one week check-in

I finally got him in the swing so I can take my pain meds (Eric is off on errands). Oh goodness, the pain meds... my whole spine hurts. The swelling is waaay down today though.

My feet actually work today, although my ankles are still somewhat swollen.
Alex is being a really good kid. He eats anywhere from 1 1/2 to over 3 hours apart. He averaged 2 to 2 1/2 hours last night, but I am just so glad that he is healthy and gaining weight- the hospital was a disaster when it came to the first day,because he went quite a while without eating, but his blood sugar always tested well.

Have I ever mentioned breastfed babies make poo that looks like mustard? Good thing I already had an aversion to the stuff.

I've been splitting diaper duty with Eric during the day, and at night I get sole duty, along with, of course, all feedings. Working on getting a breast pump, hopefully Babies R Us will have it in stock tomorrow. That way, Eric can help with the duty, and we can have babysitting eventually. Otherwise, I have to make it back for the next feeding.

Sad thing is, even with all of the getting up and down a night (change, feed, burp, change again) I feel SO much better than I did in the hospital. Eric said I looked like a zombie or something, no sleep and stress will do that to you. And constant crying. Thank goodness that has already gotten waaay better too.

Poor Eric has had to deal with so much the last week- he was prepared for childbirth, but not the kinds of problems I ended up having. I'm really blessed he was able to be my rock the way he was- he came through in ways I wouldn't have imagined, and I bet suprised him. And he's so cute with his little man.

Daisy is having some jealousy problems, but some of it is also she wants to give the baby attention, so she is learning the boundaries. She is always concerned when he cries.

We're making sure to get her out of the house too, she's gone on a couple rides. We'll eventually put them both in the car and get fast food or something so she will feel special, but right now Eric just grabs her and runs somewhere.

I am so happy to

be home from the hospital.
be able to feed my baby.
have Eric home with me.
have a healthy baby.
have loving family and friends.
to have had the most sleep I've had in a week- because I'm home and not stuck in a hospital.

Woops, been a week

Yeah, the curtains still aren't done. Too hot to iron earlier, but everything is cut out.
So here I am a day overdue. Darn. I was really hpoing he'd come this weekend. Eric doesn't want to be antsy at work, I think he is dreading going tomorrow, poor guy. And everyone bugging him about where the baby is, I'm sure:)
Not that there isn't ANYTHING happening. I have had some contractions, and he is sitting heavier. It's just not consistent, and he is still sitting somewhat sideways. So he'll be late. Hopefully before Wednesday though, that's my new goal. I really don't want to talk induction, although he won't be considered late until next Saturday.
Tried making plans, tried going to a car show and walking around. His head was hitting my hip yesterday, I couldn't walk right, and was doing some kind of half waddle thing around.
So far, the contractions haven't ben bad, but last night they were more in my back- I hope the real thing isn't too much back labor, that would suck:(
I was getting them 10 minutes apart, about 30 seconds long, but only, like, 4 or 5 at a time, and they'd back off. Less frequent today, but a little stronger.
Keep 'em coming.
I've been concerned about him not being in the right position, since he is slightly sideways.
http://www.spinningbabies.com/baby-positions/all-positions/left-occiput-anterior
This says it's the best position there is. Well then, hurry up! I know I'm still in denial about becoming a MOM, but I'm still impatient.

Is it bad

when you're due in a week and the curtains are still not made in the nursery? However, we did find something that will suit as a suitcase and hung the pictures up.
And I packed my labor bag, minus iPod and speakers.

Going to Disneyland does not induce labor

Went to D-land for my birthday- got a fun card worth $72 (yippie) and then promptly spent it on nothing baby, bleah.

We did renew our passes- as did my mom, who offered to come babysit anytime we wanted a sitter when we went to Disneyland, as in, taking Alex to Disneyland and she'll hold him while we ride.:) We went and ate at Cafe Orleans, rode Jungle Cruise and It's a Small World (you get on anything else 38 1/2 weeks pregnant, lol). The fireworks were cool, for the most part- I really liked parts, and didn't care about other parts. But I was also tired.

Eric and I are getting bills paid off, yay! It's been so hard worrying about finances and, well, right now, we're going to be OK.

My list of stuff is still super long- after my doctor's appointment, I decided I needed to finish my labor bag. Well, I guess if I needed to run, it's got a lot on it, but I need to pull everything out so I can figure what I've put in it, haha. And then finish- everyone has been commenting on a 'focus' for labor. Well, my Glamour will, in theory, keep me occupied, either in labor or if I decide to read it sometime in the hospital. For an actual 'focus' I need something Alexander-y. Like, the outfit we'll be bringing him home in

I also have a change or two of clothes. I may want to get something else besides a gown on, I may not. Plus something to come home in. Plus shower stuff- I need to put the little point and shoot back in, I had it in and pulled it for a photo op. Plus extra batteries:)

Eric has a magazine, and I'm packing him some snacks- trying to get some stuff in there for me after labor as well snack-wise. Eric will be throwing pillows and blankets in a bag if I don't- he's probably crashing at the hospital and the bench for the daddy looks cold and uncomfortable :(

Today has been a grumpy day- had a nice time last night at one of my favorite restaraunts with Grandma, Eric and my parents, but then just couldn't sleep. And then was up early taking eric to work, and so on- I've been really lucky with everything, but I can't handle meltdown days. I can't control my feelings enough when I have them.

on grocery shopping and, well, all the other shopping

I am finally tired from my days of shopping. Thursday, I went to Inland Center, where I hit the Disney Store and picked up a Cars book (aged 18 months plus, but Eric adores pushing the noise buttons) and a necklace for me for my birthday:)
I also hit Target, got a nursing tank (looking for clothing options for the hospital and going home, I refuse to assume I will be in a gown the entire time) a pair of heart-shaped glasses, a couple of small toiletries for the hospital in case I shower or whatever...
I am trying to get my bag packed in the next couple of days, last weekend I said I wanted it done this week:) The car set is in, just have to get it checked. Still haven't made curtains *avoids Eric, who wants curtains* I need to finish the blinds first. Yep, still haven't adjusted the blinds.
Yesterday I went 'shopping' with Grandma. I honestly didn't assume she'd buy me anything, although knowing Grandma I knew she would... I just wanted to have a baby shopping day with her, and had waited months, literally.
We went to Babies R Us and Kissui, with a quick stop at Kohl's to try to return something. Got a couple of outfits and awe'd a lot of things at BRU, at Kissui the owner ended up giving a mini lesson on a Moby wrap.
http://www.mobywrap.com/
Pretty much, a long piece of material you wrap around yourself and stick the kid in. Eric and I had registered for a carrier, and decided it was a bit expensive to get, so we re-researched. This was $40, and you can wear it when they are very small. Yay! Grandma also bought us our Diaper Dude diaper bag, and a pack of the Peepee Teepees (which should be entertaining to try out.) Grandma thought they were a genius idea.
She then realized she had not bought me a birthday present- ah, well, that is the life right now., I expected baby presents for my birthday and are OK with it- I'll celebrate the big 31 next year better.