Back in the Pinpoint Doppler Center
Thank you all so much for the wonderful emails and comments over the last 8 months! It has been such a joy to share this life changing experience with you. You have matched my candor and honesty with your own, and your words of encoragement and advice have been invaluable.
I am back to work now, maternity leave (twice in one year) behind me. I was really dreading the return, not because I don’t like the job, but because my heart hurts when I am away from my girls (and my husband, I really got used to being around him all day long.) The good news is ABC 10 keeps me SOOOO crazy busy that I don’t have much time to miss my babies.
I bit the bullet and went shopping for some new, bigger clothse. The good news is they are already getting baggy, so the baby weight is still coming off. I joined the gym down the street from ABC 10 so I have no excuse to work out, and I have become a pro at pumping all day long so that my chubby little babies don’t go hungry while mom is at work.
The girls have been adjusting well. We have my mother in law with us all week, and a wonderful “daddy’s helper” 4 hours a day. She is AMAZING. The babies love her and she helps clean non stop which makes me so happy because it allows me to just spend time with the girls when I get home instead of spending hours cleaning. We have alot of help right now,here is a picture of Grace’s God Mother trying out the 2 baby juggle.
The best moment of the day is when I walk in the door and both girls light up.
It’s more subtle with Georgia but Grace is the most animated child.
We are getting into a routine at night where the girls and I go to sleep at the same time, sometime between 6 and 7. Grace is sleeping through the night now and Georgia is only up once, which my wonderful husband takes care of. They are both in the same room now in their matching mini cribs.
Yes, we have a very small 2 bedroom home, but we have made it work. Its cozy and intimate and we love it.
Keep those comments coming and don’t forget to watch me in action every morning from 4:30-7 and then again 11-12 on ABC 10.
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:58 am
Good Morning Kerstin!
Glad to see you back on “The Tube!” You look great so enjoy your work at 10 News and with hubby and girls! Glad things are going well for you with all the balancing and juggling. I hope you will keep your blog going as it’s a bright spot to see! Take care and God bless…Cindy
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Love it, love it, love it. Your blogs and pixs are amazing. Your outfit today looked nice. And I loved your hair today. Glad your life is getting some normalcy (for your odd times of going to bed from 6-7 which you need to do to get up so we can see your cheerful face in the early am). I look forward to your new pictures and blog. Rhedis
February 4th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Just wanted to say how much I love reading your blog!!! You are doing amazing, taking care of these two precious girls. Love you on 10News, too!!!
February 4th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Hi Kerstin,I just got done looking threw the pictures. Last time was after or before thanksgiving. Your doing great,Your a wonderful mom. Ive been thinking about you guys lately since we havent heard nothing about Grace, but as I read threw you blog my question have been answered. Its offical now “Gracey” .Thank you guys sooo much. Ive always known You guys would be the best parents for Gracey and happier she has a sister to be close to which brings me Joy.By the way shes precious.Con-Grats.Well keep intouch my cell# is still the same.Tell grace vidal n me said Hi.
February 8th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Kerstin, you’re looking fantastic! You’re definitely an inspiration and I’m more motivated now to lose the weight after three kids. The girls are so beautiful. Thank you (and Dan) for sharing part of your lives with us.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:53 am
You look wonderful and I’m glad your back. Keep the helpful hints going!