Mommyhood

Being a mom is the best! It really is. You hear it all the time from mom's, but you just don't get it until you are a mommy!

Brody is wonderful! The first week he didn't really fuss at all! Last week and today he has been more fussy but I feel very blessed because I know some babies cry all the time. Today he has been the fussiest and it hasn't been easy but we made it! :)

Aaron and I are trying not to hold him all the time especially if he is fussy for no reason (no temp, diaper changed, feed, burped, warm). It is really hard but we want him to learn how to soothe himself and not have to be held all the time when he is older.

I love getting cuddles from my little man. I love just holding him against my chest with him all curled up sleeping. Its the best. It is amazing how quickly you fall in love with your baby. I was afraid I would really miss the life Aaron and I had before Brody, but now I cannot imagine life without Brody. I mean I loved that time of my life and I do miss it some but I wouldnt trade having Brody for anything!

Aaron has done AMAZING with Brody! He is so patient and loving towards him and I love watching him interact with him!! I mean Aaron's first diaper to change was Brody's in the hospital. You would never know he hasn't really been around babies much.

Both moms came and helped for a week and it was great!! We are so tankful for them and really glad they came. Now it is just the three of us at home and we are learning our new normal. We are doing well! Brody slept for 6 hours last night and did great! I was a little nervous letting him sleep that long but I did (I woke up after 3 hours like normal just to check on him :)) I am waking up less with every noise he makes. I am learning that every noise doesn't mean he is dying :) I do still wake up to make sure he is breathing though. I know I will get better but I just have to check on my sweet boy! :)

He is eating well. Aaron got to feed him the first time last night. We are doing strictly breastmilk. Our pediatrician suggested we do 1 bottle a day starting at two weeks so they learn how to do both breast and bottle. He did great! Speaking of pediatrician, his 2 week appointment went great! He was 7.01 (he had gained 14 oz in 9 days!) Everything looked great. They did have to prick him to take blood for his two week scan. I'm not sure if it was worse for him or me. It was awful hearing him scream and not being able to help him! We haven't heard of any abnormal test which is good. No news is good news. Thank you Lord!

Suprisingly, we dont think he likes his swing very much. He usually gets fussy when we put him in it instead of calming down which is unusual. He also grunts a lot! He has this grunting noise he makes when he wakes up, when he is getting mad, and when he is hungry. It "his" noise.

I have been a mommy for 17 days now and it is flying by already! I love it a lot though and am enjoying every day with my little man! Thank you Lord for my little blessing!!!