We picked a good year to join the Tampa Bay Rays bandwagon. For those of you who don't know, Molly's boyfriend Brian works for the Rays and mainly because the Rockies are no good, we like Brian and because we have hats, shirts, and baby gear, etc. we decided to root for the Rays this year.
The Rays are what the Rockies were last year... the feel-good story of the year. They beat the Red Sox last night and are getting very close to the playoffs for the first time ever. Samantha had a Tampa Bay Rays photo shoot yesterday which ended up being good luck for the team. You can see her photos here. We are hoping Uncle Brian can get her on the big screen at the next baseball game. Go RAYS!!
Reading and Breastfeeding
So many people told me to get my reading in before having Samantha. Once she is born, they told me, you won't be doing any reading at all. I have found that quite the opposite has been true. I started reading during the middle of the night feedings to help me get back to sleep and I realized that reading while breastfeeding was much better than staring off into space, watching TV or letting my mind wander. Plus, it is a great use all that time I spend feeding Samantha - I think I have been averaging about a book a week.
For over a year my mom and younger sister have been encouraging me to read "the vampire book" as they call it. My mom brought over Twilight while I was on bed rest and it wasn't until about a month ago that I finally decided to read it. After reading the first 20 pages, I explained to my younger sister that this teen book was rather juvenile for me. I told her that I would read this one but no others in the series (there are 4 books total in the saga).
I had to quickly call Madeline and apologize as I couldn't put the book down. I was also calling to ask if she could bring me the second book. I never got hooked to the Harry Potter books but I imagine that the obsession I have is similar to what everyone was raving about. It is fair to say that I am hooked on the vampire books! I am sad that I am almost finished with the fourth and final book now but I recommend them to anyone looking for a thrilling and fun series.
For over a year my mom and younger sister have been encouraging me to read "the vampire book" as they call it. My mom brought over Twilight while I was on bed rest and it wasn't until about a month ago that I finally decided to read it. After reading the first 20 pages, I explained to my younger sister that this teen book was rather juvenile for me. I told her that I would read this one but no others in the series (there are 4 books total in the saga).
I had to quickly call Madeline and apologize as I couldn't put the book down. I was also calling to ask if she could bring me the second book. I never got hooked to the Harry Potter books but I imagine that the obsession I have is similar to what everyone was raving about. It is fair to say that I am hooked on the vampire books! I am sad that I am almost finished with the fourth and final book now but I recommend them to anyone looking for a thrilling and fun series.
We Both Cried
We survived the 2 month doctor's appointment and the immunizations. Good thing Dave was there to hold us together because both Samantha and I were crying. I will admit that I was more of a baby than she was. The doctor says she looks great and is perfect in every way.
Her stats are:
Weight: 12 lbs 2.5 ounces - 80th percentile
Length: 23 inches - 75th percentile
Head: 15.5 inches - 70th percentile
Her stats are:
Weight: 12 lbs 2.5 ounces - 80th percentile
Length: 23 inches - 75th percentile
Head: 15.5 inches - 70th percentile
Mom and Baby Yoga
Today Samantha and I attended Mom and Baby Yoga. Come on, I'm honestly surprised it took me two months to attend a mom and baby yoga class. I warned you that I am very Boulder when it comes down to it. Even better, it wasn't nearly as silly as the music class we went to yesterday where we danced around the room with ribbons and played instruments with the babies. I have to say I really like the community of new moms that go to the classes and to do things with Samantha that I wouldn't think to do at home. It is also fun to see other babies at different stages.
Tomorrow is Samantha's two month doctor's appointment. I have been having anxiety about having to get her shots but I am anxious to hear where she is on the growth charts. If the classes I have been to are any indication, she is very big! I'll let you know how she measures up.
Tomorrow is Samantha's two month doctor's appointment. I have been having anxiety about having to get her shots but I am anxious to hear where she is on the growth charts. If the classes I have been to are any indication, she is very big! I'll let you know how she measures up.
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