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I love being a mom. I knew I would, but it's even better than I thought it would be. It helps that Evan is such a calm baby, but I know I'd still love it if he wasn't. The hardest thing about motherhood for me so far has been breastfeeding and that is getting much easier. I started using a nipple shield and I love it. For the first time since Evan started eating I'm not in excruciating pain during nursing. I don't think I'll use it permanently, but I will until my nipple heals and my breast isn't getting engorged as often. My midwife called today to see how I was doing and I told her that most of the redness and pain have gone away. She said the antibiotics are working and not to worry about the little redness and pain that are still there now. They will probably fade by next week when I stop taking the antibiotics.
I was just thinking how ironic it is that I didn't take a single drop of medicine during my entire pregnancy and birth and now here I am taking antibiotics, using an antibiotic ointment for my nipples, taking Motrin for the breast pain and swelling, and using prescription hemorrhoid ointment. Figures. ;-)
Yesterday was Matt's first full day back at work. Of course it was the roughest day so far! We had a couple of projectile vomiting incidents as well as poop and pee incidents. lol Today was much better! I'm finally starting to get into a regular schedule (hopefully). We will start our day at 7:00 and official bedtime will be around 10:30 - 11:00. After that I won't wake Evan for feedings every 3 hours, I'll let him wake himself when he's hungry. During the day he'll eat every 3 hours unless he's hungry before then (which he usually isn't).
He's staying awake longer and seems more aware of things going on around him. I'm curious to know when most people start tummy time? Right now if I try to put him on his stomach he folds his legs and arms up under him. Just wondering if it's too early or if I should keep putting him on his tummy until he gets used to it.
Matt and I are working on our birth announcements. We weren't going to do them, but then I decided to design my own and then print them at Wal.greens. We'll still have to pay postage, but I'm not sending them to everybody, just my extended family and friends. I'll be sure to upload a copy on here as well. :-)
This is Sarah Beth. :o)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see you're enjoying your baby so much! It bothers me when parents talk about the woes of raising children.. I could be wrong, but I think it's all a matter of perspective. Is your child a joy to you or a nuisance? Make it a joy... I hope you keep making it a joy. I think it's wonderful. :o)
Everything sounds like it is going splendidly! And welcome to motherhood- you've experienced the projectile vomit, pee and poo all at once. I applaud you!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember when we did tummy time. I think closer to the end of their first month but beginning of their second month. ?
I had to use a nip. shield as well and hoping I don't have to use one this time. And I'm so glad to hear BFing is getting easier!!!
I am so proud of you for sticking out the breast feeding even through mastitis! Soooooo many women give it up (and I cannot blame them). Nursing has truly been one of my favorite parts of having a baby and it has saved us soooo much money and helped me bounce back to my prebaby body so quickly!
ReplyDeleteI did tummy time with L starting pretty early, within the first month. She always did ok with it. I think it really helps with head control. My favorite was "my" version of tummy time, where I propped myself up with a pillow and laid her on her tummy on my chest and let her hold her head up and look around and at me. Gosh, I MISS THAT! She was so tiny then. Love every minute of it, they grow like wild fire!