Sunday, April 15, 2007
Feelings Hurt
Well Wes is off to play drums. I agreed for him to go cuz he told me he is BORED..What the HELL. It pisses me off and hurts my feelings all in one. How can he be bored..he is not the one who is home all week taking care of an infant..he gets to go to work. He is not the one who is up all the time through out the night..or falls asleep when watching a movie because he is so exhausted...oh and all day when I was cleaning the house and doing laundry in between feedings and naps he was the one on the computer..I was lucky to get a shower in today and it was cut short because Owen woke up. AND HE IS BORED!!! I asked him today how he like being a father and he said it is OK..well perhaps if he got more involved it would be better than ok. I think I am MAD right now. And that makes me happy that he is not here. OH and how nice to be able to go get out some pent up energy..yep wish I could go hang with my friends and drink some beers..that does sound really great!!! I have not been able to really do that for almost a year..and he is BORED!! Real poor choice of words to use there Wes. Glad your son and I are boring to you..
Boy am I tired
OK the lack of sleep has def caught up with me. My eyes are so tired they are going blurry on me..and well since I only have one good eye anyway its kinda stressful..Yes I have a lazy eye. It sucks cuz I really can not see out of it..I can but cant get good vision and it is not correctable with glasses..it is correctable by the age of 12 years old if you get to a good eye doctor in time. So needless to say if Owen inherits this horrid curse he will get it fixed. He will have to wear a patch over his good eye to force the bad one to work..but it will be worth it..it will save him a lot of eye strain in the future..Hopefully though he will get his dads eyesight which is 20/20 and we will not have to worry about it. I am hoping one day they will be able to come up with some sort of laser surgery to fix it..I will def get it done.
I get some sleep through the night but it is never straight through. He wakes up pretty regularly at 1 am, 3am then 6am wanting food and a diaper change. I know it wont last forever but I have to admit I am looking forward to the day that he sleeps through the night..even if it is just half way through the night.
My friend Karen came up to stay with us this past weekend. She went to Owen's music class with us and then I showed her my cubical at work. Then we all went to eat with Stacy for lunch. It was great having her here. I miss her so much when she is gone. She is one of my bestest friends ever.
Speaking of music class it was a blast. It is on Fridays and for a half an hour. The teachers name is Paulina and she is so great. She has a beautiful singing voice and she plays various instruments. I think I am going to keep Owen in it long going. Its only 54 dollars every six weeks. But I think it will really help him develop musically and well in other aspects too. Plus it is on Fridays and I am off work on Friday's so it will give us something productive to do together instead of just sitting around the house all day.
Everyone at work was glad to see Owen. It is funny we were all talking and I love this mommy thing..which is strange because I very vocally use to say that I did NOT want children. I am not sure why but I just didn't. Them my friend Stacy at work got pregnant and I kinda went through it with her and realized that it looked fun. So I decided that I did want a kid. Now I was talking to my co workers about having another one down the road...and they all were like this is so great..we cant believe this is you talking..lol..they all thin O looks like a doll. But they have only seem him when he is sleeping when he is very angelic..just wait until he awaks..lol..
My dog is so protective over Owen. It is adorable. She has to get up beside him when he is sleeping. It really is sweet. I was so worried about her being jealous but she is not. She gets her time in with me when Grandma Murphy is here taking care of Owen or when Wes has him. Its pretty cute. We got her hair cut really short for summer. She looks like she feels so much better getting all that ole hair off here.
Well I need to watch some of the Sopranos..which is a GREAT show. So we can get this netflix returned. Plus I got to get some laundry done..and well fast cuz when he wakes he is going to be hungry and possibly fussy. This is normally his fussy time of day....but sometimes he waits until a little later to get fussy too..so we will see....it falls between five and nine pm..then we give him a bath and out he goes. I think he just needs to wear himself out cuz he knows night time is coming soon. He was up A LOT today so he may be pretty tired tonight even though he is sleeping now.
My mom and little brother also came over yesterday to see baby. Of course he was either sleeping or being a bit fussy..LOL..I guess that is pretty much all they can do right now so what can ya expect..its eat, sleep, fuss, and potty..
well signing off for now...
I get some sleep through the night but it is never straight through. He wakes up pretty regularly at 1 am, 3am then 6am wanting food and a diaper change. I know it wont last forever but I have to admit I am looking forward to the day that he sleeps through the night..even if it is just half way through the night.
My friend Karen came up to stay with us this past weekend. She went to Owen's music class with us and then I showed her my cubical at work. Then we all went to eat with Stacy for lunch. It was great having her here. I miss her so much when she is gone. She is one of my bestest friends ever.
Speaking of music class it was a blast. It is on Fridays and for a half an hour. The teachers name is Paulina and she is so great. She has a beautiful singing voice and she plays various instruments. I think I am going to keep Owen in it long going. Its only 54 dollars every six weeks. But I think it will really help him develop musically and well in other aspects too. Plus it is on Fridays and I am off work on Friday's so it will give us something productive to do together instead of just sitting around the house all day.
Everyone at work was glad to see Owen. It is funny we were all talking and I love this mommy thing..which is strange because I very vocally use to say that I did NOT want children. I am not sure why but I just didn't. Them my friend Stacy at work got pregnant and I kinda went through it with her and realized that it looked fun. So I decided that I did want a kid. Now I was talking to my co workers about having another one down the road...and they all were like this is so great..we cant believe this is you talking..lol..they all thin O looks like a doll. But they have only seem him when he is sleeping when he is very angelic..just wait until he awaks..lol..
My dog is so protective over Owen. It is adorable. She has to get up beside him when he is sleeping. It really is sweet. I was so worried about her being jealous but she is not. She gets her time in with me when Grandma Murphy is here taking care of Owen or when Wes has him. Its pretty cute. We got her hair cut really short for summer. She looks like she feels so much better getting all that ole hair off here.
Well I need to watch some of the Sopranos..which is a GREAT show. So we can get this netflix returned. Plus I got to get some laundry done..and well fast cuz when he wakes he is going to be hungry and possibly fussy. This is normally his fussy time of day....but sometimes he waits until a little later to get fussy too..so we will see....it falls between five and nine pm..then we give him a bath and out he goes. I think he just needs to wear himself out cuz he knows night time is coming soon. He was up A LOT today so he may be pretty tired tonight even though he is sleeping now.
My mom and little brother also came over yesterday to see baby. Of course he was either sleeping or being a bit fussy..LOL..I guess that is pretty much all they can do right now so what can ya expect..its eat, sleep, fuss, and potty..
well signing off for now...
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Three Weeks Old
My little man is three weeks old today. It just blows my mind that he has been with us for almost a month now..well I suppose that he was with us for a long time before that, but outside of the womb for three weeks now...
He is getting bigger, he eats like a horse..and belches like one too. I suppose that will only get louder with time and I am sure he will eventually find it pretty funny. I have to admit we will more than likely encourage it..lol.
My friend Julie came to see me yesterday. Well I suppose see Owen too..We have been friends for about 20 years. Now that makes me feel old. My friend Karen is coming tomorrow and is going to go to Owens first music class with me. It should be fun. I talked to the teacher yesterday on the phone to confirm his enrollment. She seems to be really nice and is super excited to have such a youngster in her class. She said there is also another little girl in the class who is three weeks old. So that should be fun.
Owen is so funny. He will not sleep unless he is right up next to me. I think that it is a good thing, he wakes me up really quick that way when he needs to eat or get a diaper change. He actually took a bottle yesterday for Wes' mom. I had some crazy mixed feelings about it..it made me happy cuz I know that I can get a break , but it made me sad cuz he is now old enough to take the bottle. I know he is still a little guy, but time is just going by so fast it worries me a little. Before I know it he will be starting school..I am just going to enjoy every second of him.
Not much too exciting has been going on. Just same ole same ole. I am kinda getting cabin fever, its been so cold I have not been able to really get out of the house and just take a nice long walk. I am really looking forward to warm weather. It has been hard for me to just hang around the house all day. I am use to working 40 hours a week and well driving back and forth to South Bend to work. So it has been strange to just be home.
My back has been KILLING me. I am going to have to go to the chiropractor often for a while. That is one thing I miss about being pregnant I did not have to go to the chiropractor as much..strange enough my back did not hurt when I was pregnant.
Well my little man is grunting in his sleep. I better get over there by him before he wakes. I want to watch an episode of Sapranos. Gotta love the Netflix...the HBO shows rock.
More later
PEACE
He is getting bigger, he eats like a horse..and belches like one too. I suppose that will only get louder with time and I am sure he will eventually find it pretty funny. I have to admit we will more than likely encourage it..lol.
My friend Julie came to see me yesterday. Well I suppose see Owen too..We have been friends for about 20 years. Now that makes me feel old. My friend Karen is coming tomorrow and is going to go to Owens first music class with me. It should be fun. I talked to the teacher yesterday on the phone to confirm his enrollment. She seems to be really nice and is super excited to have such a youngster in her class. She said there is also another little girl in the class who is three weeks old. So that should be fun.
Owen is so funny. He will not sleep unless he is right up next to me. I think that it is a good thing, he wakes me up really quick that way when he needs to eat or get a diaper change. He actually took a bottle yesterday for Wes' mom. I had some crazy mixed feelings about it..it made me happy cuz I know that I can get a break , but it made me sad cuz he is now old enough to take the bottle. I know he is still a little guy, but time is just going by so fast it worries me a little. Before I know it he will be starting school..I am just going to enjoy every second of him.
Not much too exciting has been going on. Just same ole same ole. I am kinda getting cabin fever, its been so cold I have not been able to really get out of the house and just take a nice long walk. I am really looking forward to warm weather. It has been hard for me to just hang around the house all day. I am use to working 40 hours a week and well driving back and forth to South Bend to work. So it has been strange to just be home.
My back has been KILLING me. I am going to have to go to the chiropractor often for a while. That is one thing I miss about being pregnant I did not have to go to the chiropractor as much..strange enough my back did not hurt when I was pregnant.
Well my little man is grunting in his sleep. I better get over there by him before he wakes. I want to watch an episode of Sapranos. Gotta love the Netflix...the HBO shows rock.
More later
PEACE
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Owens apointment
Owen has gained a pound and grew an inch in two weeks. The doctor said that is great. He has some bumps on his neck and face but the doctor said this is normal and will go away around three months. We also asked about his belly button and the doctor put some strange stick thing on it and it kinda burned it a little bit and now his belly button looks great. We then asked about his diaper rash, which is horrid. Poor little guy has blisters on his butt (he just poops all the time), but the doc gave me a formula for a super butt paste which as Lotrimin, mylanta and a and d ointment in it. Strange as it sounds it seems to be working. He also has become a bit fussy and the doctor said this is normal for babies to do. Its kinda like growing pains. He also said it would be ok for us to give him the pacifier now. Which he kinda likes and kinda does not like. It just depends on his mood. I think that is about all we covered at the doctor office. Now he will not go back until he is nine weeks old. I think we will start getting him his shots at that time. I have been up in arms about getting the shots or not but I think since I have to put him in daycare they require him getting his shots. I suppose most kids get them and they all turn out ok. I just hate to expose his little body to all that at such a young age. I think I am going to pass on the Hep B shot though until he is a little bit older.
My insurance rocks, I got the billings for the hospital and the midwife fee. Grand total of approx 12000.00 to have my little man..I paid ZERO!! Got to love that. I suppose there are some true perks to working for the government. Not to mention I get eleven weeks off work to care for him. I could have had 12 or even more but I think I will be ready to get back into a routine. Hopefully he will get into one around that time. Right now I spoil him silly and let him sleep with me. He sleeps better when he sleeps by me. I guess its my warmth. But here soon I want to get him use to sleeping in his bassinet. Then we will move up to the crib when he is a bit older. I hate the scare of SIDS but I know it is important to keep people informed about it, but I think they put the fear of god in you too about it. My Bradley Method Teacher said that babies that sleep with their parents tend to be less likely to die of SIDS because they imitate your breathing patterns. Also, his doctor said that sucking on the pacifier also reduces the risk of dying of SIDS. So I think that we are doing what we can do to prevent it. PLUS he is not around any smoke and will not be around it either.
He is so funny, he likes to grunt and coo in his sleep. I have a feeling he is going to be a talker when he gets older. Which is a good thing, hopefully I can get him to read at an early age and we can read tons of books together.
My insurance rocks, I got the billings for the hospital and the midwife fee. Grand total of approx 12000.00 to have my little man..I paid ZERO!! Got to love that. I suppose there are some true perks to working for the government. Not to mention I get eleven weeks off work to care for him. I could have had 12 or even more but I think I will be ready to get back into a routine. Hopefully he will get into one around that time. Right now I spoil him silly and let him sleep with me. He sleeps better when he sleeps by me. I guess its my warmth. But here soon I want to get him use to sleeping in his bassinet. Then we will move up to the crib when he is a bit older. I hate the scare of SIDS but I know it is important to keep people informed about it, but I think they put the fear of god in you too about it. My Bradley Method Teacher said that babies that sleep with their parents tend to be less likely to die of SIDS because they imitate your breathing patterns. Also, his doctor said that sucking on the pacifier also reduces the risk of dying of SIDS. So I think that we are doing what we can do to prevent it. PLUS he is not around any smoke and will not be around it either.
He is so funny, he likes to grunt and coo in his sleep. I have a feeling he is going to be a talker when he gets older. Which is a good thing, hopefully I can get him to read at an early age and we can read tons of books together.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
2 Weeks Today
I cant believe it my little boy is now two weeks old. Where has the time gone. Wes will be going back to work soon. that is going to be hard. But I am sure I can do it. He mostly just eats, sleeps and cries right now..oh and goes to the bathroom. Today his his two weeks doctor appointment. I have a list of questions to ask the doctor. YIPPIE!!! I dont think I am having the baby blues any longer. Just a bit of boredom sadness. Kinda missing work, as strange as that sounds. As for my body I seem to be healing well. My tingle in my leg is coming back, but it seems to come and go. The midwife said it would be normal and may take a while to get over. Plus I have not been to the Chiropractor for a long time now. Will write more about Owen after his appointment. Let ya know how much he weighs now. I think he is up in to the 8 Ib mark, we shall see soon.
My flowers were all blooming and now they are dead cuz old mother nature had to send some snow in our direction. Its coming down pretty good today. It is actually sticking to the ground too. BUMMER. At least its not sticking to the street.
Good news, Wes will be on days for a while and working in Elkhart so maybe he can come home for lunch and see us. I think that would help my days go better. Plus Owens music class will be starting next weekend and Karen is coming to come and visit us and go with us. That will be fun. Hopefully the weather is back to normal.
Owen and Wes are sleeping right now. It is so cute. Owen sleeps with us half the night. He seems to sleep better when he is curled up to one of us. He is so cute. When he sleeps he grunts and coos. Its is so funny. I have a feeling he is gonna be a talker when he gets older. Well I better get him up and fed and hopefully back to sleep before we go to the doctor..so I have time to get ready..
My flowers were all blooming and now they are dead cuz old mother nature had to send some snow in our direction. Its coming down pretty good today. It is actually sticking to the ground too. BUMMER. At least its not sticking to the street.
Good news, Wes will be on days for a while and working in Elkhart so maybe he can come home for lunch and see us. I think that would help my days go better. Plus Owens music class will be starting next weekend and Karen is coming to come and visit us and go with us. That will be fun. Hopefully the weather is back to normal.
Owen and Wes are sleeping right now. It is so cute. Owen sleeps with us half the night. He seems to sleep better when he is curled up to one of us. He is so cute. When he sleeps he grunts and coos. Its is so funny. I have a feeling he is gonna be a talker when he gets older. Well I better get him up and fed and hopefully back to sleep before we go to the doctor..so I have time to get ready..
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Baby Blues
I have now officially been home with my son for a week. It is crazy. I cant believe how fast time has flown by already. He is doing pretty good. Not too fussy. Right now the poor little guy has a blocked up tear duct and he keeps getting super goopey eyes. I feel so bad for him. He is eating like a champ though and sleeps a lot. He is pretty good at night. Just gets up a few times. I am proud.
I have had some of the baby blues. I miss being pregnant. I really enjoyed it. I liked to go to the doctor appointments..well with the midwifes. It was comforting. Now I feel like I am alone in this...even though I know I have Wes and he has been very helpful. I also feel like I have lost my friends..the midwifes and I will miss seeing them regularly. Sounds so strange. But I am getting better. I have excepted the fact that it was best for me and my baby to have gone early. It is not good to have such high blood pressure. Plus he may have been a huge baby if we left him in there much longer..lol. We have been getting visits from my friends and family and that also helps with the baby blues. Wes' mom has been staying with us during the week and that is VERY helpful. I can get some rest. But I have realized I nap when Owen naps. Its a good thing..
He is developing so fast already. His features are really starting to become more detailed and he is getting eye lashes. He looks like a little doll face when he is not scrunching it all up...lol.
Well will write more later..need to rest before Wes gets back with some food.
I have had some of the baby blues. I miss being pregnant. I really enjoyed it. I liked to go to the doctor appointments..well with the midwifes. It was comforting. Now I feel like I am alone in this...even though I know I have Wes and he has been very helpful. I also feel like I have lost my friends..the midwifes and I will miss seeing them regularly. Sounds so strange. But I am getting better. I have excepted the fact that it was best for me and my baby to have gone early. It is not good to have such high blood pressure. Plus he may have been a huge baby if we left him in there much longer..lol. We have been getting visits from my friends and family and that also helps with the baby blues. Wes' mom has been staying with us during the week and that is VERY helpful. I can get some rest. But I have realized I nap when Owen naps. Its a good thing..
He is developing so fast already. His features are really starting to become more detailed and he is getting eye lashes. He looks like a little doll face when he is not scrunching it all up...lol.
Well will write more later..need to rest before Wes gets back with some food.
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