We've officially been home for 10 days now. I thought I would let you all in on how things are going at the Cibula cottage with our beautiful new addition. Because it will probably take me ALL Day to write this post, in between feedings, diaper changes, potty breaks, disciplining, soothing, playing, etc., etc., I'll use the handy bullets to update you....
- Jack is still in love with his "baby". He wants to give her "bear hugs" (oh know!) and lots of kisses. However, his biggest problem seems to be me. Yes, he can't stand that I can't physically do the things I use to do with him--like drive, wrestle, pick him up. He asks daily, "is your ouchie all better?" We have a count down going on around here...16 more days Jack. I hate C- sections!
- Maggie is a jewel...oops did I speak too soon? Jack's colic kicked in right at the 3 week mark. I'm holding my breath for another week.
- I am tired...very tired. But, it's different this time. I can't really explain it. I guess you just have to keep going, so you do. Plus, after being up with Maggie all night I can't wait to see Jack in the A.M. so I muster up any of my left over energy just for him.
- Speaking of nights, Maggie is kind of making her own schedule right now. Which is perfectly fine with me. She is only 2 weeks old. I'll turn into the schedule Nazi around the 3 month mark. But lately, she goes down around 7:00-8:00ish, depending on how the day went, and she usually sleeps anywhere from 4 to 5 hours for that first round (she even did 6 hours night before last). Then when she wakes at 11:00p.m or so, it's every 3 hours from there until the morning. I know that 4-5 hour stretch sounds nice, IF I just could get myself to bed at that time. It's yet to happen though.
- Maggie's umbilical cord just fell off yesterday, so I suppose we will be adding bath time to the bed time routine here soon.
- During the day she's eats every 3 hours. On occasion I have to wake her for feedings during the day--not normally though.
- We had our pediatrician appointment last week. She had already gained her birth weight and then some...the DR was very pleased.
- I busted some capillaries in my C-section scare. I really don't how--I thought I was being careful, but it's totally impossible to follow the DRS rules. Come on...no stairs for 2 weeks, no driving for 4 weeks, no bending or lifting, yea right! Anyway my Mom had to bandage me up for several days until it healed. I can't wait for December 9th. Did I mention, I hate C-Sections?
- I have been so blessed with family to help me since we got home. My Mom just left today (boo hoo!). She was amazing--toting Jack to the zoo, the aquarium, the park, etc. , doing laundry, cooking, and holding Maggie. It was REALLY hard to let her go. My Grandma is here now and so far she has cooked cake, cupcakes, dinner, and lunch. I think we will be well fed for the next week. Then Grammy (Clay's Mom) comes for that first couple days in December. After that, we are on our own...yikes!
- I don't know if it's 2nd Baby Syndrome or what, but I find myself holding Maggie a little longer, rocking her a little later, and oohing and gooing over her more often. I think you realize how fleeting this time is the 2nd go around and with the extra helping hands around here, I'm going to do it while I can.
- Okay,this is soooo not like me. But, I've been letting Maggie take one nap a day with me. We snuggle up during Jack's nap time and snooze for an hour or so. It's my Maggie time and it also gives me that little bit of rest to get through another painful night. Mmmm...I love her coos and grunts when we are snuggling.
- At night she is in her crib in the nursery. She slept in our room in the Pack n' Play for 2 nights--it so did not work for anyone, so she was off to her crib on night 3. We all sleep better and usually at her 5 or 6 am feeding I bring her in bed with me until morning...I know so not like me again. I figure I have a couple more weeks before it can become a bad habit for either of us. In my defense, it began as a way to avoid waking Jack before his 7:30 wake time.
- Cosby has been a nut. I know that doesn't surprise anyone. But, I kind of was. He didn't even acknowledge Jack when we brought him home from the hospital. Now, Maggie is a different story. He is super over protective of both her and me. If I'm holding her, you better give him fair warning if you are coming near. He whines when she cries and he wants to sniff all over her when she is close. As the days have progressed he has mellowed out a lot. My Mom said he needs about another week or so to chill out completely. HA! I was worried about Jack and its Cosby who's been the most effected.
- And lastly, I haven't been anywhere but to the Pediatrician's office for 2 weeks, unless you count the hospital, of course. Can you say cabin fever? And that's also the only day I've had make-up on.
- Oh and one more thing....I say this with GRAVE caution...but, it's really not as scary as I thought it would be--you know, the whole having 2 little ones thing. But again, Maggie hasn't hit the 3 week/does she have colic mark yet and I still have lots of family helping me. Check back with me in a week or so. I could be singing a whole other tune:)
A few "Coming Home" Pictures...
Maggie's coming home outfit...thanks Steph!
I still can't believe I have a baby girl!
Look how tiny she looks in her car seat. Jack grew out of this seat at 9 months...nuts, huh? Oh, and I told you that I would be using that blanket a lot...thanks Erin! It's perfect for car seat rides and so cute too.
Mommy, Daddy, and Maggie are on their way home. (Jack was at the Zoo with Grandma)
It cracks me up how they have to wheel you out of the hospital to your car. If they could only see what I did once I got home!
