Dustin Dad's 50th B-Day

Dustin's Mom

Dustin's Grandfather

Harlowe with Dustin's Dad


Harlowe in the new lazy boy


We hosted Dustin dad's 50th b-day at our house and Dustin made great ribs, but of course I had to pass but I did take a bite and they were pretty delicious. He also made great watermelon margarita's, which I couldn't drink but after breasfeeding is over I am going to have to partake on some good margarita's.

Harlowe is a little over a month old and we have been practicing on the sleeping thing. Thank you to all my friends: Jodi, Mona and Lisa, for all the advice on how to put my precious Harlowe to sleep. I tried to do the cry it out method one time and I could not take it, I told Dustin it was an hour she cried but it was probably like twenty minutes. This method just didn't work for me, it just breaks my heart when she cries and I know I can comfort her. I did the method that just felt right to me and it was feeding her and holding her until she fell asleep; but, if she cried I would pick her up and comfort her and try to put her down again. We also practiced being on our back during the day with me not lying next to her but beside her on the couch and just talking to her. Let me tell you she hated lying on her back for the first month and a half, although finally we got it down. I am so happy my precious baby is an angel and now sleeps for approximately six to eight hours a night.

Thank you Mona and Lisa for all the sleeping advice, I am really thankful for having great friends that I can turn to and friends that support me and share similar views and never judge but always shows me the positive in motherhood.

Thanks, Jodi for always answering the phone when I call and I know I called a lot! All the breastfeeding advice and all around you probably advised me on everything motherhood had to offer. You always encouraged the breastfeeding thing and was always on my side, I really needed that. I really appreciate you listening to all my stories and all the great advice. I could not have gotten through the first three months without you, you are a great friend!