Fuss-pot, Noel

I think when I said "she's the most even-tempered baby" I jinxed myself! For the past few days Noel has done hardly anything except fuss fuss fuss fuss FUSS!!

Tummy ache? Teething?

I've been practically holding her non-stop, and she STILL fusses/cries. I'm starting to wonder if it has to do with being in this house, with just me, all the time. Maybe she needs to get out more. Maybe she needs more interaction with other children.

She's also been waking up at night - not multiple times every night, but waking up at all is unusual for her. I can see two teeth coming in on the top, but I'm really not sure that that's the cause of this. Her first two teeth came in without any trouble at all. And she's not drooling or chewing anymore than she usually does. I will give her a refrigerated teether and she likes it, but gets bored easily and will start fussing and crawl over to me, wanting to be held.

She fusses during meal times (with solid foods), she fusses while I hold her, she fusses basically all the time.

I'm hoping this will pass soon!! I need as much energy as possible for my interview on Friday!

I've been eating really well and getting back into an exercise regimen. I'm determined that I'll be able to continue it when I find a job. Gosh, it is so hard for working moms!! I have a hard time fitting it in and I'm at home all the time!! It seems almost impossible to fit in exercise time + meal preparation and meal prep time + household stuff + regular caretaking for her.

I'm bound and determined to lose 15 lbs by September 25th (Noel's birthday). If I do that, I'll be 5 lbs below my pre-pregnancy weight!

I've already noticed a difference in my body, but I think all I've lost so far is water weight. Can't wait to see more results! I want to be in a bikini again next summer - right now I don't even feel comfortable going out in a one piece!!

Okay, so here are some pictures from the past week or two:

Hi Padme!

Here, have some of my cheeto!

I ended up having to take it out of her hand and give it to Padme because Padme wouldn't take it from her. I think she was afraid to hurt her. She tried to gingerly lick it out of her hand, but that didn't really work. My dog is awesome!! She is so gentle!

Kisses from Daddy!