Yoga Tuesdays and Back in the Saddle

Yesterday was Davis' and my first day at home alone! So far we have had the support of Grandparents or Dad. I have to say, I thought we did pretty well. We get up so early now that John watched him while I grabbed a shower. Then he ate and had his morning nap while I got some work done. We made it to yoga again and managed to do just a bit more of actual yoga this time. He was having a tough time at first until he saw the baby girl next to us and then he was FASCINATED. He watched her until I accidentally let her get out of site and then yoga was done. I have to say it's hard not to get too puffed up about how amazing your child is when you have people (the yoga instructor) saying "I've never seen a 5 week old baby smile like that!". (Davis had all sorts of smiles during yoga). Luckily, Jane and her mom are regulars at yoga, so I'll just need to make sure to sit next to them every time. We enjoyed lunch out with a few moms. It was interesting, two of the moms had babies born at the same time, but one was two weeks late and they said the baby who was late also hit milestones earlier (like holding up her head and smiling).

The most amazing thing about yesterday was I went on my first bike ride since November! It was fabulous! As soon as Dad got home he picked up Davis and I left him with bottles of milk and took off for a short ride. It was only an hour, but felt terrific. It also was really hard. I have a long way to go to get back into shape. I'm a little worried I only have 9 weeks until the Danskin Triathlon. Eeeep.

Davis Landmarks:

• He weighs 10lbs as of Tuesday
• Yesterday he started to grab his feet with his hands. He was also really gnawing on his hands consistently. I think his sense of self is definitely expanding!
• We got the new baby carrier yesterday, it's by Baby Hawk and is a mei tei style carrier. Unfortunately, although he could see out of the carrier, Davis HATED it. He screamed and screamed. Dad was convinced he would quiet down after about 10minutes, but we turned around and both of us (Davis and I) were in tears by the time we got home. Today we're heading to the Boston Baby Wearer's monthly meeting. They have a 'library' of carriers we could borrow to see if one will work for him. I now think Davis hates being faced inward and having his legs scrunched to his chest. So hopefully the Baby Hawk will work when he can have his legs out and face outwards. I guess some babies just don't like carriers. Thank goodness he likes his car seat!
• Domino licked the top of Davis' head yesterday while nursing! Davis was surprised for just a little bit and then he went back to eating.