I didn't really think through the fact that my maternity leave was taking place in the dead of winter. And this winter sucks. I think it has snowed every single day of my leave. Not ideal for taking a newborn out. I'm so tired of my apartment. I feel like Julia gets no stimulation, which is unfortunate since she spends more time awake and alert now. It's basically dancing around my bedroom and the bouncer for her.
I thought--Hey! March! Warm weather must be right around the corner, right? False. We had our biggest snow storm yet today. Ugh. I'm actually excited for this weekend because the highs are in the 40s. That speaks for itself.
Spending days on end inside a 2 bedroom apartment with no one to talk to except a 6 week old is enough to drive anyone crazy. I'm trying to distract myself by focusing on losing the rest of my pregnancy weight. I still have about 10 pounds to go. Tomorrow is my 6 week check-up with my OB. Hopefully I'll be cleared for exercise. Once that happens, I'm going to start training for a 5k in the spring so I have a goal to meet. I already started eating like I was before I got pregnant which actually feels good. I was getting tired of eating like crap. I'm finding time to cook again which is helping and also giving me something else to do.
In other news...Julia is 6 weeks old! I've started to see hints of "social smiles." I love when she coos. It's the sweetest little sound. She's getting better at sleeping. She can go 5-6 hours before waking up. That's definitely helping Jeff and I keep our sanity a little better. She's been extra snuggly the last few days which I both love and hate. I don't get anything done until Jeff gets home, but I love cuddling up with her and taking a nap. 4 times a day. But cherish it, right? So that's totally acceptable...
6 weeks old. Her cheeks and chins get larger each week.
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