Ok, I am finally going to get down to blogging post-baby! I’ll spare you all the gory details of labor – I’ll just say that it was THE hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life (way harder than a marathon, I don’t know who came up with THAT comparison…), I was induced a week past my due date, no epidural – but nubain was wonderful, and this beautiful baby boy took 9 hours to get here…well, plus the 41 weeks in utero. I’ll admit, one of the first thoughts I had after going through labor was that it’s a miracle anyone ever has more than one kid…but after 3 weeks of getting to hold, snuggle, and just look at this sweet baby boy, EVEN while sleep deprived, cranky, hurting, and hungry – I’m starting to get it.
This was just after he was born, 7lbs 6oz.One day old. Everyone at the hospital was amazing. This wasn’t something I expected, as all I heard were horror stories ending with c-section about Shands delivery, but my doctor, the nurses, the residents – everyone was SO good. I never once felt pressured to do anything I didn’t want to, they were straightforward and told me my options, knew what they were talking about (or at least seemed like they did!) and made it a great experience!Two days old – we took him home and he cried most of the way, which is surprising because now as soon as he gets in the car he falls asleep.
About a week old – we took him to his namesake – Troy Springs! And this little boy loves being outside – he (usually) will stop crying as soon as we step out the door Good thing we live in a warm climate right now! Although this morning was muggy as all get-out, and he was over it by about 15 minutes of walking.About 2 weeks old – how is he already getting so big??? Oh that’s right, he eats like a maniac…ALL the time! He nurses like a champ, I’m glad for that. He latched on about 5 minutes after he was born and I swear he was nursing until about midnight – man was I exhausted.
Tummy time! He rarely shows off his skills for the camera, but he is pretty much a pro at lifting his head. So athletic.
4 comments:
so sweet. Love him!
oh my goodness, he is just a precious little bean - little Julie-Bean :)
I love that you have a special spot named after him!! Enjoy every minute with your sweet little guy!!
What a cute family! I'm glad things are going well, you will have to tell me the gory details by phone!
congrats julie. you have yourself a beautiful little family. :) xoxo
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