fall asleep together downstairs because I usually stay up to 11 and then think he should be waking up in an hour for his next feeding but then he never does. I feel guilty every time I wake up feeling like I should have fed him earlier or worrying that something might be wrong with him. He seems just happy though!! He then eats about every 3 to 4 hours during the day. Nevertheless, just wanted to post that I am grateful for the sleep I have gotten the past two nights. I realize it may not last long.