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

[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