Weekdays...

Tomorrow we start our new routine. Even though it will be a big change and take some time to adjust, we have been blessed in so many ways.

I got to spend sixteen beautiful weeks with Isla. I'm so grateful for my time with her and cherished every minute of it. I know we are very fortunate as a lot of new parents may not have that much time off with their little one.

My mother lives close by and is eager to help. While its not a short drive, 2 hours, she still lives close enough to come watch Isla and loves doing so. She stayed with us for my first week back to work and was so helpful. Plus, Isla loves her Mamaw! We enjoyed having her with us and feel so blessed to have such helpful, loving parents.

Starting tomorrow, my sister-in-law will be watching Isla along with homeschooling her girls. We appreciate her and my brother so much for always lending a helpful hand and loving us so much. It makes things a lot easier knowing Isla is in such good, loving hands. I know Alexas and the girls are going to take such good care of Isla and she is going to be surrounded with love and fun daily.

We are so thankful for our families and all the helping hands!

Hey Daddy

TGIF...well almost...

Wow, we almost made it. We're in the home stretch of finishing my first full week back to work. Some say each day gets easier, but I've found each day to be harder this week.

I've held it together pretty well emotionally and done better than I expected for the most part, but I have to say...this week has been harder than labor (well emotionally that is)!

I miss Isla so bad and I feel so awful that she is still refusing the bottle. We've been trying the bottle since month one as well as the paci, but she hasn't been interested in either. We've tried four different brands and have more on their way from Amazon. We continue to be consistent, but Isla is not giving in...she misses her momma!

The only way we can get her to take any milk while I'm away is through a syringe or medicine dropper. Right now, she will only take an ounce or two all day until we reunite.  To make up for not eating during the day, she eats all night...which has created a very tired working mom.

I'm so thankful for my mom being here this week, which allowed me to come home and feed Isla during lunch. Next week will be a little more of a challenge since we probably won't be able to see each other and nurse during lunch. Praying Isla begins to eat more while I'm away soon. The thought of her hungry breaks my heart.

So glad the weekend is almost here!

Hey Daddy

Thank goodness for mommas!

I really don't know what I would do without my momma! She is such a blessing. We talk everyday, sometimes multiple times a day. She is always there to listen, comfort, give advice and talk too.

This week she is watching Isla for the first part of the week, while I go back to work. It's such a comfort to know Isla is in such good, loving hands. I know these next few days and weeks are going to be hard for Isla and me, but her love and support makes everything a little easier.

I'm so thankful to have such a loving and caring mother to help me raise my own little girl.

Scripture for Isla: Isaiah 49:16

Oh Happy Fall!