Time passes in strange ways

Time has taken on new meaning since Iris's arrival. For the 1st week time really had no meaning other than nursing times. Day and night merged into one. There were no appointments to keep and we were (and still are) in a daze from the lack of sleep and the emotional high. In the last 24 hours that has begun to change. We are starting to deal with the outside world. On Wed. night I went to a budget meeting for a few hours. That was the longest I have ever been away from Iris. It sucked. Time passed really slowly.  I missed her and I was so glad to get back home. It makes me dread returning to work on Monday.

Yesterday we had our 1st walk with Iris. We put her in the stroller and took her and Soleil around the block. It was a beautiful fall day and it was good for all of us. It was the farthest Alisa has walked since the birth. She did really well. Soleil was really well behaved and we made it around the block without incident.

Yesterday we picked up what should be the last furniture (I hope) for a while. The glider is the one thing Alisa wanted right away because it is useful right now.  The chair is super comfy and gives a smooth ride for nursing and rocking Iris. The other nursery furniture is great but it isn't as urgently needed. Thanks Grammy JoJo and Grandpa Lou!

Yesterday after 10 days of little sleep on top of the 10 day load in I was working before Iris's birth, I hit a wall. I had to lay down for a few hours. I had ignored the advice of many wise parents and not slept when Iris did. I was a little better at getting Alisa to sleep but I did not. It finally caught up with me. I laid down for almost 4 hours for the 1st time since Iris arrived. I didn't sleep through the changing and nursing but I didn't get it up so it made for more sleep time. Thanks Grammy JoJo! I don't know how people do it without support.

Today is Iris's 2nd pediatrician visit. If all goes according to plan this will be our only schedule for the day. The rest of the time will be all up to Iris:) She grows more beautiful every day and is joy for us.
Here are photos from the last few days. Tomorrow will be some photos of nursery and maybe even video!
We continue to be showered with gifts, love & support & are soooo full of gratitude for it! Thank you to those who continue to reach out... one day we will emerge from our little love nest into the bigger world of wonder!