9.18.2012

Our first day back in the real world!

Today Jarrod went back to work and it was just me and Arden for the first time! I managed to get us both up and around by 1:30. . . She was a little bit of a mess. I finally got her happy in the bouncey chair and was able to take a (super) quick shower. Jarrod came home and picked us up and we headed out. Arden's doctor appointment went just fine. She has already gotten back to her birth weight. We go back in two weeks.

It was my first day without a nap. When we got home from the doctor, I had laundry and stuff to do and Arden took another nap of course. Dillon and Brandye came by for a visit after work and my dad brought Stratton home around 6pm. He was in rare form. We had a rough night all the way around. Stratton was in a mood and we didn't get him to sleep till 9:30! He kept getting out of bed with every excuse under the moon. I think he just wanted to amke sure he wasn't missing anything. I figure we have several nights like this in our future. Hopefully the new will wear off soon. Then Arden decided she didn't want to sleep either! I think she had a tummy ache, since I change a more than average amount of dirty diapers. I am still in quite a bit of pain and since I didn't get but a couple of ours of sleep, my mom came to help us out today. I got to sleep most of the morning and feel much better.

Arden 5 days old:

2 comments:

kristen g. said...

Sweet baby girl! Her feet look long and narrow. Hope you guys get settled in soon. Hopefully Stratton will get used to her and be happy sooner than Kate was with Ian! If he's even talking to you, you're better off than I was! :) Praying for a restful night tonight. Those first few weeks are the hardest!

amber leann said...

Aw! So sweet! Can't wait to get my hands on her!! Praying adjustments are made sooner than later!!