Showing posts with label weaning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weaning. Show all posts

Excuses, Excuses

Needless to say I have been neglecting this blog. I'm not sure rather it's because I'm embarrassed to report that my weaning efforts failed, or it's because my life seems to have been moving at light speed these days. Regardless the reason, no excuse is great enough. Not only am I using this blog to give my friends, family, and the occasional stranger a glimpse into my life, it also serves as therapy and emotional release. It is much needed and deserved me time.


Weaning

Jordan is still sleeping in my bed. For awhile he was sleeping by himself for hours at a time, however I am a wuss and caved to convenience. Allowing him to sleep with me saves me a trip to his room. I think there is a word for what I am describing. YES! I am lazy. I am recommitting to the weaning process, however I'm not looking forward to it.

Birthday Season






Yesterday marked the end to yet another birthday season. My boys celebrate birthday's in Feb, Apr, and May. This means planning 3 parties very close together, and a guest list who is very tired of seeing my evites in their email. Jordan's party was well attended, and the kids had a blast. I admit, I spent way more than I should have. Next year I am planning simple, simple, birthdays. At least that's my commitment for now. I entertained the idea of having one huge party for the 3 of them. My MIL said that would not happen as long as she is alive. I guess that idea is no longer an option LOL. Justice turned 5 yesterday. We had a beach party where he played for hours in the sand. I made a homemade beach themed cake ( I must admit I was pretty proud of myself), and we ate BBQ. Yesterday(his actual birthday), I took a half day and we hung out with Journey and Dad at Bounce-a-rama. For $20 bucks we got admission for two (adults are fee), and a medium pizza. Not bad for an afternoon out.
LAST, But Not Least
A week and a half ago, I joined Weight Watchers. Being a fat mom sucks, and my goal is to lose 30 pound in 3 months. Today is my 2nd official weight in. I cannot wait to see how much weight (if any) I lost. Dieting around fruit snacks, and Capri Suns is HARD. I'll keep you posted.

Weaning Jordan

Jordan is almost 1, has 8 teeth and is still nursing. Everything one assumes about nursing a kid with teeth is absolutely true, and often times very painful. For the safety of us both, I am now officially starting the weaning process. To complicate the weaning process, Jordan is a co-sleeper. That basically means that for the past 11 months and 3 weeks a tiny occupant has taken over the bed. In fact as a write this, I am laying in between my husband and son..... trying not to move, let alone breathe for fear of waking the sleeping kid. It is absolutely ridiculous. The whole sleeping situation has allowed me to nurse Jordan on demand since birth. He has never taken a pacifier, and never slept through the night. As a consequence I am sleep deprived, and Jordan is addicted to the boob. I have taken the week off, and starting tomorrow, no more night boobs, and no more co-sleeping. I will blog nightly. Pray for my survival.