Babysitter for 3

Luckily I have the very best parents in all the land. They WANTED to babysit. For all. 3. kids. Yes...all 3. We celebrated our first night out in awhile by taking the Babcock's to dinner. Brio - my fave. I did have my first drink in many, many months. And...it just happened to be the very best weather in June in AZ in a long, long, time. The Gordon Biersch patio called our name after dinner and we headed there for some nice after dinner chatting.

Thanks Babcock's - we love you!!

You ARE 31 This Time, Dawn...

It all started about 4 days post delivery. What, you may ask???

Pain...lots of pain in my neck and shoulder. So bad...that I could barely turn my head. Or sleep. Or drive. My range of motion was definitely off. At first I thought I slept wrong. You know, because every mother sleeps on an air mattress after delivering a baby because their room smells like fresh paint and gives them a headache...errrr....oops I digress. But...the pain didn't go away.

It got worse.

So...as feeding and cuddling and cooking and sleeping became even more difficult - I medicated. With my leftover percosets from the doctor. You know...the ones that are for "delivery" pain in your girlie regions? I was really using them for my neck and back pain. Do not worry - I only had a few pills - I took them to help sleep ONLY. Once the pills were gone - I realized the pain was NOT gone. Not by any means. I tried to live with it to no avail. I was thinking the pain might be from the epidural. People get epidural headaches...why not an epidural neck/back ache? People told me to relax. To stop doing too much.

But...I'm now a mom of 3 kids and just moved into a new house...relaxing is just not my forte.

I kept wondering why the pain would not go away. My mom was checking on me everyday...how's your pain? did you call your doctor? take a bath. take a hot shower. take a nap. But, I was confused. I've never had to "relax" after delivery before...why now? I was quickly informed, You ARE 31 this time, Dawn....

Now....by no means do I think 31 is old. (of course not...I'm not old, right - so, how can 31 be old???) And for sure - 31 is still on the younger-side of motherhood by today's standards.

But, I finally gave in and called the doctor. They made me come in. My thoughts...I guess they just don't prescribe pain meds over the phone. WRONG!!! I go in - they say...No, it's not related to the epidural - but, probably to the delivery and the feedings and the holding of the baby. They send me to physical therapy. YES - PHYSICAL THERAPY!!!

Just to review. This is my 3rd baby. All 3 of which I have delivered and fed and cuddled and held the exact same way. But...yes...this time I'm 31 and I guess my body just is not the same.

So...I've been to physical therapy. I'm on the 2 times per week plan. Over the counter Ibuprofen, physical therapy, and home exercises only. No - there was no car accident or injury....just delivery and the holding of a 7 pound baby. My dumbbells are heavier than the baby....but, motherhood has sent me to PT. Crazy??? Definitely. Embarrassing? Yes. Especially when I'm at therapy and am the ONLY person under the age of 70.

The good news...it's working. I'm feeling better.

***************UPDATE**************

6/17/10 - I was joined at PT by some younger folk...my age and even younger. Sports injuries...basketball and football. When they asked what brought me there....I gave them all a laugh when I told them, I had a baby. We all agreed I should make up a good story so as not to embarrass myself :)

Newborn Swaddlers...Pampers

I'm a Huggies fan.

I always have been.

Well...since I've had the Cuties anyways.

I just feel like they're...better.

They always seem to stay dry.

And feel dry.

And NOT have that very low "hang."

But...this time...there is just something about those

Pampers Newborn Swaddler diapers.

The smell....it's addicting.

I swear it's like an air freshener that screams "fresh infant."

Seriously...it's addicting.

I'm dreading the move to stage 1's.

Because Huggies it will be.

And goodbye fresh infant smell.

Wow...I guess these are the thoughts of a new(ish) mom......

Weird.

Marriott Photography

A long, long time ago - I married the Hottie (9.5 years-ish). Marnee Marriott did our photos for the event. We loved them. Luckily....she is still crazy busy in her business and has only become even more amazing. She took some photos of our cuties....

Now...we just have to figure out what we want...this is the hard part!

Thank you Marriott Photography - YOU ROCK!

Life With 3

These pictures pretty much sum up our life right now...

Eating - besides this delish cake that Julie brought...I've been cooking

Looking at this cutie's face...

Giving Lil treatments...

Watching Lil take care of her "babies"...

Loving how stinkin' sweet Brades is with his new sister...

Enjoying visiting family...

Memorial Day BBQ at the Babcock's...

Cleaning up and saying goodbye to the old house...

And, of course falling more and more in love...

Smilin' Charlie

Thank goodness Ashley always has her camera out and ready. She caught this beauty and I just L-O-V-E, LOVE it!!!!

Girls Night Out with Charlotte

Well...Charlotte had her first GNO!!

We met my besties at San Felipe's - Tempe Marketplace and then headed out to Sex and the City II. Couldn't be more perfect for her first night out! Of course, she was an angel - slept the whole time except to eat at the start of the movie. My friends all took turns holding her (thank you!!) as she quietly squeaked during her dreams.

Too cute!!

By the way...yes...all my kids have names from the show/movies SATC. It really is a coincidence, totally not planned. I promise. But, considering I am a BIG fan of the show...it is super funny.