sleeping in the crib at last

My little angel has unofficially made the transition into her crib full-time. I say unofficially because it’s only been for one full night so far, but that night went pretty well. I’ve been napping her in the crib for a while, but she’s continued to stay in the bassinet in our bedroom at night so I don’t have to fumble out to the nursery for the late-night feedings. (I like the warm convenience of bedside nursing. ) This transition is a bittersweet thing for me, I have to say. I love being able to just look over the edge of my bed into her bassinet and see her sleeping, hear her soft breathing and occasional squawk, give the siderail a jiggle of two to get her back to dreamland. But I also love having my hubs next to me in bed, which was intermittent with the tiny squeaker next to me. So, last night as David was getting ready to sleep next door in order to get good rest before his work week started, I made the fast decision to try and sleep her in the crib so David could be in our bed and get good rest too. Overall I think it went well. I only had one ‘false alarm’ that caused me to unnecessarily go into her room only to find her fast asleep, so that’s a small victory in my book. She did great–I think it’s her momma that just needs to relax a bit.

David and I also had our first (of what I assume will be many) pediatrician late-night calls. Tori’s little eye was a little weepy with some yellowish stuff, and David had a bit of a cold, so we made a special trip in to see Dr. Joyner and be sure all was well. Poor Tori has had to endure some eye ointment, but it seems like it was just a plugged tear duct and that she was having some allergy issues (have I mentioned the ridiculous pollen count down here right now?!). Whew! It’s looking much better now though!

My parents were in town for a few days this past week, and what a treat for Nana and Grampa to meet little Tori! My mom got sick while here, which was a super-bummer, but I guess that just means she needs to come back soon. Uncle Chad and Aunt Christy also got to meet my li’l sweet pea, and that too was so fun. Here are a few of my favorite memories…

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