Milestones

We have reached another milestone! In preparation for my return to work in January and after much soul searching about pumping vs. going the formula route, I decided to begin weening Jillian from her day time feedings about a week ago. As of today she is eating two (and soon to be three) meals of formula a day. It took a few frustrating days to get Jillian used to the bottle, but with a little coaxing she'll down 5-6 oz without much complaint. Not her preferred method of eating, but she'll take it any way she can get it (as evidenced by her chubby little cheeks!).

I must say that I have mixed emotions about this milestone - on one hand I'm so proud of Jillian for making this transition. She is such an easy going little one. On the other hand I'm very sad knowing that I won't be sharing every meal with Jillian in a few short weeks. I will definitely miss those big blue eyes staring up at me. I must continue to remind myself what a blessing it has been to spend the last four months at home full time with Jillian. Although January will bring changes and some sadness, a look on the bright side - Jillian will have yet another big person and several small people to love her and I will have someone very special to look forward to at the end of each work day. Lucky me. :)