A&M Adventures: October 2010

Monday, October 25, 2010

Life As We Knew It

Well... life certainly is different since Tessa arrived! Lately it's been a lot of trying to figure out how to put her down for a nap when she's tired but won't fall asleep. The nights haven't been too bad though. Now that Matt has gone back to work, I wake up for the middle of the night feedings but the good news is that she just eats, has her diaper changed and then goes back to sleep. We feel like detectives trying to figure out why she is crying which of course can be both exciting (when you figure it out) and frustrating (when you can't figure out what is wrong). This definitely is the most challenging thing we've ever done.

On the training front, Matt's has a negotiated a deal with his boss to train over lunch which works well and allows him to come home at a reasonable time. On my end, I'm looking forward to running again - I really miss it - but need to get Tessa on some sort of schedule before that will happen. It's hard to get much done when she doesn't sleep for long during the day. Apparently, the naps get longer as they get older so I'm looking forward to that :)

All in all, it is a pretty incredible experience being a parent. There are so many days that we look at her and realize how amazing it is that she came for us. And nothing is better then when she gives you a crooked little smile and melts your heart.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Introducing... Tessa Victoria MacMillan

Amber & Matt are very excited to finally announce the arrival of their daughter, Tessa Victoria MacMillan born on 30 September 2010 at 1045pm, weighing 6 lbs, 13 oz and 20 inches long.

After coming home from the hospital, the past few days have been a whirlwind but everyone is doing well and settling into this new change of pace. Many thanks for all of the notes of congratulations and well wishes. We can't wait for you to meet her in person :)