Another First for Cora

This morning Cora and I escaped the house on a mission to find me a new nursing bra. After a slow morning of waking up and eating we both managed to get out of the house around 11. Off to the mall we went, me more then a bit nervous to be taking an outing like this alone with no help. Diaper bag packed and Cora full I figured it bought me about an hour.

The stop into the pregnant lady store went well and the quest for a better fitting bra was a quick success. Once I left the store I noticed a baby Gap across the aisle and thought we would do a quick check of their clearance rack. We scored big and got Cora's first outfit (that she can fit into anyways, we have many more waiting for her to grow into). It's pretty wild to see her in coordinated clothing instead of just onesies. So cute!

Beautiful Sleep

We've had two nights in a row of 6 hours of straight sleep. My fingers are crossed that this is a growing trend and not just a fluke. Cora and I had a great day today just the two of us. Scott had to work and mom and Jeff went to the coast. We woke up and realized the chickens were out of food so made a trip to the Urban Farm Store here in Portland. Not only do we enjoy going there for any reason we can think of but today was a bonus. We got to meet Rois, one of our fellow blog friends who works there. It's always great to meet someone in person who's writing and support you enjoy.

I have managed to start writing Cora's birth story in small increments when I have a moment. I hope to finish it soon before I forget all the crazy details.

Pretty Exhausted

So we went from breastfeeding challenges into thrush infection of the mouth to gassy colic within the last week. Boy am I tired. Really, really tired. I am looking forward through the fog of this time wondering how I will ever be sentient enough to return to work and function like a professional adult. Everyone keeps assuring me it gets better, easier. I know it will but for now it is all consuming as I suppose it should be.

My mom is here visiting right now which is great timing. She arrived the morning that Scott went back to work so I still have an extra set of hands for help. We just finished a nice walk around the neighborhood with Cora which is one of my favorite things to do as I still can't get over how good it feels to walk now that I'm not pregnant. We broke down and got ourselves an Ergo carrier. I thought we were jumping the gun since Cora is still so little but last night when I was walking her around the block in it hoping to help her fall asleep I was saying a prayer of thanks for this awesome carrier. It blows all the others out of the water. When we are home bumming around the house I use a simple sling but when it's time to hit the fresh air our Ergo is more comfortable and enjoyable to use.

And of course, here are a few recent photos:




Scott trying out the new baby carrier



Hanging out with uncle Jeff