First, the husband - he shoveled like a mad man today! We have 6+ inches on the ground with a layer of ice, and he went outside and shoveled our entire driveway (unlike many of you Clevelanders who "cheat" with snow blowers). Although he did say if we ever move up north, one of his first purchases would be a snow blower :)- Anyways, he is tired and sore now. So the good and appreciative wife that I am will have dinner ready any minute and have promised him a rub-down of Icy Hot! We (Alexa, Chloe and me) are so lucky to have Dan in our life. He is an amazing man!
Second, the daughter - so you all know that we've been nursing since like the fifth day of Alexa's life. However, we were having problems latching so the pediatrician gave me something called a nipple shield to use. This has been a God-send, for without it we wouldn't have been breastfeeding these past three months. I don't know why, but while Dan was shoveling I decided to see if she would nurse without the shield (the last time I tried was beg-Dec. and she had no idea what to do with my bare boob)... and SHE DID IT!!! She ate on both sides for 12 minutes without the shield :) Those of you who have tried nursing know what an accomplishment this is, and for those of you who don't know, trust me this is huge. I am just so proud of my little girl. She is a good eater (even before this monumental occasion), a great sleeper and a fantastic bubble maker, lol. She has a loving personality and is just amazing!
Self-portrait of us at la biblioteca yesterday.
Distracting Dan while he was working this morning.
Dan & a squirmy Alexa.
Eating her hands, playing in the exersaucer, watching Baby Monet - all at the same time! She is a great multitasker just like me, lol!
She used to hate the bar that goes across the bouncer, but now that she is learning to use her hands it is great fun.
Dan beginning to shovel.
An action shot.
He decided to not do the little corner there on the right because he figures he'll just maneuver his car to the left and pull out from there, lol.
My hardworking hubby :)
Alexa exhausted after nursing off the bare boob (I don't know if that was really it or if she was just plain tired, haha).
3 comments:
What a hubby! Shoveling is a great form of exercise for a young man like him. So glad to read about Alexa's latest step of being able to "latch on" to your bare breast. It's great to see all the pictures and read your stories. Keep them coming!
Love,
Aunt Janine
Dan did a "berry" good job shoveling. By the way, when you leave in the Cleveland area...6 inches is a dusting. Alexa is beautiful, your stories are great and I cannot wait to see you all on Friday the 13th. God bless you all!
Love,
Mom/Noni
Fantastic news about Alexa latching on. Those first couple of months are tough, but after that it is a piece of cake. Kiran is turning one in a couple of weeks and I am trying to slowly wean him, which proves nearly as difficult as starting to nurse. Keep it up, it is such a great bonding time for you guys and you will be so happy you stuck with it! Hope you guys are doing well!
:) Wendee and Kiran
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