Maternity Leave is not a Vacation.

Kate is 3 weeks old today. It's amazing how much she's already grown. Another week, maybe, in newborn diapers and then its on to size 1. She is also going to be grown out of some newborn sleepers soon.

Every day is different with Kate. Some days she's sleepy, some days crabby/fussy, other days alert and content. There is nothing predictable about her. At times it makes me mentally exhausted. I'm a bit of a planner, so it's hard adjusting to a spontaneous newborn. So I'm trying just to go with the flow and expect the unexpected, or just have no expectations at all. The nights have been okay, with last night being an exception. She is a very noisy and fidgety sleeper and still sleeps best when she's on my chest. Once in awhile I can sneak her into the bassinet without her waking. Another pound or two and she's not going to have a choice though. But overall I don't feel sleep deprived (knock on wood!)

I am getting bored in my little house though. There are moments when I feel like a nursing machine strapped to the couch in my little house. We were able to take our first walk outside last Saturday since the weather was so nice. 45 minutes of walking success! The weather has been rainy ever since, but it's supposed to get nice again by Thursday. Today we took a drive to a baby store in Northville so that I could purchase a baby sling/carrier. I'd been reading about all the benefits of baby wearing and Kate does not like to be by herself in a swing, bouncer, etc so I was eager to try something so that I could be hands free and both of us happy. I couldn't decide between the Maya Sling Ring or the Moby Wrap, so I bought them both. Big spender that I am. I've had her in the Moby Wrap since I got home and shes been very peaceful and I've been hands free able to accomplish things around the house. :) I am very impressed so far! Its comfortable and there are many ways to position her in it.

Tomorrow I have my post doctor visit with my midwife. I'm confident that I'm healing well so maybe I can get the ok to start some type of exercise. After the Dr appt. we are going to Dryden for another overnight at Grandma's. She did really well last week with her first overnight up there and it's nice to get away for a little bit. Although its a little tough on Daddy because he stays down here, I'm sure he enjoys the peaceful night of sleep though. :)