The Dub Shack: Week 9 - Nov 4

Brody,

Hey big boy! This week is a hard week for mommy! This week Mommy goes back to work! Not a fun week for me but lots of things happening for you!

Friday Nov 4 - Today mommy went back to work. You got to be home with daddy all day and I think you enjoyed that. Mommy had a really rough day. It was a lot more difficult leaving you than I thought. It wasnt that mommy was afraid of leaving you with daddy, it was the fact that mommy knew she wouldnt be home with you everyday now. It was the fact that she couldnt wake you up in the morning and see your smiles or hold you all day. It was the fact that she had to be gone from you for 8 hours a day now instead of being with you all day. I cried most of the day. I called daddy several times and just cried. I wanted to quit my job so bad! But I didnt. As soon as I got home and saw you you smiled at me and I lost it. I just picked you up and cried so much! I missed you so bad today!

I want you to know I am working for you. I am working so we can have insurance in case you get sick. I am working so that Mommy and Daddy can give you things you want and need. If mommy could stay home with you everyday, she would sweetheart! Trust me! This is for you baby!

It was great going back on a Friday though because then I got the whole weekend with you! That was a great relief knowing I didnt have to go back the very next day.

Every morning this week at work I cried when I left you and some at work. You started going to Nicole's house who is watching you. You did great and she sent me pictures which made it easier! You slept and played with Hope and Faith. No poopies at her house though!

You are smiling so much and holding your head well!!! On Wednesday you turned 2 months old!!! I cannot believe you are already 2 months! Time is flying! These have been an amazing two months!!! You are sleeping so well and eating well. You are eating about 3-4 oz each time. You sleep from about 1030/11 - 6 am! So proud of you big boy!! You have been waking up at 430 am each morning but you put yourself back to sleep. You are still in mommy and daddy's room in the basinett. We will move you soon to your own room.

Thursday we went to the doctor. You weighed 11.1 oz and were 23 inches long. You were in the 55th percentile for length and 27th percentile for weight. You have gone from 8th percentile to 27th for weight. Way to grow big boy! You did get a little bit of fever and didnt feel to great for a few hours but daddy took great care of you at home!

This has been a great week of watching you grow! It was a hard week for mommy to be back at work but it helps knowing that what I am doing is helping take care of you. I love you Brody!!

Mommy