Baby boy had his baptism yesterday. It was a beautiful day surrounded by family and friends. I couldn't have dreamed this day would come even a year ago.
A year ago . . .
I was injecting myself with shots and combing over our travel plans to Tennessee. Now I've got a three month old squirming in his swing as I quickly try to write this entry.
We have been so blessed. Sometimes I take having a baby for granted, but other days I'm mentally on my knees praising God for what he has done for us. Our baby is just perfect. He's healthy and he's happy and he's in our life. I see my husband just blossoming under his smile and I'm so grateful.
Things are going good. I have a few more weeks left on my maternity leave, so I'm really loving up on Logan and enjoying our mid-morning story times and afternoon cuddles. I'm excited to get back to work and wear my big girl clothes. I know adjusting to being away from the baby will be hard, but I've got some inspiring working moms in my life so I know I can do it too. We lined up an in home day care to watch him during the day and as long as that goes well everything else will work itself out.
I just want to thank everyone for their kind comments and supportive words during my journey to motherhood. I have been inspired and uplifted by you all. Thank you!
Update on the blood clot - I'm still on blood thinners, but I have an appointment in the beginning of March to see about getting off of them. My blood clot will either be dissolved or stabilized so I won't need to be on medication any longer. It will feel good to be totally off meds.
Do any of you wake up in the middle of the night in a panic that you forgot to take some medication? I do. I call out for my husband sometimes and then (still sleeping of course) I drill him about what meds I'm on and what I forgot to take. He always tells me that I'm good and to go back to sleep. Now I'm waking up thinking the baby has missed his meds. Sheesh. Side effects of infertility.
Breastfeeding is going well. My right breast is much bigger than my left, and it's a better producer. Any of you ever dealt with that. I was excited for cleavage, but (wah-wah) it's lopsided. Ha ha pregnancy has made me very humble. My husband teases me a lot, but I'm just rolling with it and I'm happy I can provide food for the baby. He's weighing in at 14 pounds and he's getting little fat rolls on his thighs and arms.
He had a herniated belly button, but that is starting to receded as his abdominal muscles get stronger. He's fighting to sit up every time I lay him down in a reclining position - he does little crunches.
I suppose I should be doing some of those :) :)
Love to you all on this journey.
xo Jillian
It will be hard at first leaving the little guy but as time goes on it will get easier. Of course you would choose to be with him more if you could be it will be just fine. Breastfeeding didn't end up working out for us because my milk didn't ever fully come in so I am no help there. My little guy does the same thing, it seems he has no interest in laying back any more and wants to be up where he can see everything going on and also has constantly got his hands in his mouth! haha
ReplyDeleteoh and he is so precious!! What a cutie!
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