Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
1 month of life...
We made it---Noah's first month of life and mine as a new mommy. A few spills of milk here and there, many diapers later and putting my sleep timer to the test, I'm still loving it!
The month started out very active coming into the world. Noah had to have an IV in his hand for antibiotics b/c my water was broke for >18hrs, as a preventative measure. But all turned out fine. Then, having a touch of jaundice the first week of life and going to the Pediatrician every day for heel sticks to check his levels. Little man took it like a champ! He was on phototherapy for 4 days and that brought his levels down nicely.
He is eating like a little piggy and starting to fill out in his chubby cheeks and getting very long! Noah is making all kinds of sounds and squeeky noises. Of course he's not sleeping through the night! Only in my dreams, which are few and far between. He's up every 2-3hrs to eat. I must say, we've had some interesting nights. I've fallen asleep while breastfeeding--that just leads poor Noah with milk in his hair and milk everywhere!!! But we are getting a routine down now. He's not a big fan of his bassinet yet...I guess maybe it's b/c he's just a little bit spoiled :)
Grandma (my mom) has been here to help. So we all have eaten very well and given me a break. we've gone out to a few places, Noah loves the stroller and car rides.
As far as me, I'm doing great! I'm back to "normal". I lost 22lbs from the 15lbs I gained while pregnant. Thank you breastfeeding!! I'm not totally sleep deprieved yet. Just enjoying being a mommy and getting used to my new title! Keep you posted.
Beth & Noah
The month started out very active coming into the world. Noah had to have an IV in his hand for antibiotics b/c my water was broke for >18hrs, as a preventative measure. But all turned out fine. Then, having a touch of jaundice the first week of life and going to the Pediatrician every day for heel sticks to check his levels. Little man took it like a champ! He was on phototherapy for 4 days and that brought his levels down nicely.
He is eating like a little piggy and starting to fill out in his chubby cheeks and getting very long! Noah is making all kinds of sounds and squeeky noises. Of course he's not sleeping through the night! Only in my dreams, which are few and far between. He's up every 2-3hrs to eat. I must say, we've had some interesting nights. I've fallen asleep while breastfeeding--that just leads poor Noah with milk in his hair and milk everywhere!!! But we are getting a routine down now. He's not a big fan of his bassinet yet...I guess maybe it's b/c he's just a little bit spoiled :)
Grandma (my mom) has been here to help. So we all have eaten very well and given me a break. we've gone out to a few places, Noah loves the stroller and car rides.
As far as me, I'm doing great! I'm back to "normal". I lost 22lbs from the 15lbs I gained while pregnant. Thank you breastfeeding!! I'm not totally sleep deprieved yet. Just enjoying being a mommy and getting used to my new title! Keep you posted.
Beth & Noah
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
2 week check up...already!
I can't believe my little man is already 2 weeks old...and my actual due date is today!! My mom came down and we went to the pediatrician on Thursday. He gained his weight back and is up to 7lbs 4oz from the 6lbs 13oz he was last week. He's a strong little guy, great head control and very active---just like mommy!! I guess it pays to have a mommy that's a therapist! He had his first round of Hep B shots and took it like a champion, although it knocked him out for most of the day. His jaundice is much better and we don't have to keep him on the phototherapy lights anymore. Noah is eating and pooping like a monster, which keeps daddy busy on the changing table. I love that he is more alert and quiet now, looking at me when I talk to him and of course, when the puppy's get in his face! So far, mommyhood is great and I'm lovin' it!
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