I miss him already!

Caleb is visiting with his nana and pappa in Houston. They took him this weekend so that Josh and I could pack and move without having to worry about the baby. Oh I miss him so much already. I guess I just need to keep my mind on other things and not have to worry about him. Talk to ya later.

Caleb at 8 weeks and 1 day. I can't believe he is already 2 months old!

Well, New Jersey was awesome as always. I love going home and visiting with everyone. After church on Sunday my mom and all of the girls from the shop surprised me with a baby shower. They had me fooled to come and see Tracy working on someone's hair and when I walked into the shop there stood many familiar faces all of my family from Jersey. I had soooooo much fun and we got so blessed with lots of money and gifts for Caleb. Everyone just loved him and it was so much fun for me to be able to show him off. The rest of the week I just hung out with my mom and dad and sister and her fiance. My family got to be around Caleb alot. When Caleb would wake up in the morning I would get his bottle ready and then my dad fed him breakfast. It was a bonding time for Pop pop and Caleb and then at night Grandma would feed him his dinner. I also got to visit my old job. I miss all the people there especially my old manager Dona. Anyways, I had alot of fun and didn't want to leave. Starting work is a whole other story. I had a little of a breakdown on Monday night but I am working through it. Other than that please be praying for us this next week. We are moving into the house and it is going to be a lot of work. I will try and post more pics soon.

Question of the day...

How long does it take to dry up and how do you do it?

Now we are off to a GOOD START

Thanks to my cousin Karen's advice I tried Good Start from Nestle formula and Caleb seems to love it. He doesn't throw the bottle up. The only problem that I am facing right now with him is for the past week I have been having to help him have a bowel movement with a thermometer. He won't go on his own and then he starts to cry as if he is in so much pain so I help him. It isn't the formula though because he was doing this when he was trying the soy too. He is just having a time adapting from breastmilk to formula. Poor baby but other than that he seems to be okay. We are leaving tomorrow to go to NJ. I am nervous about him and I flying together. I have never had to worry for anyone else except for myself. This is going to be quite a challenge. Pray that everything goes well. Well, I am going to finish packing while he is still asleep. Talk to y'all soon again. Thanks again for all the advice. It feels good to know that I have girls out there to talk to that have been where I am at right now.

Caleb at six weeks old
Caleb and Sidney taking a nap

Well, I finally have a minute to write. Caleb LOVES to be held. I get him to sleep in my arms and then try and put him down and he wakes right up and starts to fuss a little. He is too cute. He curls his lips up and makes a frown. Oh it breaks my heart. On the food side, I have been trying little by little to wean him from breastmilk to formula. I have stopped nursing but I am still pumping. I have to admit it I admire those who breastfeed for a long time, but it is just too hard for me especially getting ready to go back to work. I feel like I can't enjoy the time with him and other people because I am constantly pumping. We went to Josh's family's house this past weekend and I felt a little disconnected because I was always having to pump or worry about pumping. Anyways, I tried the Similac Advance and I don't think that Caleb's stomach could handle it very well because he threw up the bottles that had it in it. So, I have been trying Similac Isomil (Soy milk) and he seems to be taking to it very well. He still spits up a little bit but not vomiting it up like the other stuff. If you have any advice on this situation please feel free to share. I know that breastmilk is the best for him, but I just don't think I can keep doing it. It has been over a month that he has been just on breastmilk so he did get a good part of nutrition. Oh it is so confusing!

On the upside, I can't wait to go to Jersey. I leave on the 18th of this month. Then I get back on the 25th and I have to go back to work on the 27th. Man oh man. But it gets more complicated... we move into the house on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of April. Oh my word! It is going to be so busy. Thank goodness my mother in-law has offered to watch Caleb that week. I won't have to worry about him in the move. Okay, I think that is it for the update. I will post pics soon of this little bambino! He is growing so fast and becoming more and more awake. TOOO Cute. I am in love all over again. Josh is still my main man though!

I've been tagged by Michelle and Melissa, so here goes:

Four jobs I've had:

Victoria's Secret
The Breakers Hotel/hostess/waitress
Outback/hostess
Intake Coordinator

Four movies I can watch over and over:

Sweet Home Alabama
Blow
Legally Blonde 1 and 2
Elf

Four TV shows I love to watch:

American Idol
Grey's Anatamy
Deal or No Deal
Wheel of Fortune

Four places I’ve been on vacation:

Disney World
Alaska
Bahamas
Quebec

Four favorite dishes:

Roast
Pizza (but from up north)
Lobster
Chili (My hubby's chili)

Four Web sites I visit daily:

My blog
All my friend's blogs
my email on yahoo
babyzone.com

Four places I’d rather be:

Ireland
Snowboarding anywhere cold
In bed with my hubby and baby Caleb
In New Jersey or Houston

Four others I'd like to tag are

Jessica
Jenny
Gaitha
and I think everyone else has been tagged.

Happy 1 month to Caleb Paul! My how time goes by so fast. Caleb now weighs 8 lbs 9 oz and is 21 1/2 inches. He is growing up right before our eyes. I am so excited because I am getting to take Caleb back home to Jersey for a week to see everyone up there. That should be fun and interesting too traveling alone with an infant. I'll let ya know how I do. Anyways, I hope everyone is doing good. Talk to ya later.