This time last week we were settling in at home for the first time as a family of three. It doesn't seem like it's been a week; however, it seems like lil man has always been with us. I still cry sometimes looking at him because he is such a blessing to Michael and me.
Dominic is doing fantastic. Last night he even slept in the bassinet all by himself. I didn't think he'd sleep in it for very long but everytime he woke up, we would feed and change him and right back to the bassinet he went. It was a good feeling and helped me a lot since the bassinet was right beside me.
The post partum anxiety is starting to get better. I still have my moments when someone has him for a long time. I need my baby sometimes and I don't know how to explain it. I really felt like I almost lost him and him being taken away from me so quickly after delivery is probably a big part of why I can't be away from him for long. I need to see with my own eyes that he is okay and still breathing properly; not doing that grunting from the first time I held him.
He definitely knows mommy and daddy's voices. He'll turn his head towards our voices if someone else has him. It really is a great feeling! Even better is when he is crying and only mommy or daddy can calm him down. I've waited so long to feel that emotion and it really is amazing. I love that he is so dependent on us right now; but, I can't wait until he develops into a lil toddler with his own personality and to see the start of independence (even though I'm not ready for the "mine!" stage.)
I'm so glad to hear you are starting to feel better. Those baby blues can be a rough road to travel on, but I hope that you get back to feeling like yourself very soon!
ReplyDeleteYou have truly been blessed with a good sleeper. I'm jealous! =) Evan never would sleep in that bassinet after I begged and begged Josh to buy it, telling him that it would be just perfect to put him in. At least someone is getting some use out of it!
Can't wait to see you guys this weekend. Love you!