-Curtis had his 2 week check up and circumcision. After the surgery the doctor came out and said, "well, he didn't cry when we gave him shots, and he didn't cry when we did the surgery, but he cried when we had to change his diaper." Yes, that's our boy. . . he HATES having his diaper changed.
-At his two week check up he was 8 lbs 4 oz, and 20.5"
-Curtis decided he didn't like being swaddled anymore. Well, he likes it once he's swaddled, but he fights like crazy when he's being wrapped up. We had to resort to an actual swaddler blanket (thanks to a wonderful shower gift), because he is able to pull his arms out when we use a normal blanket.
-Curtis day/night schedule has been changing so much. It's really unpredictable, and it often doesn't matter how much he sleeps during the day. We've tried tummy sleeping and it didn't make a difference. So far swaddling has the best results (and sleeping in our bed, which he's only allowed to do once it's 7am).
-Curtis is looking so different every day. I'm starting to see more of myself in his face.
-For some reason I get a twinge of jealousy every time someone says he looks "exactly like Mike." I think he does too, but I looked a lot like him when I was a newborn. I want my son to look like me too.
-I have to remind myself to eat. Things get so busy in the morning, that by the time I eat I'm famished. Also, every time I eat I feel sick. I'm not sure why, but I sure don't like it.
-I still miss my husband (in more ways than one). It's been hard for me to give enough attention to both of them. I still have a lot to learn.
-Mike and I have come a long way since being diligent about our budget. I'm grateful that we've been able to help each other stay on target. It has really paid off, and I'm no longer nervous about our financial future (even if we never make a lot of money, I know we'll always be smart about it).
-Mike's mom had a week off and spent some time over here helping me with Curtis and with making dinner (and helping me to eat). I was grateful to have her help.
-We spent time with Anthony and Alyssa and their boys before they move to Georgia (booh!). It's hard to see great friends and family move so far away, especially when we're in such similar life situations. We will miss them, and we are jealous that they'll get to be so close to Brad and Kelly too!
-I really want to get his newborn pictures taken. He's already changed so much in two weeks!
-I love watching Mike and Curtis together. I am a lucky woman!
He looks so tiny on that big bed
For the first 5 weeks the only time we could get carter to sleep at night was in our bed between us. I was so scared that transitioning him into his crib would be hard but it was simple. I think he was ready and by 5 weeks he preferred his crib. I know they say don't do it but co-sleeping worked wonders for us and we got a lot more sleep than we would have if he wasn't with us.
ReplyDeleteHey, if you want newborn pics, let me know. I need some more experience with newborn photos and I'm still working on building my photography portfolio so I'd be willing to do them for really super cheap.
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