I can't believe William is four weeks old! How many mothers have lamented how quickly time passes?
William has gone from a delicate baby in need of extra care to a normal baby. Two weeks ago he was given the all clear to nurse full time, and he took off with it. No more pumping and bottles. He regained ounces to surpass his birth weight. Basically, they said, "See you at his two month check up!" What a blessing.
A week after the surgery my incision started opening up and developed a hematoma. After removing that, it had to be packed daily with a special gauze until it healed from the inside out. This led to daily nurse visits or trips to the doctor. Apparently this is common for any type of surgery, and with three c-sections, my number was up. It set back my recovery, but this past week has seen much improvement and it was nice to start to feel normal again.
The last month has been full of feeding, snuggles, diapers, bonding, laughter and tears. It has occurred to Erik and I that we are now officially outnumbered. But it sure feels nice! :)
Weeks one and two-
Size of diapers: Premie
Size of clothes: Premie
Number of heel pricks: 10
Number of baby IV sticks: 6
Number of adults needed to run household: at least 3
Number of adoring big sisters: 1
Number of brothers needing some encouragement and extra love: 1
Number of doctor visits after hospital discharge: 4
Official date of Easter: April 4
Our date of Easter: April 10
Weeks three and four-
Weeks three and four-Size of diapers: Newborn
Size of clothes: Newborn
Number of adults needed to run household: 2-3
Number of adoring siblings: 1 1/2 (unless Grace can count for 3)
Number of real baths: 3
Number of healthy, normal babies: 1
Number of nurse/doctor visits: 13
Number of nightly feedings: 2-3
Moments spent falling in love: countless
2 comments:
Oh that was such a sweet blog. Praise God for all of the progress that has been made! Love the pic of Grace holding William.
Loved this blog. Am soooo glad that normal is the word of the day. xoxox
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