Melanie's Weekly Review: 4/19-4/25

Monday: So Mommy was sick overnight, and she spent a good portion of the morning taking it really easy, eating plain toast and drinking ginger ale. I probably didn't help out her recovery with my feeding requirements - I kinda sap the energy out of her anyway...
Later in the day, Mommy felt a little better so Grandma, Grandpa, Mommy and I went driving around the land to take pretty pictures. The scenery was amazing, but I wasn't the best little model this time - I still don't have enough strength to keep my head up and it was pretty bright so I didn't want to open my eyes. But Mommy has the pictures to go through, and she says she'll post them online soon.
After the photo shoot, we just chilled out at the home, eating potato rolls and potato soup, watching Bonanza and then took a long nap straight through dinner. Well, Mommy slept through dinner. I laid next to her and managed to sneak a meal or two. >:o)

Tuesday: Mommy was feeling a little bit better, but I started to get hungry!! Mommy's lack of appetite and intake of food depleted my food source - I was not happy! It also took Mommy a while to figure out what was wrong - she and Grandma thought I had the same stomach bug. But luckily they figured it out and made me a bottle from what Mommy had pumped. Later Grandma made a big, strong meal for Mommy to eat and Mommy got back on track.

Wednesday: Even though Mommy still wasn't 100%, and I still had some love to give Grandma and Grandpa, we had to go home. We had appointments to keep in Tampa. So we left at the very last minute and got on the road. I'm a pretty decent travel buddy - for three hours. Unfortunately for Mommy, the road trip from Perry to Tampa is at least 4 hours. :)
We arrived to Tampa and had to go directly to Dr. Hiben's for a weight check. I was 8 pounds, 7 ounces last time I was weighed, which was average weight gain. Mommy was concerned my weight wasn't going to be enough because of our stomach bugs. Imagine her surprise when I weighed in at 10 pounds! I'm a little porker!
Then Mommy had her appointment. Hers wasn't nearly as productive or fun as mine. Even though they took 10 vials of blood from her, they still weren't able to determine the cause of her PE. So, Mommy is going to go to a hemotologist to see if he can determine the cause.
When we got home, I was so happy. Not only was it a long day, but I was FINALLY reunited with my Daddy! He sure missed us and we missed him. We spent the night cuddling each other and catching up.

Thursday: I'm 5 weeks old today! I was a bit irritable in the morning, as I'm sure you can imagine. I had a big day yesterday and now I'm realizing that there is 75% less willing hands to hold me during the day than there was yesterday. :( I didn't give Mommy much of a chance to do much in the morning. I fussed every time she put me down. But then mommy put me in a car seat and I was out like a light!
We met Ms. Amy, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Lisa and Ms. Tabitha for lunch at PF Changs for Admin Appreciation lunch. I slept through most of the lunch, but then was passed around with the other desserts for everyone to enjoy. Everyone at Mommy's work is so snuggable, I had a great time there!

Friday: This is one of those days where we did absolutely nothing. There were so few days like this left, so Mommy and I enjoyed it as much as possible. Mommy discovered another use for the baby sling when I refused to be put down while she was cooking dinner. Even the vibrating chair wasn't acceptable! So she wrapped me up and bounced me while cutting up vegetables. My refusal to be put down carried on into the night as I refused to go to bed. Mommy and Daddy tried to put me down from 9:00 to midnight. I had so much fun being fed, rocked, burped and cooed at for 4 hours, but unfortunately I eventually collapsed from exhaustion.

Saturday: We all slept in a little this morning and then slowly made our way out into the real world. Mommy and Daddy went to Buy Buy Baby and Babies R' Us, just browsing the aisles. Mommy and Daddy did buy some formula as a back up/supplement in case Mommy didn't pack enough lunch for my upcoming days with Gramie when Mommy goes back to work.
Then we went grocery shopping , where I WASN'T forgotten this time - thank goodness.
After that, we went home for a relaxing afternoon. Well, that was the plan until Gramie called and said she was on her way with company to see me. I was super excited to meet more adoring fans! After a quick meal, I chilled out while Mommy and Daddy rushed to put the groceries away and tidy up as much as possible before our company arrived. Then I met Ms. Nancy, a longtime friend of Gramies. Aunt Bobbie also came over, and she's so much fun! She loves to talk to me, and I love talking to her!
After my adoring fans left, Mommy and Daddy finished cleaning. Well, Daddy cleaned while Mommy cleaned for 5 minutes at a time - then I insisted she held me. Mommy felt pretty bad about not being "a help" to Daddy, but I have needs too! Mommy then decided we needed to do a mini-home improvement project after cleaning the shower. So we packed up and headed to Lowes. I slept through the whole thing, but Mommy said that was exactly what she needed me to do - so I felt I contributed!

Sunday: We did absolutely nothing again today. And this marks the beginning of the end of Mommy's freedom. She goes back to work full-time on Monday, May 3rd. She's scared, happy and sad about leaving me with Gramie while she returns to "normalcy". I don't even know what that word means... but I'm in denial. She'll never leave me!
Mommy says that we have a lot to do this week, and I'm ready for my next adventure!