I can't believe my itty-bitty Nathan will be 8 weeks old tomorrow. Time is really flying by. And, the first weeks are always a blur with the sleep deprivation. I don't want to forget any of this.
Sleep is becoming more and more, and I'm so relieved. Just like with my first two, Mom got Nathan to sleep the longest, the first time she and Dad had him overnight. This occurrence was last Saturday. Mom had been asking for him, and we had been invited to one of my best friend's birthday party, so I 'cut the cord' and left him for the first time, overnight. I didn't expect it, but I got teary-eyed driving away from Mom and Dad's, leaving him. I trust them 100% of course, but there's just something about leaving him like that. I think it's even harder with Nathan, than it was with the other two, because he's nursing beautifully, and we're together so much. I prayed so hard for success with nursing, and God has blessed me with this. Yes, it has been exhausting, especially in the first few weeks, but I wouldn't trade it for anything, and I cherish every moment I have this bonding time with him. It is such a special thing, really. I had no idea. Thank you, God, for this gift with my last little one!
Back to his first night away. I think he ate his last bottle about 9, and he only took an ounce. Then, he slept until 3am!!!!!!!!!!! He took another bottle, then slept until 7:30am!!! And, while he was snoozing at Mom and Dad's, I was getting what felt like, the best sleep of my life, in my bed!! Wow- what a difference a full night's rest can make you feel, after 7 weeks of just power naps in the night. I was so energized Sunday morning!!! Ronnie and I had breakfast, then headed out to pick up all 3 boys and get to church. It was a great morning at church, with Nathan's first time in the nursery. He did beautifully, sleeping the whole time in this little old lady's arms. She met me in the hallway, before I even dropped him off asking if I was leaving him this time. I told her I was and she said 'he's mine!' She rushed into the baby room, and let all the other workers know 'she had called him'. It was so cute, and I felt at ease leaving him in her arms.
Nathan has outgrown the colic-crying quickly. I really don't know if he truly ever had it, but just was upset with all the reflux spitting. He definitely does have reflux, and we're trying out some medicine to see if it will help. The good news is he's steady gaining weight, so that's a good thing. We just don't want the reflux to make his throat sore, that's why we're trying meds. to see if they can be of some help. The laundry this little guy produces is amazing! One large load a day, easy!
He has started smiling and cooing the past few weeks. I've yet to get a great smile on camera. As soon as I do, I'll post it. I need to get the video camera out to get some smiley moments. The first few are so precious. Jacob is hilarious imitating the noises I make to get Nathan smile. What's so funny is, it works! Nathan loves looking at Jacob and smiling. Of course, it makes Jacob so proud, when he causes baby grins.
I guess every parent looks at their child, thinking he's the most beautiful one they've ever seen. But, you truly feel that way. I can't imagine a more beautiful little boy, with his clear, olive skin, dark hair, and blue eyes. He really is gorgeous!!! I am in love, for the fourth time!!!!!!!!!!!! (yes, Ronnie is one of those times:)
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I can't believe it has already been 8 weeks! What a sweet looking little fellow. He looks so peaceful and kissable in the picture. I know you are all just loving him to pieces. So glad to hear the colic crying is making a halt! That on top of sleep deprivation is almost too much for anyone. Praying the meds work on his reflux and that he outgrows that quickly! We love you guys, H
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