finally an update!

yes after several comments that the blog hasnt been updated in over a month I figured I would get my butt on here and do so.

it has been very busy lately with my going back to work, zachary in daycare and Jason is currently in the process of leaving his current job and starting a new one in a week. we have to figure out insurance options ASAP along with me modifying my work schedule so that we can try to carpool so he doesnt have to pay for parking so we can save some money and figure out how we can drop Zach off before we start work so we arent late. they open at 6:45 and I normally start work at 7. I have been running to doctors appointments weekly and am finally able to come off my pills in a few weeks for my blood pressure.

its been busy but thanks to my mom we have been able to have one day to ourselves in over a month and a half. on saturday we went to our friends house for a 4th of July party. It was certainly nice to not have to worry about Zachary and enjoy ourselves. We have been doing so much of worrying what we are going to do, worrying about other people etc that we needed a break.

Jason and I were sick since sunday/monday with some stomach bug. fun is..I think we are finally getting better.

the baby is getting so big...we had his 2 month checkup yesterday. He is now 12 lbs 9 oz and he grew 2 inches in length. he had his first round of shots which went ok...he was cranky so he had to take some baby tylenol every 4 hours for a little bit.

he is smiling now which is really cute...Ive updated our webshots with some new pictures. HE IS TOO CUTE!!!

more to come later...

Checkups for mom and baby

Zachary saw the pediatrician today. He weighs in at a wopping 11lbs 1oz and is now 21 and 3/4 inches. everything checks out great he is healthy and happy.

I went to the doctor yesterday and have been cleared to exercise YAY! I need it. I have to work on the 28 pounds of baby weight I have gained. Hopefully someday I can wear my wedding rings again. I haven't worn those in 6 months now.

gotta run...time for a nap (maybe)

6/6/08

YAY baby Z is one month today!! we survived a whole month (barely LOL) but we did!!!

Baby is smiling every day. I don't think he is doing it knowingly but the fact that he does it is enough for us! it is too cute. too bad I haven't been able to get a good picture of it yet. I'm determined!!

Z is going on his first mini vacation to visit Grammy and Grampy in New Hampshire this weekend. That should be fun. We are going to take him to Hampton beach as its going to be really hot.

oh my poor hands

Well I went to the doctor today and I don't have cysts in my wrists I have tendinitis which is very common in both pregnant and new mothers. as my right hand bothers me most I got a cortisone shot in it for now to relieve some of the pain. I Will get one in my left hand next week. I was told I need to relearn how to use my hands to allow them to heal such as how I pick up the baby and try not to use them as much to get up off the floor.
The shot numbed my hand and I need to ice my thumb for a day or two. This makes me wonder what else can go wrong......lets hope nothing else!!

New Pictures

I have updated our family pictures in webshots...take a look!

Good weekend

We did some much needed shopping on Thursday for a couple things for me. It seems that I cant fit into my maternity clothes as they are too big and my regular sized clothes are too small...this makes me sad but I am after all only 4 weeks postpartum. I'm hoping that by the time I go back to work in 4 weeks I can start to fit into my work clothes or else I'm going to have a big problem HA HA!! I don't think work will appreciate me coming back in PJs!!

My belly is still quite swollen and still very sore. I hope that at least the pain will go away soon as sometimes the pains catch me by surprise and are quite painful. From what Ive been told this could be the nerves fixing themselves as my belly is sore to the touch. Ive been quite moody lately also and I think its a combination of lack of sleep, thinking I look horrible, and not feeling like my old self. This is also normal from what Ive been told. Maybe someday I will grow out of this stage LOL. One other factor playing a big role in this is my hands. Since more than halfway into my pregnancy Ive been having problems with my wrists/hands being very sore and I have a bump on both of them that looks like a cyst that Jason also has on his hand. I read up on this a bit more and found this is quite common in pregnancy from over use of your joints. I used my hands a lot to get myself up from the couch, floor or bed. It makes it quite difficult to do anything with Zachary as if I move my wrists or thumbs the wrong way it is quite painful. I am seeing the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday for this.

Friday Zachary had his first babysitters. His auntie Jessica and cousins Katy and Jacky came over while mommy went to get a much needed hair cut. Baby Z was very well behaved and the girls all enjoyed their time with the little man. I also enjoyed my first outing alone even if it was short lived!

We took a bunch of pictures Friday night together these are just a few of them.

Jason brought me Saturday morning then to get a manicure and pedicure. This was very nice!! There is nothing like having someone pamper you thats for sure! All thats left is a massage LOL just kidding!

Meme and Pepe (my mom and stepdad) watched Z on Saturday night while mommy and daddy had some time to themselves which was very nice. We went to dinner and then saw The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian. This was a very good movie and having read the books as a kid, it is nice to finally get to see movies based off of the books.

Daddy's back at work

Today Daddy went back to work. Now I can catch up on some much needed rest. Baby and I slept in a little bit longer this morning and took a few naps. I am enjoying the time alone when baby sleeps as well. The last few weeks have been a bit much with running around seeing everyone and getting things done. I really need to concentrate in the last few weeks I have on resting as much as possible so I don't fall apart when going back to work due to the lack of sleep.

I will also be setting baby z up in daycare. There is a daycare here in Tolland that we are hoping to get into as it's close to home and reliable. It also is pretty cheap compared to places we have looked at several months ago.

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Yesterday we spent the afternoon with Uncle Scott and Aunt Di. The girls had fun on the "red neck" version of a slip and slide that Scott decided to make using some plastic sheeting and a kiddy slide. Very interesting.

Baby Z got some special attention from his cousins. Anaka was the cutest holding baby Z. She did a great job! We also got to see Papa and Grammie for the first time since seeing them in the hospital and Uncle Jay who met baby Z for the first time. it was a beautiful day and we all got some sun thats for sure. What a nice day!!