I don't even have time to check my email, and you're expecting me to update my blog???

I don't know who I'm talking to here, but that's just the thought that came to mind when I was thinking of apologizing for taking so long to update on here and post new pictures! I think that motherhood hits everyone differently. I mean, I guess that's common sense, and of course every baby is different, but I see some women who become mothers and essentially seem to not skip a beat. And then there is me. Now, I LOVE being a mommy, and Andrew, although he certainly has a lot of fussy times, is a very good baby. But I seem to only have time to take care of him! I enjoy it (most of the time), and there's nothing I would rather do (most of the time), but it does amaze me that there is no time for anything else. I think what makes getting stuff done most difficult is that he basically only sleeps during the day if we are out, so that means that if I want him to sleep, I won't be getting stuff done around the house. Oh well, we have fun going out, and the house will always be here! Plus, so far he's doing great at night, so that's really great!

Bath Time!

Things really are going well. I amazed how much Andrew has changed. The last time I weighed him, he was 10 lbs 11 oz, and at his doctor's appt. last week, he was 22 and 1/2 inches! He's a big boy. Thanks for the prayers about my nursing issues. Things are on track now, and we're not having to supplement at all now! I did just have to go on an antibiotic for mastitis, but the good news about that is that I think we caught it before it got too bad. I'm just so thankful that nursing is going so much better. We (Andrew and I) have been going to a support luncheon every week, and that helps very much. I can weigh him, feed him, and weigh him again to see how much he's getting. Plus, it's just so nice to be around other nursing mothers to troubleshoot issues together and get encouragement.

First Visit at Dad's Office

Andrew has really started smiling a lot and "talking" a lot this week. THAT is so much fun! He has the most precious little face. When I get a good picture of that smile, I'll put it on here (though it may take a few weeks)! I can't believe he will be six weeks old tomorrow. He's so aware and wide eyed! He loves to look around and see everything. He's very social!

Oh, we did have our first night out last Saturday! We went to see Wicked, which was wonderful. Dan's mom and sister went with us, so Dan's dad and grandma watched Andrew! They all did great, and I was very relieved.

One Month Old!!!

OK, I need to wrap this up for now. I'm excited about my first Mother's Day! Last year on this day, we had people at church lay hands on us and pray that God would bless us with a child! Praise Him for all that He has done! What a year this has been! Happy Mother's Day to all of you mommies out there!