Well, we have all survived the first month, thank the Lord! It has been a wild ride for sure. Andrew is a precious little baby and I have enjoyed getting to know him and being his Mom. Everyone says he looks like Jeremy, which I think is sweet. A few have said he has my nose and lips (which I totally agree with). It's neat to see parts of us in him. He is really starting to develop his personality and I can't wait to see what type of person he will become. He's quite strong-willed (not sure where he gets that) and very cuddly and loving. He loves to be held (more than anything), to eat (we call him "piglet"), and any type of movement (rocking, swaying, bouncing, and car rides). He has struggled with some tummy issues and it truly breaks my heart to see him hurt. We have been able to give him some gas drops and Mylanta and that seems to help most of the time. I think his little digestive system is maturing and he is learning how to handle it. We are also learning what soothes and calms him during these times. Other than that, he is a very happy, sweet baby. He loves to look at light and listen to our voices (I love reading Dr. Seuss books to him; I think he likes the rhyming of my voice). =) He also enjoys his floor gym (especially the lights) and is starting to look at and sometimes (although accidentally, I think) hit at the toys. A few things he does NOT like: tummy time, diaper change, any type of clothing change, and to be rubbed (his back, head, etc.). It's hard for me to understand because I love having my back rubbed, but he does not seem to like it at all. He is adjusting to "bath time" (more like a sponge bath right now), but I think he will like that in time.
For the past week, he has been sleeping from about 10pm-2am, and then from 3am - 5:30am, which has been awesome! Most nights I get 5-6 hours of (interrupted) sleep. Little man does NOT like to miss a meal.
He is doing a great job of holding his head up (he was lifting his head in the hospital the day after he was born). He will also smile after eating, which I always look forward to, as he falls asleep. I think he is really close to having real, purposeful smiles soon. That will be fun!
I can't decide if the past month has gone by quickly or slowly; I think both! It's quick in the fact that he is already growing SO much (some of his newborn clothes are too tight). However, it has been so hard at times to know what to do and how to care for him, (not to mention the emotional roller coaster I was on right after giving birth) that it feels like forever. Now I must think about returning to work, which makes me very nervous. I know he will be in good hands, but it will be so hard to leave him in the care of someone else when I feel like I know him so well. I know it's something every working Mom has to go through. We will get through it with lots of prayers!
Happy One Month Birthday, Andrew! We love you! =)
It sounds like he is doing so well--and so are you guys! What a happy little guy. Glad he is starting to look at light and starting to give you a smile.
ReplyDeleteIt will be hard to leave him--but you will adjust--but no one knows your baby like you do.
He is absolutely precious.