I can’t believe Josiah is four weeks old today. The first two weeks we were on such a high that this parenting thing was a piece of cake (compared to our expectations, that is). We have an easy baby, so that helped things significantly. During week 3 we began to feel the strain. Round the clock feedings every three hours were stealing our sleep and things began to run together. I’d wake up at night to nurse him, think I had already done it and ask Jacob to burp him and put him down. Jacob had to convince me several times in my zombie state that I hadn’t fed him and I was thinking of the feeding 3 hours ago. Good thing babies cry till they get what they want! While this is kinda funny, it did scare me that I could be so crazy. It’s amazing what they can live through! This past week has been a week of adaptation as we slowly get used to things and are not as tired.
Here are some of my favorite pictures from the last few weeks.
He was so peacful. Nevermind that I'm using a burp cloth as a blanket.
He actually played with this toy from Aunt Patricia for awhile. He spent most of the time trying to catch its nose to suck on.
My angel in his bassinet for a nap.
A visit from Uncle Caleb. He had just come from the dentist and was numb, so he wouldn't smile at the camera. Caleb is a sucker for a baby!
A visit from cousin Savannah who LOVES Josiah. She thinks he's hers.
This is how I found Jacob and Josiah after a fussy morning. I think Josiah got his way.
Content after a meal. Isn't he sweet?
6 comments:
Thanks for the update - I've been wondering how it was going. He is so precious! and I'm excite for our little on to come :-) BTW, we're having a girl!
adorable...so many thoughts, hopes, and dreams to come and those fulfilled in a little 8lb bundle huh? so many good pictures. he is profoundly handsome. ya'll are the best parents ever!
Abby - he is just absolutely precious!! I can't wait to see him. I'll be up in 2 weeks...and ready to hold him :) Glad you are finding a routine and settling into parenthood! Blessings!!
You'll love those "daddy and me" pics forever. Seeing Josiah sleeping in his boppy, brings back memories- and losing track of feedings at night, we've all been there. funny isn't it? Sounds like you guys are getting the hang of it.
He is sooo beautiful guys!!! I know exactly waht you mean about shedding some tears. Some nights after I put Sam down, I just look at her at cry because Im so in love with her. Its so amazing how they can melt your heart. And it is scary to think about the scary things in life. But Josiah is so blessed to have such wonderful parents who will raise him right and guide him! Im crossing my fingers that we get to see you for a few minutes sun!! Love you guys!!!
I totally know what you mean with waking up confused and the feedings running together... ahh those first few weeks are quite comical in hindsight. He is just absolutely gorgeous! You two sure make a beautiful baby! So sweet, he is so blessed to have you both as parents!
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