Go Ahead Think I am an Idiot !

It turns out that as a new mom I fit into the category of worrywart. Its true I kindda new this was going to happen mostly because I worry all the time about every little thing and E can attest to that. But here I am making mountains out of mole hills all of the time.  I just took Z to the doctor yesterday for one of my many worries, it wasn't the first time and it will probably not be the last.
I took Z to the doctor to look at his little boy bits because I was concerned that his circumcision looked funny (I know its a strange worry) I thought it was swelling and looking not right. So I called the doctor and scheduled an appointment. When we got the the appointment the doctor came in and looked him over I explained the issue and she told me what was up. It looks completely normal the extra skin just bunches like that. I was so relived but I could tell the doctor thought I was an idiot. She was nice about it though (I am sure she must get a bunch of first time moms coming in all the time) However I did notice that before they let you book an appointment they make you talk to a nurse and tell them your problem, I am sure this is there way of keeping over worrying mothers like myself from booking a million appointments and wasting the doctors time. I am sure that my doctor was wondering how I managed to get through this defense with my silly little problem (maybe because it was the second time I called about the same issue :P
Anyway I have decided that if I feel that Z needs to see a doctor or I am worried about something then I am going to take him to the doctor, I would rather the doctor think I am an idiot than let something go uncheck and have it turn out to be an actual problem in the future. I will not be one of those moms who is taking her kid to the doctor for every little cough, but if its and issue that I can't fix on my own or can't find and answer to on the internet or from my moms group on facebook (I love those ladies so much, they are super supportive and have great advice and are a wealth of baby knowledge) I will be taking Z to the doctor.  So go ahead think I am an idiot but the health and safety of my child are my first concern. I just want to hear that my son is okay and he is healthy and if that make me an idiot, well then I am an idiot.

L

Getting in the Swing

While E managed to fix all of the leaking roof problems (with the help of his dad) I have been super busy with baby Z. I finally feel like I am getting into the swing of things. Speaking of swings Z is enjoy a little swing time right now, he rarely gets to be in his swing while he is awake so this a real treat for him. I have the music and mobile going. and he is content. Its so nice to see him enjoying something. He is still smiling but he really only does it for me. Poor E tries to get him to smile but he never really gets him to. Oh well one day Z will share his smiles with his Daddy too.

Z has turned into a drool bucket lately. So now he has to ware a bib. He also is starting to form a routine. He starts going to bed around 10pm, this is how the routine goes:

10pm diaper change and puts on his jammies
Then the first part of his bedtime feed.
After the first boob he gets a good burp and warped in his blanket.
Then the second part of his bedtime feed.
After the second boob he gets a good burp.
Then he get rocked in the rocking chair and gets his dummy if he needs it.
Then once his eyes are closed he gets laid down in his crib and the lights go out.
If he opens is eyes he gets his dummy (if he wants it) and hushed.
Then mommy and daddy leave his room and he goes to bed. (sometimes he babbles for a bit and then goes to sleep) If he is crying then mommy comes back and rocks him some more (but he hasn't needed that for a while now)

Then he sleeps for at least 4 hours but lately he has been sleeping for six hours before getting up to eat again, go baby Z!

Z is also fitting into a lot more of his cute outfits and has had a few outings now. Last wednesday Z and I went to stars and strollers (a movie at cinaplex that is for moms and babies *sound not so loud and not so dark and your baby can cry and fuss and no one can complain about it AND you get 2 dollars off your ticket price*)  We had a lot of fun! Z was such a good boy he ate right when we got there and then slept through the whole movie. We saw The Kings Speech it was so good I hope it wine an Oscar. We also went and visited some friends at there homes first A and D house and then the next night M and J house. We had a lot of fun there too and baby Z was so good he was quite and helped us play games and didn't cry at all. I love him so much!

I have been using the baby carrier that my mom bought me it a cuddly wrap and I love it, so does Z he sleeps in it when hes there but it nice to have my hands free sometimes and to take walks without the stroller.

Well thats all I got for now I really should take Z out of the swing now, it not good just to leave your baby alone all the time you need to interact with them, but this was a nice treat for the both of us.

L

Raining with a chance of Smiles

We have sprung a leak. Somewhere between the upstairs bathroom and the downstairs bathroom water is leaking. This is not good. Baby Z is asleep while E crawls around in the atic to try and see if he can see where the leak is coming from.
The house is a mess. I have to clean it but Baby Z needs me all of the time. We finaly bought food today. so now the fridge is full again. E took me and Z out for dinner at earls. Kid friendly you know. It was great, we had a fun date. Z slept most of the time.
Baby Z has started to smile at us. Its so cute. He is such a happy baby. I can't wait until he smiles all the time.
Now E is vacuming, its 10:50pm Baby Z is sleeping.... not for long would be my guess. Anyway thanks all thats new.


L

Diaper Quest

So Baby Z is over 11 pounds now, so most of his diapers should be in the realm of fitting. I promised reviews and they will start to appear but I thought I would give you an overview of what I thought of them so far.

I love my Bummis Pre-folds! they are the best. Super trim and absorbent, my Bummis covers are also my fave and are so easy to use! Even E has them down pat.
My Apple cheeks are also up there in my idea of greatness, the fit is awesome and the colors are so cute! They are not as trim as my Bummis stuff but they still are not to bad.
I hate my rump-a-rooz they are way to bulky and the legs are super far apart so Z looks like he has been riding a horse for the last month and they are ill fitting and gap at the front even on the smallest setting. Oh and they leak.
My dream ease also leak and take forever to dry.
I love all my fitted diapers (Sandy's and fab fitted's) They are trim and awesome and I use them with the Bummis covers or Apple Cheeks and they are leak proof!
Gro-baby's kinda suck there inserts are too narrow and then poo and pee get all over the covers which makes them not usable again which make the whole point to gro-babys not work. However I like the covers and use them with my pre-folds and get awesome results. So I guess the covers are okay.

The rest of the diapers don't fit him yet, but I will keep you posted on how they work out. And I will be reviewing each diaper individually, but I want to give them all a fair shoot so I will be using them for a bit longer. Also E and I will be going to the store today to pick up some more diapers and different stuff to try out. We are still looking for a night time solution for diapers right now we have to use disposables just to keep Z comfy while he sleeps for long periods. Wish us Luck !


L

Nap Time?

Baby Z 6 weeks old

mommy and baby Z hanging out durring nap time. Its daddy's first day back at school so we are all on our own. so far so good. 

its hard to type with one hand.

L

The Beginning of a New Understanding

So its funny the things you learn once you have a baby.

• I can do lots of things one handed now that I never really attempted to do before. 
• My house can wait it may be a mess but the mess will still be there tomorrow but I don't want to miss seeing my little boy grow up. 
• Poop isn't as gross as I thought, and newborn poop is kind of fascinating. I worry more than I originally expected.
•  I can look at baby Z all day long if I let myself and I usually do.
•  I am proud when I can get him to sleep in is crib and not my arms. 
• I have found a new love for all mothers who have been mothers for a long time or who are just starting out like me.
•  I cherish my relationship with my mom now more than ever, and its her advice that helps me get through the rough days.
•  I appreciate E more and more each day and everything that he does for me. 
•  I feel I have a glimmer of understanding as to how heavenly father feels for me and all of his children. Tiny miracles happen everyday when it come to nap time to eating. 
• Breast-feeding is harder than it looks and takes a lot of work for me and baby Z.
•  Bouncy chairs were invented for a reason and who ever thought them up I am truly in you debt. 
• Baby crying isn't as a annoying as you think it should be. 
• Showers are a privilege. 
• Sleep is a distant dream I had long ago. 
• You can never sing Old McDonald had a Farm to many times. 
• When you forget the words to old childhood songs its okay to make up new ones. 
• Reaching out to others isn't as hard as I thought and I am no longer scared to do it.
• Ask for help.
• Let other people help you.
• I no longer am aloud to be shy, Z needs a mom who can speak up.
• Sometimes new friends are needed.
• Love grows and grows forever and ever and has no end.

L