Milestones this past week

G: First loose tooth - bottom, center, right.
During dinner Tuesday night, Guinevere complained of her tooth being sore and a little painful again. Off and on for a few days, maybe a few weeks actually, she mentioned her sore tooth during a meal. I've been taking a look to make sure I didn't see anything of concern. Then following up with a brief explanation of the probable cause... it may get loose and soon after fall out to make room for the bigger stronger replacement. Well it happened, wiggling along with a little more soreness and a bit of fear. Awe, Guinny was so cute but worried. I reassured her that it starts off sore but the tooth will continue to wiggle and gums relax. When the tooth comes out the discomfort would be minimal, more like a tickle. I hugged her and kept a smile on my face and congratulated her on growing up. Then to get her tears to dry up, I said I wonder what the tooth fairy is going to bring her... because the first tooth is the most special it might be something extra. Her worries and concerns melted away and she said she hopes it's a gold coin. WOW, I think I got off pretty easy. Now, I need to get organized and get some coins to be ready for that tooth. Little miss is proud of her teeth and loves to brush. She is growing healthy and strong! Yahooooo :)

A: First potty use - pee pee in the toilet.
We have a different approach this time, Adelaide is leading the way. She showed interest in potty training, so we have her sit on the kiddy potty seat on the toilet when she wants. We help her practice wiping and washing afterward. We don't rush her but also don't make it playtime. Well this past Sunday she started her little pp dance so we asked if she needed to use the potty. She said yes and after a brief delay she ran to the bathroom. Grandmama helped her with her first successful potty use! Yahooooo :)

M: First bottle from mommy, First bottle from daddy.
Baby has been doing really well with my mom giving her an occasional bottle while I'm away with G at swim class or what not. Saturday while mommy (me) got to enjoy a ladies night out, daddy cuddled Maryvonne. She slept almost the whole time, but when she did stir and wake he feed her his first bottle. Monday while running errands I brought a bottle along to see if Maryvonne was ok with a bottle on the go and from me. Again, she didn't seem to have any trouble. What a trooper! Yahooooo :)

Bottles

Yesterday, Maryvonne had her first (and second) mama milk from a bottle. She took to it just fine. This allowed Rick and I to step out for a late dinner - date :) Thanks grandmama for watching the girls!

6/16 Added Note: While at our nearby pub the waitress asked how I was... didn't you just have your eighth baby, she said jokely. She went on by telling me that even though she doesn't know Rick's name she knows he likes stouts and that we were expecting another baby soon. Apparently Rick was sharing during previous visits. I was tickled that he fondly thinks and talks of us when we're not there! Kinda neat she remembered too.

Fit and fierce mom - coming soon

At my two week dr check I measured a tad lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight this time around. My heaviest pre-pregnancy and pregnancy peak weight was with G, my lightest was with A. But I gained about the same during each ~ 30 lbs. 

My focus remains on healing from surgery to return to being playful and active with my girls. Once the dr gives me the ok, I do want to start a healthier routine that is realistic for our life. My ultimate goal is to return and maintain my health/size/weight at 30 (my adult healthiest so far). Really my size and weight is secondary to health, strength, tone, endurance, and flexibiltiy. 

After (almost) bedrest, surgery, and now healing I am eager to move and stretch this body!! I want health for me, I want Rick to be proud, and want my girls to be inspired :)