Sleep in Korea

Dear Ava,

I just put you down for a nap and I am hoping that it is a long nap, but it probably will be much shorter than I would like.

You are finally sleeping through the night again and I am very thankful for that. A combination of putting you to bed a little later every night (started at 3 or 4 pm the first day) and you wearing size 2 baby dry diapers at night are the main reasons why I am able to get some sleep again. Prior to the switch to size 2 at night, you would wake up every 1.5 or so hours from midnight until I finally gave up on trying to get sleep and got up for the day. Since you are still under 12 lbs, there is some poop leakage in the legs on the size 2 but it is not nearly enough to warrent me having you back in size 1 at night. A tiny spot of poop on your onesie is well worth 6-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

We have been in Korea with Daddy now for 12 or so days and I have only managed to step on the treadmill twice. The first time was just that - one single step - before you awoke and started crying. The second time I managed to jog 0.87 miles before your nap ended. I really hope that when you are a little older (at least 6 months) and the weather is decent enough for it that you will enjoy riding in a jogging stroller.

Since I am not getting much exercise via the treadmill I try to take you on walks in the afternoon. The temperature is often in the high 30s or low 40s and so people who see us may think I am crazy for taking you out. What they can't see is that you are often fast asleep, having fallen asleep after only a few steps outside. Your car seat cover as well as the combination of the car seat and stroller shades keep you warm and protected from any wind. The fresh air does us both some good and helps us pass the time until Daddy gets home from work. It is so nice to be able to spend time with him every day.