Pumping milk is going okay. It's hard, especially since the size breast shields I have are too big so my boobs feel bruised. Until the new, smaller size comes in on Friday I'm pretty much stuck pumping what I can with the bigger ones. But once the correct size comes in I'm hoping to be able to increase my output. Right now I'm either making exactly what he needs or under it so we end up supplementing with formula.
Although I don't mind the formula (and I've contemplated numerous times about switching) it's frustrating not being able to pump enough even though I'm putting in all this effort. Especially size I baked milk cookies last night.
On the other front, Big E is finally starting his job today. It runs from 11am until 7pm most days (though they sometimes go over). It's a much nicer schedule than the army. At least we'll see him in the morning and some at night before Little E goes to bed. The army Big E would go in at about 5:30am (before Little E and I would wake up) and he wouldn't get off most the time until about 6pm or later. It got frustrating.
We also had somewhat good news too. We got pre-approved for a home loan and that means we can start looking. Our range is $70k-$100k. Of course I think we want to stick mainly in the $80k-$90k range. We found one nice house but eventually I'd want to change some things out. Plus there's not many windows, which I'm iffy about, but it's not a horrible house. It's definitely within our range.
Also, one part of me is desperate to just buy a house now and the other part knows not to rush into the first house we see. I'll be happy when we do move into our own place, though. It'll be nice to have our own space finally.
The idea has also made me start searching for a job again. If only my course for the army wasn't getting in the way right now. I'm just hoping I don't get an interview while I'm away there. But we could just squeak by with Big E's pay and my drill pay, I would just like somewhat of a cushion with our income. It'd help more if I could find either an overnight shift or weekend only if I do part time. Otherwise we have to make sure it's worth it for me to work full time and send the kids to daycare. Little E is already going to cost about $500/month for daycare with preschool included. Which isn't bad, I'm just worried about how much Squirt is going to cost us. I'll have to find a few places and their rates.
Alright, so it's 5am now and I need to get some sleep before everyone starts waking up again.
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