Today is the day we get to bring you home. Oh my gosh what are we going to do with you when we get you there? Can we take a nurse home with us? What happens if he will not eat? What do I do if he spits up? I am not comfortable using the suction bulb. He is so small, what if I break him? Ha, I think these are normal questions that every new mom and dad ask when bringing home their babies. However, those were some of my fears.
Even with all the fears, nerves, and questions that Shaun and I had, we were so excited to get you home. We could not wait to introduce you to your brothers. Here was their reaction...
Talk about an emotional ride. Shaun’s family came up today (Wednesday) so they could to see/meet you. It was a long day with lots of joy and concern. You would not eat very well and mommy was really worried. I was not sure what to do or what I was doing wrong. Of course I want to make sure that I am doing everything that I need to do in order to help you grow big and strong. Once Shaun’s family left, I had an emotional down pour. I could not stop crying and I had no idea why I even started. Oh and how things got worse from there. When it was time to go to bed you did not want to lie down. We would put you in your bassinet and you would start to scream bloody murder. Shaun and I tried everything…changing your diaper, feeding you, checking to see if you were hot or cold, etc. Nothing seemed to work. Finally at around 5:30 am, we decided to try to cuddle up with you in the bed…who would have known that you would fall right asleep laying between the two of us…ha. This was something we did not want to do (have you sleep in the bed with us) but we were pretty desperate at that time. Of course each night got better and better but you still did not want to sleep by yourself, so for the first week of your life you sleep with mommy and daddy. We knew we were going to have to break you of that habit and fast. Next week will be the week we work on sleeping by ourselves…this week we are working on breastfeeding…I can only battle one battle at a time.
4 comments:
I love your blog entry! Hunter and I especially liked the picture where Christian met his brothers. :) That was too funny! Each week will get easier. You will learn his cry and what every little noise means. Those first weeks are exhausting, but time will fly so quickly and before you know it he will be crawling and walking and talking. Enjoy every precious minute!
Wendy H.
Congratulations! My two boys are (almost) 11 and 14. Reading your entry just brought back every single memory that you wrote about. It is funny how you learn what to do and not do from the first (sleeping in your bed, etc.) Just when you think you have solved a "problem" a new one arises. Enjoy every minute because one day you will be wondering where the time went.
Wow! Aren't those first days fun and terrifying at the same time?! I'm certain you are doing a WONDERFUL job! Sleep when he sleeps. Lots of people told me that and I did and I'm SO GLAD! It made those sleepless nights much more bearable :). Hang in there with the nursing. It does get easier, I promise! If you are relaxed, Christian will be too :).
This entry brought back so many memories!! You're right, I think every new parent has those same questions and concerns. I remember thinking that I would never figure Caroline out - and then one day it all just seemed a lot easier. Hang in there with the nursing. It does get better after awhile, and if it doesn't, call a lactation consultant. We had some issues at first, and our LC really helped me out.
I'm so happy for you! Enjoy him!!
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