I Can't Slow Down Time, No Matter How Hard I Try.

 During every midnight feeding, frustrating moment, and uncontrollable crying session I just remember that although those moments seem to last for hours, the years pass in the blink of an eye....

 When I look at photos of my older kids as newborns, it seems like yesterday in a lot of ways, but also feels like a lifetime ago.  Knowing this is my last baby I am trying to soak it in as much as possible.  But this being my 3rd, I also know that no matter how much you say that, it is never enough, and it always goes by way too quickly.

 As a mom time really does pass at twice the speed as everyone else.  One of my goals for the new year is to slow down, and although I am such a planner/type A person I am going to not wish away any day/week looking forward to something more important or better.  I am going to see each day for what it is, another day to spend with my children who will ultimately grow up too fast.


 

JD - 1 Week

On Tuesday (Jan 8th) we were discharged and on our way home.  The first day/night went really well, and we were feeling really lucky that we had a baby that LOVES to sleep.  We were getting 4 hour stretches the first 2 nights and feeling very rested.

 {He HATED the hat, almost as much as he hated the car seat.}

Thursday (Jan 10th) was an appointment to check his temperature and weight.  He was 8lbs 14oz at birth, 8lbs 4oz when we left the hospital, but at the appointment was down to 8lbs.  He was eating, peeing, and stooling well, so there wasn't much concern.  We did have to make another appointment to check weight gain again the next day. 

{All dressed and ready for the ride home}

 {finally settled into his seat and fell asleep}

After another 2 appointments we are still trying to work out the weight issues and are feeling on schedule waking every 2 hours....so much for feeling rested.  Waking him to eat is so frustrating because I KNOW he would sleep well if we weren't waking him. 

{waking on a schedule through the night is NO FUN.....}

Hopefully the issue will be sorted out as we are off to the doctor again today.  Until then we are waking to feed and still documenting all feedings and diapers.

Other than being at the doctors all week not much else has been happening.  We still have family in town for another week, then real life with 3 kids sets in.  We also took our first trip yesterday to somewhere other than the pediatricians office.

 {All 3 kids in the van for the first time}

We headed out for frozen yogurt on Sunday after lunch.  The place was packed so we ended up having to eat it in the car, which the kids thought was so cool.... they NEVER get to eat in the van.

{Frozen Yogurt with Grandma}

The first week has been overall pretty chill.  Getting into the swing of things and dividing myself to give all 3 the attention they deserve is going to take some getting used to, but I also have to remember that I am healing from surgery and it will take awhile before I feel completely like myself again.

{Sign the kids made, and was waiting for us when we got home}


 

40 Weeks!

 Today is my official due date....and this is my view....

 Happy 1 Week JD!  We are loving every moment so far.

More on the first week tomorrow, finding time/energy to post is difficult, I am saying it is because we still have company, and once I am am on my own it will be easier....wishful thinking, right?