4 Weeks Old

Update on me
I can't believe it has been 4 weeks since William was born. Time really does fly by when you are caring for an infant. The past couple of weeks are a bit of a blur and I wake up each day not really sure what day of the month or week it is. Again I am humbled by this whole experience. I can't claim I didn't know that babies don't sleep for long stretches the first few months, I just really thought I would still be able to complete the most basic of tasks. I haven't figured out how to do anything around the house like cleaning or laundry or even cooking dinner yet. I am hoping I will figure it out soon or Chris and I may starve..at some point I know my family is going to stop cooking and cleaning for us.

The one thing I have managed to do is shower each day..which I hear is a big accomplishment in itself..and this has only been possible because my husband is home in the morning. The sleep deprivation gets to me sometimes...I am breast feeding, and am responsible for almost all of the overnight and daytime feedings. I understand now why so many women choose to use formula.

Update on William
Right now William eats every 2 1/2 to 3 hours, and hasn't slept longer than 4 hours at a time. Before you get jealous, the 4 hour thing only happened a couple of times....mostly it's 2 1/2 -3 hours at night and 1-2 hours for naps during the day. The pediatrician said babies this age sleep anywhere from 11 to 22 hours a day....we are definitely on the low end of that scale.

As for William, he is doing great so far. His 2 week checkup went very well. Everything we asked the doctor about was deemed totally normal and he had gained a whole pound from his birth weight! It's amazing how a trip to your kid's doctor can inflate your mood..validating all you've done.