We Made it!

We both made it through the first day of daycare. Cory and I dropped her off yesterday at 6:30 am and of course I cried. I actually cried all the way to work and just twice while there. When I got to work I was even asked by one of the ladies I work with if I was hungover - it was the one time I wish I were instead of just having dropped off my baby at daycare, I guess when I cry too much I look hungover (good to know:o). I only called twice to check on her and they said she was doing great, just not sleeping well, only 20-30 min at a time when she normally naps for 1-2 hours. I left work at 2:30 (I have the BEST boss ever) and went to pick up Brooklyn and when I got there she was just as happy as I left her. The best feeling is when she saw me she got the BIGGEST smile on her face. When we got in the car she was asleep before we made it out of the parking lot. She napped when we got home for 2 hours!!! I know this is going to be a great place for Brooklyn and she will get use to all the noise and nap just as if she always had. She is going to learn a lot and I can't wait until they start teaching her Spanish (her great grandma will be proud). Even one of the perks of the school is date night - you drop them off during their once a month weekend night out for parents.

Look at the picture below and see what they give the mom's when they leave their child for the first time at daycare...

I didn't open the bag until I made it to the parking lot at work. The letter inside made me cry even more. Thank goodness for the kleenex they also give you with the letter. (if you click on the picture you can read the letter). I again want to thank everyone for their support, all you mommies out there are AWESOME and I am grateful for you.

Also thanks to my mommy, who is the best support person a daughter could have!!!

Daycare

So Brooklyn will be starting daycare tomorrow and I am just beside myself. I know there are worse things in life, but she is my life and the thought of her being at daycare for about 10 hours a day just breaks my heart. I work long hours and Cory works about an hour away so by the time one of us drops her off and the other picks her up it is about 10 hours. The school looks like an awsome place and very educational from infants all the way up. I know (and I pray) she will be well taken care of while she is there 3 days a week (thank goodness for me it is only 3 days). I know she will have lots of fun and since she is such a good and happy baby, I am sure she won't mind at all (this is what I keep telling myself and hoping for). Thanks for everyone's support. They say being a mom is hard work and can be heartbreaking and they weren't kidding. On a happy note, my family was here over the weekend and we had a great time. Was so great to see everyone (my mom, grandma, uncle Matt, aunt Ida, aunt Dee, uncle Paul, cousin Mia, cousin Isaac, aunt Jeanell and uncle Norbert).

Picture Day!

Yesterday we went to Portrait Innovations (love it!) to have Brooklyn's 3 month pictures taken. We weren't very happy with JC Penny's so we thought we would try this place and would recommend it to everyone. They are so great with kids and we just LOVE all the pictures we received. Brooklyn had a good time too and she was even ready for the Mizzou game and win later that night.

3 Months!

Yesterday Brooklyn turned 3 months. My plan was to post this yesterday along with the picture but time got away from us and when I was ready to take pictures of Brooklyn she was way too tired to cooperate so we tried again tonight. She was tired again so the pictures aren't the greatest. Her poor left eye is red and irritated from her rubbing it (she does that when she is REALLY tired) and you can tell she isn't the happiest at that moment. But to me she is still the cutest in the world!

Rollie Pollie Brooklyn

Brooklyn is now a rollie pollie and is rolling from belly to back. Her first two times were on Tuesday while I was at work, which of course made me so sad that I missed it. Then she rolled over twice during the day on Wednesday and then she rolled the other way last night before bedtime. It was so AWESOME to see. I hope that next time we get it on video, I did wait with the camera to try and catch her roll so here she is:

Back to Work

So today was my first day back to work. 9 weeks just wasn't long enough. It was really hard to leave this morning. I cried last night, when I was in the shower this morning, on my way to work, while in the parking lot and a few times while at work. Surprisingly the day went by fairly quickly. I have a wonderful boss and she said if I needed to go home at any time I could and just come back to make up my hours, but I made it through the day. It was so good to come home and see her big smile and hear her "talk."
I have such supportive friends & family and many called or sent me a text just to check on me, I thank them very much! I am also very lucky that Cory gets to stay at home with Brooklyn while I am at work. She is already such a daddy's girl. I am back to work tomorrow and I hope it goes by just as fast.

Dr Appt

Brooklyn had her two month Dr appt today. The doctor says she is doing great.
Here are her stats: Weight = 11 pounds 7 oz Length = 22.25 inches
She also had her shots today, 4 total and you would think me being a nurse I could stand to watch her get them, but I couldn't and Cory suggested I stand outside the room, which I did. I could hear her cry outside the room and of course it made me cry. I think when I return to work I won't be able to poke another baby ever again. I guess that is a good thing for the babies I care for :o)