Our "little" B is 6 1/2 months old! She's no longer all that little (50th percentile for height and weight at her six-month appointment), she's moving like crazy (so far rolling all over the place and scooting backwards), she is desperate to crawl forward, and loves trying new foods. Her first swimming lesson was last night and she loved it. We only dunked her head under the water once and was surprised by it, but not upset. She also loves drinking from a small cup she has with a straw. She's obsessed with straws. I blame the fact that she sees me and her nanny drinking Starbucks from a straw and is jealous! She brings us so much joy.
I finally worked up the courage to talk to my boss about flexing my schedule at work. Since I don't really want to reduce my hours, just work in the evening after B goes to sleep and sometimes go home early or arrive late, I just asked if I could occasionally do that - leave at 3, hang out with B and then work for a few hours after 7:30 PM when she is asleep. Before I even finished my sentence , he said it was fine. All of that stress and anxiety about this on my part and the conversation could not have gone better. Last Friday I worked from home for the first time and it was awesome. I worked the night before to clear my plate and took 2 calls while B was napping, but I also went to music class with her, went for a run with her in the stroller, and spent a lot of time just playing. Thanks to all of you who shared your thoughts on this with me and gave me the courage to ask.
That's really the update from here. Life is so, so good.
I think of Quinn often. I also think often about having another baby (yes, so soon). I don't know if I have the appetite for IVF, doctors, etc. after finally being healthy again after such a long time. But then I look at Blythe and I know we'd love to have another. Who knows.
Shoot I look at her and would want another dozen just like her!
ReplyDeleteSo glad the work schedule is accommodating and allows for more time with that cutie.
Me, too, Caroline! I think, if the choice were up to me, I'd have 4 kids. Ha. I should not have waited until my 30s to get started.
DeleteThanks re: schedule. Its been a good change for sure!
Blythe is adorable. Look at the joy in that smile! I'm impressed that she can drink from a straw. I'm hoping to teach AJ this but it looks like it will take a while. We also have been doing swimming lessons (so to speak) and it's a lot of fun. What good news about being able to work flexible hours. Sometimes the things we think are going to be difficult turn out not to be, isn't it nice when that happens for a change.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice, isn't it? I fretted so much about asking and it was so easy. Now if everything in life were that simple, right? :) I hope your return to work goes smoothly in the same way.
DeleteShe seems to love straws!
I love the updates. She's just beautiful and that outfit is super cute! It's no wonder you'd like more of what she's offering!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the flex schedule and being able to spend a little extra time with Blythe. Can't wait to see more of her.
I'm going to try to update more regularly and thanks for your support. I appreciate it! Sometimes I feel odd posting now that I am currently not dealing with health issues, etc.
DeleteBut I know I love reading your updates (and other people's as well). When there is a happy outcome, it is great to know more!
DeleteShe's so darn cute (but you already knew that!). And so glad you got your flex time. It's always nice when companies are accommodating to their employees and appreciate the need for work/life balance.I agree with the previous commenter, I love seeing the updates!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks! It was unexpected and so very nice that work is being accommodating. I wish it happened more often for people (especially in the United States).
DeleteHow awesome that you get establish a work schedule like that! I fear going back to work, because of the lack of time with my baby. But it seems like you are getting the best of both worlds - work, and time with your baby girl. She is adorable. We also think of having another baby soon (even though Jordan is only 5 months old!). But, who can blame you? You have such a cute little girl, you have to have more! Thinking of you and Quinn, who still lives on through you :)
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to get the best of both worlds. I'd still like a little more time at home, but I do very much enjoy being at work so, for now, this will do. Maybe we'll both have another one in 2016 ;) We can all dream, right?
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