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.