{our swiss miss}
grub & i
have been
sick
for the last
week & a half...
but somehow
vee
escaped
with
only
a slight cold.
perhaps
due to mom's
amazing
antibodies.
vee got
vaccinated
for
rotavirus
due to
her upcoming
trip
to mexico.
it was difficult
to make
the decision.
the potential
side-effects
were very
scary
{i did not
need
the
pediatrician
to demonstrate
what an
invaginated intestine
looked like}.
grub & i realized
this was the first
of many decisions
we must make
for vee
with
the fear that
we may make
a bad decision.
i never realized
how much
this would
affect me.
how much
i would
worry and fret
that i might
hurt her
when all
i want to do
is protect her.
. . . . .
my dear
friend
annemarie
visited
to meet vee.
vee was a bit
skeptical
of her at first
but
was instantly
captivated
when
annemaire
spoke dutch
to her.
annemarie
brought
vee some
traditional
dutch
st. nicholas
treats!
she also
brought
vee tons
of cool
jip & janneke
and
nijntje
hand-me-downs
from
annemarie's
little ones
(more photos soon).
annemarie
and i
took
a day trip
with vee
to Murten.
{photo by annemarie}
grub even
joined
us on
a day trip
to Fribourg.
{photo by annemarie}
we all attended
her aunty
pip's birthday
celebration
and
vee wore
her best
birthday
duds.
. . . . .
vee has been
impressing
us daily
with her
new accomplishments
including
holding herself up.
she can almost
roll over.
small feats
for us
but giant
steps
for
a wee grub.
vee has
gotten
quite
attached
to mr pinky.
although
i am not
fond
of the color pink,
mr pinky
is quite
charming.
{photo by annemarie}
. . . . .
this week
i started
to go to work
for a few hours
each day
to prepare
for research
in mexico.
grub began
feeding
vee from the bottle
once a day.
a big transition
for both of us
as we get use
to the life
ahead of us
when i return
to work.
the transition
was surprisingly
smooth.
i wasn't
as anxious
as i thought
at work
but pumping
breastmilk
at work
was stranger
than i expected.
there isn't
really
a private
place
to do it.
it made me
feel very vulnerable
somehow.
i think that
it will take
some getting
use to.
sunday
vee turns
3 months!
christmas
is next week
and then
a week later
we are off
to mexico.
things are
about
to get
really
interesting...
{onesie & doll from cousin caroline}
xo
It's so good to hear that the transition to work has gone smoothly. What a fun experiences and adventures to come.
ReplyDeleteShe's so beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeletevaccines were tough for me. when F was tiny they really didn't phase her since she was SO chubby ! the nurses loved her.
ReplyDeletei didn't want to NOT vaccinate, but i also didn't feel comfortable with the number of vaccines they wanted her to get all at once.
i'm sure the rules are different in europe - but i found this book VERY helpful
http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780316180528-0
she's on the alternative schedule - and i've been very happy with that decision.
pumping is just weird. you will get more comfortable with it - but it's just a weird thing. and that noise. i don't miss that sound AT ALL.
xo
I love this update! Wish I was around to do a day trip or two and look in to that beautiful frown-y face.
ReplyDeleteI had to pump in the back seat of my work vehicle in front of various Starbucks of Western Washington where a reporter patiently waited for me, sipping the latte to give me privacy. Pumping is always a little hilarious I think. I bought a lot of coffee that winter.
I can't believe V will soon be 3 months. You guys are great parents. Shots are no fun, give yourselves a pat on the back.
Kiyomi
love seeing these photos of beautiful vee and hearing your experiences as you go through so many firsts.
ReplyDeleteand i love the birthday duds!
hi to you. we don't really know each other but i came across your blog awhile back from our shared dear friend, lisa s. i felt compelled to comment because i too am a new mom. we have a 2 month old. and much of what you're saying resonates. so just wanted to officially say "hello". and happy 2012 to all of you. she's gorgeous.
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