It’s hard to believe a week has already passed! It’s definitely been an adventure but we are so thrilled our baby boy is finally here.
L.J. Likes:
- His hands – they are always up by his face and he chews on them constantly
- Evening snuggles with daddy
- Gumdrop pacifier – loves his paci!
- Sleeping in his Rock ‘n Play sleeper
L.J. Dislikes:
- Diaper changes
- Wardrobe changes
- Sponge baths
Personality:
We’re only a week in, but so far he is a pretty mellow and content baby. He’s not (thank goodness and knock on wood) much of a crier and is fussy only occasionally. He loves to be held and snuggled.
Baby Logistics:
He weighed 8 lbs, 1 oz at his pediatrician appointment yesterday – only 2 ounces shy of his birth weight! He eats approximately every three hours and is taking approximately 3 ounces at each feeding. He’s primarily consuming formula, supplemented by what I’m able to pump.
He sleeps in the Rock ‘n Play in our room at night and he can be a noisy little fellow! Once he’s sound asleep he’s quiet, but if he’s falling asleep or lightly sleeping he makes all sorts of funny little noises.
How’s Mommmy doing?
I’m slowly recovering. It’s just going to take awhile. Anyone who sees me comments on how extra pale I am (that’s the anemia).
Monday and Tuesday I was by myself all day, which went better than I thought but it was very isolating not having anyone to interact with all day long. (L.J. doesn’t exactly carry on a great conversation yet.)
I can’t even begin to say how supportive and helpful Mike has been. And seeing him interact and love on L.J. – completely melts my heart.
I am still really struggling with the breastfeeding – physically it’s not working and mentally I’m having a hard time accepting that it’s not working. My mom gets a huge shout out for the (many) pep talks she’s given me as I’m working through this.
Postpartum hormones? Oh my, those are serious business. I can go from happy to sad in the blink of an eye. Hopefully they’ll even out soon.
I’ve had to avoid the news (and really censor Facebook) in the wake of the Connecticut tragedy. I clicked on the NBC site on Friday and literally dissolved into tears. I just couldn’t handle it. So the Holmes went on a news break for several days – which my husband didn’t mind because that meant we watched lots of ESPN instead.
Sleepwise, I’m exhausted. But that’s to be expected. I’m thankful L.J. isn’t fussy at night and will typically go about 3 hours between feedings. That has definitely helped!
Speaking of the little man…
He is now waking up and is ready for his bottle. Better pick him up before this results:
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