Parenthood is definitely a learning experience!
I'm learning every day that you can never be prepared for what lies ahead and the experiences you go through.
I think that with Derek working out of town, it's even more of a learning experience.
Gavin is becoming a "momma's boy" and loves to cuddle. He's a tummy baby and only likes to be on his stomach. Meaning that since I cannot lay him down on his tummy in his crib, then I let him nap on my chest. It's so sweet, although I know that I have to stop it before he only sleeps that way!
I'm learning that he squirms, and nothing is wrong with him. I don't have to watch him sleep wondering if his squirming means he's going to wake up.
He is growing sooo fast that I keep having to adjust the straps on his car seat.
I'm learning that it is very difficult to grocery shop with a car seat. Yesterday, after my OB appt (which went well-I'm almost healed) I went to WalMart, and sat his seat up on the top of the handles of the cart. You know how it just sits up there and you don't have to hook anything up?
Well I hit a bump walking in and his seat feel off the side. Thank GOD I caught him. I've learned not to ever put him up there again, making grocery shopping a rare occasion from now on.
I've learned that although he may have not liked something a week ago, he may now. He is sleeping a little better in his bassinet in our bedroom. And yes, I said sleeping! He is finally getting his days and nights on track, but still not sleeping more than a couple hours at a time.
Yesterday was the most difficult of days for us. Poor baby had colic from 3:30 to 11 pm! He cried and screamed and I came to a breaking point. I broke down and called Derek crying. I told him to quit his job and work at home. lol. I was serious at the time...
I took it so personal that my baby was inconsolable and I just felt terrible. I was just sure he would stop, but he didn't. Derek convinced me to put him in his crib for a while and just shut the door so I could take a break. It was the hardest thing i've had to do and if he does this often, I may go crazy!
I've learned that I have to force myself to eat in order to have energy, even though I'm never hungry anymore b/c I don't have time.
I had a preexisting stomach condition called gastroparysis where my tummy doesn't work on it's own & I have to take foreign prescription meds 30 min before I eat. Well, it went away while I was pregnant and is now back, making me terribly sick to my stomach every time I eat. So, I finally made myself an appt today to go see my gastroenterologists to get back on meds. But I have to wait till the end of June! So, I'll just keep my meals to a minimum. Besides, I do have 20 more lbs to lose!!
I'm learning things every single day and I'm doing things that I never thought were possible. Like, surviving on 3 hours of sleep, and running errands around a newborn's schedule!
This whole experience is just amazing and I couldn't be happier to be in a "school of parenthood."
I couldn't write this boring blog without posting a couple pictures!!
This was today, Gavin must have been dreaming of roller coasters :)
And this picture is him yesterday. I put him down in his playpin after he fell asleep and 5 min later I checked on him, and I SWEAR, he rolled over on his tummy. You can barely tell but I was able to snap a picture before he rolled back!He's so strong!
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I cant wait to share in all these precious moments together. He is just too adorable and is definitely changing.
Awww.....he's so cute! My girls used to sleep with their hands up like that too :)
You know, I never could get my carseat to attach right to the top of the buggy either and almost had some accidents like that too. I learned that mine would fit perfectly sideways on the back part of the buggy, so if i had to go shopping, i would put it across the back (or even right down in the buggy if it didn't fit sideways) and just use the top and bottom of the buggy for my groceries. At least if you had to go, you could do that.
You are so right. Parenthood is full of a bunch of different lessons learned and some days are definitely harder than others. Just remember, you are only a month in and things will start to get easier as time passes.
About the carseat situation in the shopping carts, it's not like that for all shopping carts. I've found that it's weird like that with the Walmart carts but not like that at other stores. Have you considered getting a Moby wrap or some other front pack? It is so awesome and you can have your hands free to do your shopping and other errands. I love mine!
Okay...I'll stop rambling now! I love the pic of Gavin with his hands up! Livvie does the same thing and it's so cute! :)
Aw, I could just eat him up!!!!!! :) Precious!!!
I really loved this blog, it was so heartfelt and you can tell just how much you have grown and learned through becoming a mommy! You are such a great mommy and Gavin is so blessed to have you as his momma and D as his daddy!!! Love ya lots!
Roller coaster picture is precious! Ya know I hated putting Rylie's carseat in the top of those carts too-they just weren't secure, so I just put her whole carseat in the big basket part & fit groceries around it, under the cart, & in the top seat. Until she could sit on her own in the upper seat part. Dont worry-it wont be too much longer & errands will be easier! ;-)
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