One Month Old...

So, last week our little bundle of joy turned one month old and then two days later he passed the 30 day mark. (The 30 day mark was a big deal for Brian, because beyond that date he would no longer need a spinal tap for every fever that takes him the ED). We had a doctor appointment and learned that our "little" boy is not so little. He weighed in at 11 pounds 1 ounce! Wow! I am telling you this little boy will be the best for toning my arms and building some muscle. He did very well in the doctor office and was so calm. I hope that his two month appointment will be the same, but I know it won't since that is when he will be getting all his immunizations. Ugh! I may need to bring someone with me to that appointment incase I don't hold it together when my poor baby cries in pain. 

Then on Friday I had my post-op appointment and it went rather well. I am only 3 lbs. above my pre-pregnancy weight so my goal of being back to weight by the time Brian comes home should be no problem. Now I just need to tone up my pouch, but I think I want to give that a little more time so that I know I am fully healed. I go back to the doctor the 11th for my birth control and I'm thrilled we can get it done and underway before Brian is home! 

Now, I am just waiting for Brian's parents to arrive (should be here in about an hour) and looking forward to a week with them. Everyone is sleeping so soundly right now it really is sweet. I guess I should get done whatever I need to do still while the house is quiet. 

Single Parent...

So, today was my second day as a single parent (not to say I don't have support from my husband, but meaning I am taking care of Jude alone). It has been a slight adjustment, but luckily for me I tried to take on most of the work of caring for Jude while my mom was still here. I feel like I am being torn in a million different directions and that I have fully changed into a mom. 

I am trying to spread love on the girls as well as Jude, keep the house looking decent, feed myself, and trying to do tummy time with Jude and doing everything I can to help him continue to grow and learn. I have turned into a mom in the aspect that I go to bed (or at least upstairs) at 9 or 10pm and I eat dinner at 5 or 6pm. Oh how our lives have changed since this sweet little one has joined our family. I cannot believe that in two days Jude will be 3 weeks old! HOLY COW! Time is really starting to fly with Jude around and I am hoping that before I know it Brian will be home and our little family will be complete. 

Loving my life, loving the warm weather, and loving that I can get stuff done while my little one snoozes! I just hope all this snoozing today doesn't mean a rough night ahead... 

"WE MARCH AT DAWN!"

And then there were 5!

Sorry I have been MIA for so long, but I was busy having my sweet little baby boy Jude! :D 

On Wednesday, February 19th at 1810 Jude was born! It was a planned c-section that was delayed from 0730 to about 1730. So, it left me with a full day at the hospital just waiting for my baby boy to be born. This made for some stress, because I was trying to keep Brian up to date so that I could talk to him before and after the c-section. The actual procedure went rather well with little complications. Our little boy entered the world with a loud shrieking scream and was measured, weighed, given shots, and cleaned all before I was out of surgery myself. I was finally introduced to Jude and quickly called Brian to share the news and introduce him to our sweet baby! That night I was transferred into the Mother Baby Unit and was up walking around by 0300 that night.

The recovery process in the hospital went well though I wish I wouldn't have relied so much on the hospital bed my last day at the hospital, because when I got home I received a rude awakening when trying to move in & out of my bed. We were released by 1515 on Friday, February 21st and headed home to start our new lives. 

Through the days up until now it has been a great journey and we are doing exceptionally well. I have been extremely thankful to my mom who has been with me and I will be beyond sad to see her go on Sunday. 

Some other milestones we have had include my staple removal a week after being discharged (it really wasn't as bad as I anticipated). The scar looks good according to everyone and now I am just left with some lingering tape residue that is slowly dissipating. Also, yesterday was Jude's 2 week check-up. Everything went well and he grew and gained his weight back from birth. He is a healthy, alert, strong, and wiggly little boy and the doctor couldn't be happier. We will have another appointment in two weeks to check on his continued growing and then not another appointment until 2 months where he will get... GULP... shots! 

More news... as I say good-bye to my mom tomorrow (BOO!) I will begin getting ready for more visitors as Brian's parents are scheduled to visit in about 2 weeks! I am loving the visitors and loving even more that I am able to get ready for them with little to no pain! Now if my demanding little man will just let me do the chores without wanting cuddles! :) 

Oh, I also forgot that the pup-dogs LOVE their baby brother so very much!