1 Month

Where does the time go?  I can't believe it has been a month already.  Here's what I've learned and experienced throughout this month.  Motherhood is not what I expected.  Some things are easier than I thought and some things are harder.

You must take precautions everytime you change a boy.  We learned that the hard way.  We were still in the hospital, when in the middle of the night Travis and I were both changing Beau's diaper.  He had his circ. earlier that day and diaper changing went smoother when both of us were helping.  We were scrambling to try and change him fast when he started peeing all over himself.  Unfortunately, he was pointed up and he shot himself in the face.  We are pretty sure he nailed himself in the eye and mouth and all over his onesie.  He was already crying from the act of getting his diaper changed and started screaming bloody murder after he pee'd himself in the face.  Travis and I get pee'd on occasionally too. 

I was a hot mess after we got home from the hospital.  So emotional.  I would cry at the drop of a hat and had major anxiety.  The crying and anxiety have gotten better thankfully.

I am only pumping and not nursing.  I love the freedom of having bottles and Travis being able to feed him, but not the pumping sessions.  I think I would go crazy if I had to get up every night with him to nurse.  I get up with him on the weeknights and Travis gets up with him on the weekends.  I highly recommend it.  I enjoy my two nights a week of sleep.

Beau loves his paci, but isn't addicted to it.  Hopefully that will mean he won't mind when I take it away for good.

Beau is still learning that he doesn't have to be held to take a nap.  He sleeps fine by himself at night, however, he won't sleep longer than 10-20 minutes by himself during the day unless someone is holding him.  I can't get anything done, but sleep myself, work one handed on the compter or watch tv.  I love holding him, but I do need a shower every once in awhile and taking one when Travis gets home isn't ideal for me.  I haven't been too worried since he's so young.  You can't expect much from someone who's only a few weeks old.  Although, the last two days we've discovered swaddling him super tight and propping him on his side has enabled him to sleep soundly for hour stretches.  I hope that keeps working and gets better. 

Our BabyBjorn has been my life saver.  Having a baby that only wants to be held, the Bjorn is a must if you want to get anything done.  Beau contently hangs out while I get ready for church and while I do the dishes.  Travis loves using it too while doing things around the apartment.  Beau even helped Travis make my birthday cake the other day.

Tummy time is our favorite.  I love laying him on my stomach and watching him lift his head to look around.  He always has the cutest expressions and such a strong neck.

Beau loves walks.  He'll be fussy and as soon as we walk outside he quiets right down.  He even knows when the walk is over and sometimes when we pull up to the door he'll start crying again.  Sorry, I can only walk so much.

Happy one month Beau!  May you have many more.