Update - 1 Month and Counting...

Posted by Me Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:11:00 GMT

I have been meaning to update my blog for quite sometime, but taking care of Jack has been a full-time job and then some. The last couple of weeks have been a bit tough since he seems to be getting more fussy – especially at night. Sleeping has been a rarity and he still feeds anywhere from 1 hour to 2 1/2 hour intervals. Needless to say – my boobs are sure getting a workout.

Albeit things haven’t been super easy – Jack is wonderful. He’s so much more alert now that he is a month old. He had his 1 month check-up last Wednesday and he weighed in at 11 lbs and 1 oz! Wowzers! I guess my worry that I am feeding him enough was silly. Our Pediatrician told us to keep up the good work. Overall, she seemed very pleased with him. He is a very alert and as said gaining and growing accordingly. Besides his weight gain, he grew 2 inches. :) He is still a bit yellow but she wasn’t super concerned. We are supposed to have a follow-up Bilirubin test after 6 weeks if he is still a bit yellow – just to double-check.

So – yay! He is growing. He has the coolest facial expressions. It’s so much fun to watch. He is still the hardest baby to burb ever which makes my nights oh so much tougher. We tried the gas drops and I don’t think they do much of anything. :( I really hope Jack handles gas and all that much better as time goes on. Everyone keeps saying it’ll get better – easier. I sure hope so. LOML was a very challenging baby according to my MIL. I think Jack got a little bit of his dad in him when it comes to that regard. Oh well! All I can do is take it day by day.

I am still exclusively breastfeeding and I have my good and bad days when it comes to that. Sometimes his inability to burb properly makes it a little harder at times and attributes to my sleepless nights. LOML has been helping out a lot and it’s been great. I feel bad though since he still has a day job for which he has to be lucid and aware so overall I try to take the brunt of Jack’s wakeful hours. When I need a break, LOML steps in and helps out which I am eternally grateful for. :)

Last week my mom and dad were in town and it was soooooo great. They really helped out. They cooked us meals and held Jack so I could get some naps here and there. I really miss them and wish they lived closer (they live in Florida!) I hope they can come out again soon. It’s so great to see them with their grandson. :)

Anyways, I am trying to bang this post out before Jack squawks again which could be any minute. ;) He’s due for his bath tonight since he truly is a most of the time spit-up baby! Ahh, those digestive issues! I hope they pass soon as he gets older and things mature. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

In any case, I am going to try to jump in the shower real quick to help one of my boobs since I think I may have a clogged milk duct there and it’s hurting quite a bit!

So – yes, we are still alive – going through some rough spots right now as new parents but thrilled beyond belief to have this little guy in our lives. He’s incredible and so darn cute I can’t believe it! :) We are lucky to have him in our lives even if he keeps Mommy and Daddy from getting some sleep most of the time! He’s a miracle and we don’t forget it or take him for granted.

Ok – I am hearing a meltdown in progress – gotta’ go!