So our baby is sick again, poor thing. At least this time it isn't as bad as the bronchitis he had last time. We have had three nights of throwing up and a great deal of crying from a soar throat. Thankfully since the last time he was sick we have picked up a few tricks for aiding him to get better. Like raising his mattress to help him breathe easier, and getting the snot sucker to work properly (haha!). On another note, we had an awesome time walking the trails with our momma group this Friday. Honestly it just feels so good to get out of the house and get those limbs moving. And today it is double digit warm! Winter is almost over, which is saddening but exciting at the same time. I am hoping to get out for a walk with the dog after Zee wakes up from his nap.
On the nap note, things seem to be going well with scheduling. He has a somewhat solid nap and bedtime schedule now, which at times can be annoying. I am hoping that he will be able to stretch his bedtime to after seven by May so I can have some time with him after I get home from school. Ahh school, the upcoming date on my agenda that will force me to leave him all day five days a week. I spent all night last night in an anxious wakeful state thinking of what my break schedule will be like at school. I know that I am going to be pumping at school on my lunch break for sure, but I am just praying for a fifteen minute break after lunch and before home time so that I can keep up a good supply of milk for Zacharie. And next month (April) we have to start working to get Zacharie onto a bottle during the day or a sippy cup, and nursing at night and on weekends. As it stands right now, he hates the bottle. But it could just be that Martin isn't able to read the signs for hunger quite yet. There is plenty we have to start working on, but let's just wait until Easter is over before getting going.
Ahhh Easter, our first road trip as a family. I have no idea how this is going to work out. Hopefully the little one does all right in the car for the trip, and transitions well into the new place we will be staying. Of course, I will be wearing his playpen sheet under my shirt for a few days to help make his temporary crib smell like momma & home. Here's hoping that it helps him be able to sleep away from home! Traveling with a baby for the first time is a new experience in itself, going from one bag for the two of us to having to pack a bag for ourselves, a bag for baby, playpen, sling, and everything else you need for everyday care for your infant. It will be a car full to say the least. But I am excited and looking forward to seeing my family! Except for my mom's parents, no one has met Zacharie yet. There will be plenty of comments and cuddles for him I am sure.