A Day in the Cristobal World

A rough description of what a "work" day looks like:

4:45  Wake up William and bring him to nurse in the big bed (aka snuggle snack)
5:45  Mommy gets her shower, Daddy walks Maddie
6:30  Put together bags for Ms. Adele and pump parts for work
6:45  Quick nursing top-off, breakfast for all five (furries included, don't forget to feed the cat)
7:15  Out the door to Ms. Adele's, Will snoozes in the car on the way there
7:45  Drop off with Ms. Adele, Will wakes up and gives Mommy one more smile as she heads out the door
9:00  Will asks (yells at) Ms. Adele for another snack, this is usually his biggest meal of the day
10:00 Will's buddy Griffin steals his passy, Mommy pumps and works on patient reports and letters
10:30 Time for a snooze, William eats a snack and falls asleep
11:15 Will wakes up because he doesn't want to miss anything.  Ms. Adele reads the kiddos a book
12:30 Grown ups are lunching and Mommy is pumping, this time she blogs or reads a magazine
1:30  Will eats a snack and settles in for his long nap shortly thereafter
3:30  Will wakes up for snack time #4. Ms. Adele likes to hold him a snuggle him lots! Mommy gets a quick afternoon pumping in.
4:15  Will plays a rousing round of drop it on the floor and see if anyone picks it up for me.
5:00  Daddy picks up William and heads for home.
6:00  Mommy gets home a few minutes after the boys, and scrubs off the Dr.'s office germies before she and Will settle in to nurse.  Will is always very excited to nurse after a long day of bottles. Daddy starts dinner
6:45  Peek-a-boo, and raspberies on the belly.  Will is happiest if he gets a few minutes in just a diaper to relax
7:00  Dinner at the table.  Will plays with a spoon (shinny!), and a bowls (which make a great sound when dropped on the floor from the highchair).  He is not into food yet, but enjoys the play and social time while learning about how this whole "dinner" thing works
7:30  Up to get ready for bed! Clean off, into PJs, sometimes even a massage if it's been a rough day. Baths twice a week. Once we are settled into clean PJs, we nurse to very sleepy, then sing prayer songs and rock to nearly asleep. 
8:30  A kiss good night.  The grown ups take care of the house, set up for tomorrow, and watch a little TV before bed.  One last pumping session on Silver Lightening to help bolster supply for tomorrow's meals.

Of course every day is different.  Dinner is a new addition, and only happens a few days a week before baby bedtime. Some mornings run smoother than others. But everyday is fun!

Birth Story

Our birth story has been posted in a tab at the top of the page.  I share this because many of you have expressed an interest.  It is written for us, so that we can remember, but I am happy to share it.  It is not gorry, by any means, but it is very honest. You are welcome to enjoy it, or not.  I am not a concise person, so it is rather detailed.

On a Roll

I rolled front-to-back twice tonight.  More I'm really moving! Watch out KITTY!

Go tar heels!

Four Months Old!

Poor William spent his four month birthday visiting the pediatrician and recovering from vaccines. He was a whopping 12lb, 2 oz, and is perfectly proportional and on track at 10th percentile for weight, height, and head circumference.
As an update, he now rolls over whenever placed on his back (good luck changing diapers), and gives a great giggle in response to hiccups, tickles, and peek-a-boo. He is very interactive with grown ups and likes to snuggle (chew on) lovies (or really anything), and watch the furry friends at home.
He nurses off shield (woo-hoo)! At night and on days at home, and does great with a combination of breastmilk and formula at the babysitter's house. Last week was a growth spurt, and he was eating constantly! The pediatrician brought up introducing solids, so that may be in the works soon.
We can't believe how big he has gotten!
(Napping to sleep off the shots.)

Rolling

                   He's going to get that elephant!

Milestone

I rolled over all by myself for the first time, and then two more times for good measure, today! Look at me go!

Happiest Baby

Favs

New favorite pics of the week.

Baptism

Feet Video

I found my feet!