It's going to be a long week

My poor little man is fighting a cold. At 6 weeks it breaks my heart when he coughs and sneezes and gags. Poor little man. He is getting extra cuddles and sleeping with us in our bed. - not ideal for us but it's the only way to catch some zzz's. If we put him in his bed he just keeps waking himself up with the nasty cold.

He's just so wonderful other then that. He has started to smile and giggle. We just love to talk to him to get him to smile at us. Now he is even smiling when I get him up in the morning. Melts my little heart!

We are still working on breast feeding. most.difficult.thing.ever! But he is gaining weight and doing well. He is only getting breast milk which is great! He's now 12lbs, 13oz! and 24 inch long! growing like a weed. it makes me sad that he out grew his jeans! we had to go get new ones.

anyway Ben is a joy to have and we are enjoying all the moments... even the nasty cold ones.

sleepless nights

So last night Ben decided to party it up... which left mommy up from 1am-7am.... yup. how wonderful. It's a lot of work pumping... I wish Ben would just latch, and latch for good! It might be easier to feed him, instead of trying to get up before him, pumping, bottle it, feed him, burp him, cuddle him, put him down, get up to get the soother, wrap him, change him.. and the list goes on! I had a rough night and let my husband sleep. which then left me in tears all day. I did manage to sleepa little when Ben slept today but it is still a broken sleep with an hour here and there. But then today as he slept on me with his little squishy face made me realize it was all worth it, even though I am still crying due to lack of sleep. and I still have to go to work tonight. I don't think my husband realizes how much work I really do. It's not all fun and games while he is at work... oh well. This sweet little face makes the world go round and makes everything alright again.

I love being a mommy! and a stay at home mom. But luckily I can still work from home and make some money to help out. I have a wonderful husband who helps out so much after a very long day at work. I love that we can tag team when Ben is being fussy or having a bad night. He's a great baby and takes after me when it comes to sleeping! He's a champ! He usually gets up at 1am to fed, and 3am and then again at 6am. We have been very blessed to have a wonderful, easy going, happy go lucky baby - unless he is starving or being changed then you know he has a good set of lungs! He loves to cuddle and we love when he is awake and brighteyed staring at you.

I always thought I would be bored as a stay at home mom, but it hasn't been too bad. I have trouble sleeping when the baby sleeps during the day - but I have been keeping busy with keeping the house clean. I can't do too much yet , so my floors need washing and my rugs need a vacuum but that can wait. I think Jon is enjoying coming home to a clean-ish house.

Over all Ben is a great baby. We are still learning on how to latch but otherwise he is only breastmilk fed from a bottle. And has been gaining weight like a champ too. He lost nearly a pound after birth and is now back up to 10lbs, 2oz! I am just in love with him! He's too sweet for words!

Benjamin!

He's Here!

11 days overdue. Born via csection on October 28, 2010! Benjamin is finally here! He's a dream baby! We are over themoon with him! oh and he weighed 10lbs 10 oz!

Weekly Update- hopefully the last one!

How far along? 41 weeks

Weight? 9 pounds.

Maternity clothes? yeah but nothing is really fitting to well now.

Stretch marks? yeah I have stopped trying to get "rid" of them.

Sleep? some nights it is good, some nights not so great at all.

Best moment this week: Unfortunately it has not been a good week - My grandmother passed away on wednesday and I am not allowed to fly back for the funeral (7 hour flight!)

Movement? stretching. but they have slowed down

Cravings? Today I did crave some rice krispy squares but didn't have any energy to make them.

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week. but we will find out soon! :)

What I miss? no heartburn! and not feeling nauseous all the time... .is there such a thing?

What I'm looking forward to? having this baby!

Weekly Wisdom: ...

Milestones: well I have reached 41 weeks...

Emotions: sad, panic, sad, happy, ok, relaxed... it varies on moment to moment.

If the hospital isn't busy I am scheduled for induction on tuesday.... Here's to hoping baby comes before then... although it is Saturday night now...

weekly update!

How far along? 39 weeks 2 day

Weight? 8 pounds.

Maternity clothes? yeah but I think my dryer is shrinking my shirts!

Stretch marks? yeah I have stopped trying to get "rid" of them.

Sleep? Horrible. up every hour....

Best moment this week: turkey,turkey and more turkey!

Movement? stretching... oiy! there is no more room baby! come on out and stretch!

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week.

What I miss? no heartburn! and not feeling nauseous all the time... .is there such a thing?

What I'm looking forward to? having this baby!

Weekly Wisdom: ...

Milestones: a few days left (unless babe doesn't come then I have to wait till the 25th to be induced!)

Emotions: panic, and nervous, and everything all rolled into one

I am just so ready to have this baby. I am so uncomfortable.

Weekly Update

How far along? 38 weeks 2 day

Weight? 8 pounds. lost a few last week.

Maternity clothes? yeah but I think my dryer is shrinking my shirts!

Stretch marks? yeah I have stopped trying to get "rid" of them.

Sleep? Not too bad. some nights horrible, some are wonderful. Slept in till 730am this morning! that was a treat!

Best moment this week: got a pedicure this morning! feet feel wonderful and ready for delivery! lol

Movement? a little slower now. but there is lots of stretching moments!

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week.

What I miss? no heartburn!

What I'm looking forward to? having this baby!

Weekly Wisdom: Naps are a wonderful thing.

Milestones: 1 and a half weeks left.

Emotions: panic, and nervous, and everything all rolled into one

I have pics of the nursery to upload. but for right now it is nap time :)