random updates

1. Mike took Rose to the MD this morning and she has an upper respiratory infection (viral) and the stomach flu (also viral), so we just need to treat with rest, fluids, and probiotics (as we've been doing). Thankfully no pneumonia, bronchitis, intestinal blockage, etc. Mike said she was happy to get back to school, so hopefully she's on the mend! :)

2. We're getting a new hot water heater and a water softener on wednesday. I'm so excited! I'm sick of taking lukewarm showers, and I'm especially excited to take a bath for the first time since before I was pregnant. Bye bye to tepid water!

3. Back when I started pumping I bought an extra set of pump parts, plus an additional package of six extra "membranes" since I heard they were prone to breakage. Well, I never ripped one of the tiny white discs, but I accidentally ended up dropping plenty of them down the garbage disposal! Yesterday I had to pull out the last of my extra membranes - I refuse to buy any more, so if I lose/break any more it will be a sign that it's time to stop nursing. Along those lines (TMI alert!) now that I'm down to nursing "only" twice per day (this weekend we decided that I could ditch the 4pm nursing), I'm wearing a real bra today for the first time since mid-pregnancy! What a treat!

Have a great day, everyone!