I think the diet is working! I weighed myself today and I am down 3 lbs..not much but it is a start. Went to a baby shower for my friend Terri yesterday. So glad I'm not the preggo this time! Although she looks so great, you can't even tell she's pregnant except for a little bump. Brody continued to charm everyone by loudly pushing out a poop while Terri opened presents. Lovely! We visited both of our parents today. This is my last full week off of work. How depressing! I go back next Thursday.

Today was so beautiful outside (65 I think!). I took Brody for an hour long walk around the neighborhood. He slept most of the time. He really likes riding in the stroller. I am lucky to have a very scenic walking route, I look at huge 100 year old homes, some are mansions. I live very close to the historic district in Joliet, so it makes for good walks. So that is motivating me. I am officially trying to lose the baby weight now. I had the misconception that I would automatically lose the baby weight without much effort - WRONG! I should've known better because weight has always been an issue for me. So I am dedicating the next 6 months or more, if it takes, to get back to a healthy weight I feel happy with. It will help me to be a better, active mom, especially when Brody becomes mobile. And it will make me feel better about myself.

Today was Brody's 2 month check up and vaccinations. The good news he is now 11 lbs 4 oz and 22 inches long/tall. Everything looked great according to Dr Seebruch. But then.....THE WORST 2 MINUTES OF MY LIFE known as vaccinations! What a horrible thing that every mom has to go through. I have to admit I think I did well as I was instructed to hold down his little baby arms as he looked up at me with a beet red face, crying so hard no sound could come out as 4 needles were stuck into his fat little baby thighs. His eyes were saying, "why? why mom" He was pretty tough and calmed down dramatically after I picked him up and after about 5 minutes of consoling he had stopped crying. He slept for awhile and seemed ok. Then about 5 hours afterwards his legs must've been sore, because he was inconsolable again for an hour or so. It is the worst to feel so helpless and know that your child is in pain. Right now he is asleep on the couch but every now and then he jerks awake and cries for a little bit. Hopefully tomorrow he will be better. I think it was a rough day for the both of us. Luckily we don't have to go back to the Dr until May, but then he has to get 4 MORE vaccinations! Let's just say I am NOT looking forward to that...

Today I took Brody to Tiffany's house for a Pampered Chef party. They have an unbelievable new house! It's so beautiful. Brody got lots of attention and compliments from the guests. He has figured out how to put his fist in his mouth and suck on it. It takes him a few tries to get the fist in his mouth and has scared himself when he misses (and whacks himself in the face instead!) 2 month doctor appointment on March 4. I can't wait to see how much he weighs...my guess is 11 1/2 lbs.

Brody smiled a real smile for the first time last night! Rudy was singing and talking to him and he opened his mouth in a real wide smile. He did it 5 or 6 times as well as was "talking" to us. He did it again for me today, so I know it was not just gas. So exciting! The soy formula is working on his stomach much much better. I have come down with a cold, so that's not too fun. I am trying to avoid giving it to him at all costs. Check out the more pictures at my online photo album http://lisafabian.myphotoalbum.com

I took Brody for his first walk around the neighborhood in his stroller today. What awesome weather! I hope it stays a little while...He had his baseball hat on, it looked real cute. He's totally tired now though...passed out on the couch. Such a tiring life he has. Haha. He will be 2 months old tomorrow. Time is flying! I swear he's getting bigger everyday. Our main bathroom (and only shower/tub) is being remodeled right now, so that is a challenge with the baby. We have a scary shower in the basement...that might have to be broken in tonight. But it will be worth it when it's finished...going to be beautiful.

Well, baby yoga didn't happen...I could not get organized and get to Naperville by 10am. Pretty bummed. Going to try again this week. Tomorrow begins our bathroom renovations project..I am psyched. Although we are going to have to shower in our scary cold basement for awhile. But it will be worth it! Last night was a fun dinner Hibachi style at Hamada. YUM! Good to see my friends while Brody went to visit with Gramma and Papa J. We switched Brode-Dog to soy formula because he has the nastiest gas and is always fussy from it. It smells weird, but he doesn't seem to know the difference...still chugging away as usual. I guess my baby is now a vegan. Haha he is so hip. The mini-van is awesome! I will have to post some pics of my rocking it after it gets washed up nice. Rudy is promising me a membership to Cardinal Fitness...looking VERY forward to becoming active again and moving toward a healthier life and weight! Went for my post-pardum check up with the Dr and she def layed into me about my weight. She also told me that if I want more kids "I'm not getting any younger." I was shocked to hear that. I consider myself a young mom. I mean I'm one of the first of my friends to have a kid. A little anxious about that...Brody's not even sleeping in a crib yet! But she is old-fashioned...so I'm not going to get upset.