Ahhh...Now that's better...

Dh and Maura did much better with the bottle this evening. We're going to have him give her a bottle every evening when he gets home from work. That way she'll get used to the bottle without being too tired, and he'll get to have to some time with her. Tonight, she didn't get fussy, and I think that they both enjoyed the experience mush more.

I talked to dh last night about being able to calm her. She did get fussy later this evening, and he took care of her. She fell asleep in his arms. Ahh....I feel much better, as, I think, do they! Dh's confidence was boosted a little as she melted into his arms. And I stayed calm. I'm very proud of all of us (mostly him--he had the hard part!!)

So we're getting there...baby steps...

We're hiring a babysitter for next weekend. YIKES! I still feel like I'm the babysitter! It's all so surreal! Anyway, we're going to a surprise party, so we need a babysitter. I'm going to "pump-n-dump" so that I can have a couple of glasses of wine (or whatever they're serving!!). I may need the drinks to just remain calm after leaving Maura!! Any advice out there for me? How do I leave my daughter for the first time without completely losing it?? Is it possible to still enjoy my evening?? Oh, and the babysitter comes VERY well recommended. I have no doubt that she is as great as everyone says she is. A very sought after babysitter among the other physicians in my dh's practice!