The Past Six Weeks!
Wow, what a crazy past month and a half it has been! They have definitely been the most challenging weeks of my entire life! I am going to try and sum up everything that has gone on, the good and the bad:).
My mom was able to stay with us for nearly 3 weeks after Max was born, that was a huge help considering I could use all the help I could get! The first few weeks I did a lot of sleeping whenever, tried to get the hand of breastfeeding, and pretty much sat on the couch. Nothing would have gotten done around the house if it wasn't for my mom! Breastfeeding is hard and Max is just now starting to get the hang of it, it is for sure a process that both momma and baby have to learn about. It is actually a very time consuming process that I have wanted to give up on more than once. I am sticking with it as of now and taking things day by day:)
Hum what else? Max still has very unpredictable sleeping times, but has yet to sleep more than 3 hours at a time ( those few time he did sleep 3 hours was of course during the day ) --PS I am publishing this blog this morning when I wrote it last night, and Max actually slept 3.5 hours at one time! It was awesome!--nights are pretty rough as I rarely get more than 4 hours a night (broken up into hour segments). But I am thankful Max had started taking some naps during the day....
Max was diagnosed with slight colic so basically he screams more than the average newborn and is pretty much inconsolable at times. Again, it has been rough but I can confidently say things are getting better there as well. He loves the sound of the dryer, do needless to say we spend A LOT of time in the laundry room. I am beginning to sort of understand what he wants a little bit better, so again. Helpful;)
Humm... It's so hard to remember the past weeks as its all kinda blurring together. About 2 weeks ago Max got a finger nail infection and he had to get the nail drained of pus, it was so sad! Since we had to keep his nail clean and medicated he had to constantly wear a hand mitten (which he always tried to get off). That's all better now though:) Tomorrow Jeff leaves for a few week TDY, Carol is still here but I am going to be so sad to see him go! I know it could be much worse (could be deploying) but 3 weeks is a long time with a newborn. Carol ( Jeffs mom) will be here for another week, so that gives me a bunch of help:) but I could use prayers for the 10 days or so when it's just me and Max:) I am a little nervous about it.
Everything else is going good, started using clothe diapers when Max got to be about 7lbs and with the use of some homemade fleece inserts they are working pretty well. Oh, I am working on being able to come home to Texas for Thanksgiving because Jeff will be gone for a month during that time. It is a little complicated to figure out because we have to get Max a passport, which is in the works, a government passport and a visa...all before he turn 6 months old. Hopefully we will be able to get it all figured out soon:)
Lets see...We have begun to take daily walks, as that also seems to be a calming effect for Max, plus gets me some exercise:) Oh, we moved Max into his nursery at 5 weeks old and I have to say that I like it better. At first I was a little concerned about him not being right next to me in his bassinet, but it honestly helps me sleep better because I don't wake up to all his little snorts and grunts while he sleeps. The monitor works great:)
I am still working on trying to meet people, and today I am meeting with a possible baby sitter. I think I am just going to need someone to turn to if I need a few hours to myself:)
We still haven't got out and about too much as it is still very hard to predict Max's mood, but we are planning a trip somewhere in February and can't wait to get out and finally see Europe!
I have learned that no matter how many baby books you read, raising a kid is all about trial and error. I have learned that what works best for me may not be what the baby book says will work, but that's ok. Every baby is so different and every one's situation is so different that I will never again judge someones parenting style. We all just do what we can;) The last 6 weeks have been good and bad days, laughter and tears and joy and frustration.
My mom was able to stay with us for nearly 3 weeks after Max was born, that was a huge help considering I could use all the help I could get! The first few weeks I did a lot of sleeping whenever, tried to get the hand of breastfeeding, and pretty much sat on the couch. Nothing would have gotten done around the house if it wasn't for my mom! Breastfeeding is hard and Max is just now starting to get the hang of it, it is for sure a process that both momma and baby have to learn about. It is actually a very time consuming process that I have wanted to give up on more than once. I am sticking with it as of now and taking things day by day:)
Hum what else? Max still has very unpredictable sleeping times, but has yet to sleep more than 3 hours at a time ( those few time he did sleep 3 hours was of course during the day ) --PS I am publishing this blog this morning when I wrote it last night, and Max actually slept 3.5 hours at one time! It was awesome!--nights are pretty rough as I rarely get more than 4 hours a night (broken up into hour segments). But I am thankful Max had started taking some naps during the day....
Max was diagnosed with slight colic so basically he screams more than the average newborn and is pretty much inconsolable at times. Again, it has been rough but I can confidently say things are getting better there as well. He loves the sound of the dryer, do needless to say we spend A LOT of time in the laundry room. I am beginning to sort of understand what he wants a little bit better, so again. Helpful;)
Humm... It's so hard to remember the past weeks as its all kinda blurring together. About 2 weeks ago Max got a finger nail infection and he had to get the nail drained of pus, it was so sad! Since we had to keep his nail clean and medicated he had to constantly wear a hand mitten (which he always tried to get off). That's all better now though:) Tomorrow Jeff leaves for a few week TDY, Carol is still here but I am going to be so sad to see him go! I know it could be much worse (could be deploying) but 3 weeks is a long time with a newborn. Carol ( Jeffs mom) will be here for another week, so that gives me a bunch of help:) but I could use prayers for the 10 days or so when it's just me and Max:) I am a little nervous about it.
Everything else is going good, started using clothe diapers when Max got to be about 7lbs and with the use of some homemade fleece inserts they are working pretty well. Oh, I am working on being able to come home to Texas for Thanksgiving because Jeff will be gone for a month during that time. It is a little complicated to figure out because we have to get Max a passport, which is in the works, a government passport and a visa...all before he turn 6 months old. Hopefully we will be able to get it all figured out soon:)
Lets see...We have begun to take daily walks, as that also seems to be a calming effect for Max, plus gets me some exercise:) Oh, we moved Max into his nursery at 5 weeks old and I have to say that I like it better. At first I was a little concerned about him not being right next to me in his bassinet, but it honestly helps me sleep better because I don't wake up to all his little snorts and grunts while he sleeps. The monitor works great:)
I am still working on trying to meet people, and today I am meeting with a possible baby sitter. I think I am just going to need someone to turn to if I need a few hours to myself:)
We still haven't got out and about too much as it is still very hard to predict Max's mood, but we are planning a trip somewhere in February and can't wait to get out and finally see Europe!
I have learned that no matter how many baby books you read, raising a kid is all about trial and error. I have learned that what works best for me may not be what the baby book says will work, but that's ok. Every baby is so different and every one's situation is so different that I will never again judge someones parenting style. We all just do what we can;) The last 6 weeks have been good and bad days, laughter and tears and joy and frustration.
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