i had to kick justin out of our bed about a month ago.. then i soon followed..... our bed was very creaky due to the fact that our mattress was actually too large for the frame. so whenever we got into it or moved at all, it made a lot of noises. and since justin moves all night long, i couldnt sleep. i would wake up every time he would move... which is especially frustrating since i already have trouble sleeping for multiple reasons. so justin started sleeping on the couch, then a couple weeks later i started sleeping on the love seat, so i wouldnt accidentally wake up valen. i surprisingly slept very well, even though i didnt really fit on it. but we finally got rid of our bed and now have been sleeping on our mattress. it is very nice to be back in there with justin (= just sleeping next to each other, we feel closer emotionally. awe, isnt that sweet (=

valen makes noises at night too so i would hear him and wake up. and since i am breastfeeding i have to lay on my back a little propped up. if i dont then i usually get plugged ducts which are uncomfortable and i cant sleep very well after a few hours. sleeping on my side is so comfortable, but whenever i do, i get all clogged. such a bummer! i dont know if every mom is as sensitive as me, but i sure hope not.

since i started pumping, about a month ago, he has been gaining weight again. he was actually losing weight for a while there. but i think being able to see exactly what he is getting and then supplementing one bottle a day is making a huge difference. althought pumping is very inconvenient, especially with my two babies. i was doing it about 6 times a day but have cut back to four lately. my supply is still pretty good, at least he is getting mostly breastmilk and only a little formula. it just isnt realistic to pump for 30 minutes 6 times a day... way too time consuming. ive tried feeding him straight from me, but it doesnt go well. i am just thankful he has had a full six months at least.

his appointment for his six month checkup was yesterday. he has only gained a pound since his four month visit, but that is due to the fact he was losing for a while, but we have fixed that problem. other than his weight, he is very healthy! so bouncy and smiley. the doctor thought he was just adorable and so sweet! he didnt really like her poking at him though, he got his little lip all curled under, it was so cute. sometimes i feel like it is so unnecessary to go to those visits. well besides the shots, it doesnt really do any good. they just weigh him and measure him and then ask me if i have questions. if i do, they are questions i have already researched myself, but i ask anyways just to see what she would say. but i guess there are plenty of parents out there who need to be taking their children to be checked on so that the doctor can see if there are any signs of abuse or neglect or whatever. but i am kind of disappointed that she never asks me about (at dahlias app ) what types of things she is eating or if she takes a multivitamin or if i read any books regarding childrens nutrition... what if i had no idea about what a child needs and was feeding her doughnuts and ramen all day long? what if i thought that tylenol was fine to give a child every night to get them to sleep? she didnt suggest anything to me about health or diet. i thought that was odd. but maybe she wasnt concerned from just talking to me, maybe she could tell that i was doing what i should be. but still, i think that it should be standard for the doctors to bring in a info sheet about things that a child at this or that age should be getting. just simple things, that maybe the mom doesnt know or has just ignored. but i do think our doctor is very nice and i am not saying she isnt a good doctor, but i just think there should be a little more prying into a childs lifestyle.

valen seems like he wants to start eating solids because whenever we are eating or holding something, he leans over and tries to grab it and put it in his mouth. i tried feeding him rice cereal, but he just got really frustrated with it and started crying. he doesnt understand how to eat instead of drink. i will try again in a couple days. it would just be nice to strap him in a chair and give him something to eat while we are eating. but i am really in no rush. dahlia didnt really eat solids till she was closer to 9 months i think. the only reason i would is for the iron. 

on a different note, i have not had a chance to do any drawings! by the time the kids are in bed, i just want to sit back or lay down, so hopefully when valen is sleeping better and i am not so tired, i can get some artsy stuff done. thanks for inquiring!