8 weeks old here
Ok let's see if I can remember what's been going on the last few weeks...
First of all - my computer has a virus! So the past 2 days I haven't been able to work on anything. My photo shop was disabled along with several other programs. My pictures are all backed up, but it's taking a while to get the software back. What a headache! I know so many of you are waiting on your proofs. I promise one of these days things will get back to normal. New baby, new schedule, and computer problems can really set you back!
Murphy is doing well. He's slowly growing - he's really long and skinny. Just like my brother was when he was little. I've been nursing and supplementing with formula - which is not what I intended to do, but he wasn't gaining as much weight as he needed to. Has anyone else had this problem? Also when we switched to formula he started having trouble going poop and is still struggling with that - does anyone have any suggestions? We've switched formula several times, tried the Karo syrup, warm baths, suppositories , you name it we've tried it! I'll take any suggestions.
Other than that little problem we are doing great. Trying to get back into the swing of things at work - that's been hard, but I'm making progress. I'm blessed that my mom and husband are able to help to keep him so we don't have to worry about daycare expenses. I'm also blessed to work from home and be able to look in on him as much as I want.
We've had lots of visitors and have enjoyed everyone meeting our precious little boy. He's been to church about 5 times - the first church visit was to my grandfathers church where he preaches - Colbert Heights Church of Christ - I thought it was appropriate for his first sermon to come from his great grandfather. I hope we can go hear him more!
We had a fun halloween - Jason was supposed to dress as a firefighter and Murphy was his companion as a dalmation. However, we were doing good just getting Murphy dressed. We made the rounds visiting family and getting pics with everyone. Then after Halloween - Nov 1st was our 5 year anniversary so made a trip to Nashville to the Opryland Hotel - we took Murphy too. It was great to get out of town - however taking a baby on an overnight trip is a lot of work as most of you already know. It takes a lot to keep such a small person happy - stoller, diapers, bottles, clothes, bibs, bags, blankets and all the other stuff for entertaining.
So life has totally changed - it now takes an hour to do something that used to take 10 minutes, I require very little sleep, and I am able to warm a bottle, hold a baby and talk on the phone all at the same time. It's amazing how you just know how to do stuff for your child - the motherly instinct just kicks right in. It's the best thing ever! I love being a mom and I wouldn't trade it for anything. He's our joy and makes everyday special.
Professionally - back to work and trying to get orders and sessions completed. We are not doing christmas sessions this year, but we will next year. It's too much to take that on right now. Hope you will all understand. Right now I am booked through the end of year and taking appointments for January 2009.
First of all - my computer has a virus! So the past 2 days I haven't been able to work on anything. My photo shop was disabled along with several other programs. My pictures are all backed up, but it's taking a while to get the software back. What a headache! I know so many of you are waiting on your proofs. I promise one of these days things will get back to normal. New baby, new schedule, and computer problems can really set you back!
Murphy is doing well. He's slowly growing - he's really long and skinny. Just like my brother was when he was little. I've been nursing and supplementing with formula - which is not what I intended to do, but he wasn't gaining as much weight as he needed to. Has anyone else had this problem? Also when we switched to formula he started having trouble going poop and is still struggling with that - does anyone have any suggestions? We've switched formula several times, tried the Karo syrup, warm baths, suppositories , you name it we've tried it! I'll take any suggestions.
Other than that little problem we are doing great. Trying to get back into the swing of things at work - that's been hard, but I'm making progress. I'm blessed that my mom and husband are able to help to keep him so we don't have to worry about daycare expenses. I'm also blessed to work from home and be able to look in on him as much as I want.
We've had lots of visitors and have enjoyed everyone meeting our precious little boy. He's been to church about 5 times - the first church visit was to my grandfathers church where he preaches - Colbert Heights Church of Christ - I thought it was appropriate for his first sermon to come from his great grandfather. I hope we can go hear him more!
We had a fun halloween - Jason was supposed to dress as a firefighter and Murphy was his companion as a dalmation. However, we were doing good just getting Murphy dressed. We made the rounds visiting family and getting pics with everyone. Then after Halloween - Nov 1st was our 5 year anniversary so made a trip to Nashville to the Opryland Hotel - we took Murphy too. It was great to get out of town - however taking a baby on an overnight trip is a lot of work as most of you already know. It takes a lot to keep such a small person happy - stoller, diapers, bottles, clothes, bibs, bags, blankets and all the other stuff for entertaining.
So life has totally changed - it now takes an hour to do something that used to take 10 minutes, I require very little sleep, and I am able to warm a bottle, hold a baby and talk on the phone all at the same time. It's amazing how you just know how to do stuff for your child - the motherly instinct just kicks right in. It's the best thing ever! I love being a mom and I wouldn't trade it for anything. He's our joy and makes everyday special.
Professionally - back to work and trying to get orders and sessions completed. We are not doing christmas sessions this year, but we will next year. It's too much to take that on right now. Hope you will all understand. Right now I am booked through the end of year and taking appointments for January 2009.
