3 weeks down! :)

Our little man is three weeks old already! How'd that happen? Time is flying!

Some highlights from this past week.  . .

Beckett has regained his birth weight, plus a couple ounces! WOO HOO! 

Beckett is really starting to hold his head up more now and is extremely alert and curious when he is awake.

He also likes to use his activity mat for tummy time and for time to explore the world above him. . .

Bella makes sure she is close by at all times . . .

He loves to fall asleep in funny positions and to stretch out his arms (swaddling and this guy don't really go together) . . .

We experienced baby wearing for the first time this week, as Jeff went back to work ...

I love this thing . . it is just like the Moby Wrap, but I found it on Etsy

View of Beckett from Mommy's angle while in his wrap

 My friend Andrea told us about the Wubbanub . . . it is a stuffed animal attached to the pacifier. It helps him hold on to it and helps us not lose it.  . . IN LOVE

Just hanging out wide awake :)

Survived Week 2 - Woo Hoo

I can't believe our little man is already two weeks old! He is changing so much already! We are really settling in to motherhood and fatherhood and it feels amazing. This week has been vastly different from last week for several reasons...

• We are breast feeding on demand which has been much less stressful (although it is still not a walk in the park - this little man would prefer a bottle which he can finish in a few minutes)
• He is sleeping at one 5 hour stretch at night (AMAZING - HAPPY DANCE) - this is particularly helpful for someone like me, who is a horrible napper (Jeff, of course, can nap anywhere at any time - darn him)
• I am finally feeling a little more mobile, although I still can't lift things or move certain ways
• Jeff and I got out of the house once together and then I got out for the first time by myself. It was helpful, especially since it is flu season and so cold out.. I don't want to expose this little guy to those things quite yet
• I can fit my rings back on my finger (yay - It's the little things)

We had Baby B's two week appointment this week and he weighs 7 lbs 8 1/2 ozs, which is not quite his birth weight. We are still working on improving that. :)

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Fun firsts for this week. . . 

1. Newborn photo shoot
2. First bath at home
3. First real outfits worn
4. First home date for mom and dad (cards and wine)

Quick Advice for New Moms

FOOD

Use www.takethemameal.com (have a friend set it up - Thanks Christi) to set up meals for 3 - 4 weeks it is a freaking lifesaver! It has helped with stress and not eating junk. Thank you to all of the thoughtful people who have been feeding us. We set up meals for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. It is hard enough to pick up around the house and shower, let alone cook real food. I'm already scared for when they stop coming (ha!).

TIME-OUT

• Change your clothes everyday even if you aren't going anywhere - you will feel more productive and like a human being
• Take quiet time each day - for me it is with a Bible verse and some tea. It keeps me centered and gives me patience
• Take a break - I felt guilty about Jeff and I going out and then me going out, but it was good for my mental health 

 FOLLOW ORDERS

Follow your doctor's orders about rest, driving, lifting, etc - they aren't joking, they know what they are talking about. I ended up being in a lot of pain one day because I overdid it. . . whoops

LOVE 

Love your spouse - try to not take things out on them during this time. Jeff is my rock and when I am overwhelmed he is amazing, so I try not to take my overwhelmed feelings out on him - he is learning too 

Check out my "All you really need is ..." post for a few more tips!