Sunday, June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day to all the daddy's! I happen to have one of the best fathers living in my house and would like to acknowledge and thank him for everything he does and for being such a great father and husband. We love him!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
One Month Old...Already!
Cade is already a month old! Well, six weeks old to be exact! I cannot believe how time flies and how much he has changed and grown already. Last Monday we went in for a check-up and he weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. He is gaining about an ounce a day and is now the size of a full term baby! Dr. Tedford is very happy with his health and growth and had us take him off the formula completely because he is gaining so much weight. I was happy to hear that, because I have perfectly good milk for him and hated giving him that yucky-smelling formula. He also said that normally with a preemie, he would be concerned about his blood count but since he looks so pink he is not worried at all. We will go back again for a check-up in a week and will hopefully have gained even more!
In addition to his growing like a weed, he is also changing every day. I love it sometimes and other times I feel a little sad that it is happening so fast because I know he will never be that age or size again. It is this reasoning that keeps me sane in the middle of the night when he is wide awake and fussy. I just keep telling myself to enjoy even these moments because I will want them back someday. Right now he gets up about every 3 hours to eat, but sometimes stays asleep longer. He will only sleep if he is right near me so he sleeps tucked up against me and I sleep on my side. We both wake up in the exact same position so I know we are getting enough sleep! I am in no rush for him to sleep in his own bed because it is so wonderful to snuggle with him and to feel the comfort it brings him to be near us. He does make quite a bit of noise when he wakes up though, so he and I go out to the couch to eat so Chris can get some sleep. Cade eats and I catch up on my recorded shows. I have even been watching the world cup games that are on at all hours of the night. No complaints in the sleep department.
He is no longer a little alien baby either! His face has started to fill in and he even has a little double chin now. His soft brown baby hair is slowly falling out and his hair underneath is so blond :) Chris and I were both very blond as young children so it is no surprise to me that he will be too. He is my little protester these days and does not like to have his diaper or clothes changed and does not like to be moved when he is comfortable. He screams bloody murder while being changed and when he is moved, he grunts at you. It is so cute and like nothing I have ever heard a baby do before. He has been much more aware and stays awake for longer periods of time, although he still sleeps most of the time. It is rare that we are able to put him down while he sleeps.....or while he is awake. He will only sleep while being held and knows within seconds if you have put him down...more reason to protest. Sometimes I can get him to sleep in his bouncy chair for a little while, but usually not. If I need to get things done, I can put him in the Moby Wrap and he will sleep for hours. No complaints here either.
Chris and I are loving being parents and are working out all the kinks pretty quickly. He is wonderful with Cade and is feeling more and more comfortable everyday. Cade really responds to his voice and lays really still when Chris sings to him. He is however, already a momma's boy and I love it! He will sleep with Chris or anyone who is holding him, but when he is fussy he only wants me. It is such a nice feeling to be able to provide a little person with such comfort and happiness by just being you!
I have taken hundreds of pictures and lots of video already so I will try to post some to share once in a while. His latest feat? Rolling over. Yup , that's right, rolling over. He actually did it a couple weeks ago when he was barely a month old! I thought it was a fluke, but he did it again 3 times last night so go figure!
In addition to his growing like a weed, he is also changing every day. I love it sometimes and other times I feel a little sad that it is happening so fast because I know he will never be that age or size again. It is this reasoning that keeps me sane in the middle of the night when he is wide awake and fussy. I just keep telling myself to enjoy even these moments because I will want them back someday. Right now he gets up about every 3 hours to eat, but sometimes stays asleep longer. He will only sleep if he is right near me so he sleeps tucked up against me and I sleep on my side. We both wake up in the exact same position so I know we are getting enough sleep! I am in no rush for him to sleep in his own bed because it is so wonderful to snuggle with him and to feel the comfort it brings him to be near us. He does make quite a bit of noise when he wakes up though, so he and I go out to the couch to eat so Chris can get some sleep. Cade eats and I catch up on my recorded shows. I have even been watching the world cup games that are on at all hours of the night. No complaints in the sleep department.
He is no longer a little alien baby either! His face has started to fill in and he even has a little double chin now. His soft brown baby hair is slowly falling out and his hair underneath is so blond :) Chris and I were both very blond as young children so it is no surprise to me that he will be too. He is my little protester these days and does not like to have his diaper or clothes changed and does not like to be moved when he is comfortable. He screams bloody murder while being changed and when he is moved, he grunts at you. It is so cute and like nothing I have ever heard a baby do before. He has been much more aware and stays awake for longer periods of time, although he still sleeps most of the time. It is rare that we are able to put him down while he sleeps.....or while he is awake. He will only sleep while being held and knows within seconds if you have put him down...more reason to protest. Sometimes I can get him to sleep in his bouncy chair for a little while, but usually not. If I need to get things done, I can put him in the Moby Wrap and he will sleep for hours. No complaints here either.
Chris and I are loving being parents and are working out all the kinks pretty quickly. He is wonderful with Cade and is feeling more and more comfortable everyday. Cade really responds to his voice and lays really still when Chris sings to him. He is however, already a momma's boy and I love it! He will sleep with Chris or anyone who is holding him, but when he is fussy he only wants me. It is such a nice feeling to be able to provide a little person with such comfort and happiness by just being you!
I have taken hundreds of pictures and lots of video already so I will try to post some to share once in a while. His latest feat? Rolling over. Yup , that's right, rolling over. He actually did it a couple weeks ago when he was barely a month old! I thought it was a fluke, but he did it again 3 times last night so go figure!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Back to "New" Reality
Chris went back to work today. After 7 weeks of being right by my side, we are without him today. I missed him before he was even gone this morning and cannot wait for him to get home tonight. Cade and I are fine without him in a functioning way, but it is just so much nicer and much more fun when he is here. Mostly I feel sad for him. I feel that he is missing out on being able to spend time with his son and form a strong bond. I know it is irrational in a way, but I almost feel guilty that I am here with him all day and Chris has to go to work. Honestly, if I could, I would go back and let him stay home. Despite my feelings about the whole situation, he likes to work. He works so hard to support us and make us proud and he does it so well! We love him so much!
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