OK...so it has been almost three weeks since little Evan was born and I finally feel like I am getting back to normal. So I'll start from the delivery (well try).
On December 27, Evan arrived by Cesarean section due to his head being turned in the wrong position. Having a c-section was tough, but I tried not to let it get me down. However, Evan was a healthy little boy and has done great with nursing. Nursing was tough the first week but he has got it down now.
Over the past three weeks it has been amazing to watch him change and grow. He smiles and laughs while sleeping...that just makes me smile!!! He holds his head up while lying on my shoulder. But my favorite is his faces when he stretches!! I just enjoy watching him. He has started staying awake more during the day and I enjoy playing with him. I can't wait until he will start laughing and cooing when we play.
The thing that has been so amazing to me is his weight gain. We started at 7lbs 3oz.... He now weighs 8lbs 12oz! WOW! He is such a good eater.
The struggle we are having is getting him to sleep in his cradle...he does not like it because it is so open. We have tried wrapping him and we even bought a wedge...but he hates it! So currently we are letting him sleep in his car seat...he seems to enjoy it. Speaking of sleeping...he does great most nights! He sleeps about 4 or 5 hours at a time.
Well I feel like I am rambling so I'll stop now... All in all things are going great with mommy, daddy, and Evan!
Picture's of my little man....
2 comments:
awww Bri...he is a doll! He looks a lot like Jason to me - but the hair is definitely you!
For sleeping - with Baileigh we swaddled her (tightly, like they do in the hospital) but left her arms out - b/c she hated being "trapped". Then we used the double wedge and layed her on her side between the wedges - so she felt like she was being held. It worked for us...he may not like it though. You just have to find what works! :)
Glad ya'll are doing well...it's tough to adjust but watching them grow and change is so much fun!
Bri,
Just a thought...maybe this would be a good sleeping solution - www.napnanny.com
-Shannon
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