Date Night is Good for the Heart.

Ben had a Dr's appointment the other day because he was having tummy troubles. He is having a hard time pooping and pulls his knees up to his chest and cries so they had to rule out any intestinal issues. poor baby had to have a rectal exam! He did NOT like it and neither did I! I think I cried as much as he did. My poor baby.. :( But! Thankfully he is okay! He was just backed up! No constipation, no dehydration and no other issues!!! He ended up pooping that night! Guess his Dr. did the trick!

We tried everything! q-tips, tummy rubs, working his legs, prune, pear, and karo syrup, warm compresses... I was so worried and felt so horrible that I couldn't help him. I barely slept! But I am feeling better now and he seems to be in much better spirits! It is so heartbreaking when your child is in pain and you can't do anything, other than hold and rock them, to help them.

Eric and I have been a little distant lately...my fault..I am dealing with some hormones all out of whack and just emotional. I feel lonely..I miss my best friend and I need some "me" time. I go to a Mary Kay party every month but I have to bring the baby because Eric always has plans or work and I don't want to ask him to break plans. He needs his time, too. So, I talked to Eric and we decided that every Wednesday would be date night! Just me and him. One week we will go out for dinner and a movie or what-not and the next we will do an in home date night with a theme! Sounds cheesy, but we are excited! haha We are going to have a Mexican night and make an authentic mexican dish with a delicious drink to match, watch a movie, play board games, just hang out while his parents watch Ben for a few hours. This past week we went to Ruby Tuesdays and to see We Are The Millers. HILARIOUS! I loved it!! haha I loved getting dressed in something other than yoga pants... I don't even "do" yoga! haha Put make-up on and did my hair. We really enjoyed ourselves and I needed that time away to be with Eric and allow myself to miss my son.

I suggest this to all new parents, when you are ready! Pick a night and make it date night every week! It helps keep your sanity especially if you don't have many people to talk to outside of family.