In the NICU she was pretty much good. She seemed to be on a nice schedule and fairly predictable but now that she's home she's thrown that out the window. Yesterday morning she would only eat a little bit at a time and maybe sleep for a few minutes and then she'd eat and sleep. I couldn't tell how long she would sleep or how long it would be until she would eat again. She finally slept long enough for me to shower around 2:00. We headed to Grandma's house and she slept the whole time! Good grief. Right now I'm at my mom's house and she's asleep. I'm about ready to move into Grandma's!
I really can't complain too much however because she has done well at night. She's only waken up around 4:00 each morning to eat and has gone back to sleep. I just need to get her to stick to it and maybe figure out how to deal with her fickle morning schedule.
Little girl and I just came from her first Doctor's visit. I can see the office from my apartment building and yet I couldn't make it there on time. MAN! I'm still standing in amazement of moms. How do they make it anywhere on time when kids have their own schedules?
Anyway, here are a few more pictures...we just can't seem to get enough pictures. :)
Grandpa and Little Girl just having a nice little chat.
In her going home outfit...a little snug but we had to at least wear it once!
Ready to Go!!
12 comments:
You will get used to being home with her. Now you know why most mothers are late everywhere they go.
Start a half hour before you think you need too... at at least 15 mins with each additional kid. Someone is going to puke, need a change or throw a fit. hehehe It's all good. Congrats she's such a big girl!
My friend said you can be 15 minutes late per kid... I guess that means I get 1 hour :) My mother-in-law always told me the first two weeks were hardest, and I totally agree. I'll give you a call sometime!!
Schedules, what are schedules? Kids don't have schedules, mom's have schedules and kids' only goal is to mess them up. You'll get into a rhythm soon enough, and now you know why I was always late.
Congrats! She is so cute! Keep us all updated! i'm sure she'll always make it into the blog!
she is too cute! Don't worry about being super mom, the first few months after having sophie home I felt like i was constantly running around w/my head cut off. Then everything will come together and get easier, especially as she gets older. :)
I remember feeling the same way after I had Ruth. I went to church the week after she was born and was overwhelmed just watching other moms deal with their multiple children. I wondered, "how do they do it!!?!" The newborn part is very short-lived, but it felt like it lasted forever and it was difficult for me to get used to anyway. You are doing great, I'm sure, and it will get easier as you get used to each other. :)
Alissa, the book "On Becoming Baby Wise" will SAVE YOUR LIFE!!! All 3 of my kids have been "snacky" eaters and it gets really annoying. But with Tanner I read that book and "fixed" his snacking (with a lot of work) and he was sleeping from 7pm-7am a couple weeks before he was 3 mo old!!! Totally worth it! It will help you feel confident as a mother and in helping you both get back on a schedule. I always felt like things were going to be ok as soon as that schedule kicked in!
I have the same question...and I haven't figured out the best answer except one day at a time. It's tough and enjoyable and worth it. I am sure you're a great mom and you'll just keep getting better.
With Easton I remember the first week feeling so tired I didn't think I would ever recover! It does get easier, but I am still late everywhere...that part seems to stay with you :) Anyway she is super cute and I am so glad she is home now! Oh and I am glad you liked our costumes...I am not crafty enough to make them from scratch, I call it semi-homemade. I made some of it and then added it to things I found at DI that I tweaked a bit...
Welcome to parenthood, you two:) The joys always outweigh the (apparent) inconveniences. Can't wait to see the pretty little girl next time we visit Lincoln.
Rebekah is beautiful. Glad you are all home together safely. The first several months are pretty insane, but you can do it! Call if you need anything. :)
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