Update :)

[tuxedo_elf]

Thank you SO much for all the well-wishes and congratulations! I really appreciate it - I'm sure Aedan does too! ^_^

It's hard to believe he's nine days old already, but at the same time, it feels a lot longer, if that makes sense at all! Possibly not... but I *am* sleep-deprived, lol.

It's been a bit of a rough ride, we're both new to this and I'm always worried that I'm doing something wrong. Last week he stopped feeding which landed us back in the hospital for a couple of days, but it seems to have been just a glitch and we're back to normal now, thankfully!

Hubby has been great.. he can't help with feeds, but he's fantastic at pitching in with changing and soothing him when he can, as well as cooking and cleaning. I will of course have to start doing the cleaning again now he's back at work, but it means a lot to me that he's taken the load off of me in these first few days. He's even said that when I start pumping occasionally (which isn't recommended for at least the first six weeks) he'll do a whole night so I can recharge. :)

All in all I'm really happy... tired, but happy!

Also some more gift thanks yous to:
enismirdal For the activity mat and towels!
geuzegirly For the travel cot!
alexcat For the towels and washcloths!

And of course a big CONGRATULATIONS to ford_of_bruinen on the birth of her own son!

Comments

[elladansgirl.livejournal.com]

I still can't get over his name. I love it.

ohhhh your breastfeeding? I tried with my oldest but it had hurt way too much so I switched to Formula. It also had not helped that the day he was born when I first tried, the nurse just handed him to me, wished me luck and left the room. I was in tears cause I had no idea what I was doing. Then when I did switch him to formula he was drinking a full 6oz at each feeding ( at a day old) and the nurse told me it wasn't enough. I never tried to breastfeed again with my other kids.

Glad to hear that you and Aedan are doing fine. Give the little sweety a gentle squish for me.

[tuxedo-elf.livejournal.com]

Aww, thank you!

Yeah... it was never really something I questioned... have baby - breastfeed. But I did discover pretty fast that it *isn't* something you can do without support. If mothers don't get that support then it's no wonder they give up. It's hard, no doubt about it.

[larian.livejournal.com]

Good to hear from you!! Keep us posted as you can! And give A a little smooch from me! (And Rumil...*grin*)

[tuxedo-elf.livejournal.com]

Hehe, yay for Elf cuddles!

[lotrangel17.livejournal.com]

Glad to see a post from you! Sounds like things are going okay for you both, I am so glad. Sorry to hear about the hospital thing though, hopefully that was just a little bump in the road. Take care of yourselves!!

*hugs you both*

[trekqueen.livejournal.com]

aww glad to hear you guys are doing well!!! *hugs* takes some practice but I'm sure you'll get a routine going soon. :D and yes! Babies galore! Congrats to Ford of Bruinen too!!

[mdarkdreamer.livejournal.com]

Im glad to hear your hubby is helping with the load...

Please my friend, remember that you need to take time for yourself to...yes your Aedan is in need of your attention, but you need to pamper yourself to. They say that 3 hours a day helps greatly to releave te stress on a new mother...like in the morning you take an hour to yourself, once in the afternoon and once at night. That way you do not become oerwhelmed. You take this time between feedings and hand the little one over to the Hubby for that hour.

Now of course, this is what I read back when my brother was having his youngest...I cant have children so of course I read everything about that I could...and I just want to say, thank you for shareing your pics of you and Aedan and the Hubby, for those of us without kids, its a treat!

~Dark

[luin77.livejournal.com]

Squeeeee, so good to hear from you! :) He's only nine days now, but I bet before you'll know it, he'll be old enough to nibble cookies! ;) Smooches to you both! :)

[chaotic-binky.livejournal.com]

I always wondered if I was doing the right thing with my first born (my mother-in-law insisted that I was not) but I was told that you inherently know your baby. In a very short time you will know what is right and normal for him. Sleep deprivation is part of being a new mother but it can be lessened by sleeping during the day, when your baby does. I found this really helped. Good that your husband has been so supportive and taking Aedan for a whole night - what bliss!

Hoping everything goes smoothly from now on, Hugs Binky xxx

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the update, Tuxie. Lots of babies lose a little weight and then gain it back again when they get regular about feeding. So not to worry. He is a newborn.

I am sure you are doing awesome. *huggles*

[mistressminx-13.livejournal.com]

Try to enjoy those feedings. I know they seem a bit much now, but later on (it was nearly 9 years ago for me), you will look back on them fondly.

And, don't ever think you are doing anything wrong. If it works for the two of you, to heck with everyone else and what they say or think.

[minuial_nuwing]

That makes perfect sense to anyone who has ever had a baby. **grin**

It sounds like you are both doing just fine, and your husband is definitely a keeper!

**hugs and love**

[tigersmeleth-86.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Sorry I'm late...

I'm glad your husband is helping you out so much, and Aedan is a lovely name!

[delaese.livejournal.com]

Aw bless hon, I am so glad to hear about your happy little family! It's great you're all doing so well and daddy wants to help out. Wishing you much joy... and sleep. ;-)

[digdigil.livejournal.com]

Awww....what a beautiful baby! Congratulations, he is utterly gorgeous!!!!

[aglarien1.livejournal.com]

He's just gorgeous, Tux!

*hugs*

[elfscribe5.livejournal.com]

Such a cute baby. This is such a precious time to treasure - which is hard to do with sleeplessness and anxiety. It just seems like yesterday to me and yet my youngest just turned 17. Scary how fast it goes.
Hugs.