Time Flies When You Have a Baby!

Lennox is five weeks today and I still can't believe it! It was amazing to spend Mother's Day with him this past Sunday and it finally hit home that I am a mommy! Ernesto and I used to joke that there would come a day that we wouldn't be able to just freely move around our home as we pleased and I didn't quite believe him, but that day has come! At times, it feels a bit restricting and the most simplest tasks, like taking a shower, become the most sacred moments of the day--however, when I stare into Lennox's cute little face, it's all worth it. I am really blessed to have 12 weeks off from work for maternity leave, too. I honestly feel like I'm just now getting into a groove caring for Lennox and moving to-and-fro with him. I really don't think 6 weeks off is enough, especially not for a first-time mother! There is soooo much to learn and no matter what your mother or your friends tell you, you simply learn by doing. I had planned to take Lennox to a "Mommy and Me Yoga" class this morning to observe it before signing up--however,there was a snag--when I looked out the window, I saw that my husband had taken the car with the car seat--Argh (insert tears, here!)!! Needless to say, I could have really benefited from yoga, if even just as an observer today. Luckily, when I called my husband at work, he was able to bring home the car so that we wouldn't be stranded indoors all day. We'll try again next week to view the class and who knows, we might just attend! One solution to today's snafu is that my sister and I will go to Babys R Us to buy another carseat base so both of our cars will be car seat ready!!

The Best Laid Plans of Mice of Men Often Go Awry

Today has been a busy, eventful day with Lennox. For starters, we've had a serious rain streak in the DC area that I've been itching to take him for a walk in his baby bjorn. However, it's been nice just to take him out for a ride in the car and fresh air. Everything revolves around his breastfeeding schedule at this point. For example, this morning, we dropped my husband off at work, and luckily, I fed Lennox a good hour before we needed to leave--which holds him down for two to three hours. Then, I loaded Lennox into the car, along with multiple bags, and we went to my mother's house--keep in mind, it's only a five minute drive from our condo! I also had a dr's appointment scheduled for the afternoon (I've realized that with a baby, early morning appointments are a joke!), and felt like I'd have enough time to take a nap--boy, was I wrong! Lennox had his first blowout and was covered from his shoulders down in poo! I was so glad to be with my mother and sister when this happened!! We quickly took him upstairs to bathe and I couldn't have been more pleased that I packed so many supplies! Lucky for me, Lennox actually enjoys taking a bath, especially when I splash the water around. I think this simulates sounds he heard when he was in my womb. Before I knew it, we were all headed to the doctor for my post-partum check-up. The car always puts Lennox to sleep, so I thought he just might remain asleep throughout my appointment. Boy was I wrong again! He woke up before I was seen hungry as ever, so I took him in a backroom to breastfeed! Although I have started pumping once every other day, so i can be relieved from round-the-clock feedings, I decided, what the heck, I'm at my OBGYN's office, I can just feed him myself here--no need for a bottle! My doctor was soooo excited to see Lennox and of course, he has grown so much since delivery day! Additionally, I'm ten pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight, and even though I haven't had a chance to exercise (one shouldn't do this before 6 weeks after delivery) the amount of supplies and baby carriers one must lug around is its own workout! I managed to cook a quick dinner for everyone and squeeze in a nap and write a blog posting, so, although the day seemed all over the place, it was an accomplishment!

Introducing Lennox Yonah Lara

It's been so long since I've last posted, but I have the perfect topic to post about--my new son, Lennox Yonah Lara! He's soooo awesome and he was born on Wednesday, April 8th at 9:13am. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. After one week of life, he grew two inches and gained six ounces! I was very proud of this because I had difficulty breastfeeding at first, but when he went through this growth spurt, I had gotten the hang of breastfeeding and had been doing that exclusively! The first time I tried to write this post, I had to cut it short because Lennox was hungry. Now, on the eve of his third week of life, I am determined to finish this post! Please look forward to me including pictures and posting about my journey through motherhood!