First Day Back

So today was my first official day back to work - and what could be better than an unexpected trip to Dr. Natalie (Micah's dr.) after hearing from Noelle that he screamed and arched his back off and on for a little over an hour this morning.  This seemed to be the same thing, although much more intense, that we had taken him to urgent care for last week so I was conerned.  Leaving Dr. Natalie's we discovered the Micah definitely has silent reflux going on, and was given some preventative measures to take to see if it helps.  I'm praying that these are just rare and infrequent events and that Micah continues to be the smiley and happy boy that we have grown to know and love.

Talking to Noelle today, calling the pediatrician, leaving work early (which was doable today because kids weren't there yet) and rushing to the doctor reminded me again of the balancing act that working and being a mother are going to require...day one of being back.  I am grateful to have a job and grateful to have someone I wholeheartedly trust watching Micah, but it doesn't take away the fact that I wish Noelle hadn't had to deal with Micah's discomfort and that I wish I were there to be with my baby.  He is doing well though and we are thankful it was nothing more serious.

On a different note, Micah officially slept through the night for the first time 2 nights ago - Saturday, August 21st, sleeping from 8:50pm-6:25am.  I was so amazed, shocked, and happy to see my sleeping beauty the next morning, and couldn't believe I hadn't had to feed him once during the night.  He did it again on Sunday night, so I am praying this is starting to become a trend and not just a flukey couple of incidents.  Either way though, this gives me hope for what the future brings, and am so proud of my baby for all the growing up he is doing.

And one last piece of information - I ran 10 miles on Sunday at a faster than expected pace!  As I've said previously, we'll see how the training for this November marathon goes, but being able to get my first 10 mile run in post-Micah felt pretty good.  I'm right on track with the beginner training program, so we'll continue to see how it goes.

On that note - I am headed to bed.  It's been a long day and is about to repeat tomorrow, and I have no idea if Micah will be getting up sometime tonight or sleeping through again.  That means I need to "sleep when baby sleeps" right??!?  G'night!