5 on Friday

Linking up again this week with some fabulous ladies for 5 on Friday!

1. I wrote last Friday about being nervous to post Andie's little birth story and I finally did it 2 days ago.  It was one of those posts that I kept just hitting "save" and finally just hit "publish" and nervously read and re-read after I posted it.  It's always a weird feeling to not know who exactly is reading what you write, but at the same time - it means so much to me to read all of the sweet comments, emails and text responses that I received.  Thank you for your support and encouragement... I can feel the positive energy, and it is truly amazing! 

Her little hospital photo shoot at one day old.

2. I have been obsessed with this candle {beach rose by ebba} in Andie's nursery... it makes her whole room smell SO good.  I another one so I can spread the love around the house.  I don't think the "strong sensitivity to smells" has left me yet.  This is probably my most favorite scent.  I am addicted.

3. Tomorrow we are going to try and give Andie a bottle (of bre*stmilk) for the first time.  I have been nervous about this because I don't want her to have any confusion, but the lactation consultant we saw said 4 weeks is a great time (can you believe she's 4 weeks tomorrow?!?).  If it works out and she takes it, we will only do it for special occasions for the next 4 weeks until she is bigger and I feel more confident.  If she takes it, I may actually leave her for more than an hour while I see my bunco girls on Sunday :)

4. My sweet mom got us some amazing frames that I love!  I am definitely tuning into my "wanna be a southern girl" roots - I love anything monogrammed or with our names on it. {There are plenty of other reasons I wish I was a southern girl - y'all are amazing!}  She also got us an adorable personalized blanket for Andie that we keep in her crib.  She is the most thoughtful mom in the world.  

5. I had my postpartum check up with my OB this week and he told me I need to wait another 2 weeks before I can start slowly getting back into my work out routine.  Part of me was a little bummed because I know it will be great for me to get back on our treadmill, but part of me was also a little relieved.  2 more weeks of not having to come up with excuses ;)  I was fortunate enough to snap back to my pre-pregnancy weight pretty quickly, but the muscle tone is definitely lacking.  I walked A LOT every day after we were taken off of bed rest (8 miles the day before Andie was born)... but, I have severely missed running.  It will feel good to get back into it.  Looking into a half marathon to run this fall to get me motivated! 

Have a wonderful weekend!