Keeping Up with the Jones'

My friend Melody recommended the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block" - I read it and got some wonderful tips on how to soothe and calm Camille. It's helped tremendously with stretching her sleeping by as much as an extra hour. My co-worker Deborah gave us the DVD as well. Hubby & I watched it and he learned some tips too! So grateful for the 5 S's and the concept of the 4th Trimester. It all makes total sense! Camille will be 7 weeks old on tomorrow. She's an absolute DOLL. Of course, we're a little biased:-) She's been a real joy. She's still nursing like crazy, which is a great thing. I feel like an "all you can eat buffet" for her - but I do it with a smile. She loves when I sing to her too - I know I'm not the best singer, but I'm all she's got for now! I have sang "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", "You are my Sunshine", and "Jesus Loves Me" so much that I am hoarse! She's starting to mak

Where in the world does the time go? Now that I'm a Mother, I totally understand when people say that children "grow up wayy too fast." I feel like I was just pushing her out and now she's a month old. She is steadily changing every day! This month has been a whirlwind, let's see if I can sum it up before Camille wakes up for another feeding ;-) Company - We've had company for most of the time. My Mother stayed with us for about 2.5 weeks, during that time my Dad, brother & sister visited for Christmas. Then, Alvin's parents and sister visited after Christmas. We have really enjoyed sharing Camille with our family. My sister visited this past weekend too. Sleep - or lack thereof should I say. I can't remember the last time I slept more than 2 - 3 hours straight. Since I am breastfeeding, I have to be ready to feed Camille around the clock. Since breastmilk is digested quicker than formula, she's hungry a lot quicker than a baby who is fed