Last week was really hard for me, knowing it was my last week of maternity leave. I just wasn't ready to go back yet. I know, I know... you're wondering why am I complaining? I have the best of both world with my job. It's not like I have to put Monica in daycare and be gone for 8-10hrs a day. But still the idea of dividing my time now between three kids... I just wasn't ready for that challenge. But I told both my boss and John, unless there was some medical reason holding me back, that I would return after 4 weeks. Well, heard the cries of my heart. Poor little Maria had a fever and bad cough this whole week. Normally I would go ahead and watch her, but since Monica is not 6 weeks old yet, we really didn't want to willing introduce her to a fever quite yet. Although I was sad that Maria was sick, I was so happy to have one extra week. Now i'm already to go back on Monday.
As for a quick update on Monica... she is doing great! We've had a little ore trouble with her acid reflux, but hopefully that is under control for now. Two of our first milestone have been hit. So much for tummy time in our house. She has rolled from her stomach to back 4 times now. And for the past 7 night she has only woke up one time at night to eat. Perfect timing since I will be losing an hour of sleep and my extra naps next week! :)
Here is a quick look at how much Monica has grown. As you will see, I'm stealing an idea from my friend Tammi. Every month I will try to take a picture of Monica with Hoppy (the rabbit Andrew made for her), so you can see how much she has grown.
Brotherly Love
One month picture with Hoppy
Like father, like daughter
Snuggly
"I want my DAAAAADDDDYYYY!"
