First morning nap in the Crib

After I change McKenna in the nursery (which is seldom because I usually like to change her on our bed), I set her in her crib to go wash my hands.  This morning she seemed particularly content with being in there, just gazing around with her mouth open.

She's been fussier the last couple of days, so anything that makes her NOT fuss or whine I'm good with trying.  So I turned on the music, laid a blanket over her, and grabbed the video monitor.

She looked so peaceful in there and decided to take a quick snooze.  This actually gave me my first chance to throw a load of baby laundry in the wash and have an uninterrupted sip of coffee.

Before anyone chastises me for the stuffed animals and blanket in the crib with a newborn, I will add that this event is anxiety-provoking for me because she just seems so teeny in that huge monster crib! I have not taken my eyes off of the monitor, and I can see her mouth and nose. I also can't stop myself from walking in there to stare at her every 2 minutes. But this is actually my first chance to give our video monitor a try... and I am so excited that we registered for it!

The camera on the window ledge

 

My coffee & monitor

It's the Motorola Wireless Video Baby Monitor. I foresee this thing allowing much more rest at nights when she is officially sleeping in the nursery.  It has so many features, but most important has color & night vision, and 2 way audio... the two most important features when looking for a monitor. I'm also getting a chance to write a quick blog!

But in the meantime, I don't see me leaving her in there much longer because this Mommy is feeling a bit of separation anxiety. Almost time to eat and snuggle ;-).