Week 9 Postpartum
Week: 9
How big is babe:
At last weigh in a few weeks ago, babe was 12.5 lbs - he just keeps growing! 0-3 clothes are getting tight, 3m are pretty good
Our week at a glance:
With just returning from Vegas Sunday night, we have been pretty lazy so far this week. We had some family passing through town Monday (Grandma Alice was also still in town from our trip) that we met for some pastries and coffee and snuggles on their way home. Finn had so much fun meeting some cousins closer to his age. Oh the trouble they'll get in!
We stopped by my work on Monday to take care of a few things and have some meetings - babe was a perfect jem during it all. He loves checking out his surroundings and is so comfortable in his car seat that he just sat back and relaxed while mom got some work done. With a quick visit up to my toddlers - they sure do love babies!
This week one of my oldest friends Angela came to visit. She made the beautiful hat that Finn just adores. I also finally met her (not so) little one Greyson :) I have a feeling they are going to be buddies!
We both got a bit of a bug this week. Add a night time cough to my already lack of sleep - I turned into a bit of a zombie. I think I did pretty well considering though. Finn had some congestion that I had to suck out with the sucky ball thingy (TERRIFYING by the way). We made it through our first - and definitely not last - round of sickness.
Something new this week:
Finn is a bit fussier than usual and sleeping A LOT more that he typically has been during the day. I smell a growth spurt coming on! He has always been a bit of a snuggler, but this week in particular he has been extra clingy. This mama does not mind one bit! He had tacked on an hour to his fist block of sleeping at night too. Our nights this week have typically looked like this:
8:20/30p-12:30/1a: SLEEP
1a - 1:30: AWAKE (nurse, snuggle)
1:30a - 3ish: SLEEP
3ish - 3:40: AWAKE (nurse, snuggle, check diaper)
3:40 - 6ish: SLEEP
we'll then usually snuggle and go in and out of sleep in bed together. Up for the day (typically) by 7a.
Most challenging moment:
Getting back into a bit of a routine. There were a lot of visitors this week and things to get done and it was hard taking one thing at a time. Its been nice to slow down a bit as the week went on. We both tend to get a bit overwhelmed!
Another thing I noticed about myself this week is that I need to have my house in order to have my head in order! I have piles of laundry (CLEAN mind you!) in my room and it has been driving me NUTS. I spent one nap time putting away one basket and I cannot tell you how good it felt! The change in my mood was so drastic it was scary! HA I need to keep up on this stuff in the future. It makes all of our lives that much easier.
Something I loved this week:
I felt more of a bond with Finn that I had yet up to this point. I feel so close to him these days that my heart just bursts. He has been so super smiley all week and he's talking SO MUCH!! Lot's of cooing. Sometimes I think he's yelling at me too - "MOOOOOMMM!!" :)
Also, the newborn poops seem to have lessoned in number. Most of his dirty diapers are just #1 now as opposed to both 1 & 2. That's been nice when he wakes during the night - not as many changes!
Mama time:
Starting and working on this blog! I have wanted to do something like this for so long, and I'm finally starting to feel a bit like myself again - I'm glad I'm getting around to it.
Also, Grandma Alice came into town late Saturday into Sunday and I was able to take a nice long shower Sunday morning. That felt good. I even shaved my legs! WHAT?!
What am I eating:
I'm getting back on my "sort-of paleo-esque-ish" way of eating. Although these Oreos may be cramping my style.
Lots of eggs, lean meats, fruits, and veggies. Usually avo-toast for breakfast with some sweet potato hash. I try to have my heaviest meal at night and healthy snacking throughout the day. This breastfeeding mama has to keep her calories up (without blowing up!).
What's working:
Routine routine routine. Not just for Finn, but for me!
My body/movement:
Not a whole lot of moving this week with being sick and all. We did a lot of vegging on the couch and napping.
Checking in:
This whole single mother thing is getting less and less difficult as the days go on. I am starting to really enjoy every aspect of this. Even with the hormones and exhaustion - I love this!!! I have mastered many things with one hand - making food, cleaning up, and even going to the bathroom!
I took an afternoon to go through a few of Finn's clothes as he seems to be busting out of most of the NB and some 0-3 sets already. That was harder than I thought. He is getting so big so fast. TOO BIG TOO FAST!!! I want to remember each and every second and I'm scared I'll forget. I'm really making a conscious effort to be present and take in everything even the littlest of things. I'm feeling really full!!!
I'm starting to think about Finn going to school at the end of this month and me going back to work at the beginning of next month and I'm getting really nervous. I've spent every second of his life with him and I'm so scared to be without him. I'm doing my best to prepare myself, and I know how important it will be for both of us, and yes I feel incredibly grateful that he'll be in the same building as me, but it's still going to be an adjustment.
He has given me so much. I think I'm nervous to be alone again.
Week: 9
How big is babe:
At last weigh in a few weeks ago, babe was 12.5 lbs - he just keeps growing! 0-3 clothes are getting tight, 3m are pretty good
Our week at a glance:
With just returning from Vegas Sunday night, we have been pretty lazy so far this week. We had some family passing through town Monday (Grandma Alice was also still in town from our trip) that we met for some pastries and coffee and snuggles on their way home. Finn had so much fun meeting some cousins closer to his age. Oh the trouble they'll get in!
We stopped by my work on Monday to take care of a few things and have some meetings - babe was a perfect jem during it all. He loves checking out his surroundings and is so comfortable in his car seat that he just sat back and relaxed while mom got some work done. With a quick visit up to my toddlers - they sure do love babies!
This week one of my oldest friends Angela came to visit. She made the beautiful hat that Finn just adores. I also finally met her (not so) little one Greyson :) I have a feeling they are going to be buddies!
We both got a bit of a bug this week. Add a night time cough to my already lack of sleep - I turned into a bit of a zombie. I think I did pretty well considering though. Finn had some congestion that I had to suck out with the sucky ball thingy (TERRIFYING by the way). We made it through our first - and definitely not last - round of sickness.
Something new this week:
Finn is a bit fussier than usual and sleeping A LOT more that he typically has been during the day. I smell a growth spurt coming on! He has always been a bit of a snuggler, but this week in particular he has been extra clingy. This mama does not mind one bit! He had tacked on an hour to his fist block of sleeping at night too. Our nights this week have typically looked like this:
8:20/30p-12:30/1a: SLEEP
1a - 1:30: AWAKE (nurse, snuggle)
1:30a - 3ish: SLEEP
3ish - 3:40: AWAKE (nurse, snuggle, check diaper)
3:40 - 6ish: SLEEP
we'll then usually snuggle and go in and out of sleep in bed together. Up for the day (typically) by 7a.
Most challenging moment:
Getting back into a bit of a routine. There were a lot of visitors this week and things to get done and it was hard taking one thing at a time. Its been nice to slow down a bit as the week went on. We both tend to get a bit overwhelmed!
Another thing I noticed about myself this week is that I need to have my house in order to have my head in order! I have piles of laundry (CLEAN mind you!) in my room and it has been driving me NUTS. I spent one nap time putting away one basket and I cannot tell you how good it felt! The change in my mood was so drastic it was scary! HA I need to keep up on this stuff in the future. It makes all of our lives that much easier.
Something I loved this week:
I felt more of a bond with Finn that I had yet up to this point. I feel so close to him these days that my heart just bursts. He has been so super smiley all week and he's talking SO MUCH!! Lot's of cooing. Sometimes I think he's yelling at me too - "MOOOOOMMM!!" :)
Also, the newborn poops seem to have lessoned in number. Most of his dirty diapers are just #1 now as opposed to both 1 & 2. That's been nice when he wakes during the night - not as many changes!
Mama time:
Starting and working on this blog! I have wanted to do something like this for so long, and I'm finally starting to feel a bit like myself again - I'm glad I'm getting around to it.
Also, Grandma Alice came into town late Saturday into Sunday and I was able to take a nice long shower Sunday morning. That felt good. I even shaved my legs! WHAT?!
What am I eating:
I'm getting back on my "sort-of paleo-esque-ish" way of eating. Although these Oreos may be cramping my style.
Lots of eggs, lean meats, fruits, and veggies. Usually avo-toast for breakfast with some sweet potato hash. I try to have my heaviest meal at night and healthy snacking throughout the day. This breastfeeding mama has to keep her calories up (without blowing up!).
What's working:
Routine routine routine. Not just for Finn, but for me!
My body/movement:
Not a whole lot of moving this week with being sick and all. We did a lot of vegging on the couch and napping.
Checking in:
This whole single mother thing is getting less and less difficult as the days go on. I am starting to really enjoy every aspect of this. Even with the hormones and exhaustion - I love this!!! I have mastered many things with one hand - making food, cleaning up, and even going to the bathroom!
I took an afternoon to go through a few of Finn's clothes as he seems to be busting out of most of the NB and some 0-3 sets already. That was harder than I thought. He is getting so big so fast. TOO BIG TOO FAST!!! I want to remember each and every second and I'm scared I'll forget. I'm really making a conscious effort to be present and take in everything even the littlest of things. I'm feeling really full!!!
I'm starting to think about Finn going to school at the end of this month and me going back to work at the beginning of next month and I'm getting really nervous. I've spent every second of his life with him and I'm so scared to be without him. I'm doing my best to prepare myself, and I know how important it will be for both of us, and yes I feel incredibly grateful that he'll be in the same building as me, but it's still going to be an adjustment.
He has given me so much. I think I'm nervous to be alone again.
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