Week 7

Hayden weighs 13 lbs now. He is already in the 3 month size clothes and size 2 diapers. It makes me sad to be packing away his cute little newborn outfits and returning them to my sister-in-law Katie already. Makes me SO grateful we didn't spend too much of our own money on clothes since most were gifts or borrowed from Auntie Katie. Also helps me remember not to be tempted to buy him a cute outfit that's not on sale and costs more than what I'd even buy for myself! Baby clothes prices can be ridiculous! There's a great baby & kids consignment shop in Issaquah called Me n' Moms that has all kinds of great clothes, gear, etc. so I'll be shopping there, or at the stores in the North Bend Outlet Mall, if he needs anything.

So Phil left for New York Saturday morning. It was a teary good-bye. The past couple nights all on my own have been ok, though. Hayden is sleeping really well. I think the time will fly by and Daddy will be home before we know it. I'm so thankful for the help I'll be getting from Katie, my mother-in-law Doris, and my sister Nicki over the next couple days. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't live close by to such amazing, loving family.

Sunday we went to visit my Aunt Teri & Uncle Joe and cousin Nicole at their mini-farm in Black Diamond and also saw my Grandparents there for a little while. I'm looking forward to the time when Hayden is old enough to get excited about all the animals on her farm: chickens, goats, horses, dogs, cats... I remember really loving spending time at my great-grandparent's farm when I was growing up.

Last night Katie helped me give Hayden a bath and gave me some tips on how to do it on my own if I need to again. Bath time is a special time with Phil and Hayden, so I hope I don't have to do it on my own very often, but it's nice to know I can do it if I have to.

At my Postpartum check-up last week my doctor discovered a lump in my right thyroid gland. She is referring me to a specialist but wasn't too concerned and said as many as 10% of women have thyroid problems after childbirth. I'm trying not to worry, but it's never fun to hear "lump" and "potential biopsy" in a Doctor's visit. Your prayers are appreciated.