Last night was Jude's (and by that I probably mean our) best night home so far. He's on a pretty consistent 3 hour schedule at night. During the day he's closer to 2.5 or even 2 hours, but at night he lets us sleep a bit more. Bless him. Last night I was able to feed him every time he woke, and we didn't have to use the bottle we made.
We are gaining confidence each day, and learning what works for us and what doesn't. We're figuring out how the baby works and what he needs and when he needs it. I think before your baby is actually home, it's hard to read books about having babies and really understand what they mean. There really is nothing like being a parent the first time and finding yourself going from fantastic to frustrated in the same moment. We love this baby so much, and after last week, this week of no sleep and crying and discovery is really a beautiful time.
We had so many plans leading up to Jude's birth, and they had to be changed--no natural delivery, no holding the baby and breast feeding right after delivery, leaving the hospital for the first time as two and not three. The bittersweet part of all of those plans is that we didn't make many plans for after the birth. Everything now is just unfolding.
3 comments:
Your baby is just beautiful. We are so glad that you all are doing so well. You have a beautiful family. And by the way, the Lansinoh cream is a great tip!! Cabbage leaves are a great help as well. I know that sounds ridiculous but it really works.
Jack and Sue Long
(friends of Randy and Jan)
I love the picture for this post. It shows just how wonderful you all are as parents and the strength you have. I hope and pray things continue to just get better for you family.
Laura Monhollon Richerson
You guys are champs, and I am so happy for you!
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