June 13, 2013:

So this morning I really wanted to take a walk w/ RJ. It was so incredibly hot yesterday that we didn't get a chance to walk. It was already 80 degrees by 8am!! Yuck!! So, RJ and I were out of bed by 7am like daddy and decided to start our day. After his 9am feeding I was getting super sleepy, so decided to take a nap w/ him. When I woke up it looked cloudy, but still manageable for a walk. I looked on the weather channel app and it said the rain wasn't supposed to come till around 2pm this afternoon. How wrong that prediction was!!!

I got RJ set up in his carseat/stroller and got my walking shoes on. The wind was strong, but nothing I couldn't handle. I could see some dark clouds in the distance and even heard some thunder, but thought we could totally beat the rain. We got halfway around our first circle before it started raining. It wasn't too bad. Then I rounded a corner and the wind and rain started pelting down on me!! I covered RJ up even more so he'd stay dry, while I on the other hand was about soaked to the bone. I was not smart in my clothing choice of the day and had a white tank top on. I'm sure I must have looked completely ridiculous soaked to the bone, pushing a stroller, and my nursing pads showing through my top. Oh bother.... Turns out those things really hold liquid well. :)

Anyways, we made it home and RJ's feet were only a little damp. I on the other hand had to rethink my outfit for the day and get all dried off. :) I wasn't planning on taking a shower till evening, but one was definitely warranted. :)

As I'm writing this blog, I see blue skies and fluffy white clouds. There's no rain in sight. Oh bother. It was a fun walk for sure, would have been a little more bearable if the wind wasn't so strong and the rain pelting on me. I would have finished the last circle of our walk. :) Oh well, there's always tomorrow.

RJ has started cooing this week. It's only happened a couple times. It's so precious. We've been able to get him smiling more each day. Since he's around 7.5 lbs, we've had to increase the amount of milk in his bottles. He's up to 70mls per bottle. He's been guzzling them down. He's one hungry lil monkey who I'm totally in love w/!!!

We are still having trouble on the pooping front. We've increased the size of the dilators, but I've had to give him suppositories the past couple times. He's going 4-5 days without a poop and that's just not right on my watch. Anyways, he doesn't seem to mind. :)

RJ's been free of all monitor, tubes, and cords officially for a whole week!!! He's loving it and so are we. It's about time for the next feeding, so I better go and get ready.

Thanks again for all your prayers, love, and support!!!