Saturday, January 8, 2011
Jake's Snort & Other Ramblings
Well, its been 1 month since our lives have changed forever!!! I cannot believe it, the time really does go by so quickly!
In my last blog entry, I was telling you about Jake and his snort when he cries. I had wanted to take a video because I think it soo cute, but Joel said it was mean...but I took one anyway..so here it is. Kristin and Holly came over for a mini photo shoot..so he is wearing his "0 month" tie. (You can hear Kristin's laugh in the background lol) Now, I'm not sure WHO Jake gets the snorting from..because I NEVER snort when laughing...ok sometimes. lol
Anyway...life has definitely changed since our arrival...not in a bad way...just different. I no longer can make plans on a whim...everything has to be planned, especially with breastfeeding, which is fine because now thats my #1 job! No more "Hey lets go grab lunch right now...ok be there in 5 minutes" its more like "What time do you want to do lunch?" Lots of planning around Jake!
I'm not gonna lie, this past week has been rough. Lots of tears (just because I'm still an emotional, hormonal, basketcase!) and lots of prayers! Jake does NOT like napping unless he is in the moby wrap, or I'm holding him. This wouldn't be a problem because I LOVE holding him..but I don't want to spoil him or make it difficult with someone watches him. When I lay him down for a nap he will only sleep for about 20 minutes, then wake up. However, he DID take a 2.5 hour nap yesterday! Woo! As for as sleeping at night, we do 3.5-4 hour stretches. On Thursday night, Jake slept for a whopping 6 hours! Hooooray! I felt so refreshed!!!
I can't complain. I'm loving this new, crazy adventure. I still look at Jake and marvel at every detail of him and how he was wonderfully made. :)
Thats all for now!!!!!!
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2 comments:
Jayda would only nap on me when she was a newborn too, but take advantage. It's so nice to snuggle with them, and they do grow out of it. By the time she was 4 or 5 months she would nap anywhere. I am glad your enjoying motherhood and don't worry about being an emotional wreck its normal and we all went through it.
Dear Jenalee,
I know you don't know me, but i figured encouragement never hurts!
My little guy had a rough first few months (& so did I!). I remember he would cry if i put him down, or try to get him to nap. You feel like it may never end, but it does!
And you can't hold your baby too much! You wont spoil him by holding him for naps! I remember reading & talking with my ped about the same worry! Remember he was "held" for the past 9+ months and really still needs that connection to you!! I know everyone has different opinions about it, but enjoy this time. It really does fly by!
One thing I like to remember when frustrating days come and my guys isn't doing "this" or "that". Just as they get good at something like, napping or sleeping really well, they change it up and figure out a new routine!
Rough days, tears, hugs, girlfriend vents & Diet Coke is pretty much a cycle! Embrace it! Your little guy is super studly!! Enjoy every second.
Deanna
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