I can't even believe my baby, baby is 2 months old today! Wow, this time is going so much faster. Don't grow up too fast Benny-boo-boo!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Happy 2 Months, Ben!
April 22, 2013
I can't even believe my baby, baby is 2 months old today! Wow, this time is going so much faster. Don't grow up too fast Benny-boo-boo!
I can't even believe my baby, baby is 2 months old today! Wow, this time is going so much faster. Don't grow up too fast Benny-boo-boo!
Friday, April 19, 2013
Thankful
April 19, 2013
Well after being up until 2 am cleaning, everything is bleached. Thank GOD for a great baby that slept through the whole thing. Of course, he was up at 3 to eat, which meant pretty much no sleep for us, but still. We couldn't have asked for a better baby last night.
I also have been on FB the last 24 hours and have seen some terrible damage in other Elmhurst homes. Right now I am feeling pretty lucky. There are some people that lost everything in their basement. I feel so bad for them!
We lost a rug (which we don't even care about) and a vacuum (that's kinda broken anyway and needs to be replaced). Pretty good.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Ugh floods.
April 18, 2013
Why is it whenever we have a baby in this house, our home floods?
Our basement flooded in 2010 when Hannah was 4 weeks old. And today we took about 3 inches of water with our almost 8 week old. What gives?
Basically we shipped Hannah off for the night and are praying that Ben sleeps a solid 5-6 hours so we can get everything bleached. Thankfully we won't lose anything (unless we get like 3-4 feet) since we have planned ahead after the last time and only put things on the ground that can get wet. And since the water was coming in slow enough, we could get most things off the floor in time.
What a mess.
Why is it whenever we have a baby in this house, our home floods?
Our basement flooded in 2010 when Hannah was 4 weeks old. And today we took about 3 inches of water with our almost 8 week old. What gives?
Basically we shipped Hannah off for the night and are praying that Ben sleeps a solid 5-6 hours so we can get everything bleached. Thankfully we won't lose anything (unless we get like 3-4 feet) since we have planned ahead after the last time and only put things on the ground that can get wet. And since the water was coming in slow enough, we could get most things off the floor in time.
What a mess.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Mommy Truth #1
April 16, 2013
Mommy Truth #1
When you are crying and I'm rocking you, telling you "it's ok", I'm not just speaking to you.
Mommy Truth #1
When you are crying and I'm rocking you, telling you "it's ok", I'm not just speaking to you.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tax Day, HOORAY!
April 15, 2013
I have never been so excited for tax day in my life. I can't wait to have Dan around more. We all miss him, and I can't wait for some more help with the baby. Especially in the evenings. Bath time around here by myself is a little crazy - doable, but stressful. And even just having Dan do the last feeding of the night gives me, like, 3 extra hours of sleep at night. That is HUGE.
I'm tired.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Dear Future Carey
April 14, 2013
Dear Future Carey,
It has occurred to me, present Carey, that there are many things I wish I had written down about Hannah to have a point of reference for Ben. I have decided to start a list of these items, and add to it as necessary. That way if we do end up having a third, you will have this list.
1. Ben's belly button stunk and fell off in 7 days. Thank GOD.
2. Ben hiccuped all day long at first. By 6 weeks it was almost completely gone.
3. Ben was startled by everything the first month. Now, Hannah is practically screaming in his ear all day and he is fine.
4. Once we went to all formula (6 weeks) Ben was doing 7 feedings. Most of his feedings were 4 ounce feedings but we are doing one day feeding at 6 ounces and the "before bed" feeding at 6 ounces.
5. Almost 8 weeks and we get up about 3 am everyday to feed him and then every 3 hours until bed the next day.
6. Ben had the baby acne about week 4 or 5. Since then he's had super dry skin on his face and head and is starting to "molt". He's very flaky, but I don't want to put anything on it.
7. My milk took about 10 days to dry up.
8. I got my period for the first time when Ben was _____ weeks old.
9. Ben was very gassy once he was getting more formula (about 5 weeks). I have him gas drops for almost 3 weeks. Not sure if they worked or not, but I stopped because about 7 weeks I felt he didn't need them anymore and maybe they were even have a reverse effect.
10. I tried 6 different pacifier brands and for the first 6 weeks Ben wouldn't take anything. Then, like magic, at 6 weeks he took the Nuk (just like Hannah).
Ok, that's it for now. But I WILL be adding to the list as we go. You are welcome, future Carey.
Love,
Present Carey
Dear Future Carey,
It has occurred to me, present Carey, that there are many things I wish I had written down about Hannah to have a point of reference for Ben. I have decided to start a list of these items, and add to it as necessary. That way if we do end up having a third, you will have this list.
1. Ben's belly button stunk and fell off in 7 days. Thank GOD.
2. Ben hiccuped all day long at first. By 6 weeks it was almost completely gone.
3. Ben was startled by everything the first month. Now, Hannah is practically screaming in his ear all day and he is fine.
4. Once we went to all formula (6 weeks) Ben was doing 7 feedings. Most of his feedings were 4 ounce feedings but we are doing one day feeding at 6 ounces and the "before bed" feeding at 6 ounces.
5. Almost 8 weeks and we get up about 3 am everyday to feed him and then every 3 hours until bed the next day.
6. Ben had the baby acne about week 4 or 5. Since then he's had super dry skin on his face and head and is starting to "molt". He's very flaky, but I don't want to put anything on it.
7. My milk took about 10 days to dry up.
8. I got my period for the first time when Ben was _____ weeks old.
9. Ben was very gassy once he was getting more formula (about 5 weeks). I have him gas drops for almost 3 weeks. Not sure if they worked or not, but I stopped because about 7 weeks I felt he didn't need them anymore and maybe they were even have a reverse effect.
10. I tried 6 different pacifier brands and for the first 6 weeks Ben wouldn't take anything. Then, like magic, at 6 weeks he took the Nuk (just like Hannah).
Ok, that's it for now. But I WILL be adding to the list as we go. You are welcome, future Carey.
Love,
Present Carey
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Postpartum Appointment
April 10, 2013
Today was my postpartum appointment.
Everything is on the up-and-up. Stitches healed, things back where they need to be. I have even lost 24 of the 30 pounds I gained with the pregnancy, so I'm feeling pretty good about that.
Hard to believe it's been 6 weeks already. The second time goes so much faster!
Today was my postpartum appointment.
Everything is on the up-and-up. Stitches healed, things back where they need to be. I have even lost 24 of the 30 pounds I gained with the pregnancy, so I'm feeling pretty good about that.
Hard to believe it's been 6 weeks already. The second time goes so much faster!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Potty Training
April 9, 2013
Kill me now.
I seriously am the absolute worst at this potty-training business. Today I actually spent time online looking to hire someone to do this for me. I'm not kidding.
No matter how calm I try and remain, my nerves get shot about 2 hours in. I honestly am considering pulling her from pre-school next year to by myself another year before she has to be in underwear. She's going to be 10 before she's trained by this rate - and honestly, I don't care. I don't have the mental or emotional strength to "train" her. She's just going to have to start doing it on her own.
Ugh.
Kill me now.
I seriously am the absolute worst at this potty-training business. Today I actually spent time online looking to hire someone to do this for me. I'm not kidding.
No matter how calm I try and remain, my nerves get shot about 2 hours in. I honestly am considering pulling her from pre-school next year to by myself another year before she has to be in underwear. She's going to be 10 before she's trained by this rate - and honestly, I don't care. I don't have the mental or emotional strength to "train" her. She's just going to have to start doing it on her own.
Ugh.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Hannah is two
April 8, 2013
Oh Hannah.
Someday I will look back at this time with you and laugh. I hope.
You are so stubborn and so adorable. Probably too smart for your own good. And did I mention stubborn?
I really do remind myself almost daily that I'm the adult here. And I am quite aware that you are playing me like a fiddle, but usually not until far too late.
I'm just trying to stay calm and weather your "comments" such as "Mommy, goes and takes a walk in a forest." Good grief.
Oh Hannah.
Someday I will look back at this time with you and laugh. I hope.
You are so stubborn and so adorable. Probably too smart for your own good. And did I mention stubborn?
I really do remind myself almost daily that I'm the adult here. And I am quite aware that you are playing me like a fiddle, but usually not until far too late.
I'm just trying to stay calm and weather your "comments" such as "Mommy, goes and takes a walk in a forest." Good grief.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
The crib
April 6, 2013
Tonight I am going to put Ben to bed in his crib.
Up until this point, he has been sleeping in the bassinet in the back room with me on the couch. Because it's tax time, I wanted to be nice and let Dan have the bed. And honestly, I was also worried about his snoring waking up the baby (it practically wakes the neighbors) and the baby crying waking up Hannah. We are very comfortable in the back room, so no big deal.
But, I think it's time. I really would love to sleep in my bed again. And I think that he might sleep better if he can stretch out (he's huge!) Fingers crossed that I'm not up every 5 minutes.
Tonight I am going to put Ben to bed in his crib.
Up until this point, he has been sleeping in the bassinet in the back room with me on the couch. Because it's tax time, I wanted to be nice and let Dan have the bed. And honestly, I was also worried about his snoring waking up the baby (it practically wakes the neighbors) and the baby crying waking up Hannah. We are very comfortable in the back room, so no big deal.
But, I think it's time. I really would love to sleep in my bed again. And I think that he might sleep better if he can stretch out (he's huge!) Fingers crossed that I'm not up every 5 minutes.
Friday, April 5, 2013
LAST DAY! Hooray!
April 5, 2013
Today Ben is 6-weeks old. And while that is important - it's not NEARLY as important as the fact that today is my LAST DAY of breastfeeding, HOORAY!
Ben is really great at latching on - but truth is, I'm just not making a lot. I have been feeding him for every feeding and then he still eats another 3-4 ounces of formula from a bottle. I figure I'm providing him maybe 1/3 of his nourishment at this point.
I wanted to go the full 6 weeks because that's what I did for Hannah and I felt like I needed to keep it equal. Although, I'm certain he got way more since he latched better. Regardless, 6 weeks is up today and we will be moving to all formula and not looking back. I can't wait!
When we switched Hannah to all formula she started sleeping 7-8 hours at night. Will we get that lucky with Ben? I hope so!
Today Ben is 6-weeks old. And while that is important - it's not NEARLY as important as the fact that today is my LAST DAY of breastfeeding, HOORAY!
Ben is really great at latching on - but truth is, I'm just not making a lot. I have been feeding him for every feeding and then he still eats another 3-4 ounces of formula from a bottle. I figure I'm providing him maybe 1/3 of his nourishment at this point.
I wanted to go the full 6 weeks because that's what I did for Hannah and I felt like I needed to keep it equal. Although, I'm certain he got way more since he latched better. Regardless, 6 weeks is up today and we will be moving to all formula and not looking back. I can't wait!
When we switched Hannah to all formula she started sleeping 7-8 hours at night. Will we get that lucky with Ben? I hope so!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The Nursery
April 2, 2013
Ben's room is almost done. I feel terrible that his room is such a work-in-progress, but that's what happens when you don't find out the sex ahead of time.
Chris was over today and hung some shelves for me. I'm working on the letters above his bed and should have those up in a few days. And my mom is sewing drapes, we just have to get the fabric. That should be it for awhile.
Ben's not even IN his room yet - but still. Boy should have a finished room!
Ben's room is almost done. I feel terrible that his room is such a work-in-progress, but that's what happens when you don't find out the sex ahead of time.
Chris was over today and hung some shelves for me. I'm working on the letters above his bed and should have those up in a few days. And my mom is sewing drapes, we just have to get the fabric. That should be it for awhile.
Ben's not even IN his room yet - but still. Boy should have a finished room!
Monday, April 1, 2013
April
April 1, 2013
I'm tired. I'm emotional. And I feel very alone/lonely. Two more weeks. Go fast, please!
APRIL. Thank GOD. I cannot wait for tax time to be over. I am so sick of feeling like a single parent. It causes so many mixed emotions for me. On one hand, we are a single income family and Dan runs his own business. This is his busy time and it's not "that" long.
On the other hand, we have a newborn baby and I really feel like I should be getting more help from him.
It's not the same having family or friends help out. Yes, it's wonderful (and necessary since I couldn't do it alone, I'm sure), but no one replaces Dan being here. It seriously sucks to not have him around at such an important time around here.
I'm tired. I'm emotional. And I feel very alone/lonely. Two more weeks. Go fast, please!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Easter 2013
March 31, 2013
Happy Easter!
Today was a crazy day filled with an easter egg hunt, church (where both my kids where rockstars) and spending tons of family time.
Hannah decided to decorate herself with stickers for the day. Hopefully this doesn't manifest into tattoos someday with she's a teenager. Girl is creative!
Happy Easter!
Today was a crazy day filled with an easter egg hunt, church (where both my kids where rockstars) and spending tons of family time.
Hannah decided to decorate herself with stickers for the day. Hopefully this doesn't manifest into tattoos someday with she's a teenager. Girl is creative!
Friday, March 29, 2013
The Happy Siblings
March 29, 2013
It's been one month and I'm finally feeling like I can leave the house with both kids alone. This is HUGE news. Makes me feel like I have sort-of a life again, whew.
Our mornings are crazy with getting both kids fed and dressed - not to mention myself. I am still breastfeeding right now and also providing Ben a 2-4 ounce supplement afterwards. Feeding him sometimes takes 45 minutes and he's eating every 2-3 hours. Needless to say, we spend a lot of time sitting in a chair together. Luckily Hannah has been a rockstar at playing alone. I have a lot of guilt about not spending the sort of time I used to with her, but I keep telling myself that she won't remember this time, and really, I'm giving her the best gift of all - a sibling.
It's been one month and I'm finally feeling like I can leave the house with both kids alone. This is HUGE news. Makes me feel like I have sort-of a life again, whew.
Our mornings are crazy with getting both kids fed and dressed - not to mention myself. I am still breastfeeding right now and also providing Ben a 2-4 ounce supplement afterwards. Feeding him sometimes takes 45 minutes and he's eating every 2-3 hours. Needless to say, we spend a lot of time sitting in a chair together. Luckily Hannah has been a rockstar at playing alone. I have a lot of guilt about not spending the sort of time I used to with her, but I keep telling myself that she won't remember this time, and really, I'm giving her the best gift of all - a sibling.
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| The happy siblings. |
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Month One - CHECK!
March 27, 2013
Well I have been trying to get this first blog in the books for about 2 weeks now. Unfortunately, it keeps falling to the bottom of the "to-do" list around here. I need to make more of a commitment moving forward.
Well we have completed the first month. Arguably the hardest time, when no one sleeps or has any idea what is going on. But we did it! Hooray!
Ben has been a dream baby. He sleeps, he latches and eats (although he's getting a supplement as well) and he couldn't be cuter with all his faces. Hannah has been a great big sister. She has her moments, but who's to say those aren't just the pains of being a two-year old? I'm not sure. But she loves to help me around the house with Ben and hold him. I'm considering that a success.
Dan's been crazy with work, so often I'm feeling like a single parent. Not the best feeling with a newborn at home, but I'm trying to remain calm and forge on. Soon we'll be at 2 months and tax time will be over and BOY won't I just think life is easy then?!? We'll see...
Week one, while Dan was home, I concentrated on healing my body parts and basic survival. Week two, was the first week I had both kids alone. I basically spent the week figuring out how I could do things like pee with both of them home. Week three, we ventured out into the world a few times and did quite well, and by week four I felt pretty good about life again.
Ben gets up once during the night, eats and goes right back to sleep. I can't complain. I figure I get between 6 and 7 hours of sleep a night - but it's broken sleep. Give me some caffeine in the morning and I feel pretty good.
Not that I'm wishing away days of Ben's (or Hannah's) life, but I really can't wait for the 2 month mark. That's when I felt things got significantly easier the first time - and since this time has been easier already - I think we will be in a great routine by then. AND Dan will be back around - bonus!
Well I have been trying to get this first blog in the books for about 2 weeks now. Unfortunately, it keeps falling to the bottom of the "to-do" list around here. I need to make more of a commitment moving forward.
Well we have completed the first month. Arguably the hardest time, when no one sleeps or has any idea what is going on. But we did it! Hooray!
Ben has been a dream baby. He sleeps, he latches and eats (although he's getting a supplement as well) and he couldn't be cuter with all his faces. Hannah has been a great big sister. She has her moments, but who's to say those aren't just the pains of being a two-year old? I'm not sure. But she loves to help me around the house with Ben and hold him. I'm considering that a success.
Dan's been crazy with work, so often I'm feeling like a single parent. Not the best feeling with a newborn at home, but I'm trying to remain calm and forge on. Soon we'll be at 2 months and tax time will be over and BOY won't I just think life is easy then?!? We'll see...
Week one, while Dan was home, I concentrated on healing my body parts and basic survival. Week two, was the first week I had both kids alone. I basically spent the week figuring out how I could do things like pee with both of them home. Week three, we ventured out into the world a few times and did quite well, and by week four I felt pretty good about life again.
Ben gets up once during the night, eats and goes right back to sleep. I can't complain. I figure I get between 6 and 7 hours of sleep a night - but it's broken sleep. Give me some caffeine in the morning and I feel pretty good.
Not that I'm wishing away days of Ben's (or Hannah's) life, but I really can't wait for the 2 month mark. That's when I felt things got significantly easier the first time - and since this time has been easier already - I think we will be in a great routine by then. AND Dan will be back around - bonus!
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