+ Daycare, Day One +
So, you're with Maria. And Vicki. And the other little babies at daycare. It's your first day, and it did break my heart a little to leave you there. I just hope you are okay. Not that I think you won't be, and I know I have to accept that this is the way it is, and be thankful to have the opportunity. But I still wish I could hold and cuddle you some. It's 10:45 right now, so you've been there for 3.5 hours now. My breasts are sore. Go figure. I will learn about the wonders of pumping at work today, shortly. I just pray this works out for both of us. I don't want to have to stop nursing you just because I have to work. I guess we'll see what happens.

Noteworthy developments: On Saturday, 4/12, you smiled at me for the first time. You were in your carseat in the car and I opened the door to take you out so we could go grocery shopping in Whole Foods. You spent that whole day with Grandma and Grandpa Devine while I was at National History Day. When I leaned in to get you, I made silly faces at you, and you smiled. Over and over and over. The first couple of days, we got only a few random smiles, but now we can usually get you to do it when you're quiet and even slightly awake. You have an unbelievably beautiful smile. It truly melts my heart, every time. I think we did actually get pictures of it yesterday, in your Easter dress too, so I'm looking forward to getting those pictures developed. (Readers: Pictures are forthcoming, I promise).

You have a Dr's appointment on Wednesday, your first since your 2-week appointment. And you have one with the orthopedic surgeon next Monday to have your harness off! YAY! The way I understand it, you'll still have to wear it sometimes, but not all the time. Thank God for that. I can't wait to see your little monkey toes again. :-)

More tomorrow. For now I must get ready for lunch and pumping session #1. Wish me luck.