HAMME SWEET HAMME

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Friday, October 25, 2013

Weight: 10 lbs or so
Sleep: You are sleeping most of the day, staying awake for about 2 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours in the afternoon. At night you have been sleeping for 2-3 hours at a time with an occasional 4 hour stretch.
Breastfeeding: Still going great, you are eating every 2-3 hours. Some days you cluster feed in the afternoon. I have started to pump and have given you 2 or 3 bottles so far! You are perfectly comfortable with boob or bottle, yay!
Clothing size: 0-3 months
Likes: being held, bath time, AVENT soothie pacifiers, Daddy's mustache kisses, music, car rides
Dislikes: waiting to be fed, being put down for more than 15 minutes

I cannot believe that it has been one month already.
Time sure does fly when you are having fun!

At the beginning of the month you did not like to be put down at all, but now you enjoy your bouncy seat or swing (only for a short period of time, no longer than 20 min). You are very alert and I can tell your vision is developing. When you looks at us, we can tell you are actually seeing us instead of staring off into space. You are a calm and happy baby, only fussing when I take too long to realize you are hungry. You can hold your head up pretty well, tummy time is helping you get stronger!

I cannot explain how much I love you.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Postpartum: 1 Week

Pre-pregnancy weight: 123 lbs
Pre-delivery weight: 168 lbs

Post delivery/Current weight: 148 lbs

Recovery: I am recovering well after a 40+ hour labor, 3 hours of pushing, a c-section (and an anxiety attack prior to the c-section {saving the details for the birth story}) This past week I walked some and put my feet up at night and the swelling in my legs is GONE. I can now wiggle my toes!

Baby Blues: I definitely feel something lingering here. I feel like crying for no reason whatsoever. But we are combating the baby blues with truth, not letting the lies creep in & a sweet playlist.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Emmah: One Week

Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz She lost a few ounces, but the doctor said that it was normal for breastfed babies to lose a few ounces the first week.
Height: 21 inches

Sleep: Emmah has been sleeping her days away & sleeping 2-4 hours at a time through the night
Breastfeeding: Has been going pretty smoothly. My boobs were sore/cracked/etc. by the third day, but I used a shield to help my nips heal back to their full glory. Now, I can't complain! It is crazy how babies are born with the instinct to search for a nipple.
Clothing size: NB
Likes: Grandma & Grandpa, Nana & Papa, being held, eating
Dislikes: her first bath, getting undressed at her doctor's appointment

Overall, the first week has been amazing. Emmah is becoming more alert each day, and staying awake a little bit longer in-between feedings. We had my parents here for the first week and now Mike's parents are here. The help has been amazing, I have been able to shower and get some solid rest. I can't believe it has been a week already with our Emmah bear.