Two Weeks Old

I thought I was going to start this post by saying, "I can't believe it's been two weeks already, oh how time has flown." But I'm going to be honest with you here, it feels a lot longer than two weeks. Not that I'm not enjoying every minute of it! Don't get me wrong, it's so amazingly amazing. . . . The lack of sleep just makes it seem like it's been an eternity since I've gotten a full night's rest. I am SO thankful to have Jared home with me. I take care of the baby, Jared takes care of me. It lightens the load just enough to where I do have a little energy during the day.

Nate is. . .wonderful, cute, cuddly, sweet, funny. . .I could go on and on. At this age I know babies don't do much besides eat, sleep and poop, but there are a few things he does that makes me smile even harder.

- He growls. It's so cute. When he gets frustrated when he's trying to latch, or while you are trying to wrangle his arms or feet into his sleeper instead of crying he grunts and growls.

- He does what I like to call a "latch attack" It's hard to describe, but basically he attacks my boob when he's ready to nurse, it's hilarious. I tried to tell Jared about it the first time he did it when we were alone nursing, but it's really something you have to see in person. . . .so I guess this will just be an enjoyment for Jared and I to laugh at.

- His farts are so loud! Oh my goodness baby farts crack me up. He doesn't get mad or upset when he's gassy, he just lets it rip and has this cute satisfied look on his face. He farted on my hand while I was holding his little butt while we were bathing him last night. It was funny, but I was also thankful nothing else came out with it. :-)

- He loves the vibrating "napper" that came with his pack and play. The vibrations are on a timer and only last about 20 minutes or so. As soon as the vibrations stop he starts growling and getting upset.

- Still hates baths. He peed in the tub again last night.

- Loves cuddling. He likes to be the "little spoon" in bed.

We took him to the pediatrician on Monday and he gained 6 ounces in the past week! Now he is just one ounce shy of his birth weight. I'm so proud of us in our nursing efforts. I think Thursday or Friday we are going to take some of the breast milk that I pumped and let Jared take a late night feeding. I'm excited to get some rest, but at the same time I don't like the idea of missing out on that bonding time. We gave him a bottle once (when he had a really lazy nursing day and we were worried about his jaundice) and I was really shocked at how it made me feel. I thought I would be relieved to have a little more free time, but instead I got this upset feeling. It's hard to describe. But a well rested mommy is a better mommy (especially if it's me) so I know it's a good thing to have Jared lighten the feeding load. Plus it will be nice for him to have that daddy bonding time with Nate.