We've Made It!!!

... to six months. Holy ca-schmoly! My boy is now 6 months old! I'm in utter shock at how FAST the time flew. It seems like just yesterday we just brought him home and we were struggling with learning to breastfeed. Today he's wearing the next size up in diapers and diaper covers. Once again, his bottom looks bigger than the rest of his body thanks to the cloth diapers.

He had has well baby checkup on Tuesday and everything was great! He weighed in at 15lbs 11.5oz and measured 25.5 inches. He got half of his vaccinations and then is when the fun started... he started to feel a little warm Tuesday evening and finally about 9pm I gave him some Tylenol. His underarm temp was about 99 and he still seemed to be in good spirits. Yesterday morning he was doing about the same so I gave him more Tylenol. Then, early afternoon he started in on the whining and he felt even warmer so I finally took a rectal temp - it was 104!

I called the advice nurse and gave him a dose of Motrin and his temp went down a little but it's now settled at about 101. It was a rough night last night... there is nothing worse than seeing your son's pouty lip and tears because he doesn't feel well and there's nothing you can do about it. It just breaks your heart. He finally went to sleep around midnight-ish and woke up a few times during the night to moan/cry a little bit and then back to sleep.

I feel like I barely slept - I kept getting up to check on him, feel his head and make sure he wasn't too warm or too cold. This morning he still has a temperature of about 101 but he seems to be in good spirits and nursing fine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed his temperature will come down today and that he'll be back to his normal self soon.

Anyway, Happy 6 Months my baby boy! Mamma loves you sooo much!

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It's So Worth It!

If one more person says this to me, there will be some kung fu fighting going on. And I'll win. Trust me. What's so worthy about someone being dependent on you 24/7, depriving you of sleep, cries until your ears bleed and is slowly draining your bank account? AND that's not all! "Bob tell her what else she's won!... Well, in addition to the glorious prizes mentioned before, you also win a LIFETIME of worry and guilt! Welcome to motherhood!!" Woo hoo!!

I think this phrase is the single most overused and worst comment to make to a new parent. Especially one who is having a hard time adjusting and struggling to cope. I don't think anyone knows what else to say when someone is honest about how hard of a time they are having. Your support disappears! The topic is avoided and no one understands (unless you've been there yourself). It's expected that you instantly bond with your child and you should be soooo happy that you are now shouldering the awesome burden/responsibility of raising a person.

Sorry! But I don't feel that way! I've been struggling to deal with my feelings and emotions - where most everyone says 'Oh, it's just your hormones' instead of just really listening and noticing the signs and symptoms of PPD. After my husband mentioned it, I finally went to see the doctor and hopefully I'll be feeling some relief in the coming weeks.

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