We have survived the first 6 weeks! I had heard before having Bennett that the first 6 weeks are the toughest...and sure enough, I think that's a pretty accurate statement. We are very blessed that we have a "good" baby. However, Bennett is not a sleeper. He is extremely alert all the time, and rarely wants to sleep during the day. He'll take a cat nap here and there, but never more than a couple of hours, and some days he only sleeps 2 hours total during the day! He's an active little guy! So, that's why I don't really have time to blog right now - he takes all my time during the day. I don't mind it at all because I could literally stare at him all day long, but there were some days where I didn't even brush my hair until Ben got home at 6 pm. HA! We are down to one feeding in the middle of the night, usually around 3 am. So, that's much better than every 2.5 hours when he was so little. Hooray!
Time is seriously flying...I can't believe he is already 7 weeks old. It needs to slow down!! Here's what we've learned so far about having a baby:
1. It changes everything. Have you seen that commercial? People can try to tell you that but you don't get it until you actually have a baby!
2. Breastfeeding is TOUGH. I survived 6 weeks. Then Bennett's appetite grew considerably and he just wasn't satisfied unless I nursed him for over an hour - whoa! It just got to be too much. It's a full time job! And stopping breastfeeding hurts...bad.
3. You really don't know how someone that is so small can produce so much laundry. I wash at least one load of his clothes/blankets/burp cloths a day!
4. You don't really realize how many diapers you can go through so quickly. One morning Bennett went through 4 in an hour...ha! And if you have a little boy, you'll get sprayed all the time. Bennett has peed on his picture on the fireplace, all over our bed, and even in his own face and hair! Haha!
5. You can't just pick up and go somewhere - forget that! It's a BIG deal to travel too. We just went home to NA last weekend and packing for a newborn is insane! I was completely worn out after packing up everything he would need. It's crazy!
6. You gain new respect for your Mom, and Dad too. You realize that everything you are doing for your baby, your parents once did for you. Thanks Mom and Dad!
7. You don't even understand how you can love someone as much as you love your little one. I wake up everyday and realize how blessed we really are. As much work as a newborn is, you don't even care. The first time they smile at you, your heart will melt. Bennett has the cutest, sweetest smile I've ever seen. Of course, I'm partial. ;)
It's an amazing feeling being a Mom. No one can describe it to you. We love every second spent with Bennett - we love him so much!! Here is a little video of him playing, smiling and talking in his crib. He is the cutest thing ever. (Please excuse my redneck baby voice)
I just wanted to give you all a quick update and let you know that we are doing good! Thanks for reading...more videos to come!
Love to all!
Kerri
