I can't believe three weeks have passed. Days are a blur of feedings, getting a run or walk in, playdates, naps (sometimes!), baths, bedtimes, repeat...
I get a little frazzled trying to take care of both boys' needs at the same time but figure I'll get the hang of it over time. I seriously do not understand how people have more than two kids. I am overwhelmed by trying to get Baker to the potty and fed while nursing Forrest and changing diapers. Yes, it does seem like my days revolve around my kids' eating and pooping!
Forrest generally sleeps well - he gets up once or twice a night. We've had two 6-hour stretches so far and I am super hopeful that he ends up being a great sleeper like Baker was as an infant and continues to be as a toddler.
I never posted last week after Forrest's 2-week check up. I remember taking Baker for his and being amazed that he weighed almost 9 pounds. I guess when you start out in life weighing 9 pounds like Forrest did, weighing 10.5 pounds at two-weeks old isn't that much of a gain but that does put him in about the 95th percentile. I can attest to the fact that he seems to relish mealtime. There's definitely some satisfaction as a nursing mother that my child is thriving.
So, that's the post for day. Or maybe the week. Seems like I should be updating things more but my internet time is usually when I am nursing or eating and I don't have enough hands to type too!
3 comments:
Reading your post totally reminded me of my life a few months ago. I don't know how many times I reminded myself "I am only one person, I can only do so much at once.". And there were many times I was nursing Adelaide while also helping Elena on the potty. It is amazing what you end up doing with one hand free. And I am so jealous that your kids are good sleepers. Hopefully Forrest keeps that up for you.
sounds to me like you're doing a wonderful job mommy!
Life with 3...it's been a whirl wind. There are times I've beat myself up because I forgot something for Ryan to take to kindergarden, or left something out for Brayden...or left Gabby sitting in the same little chair for too long without my undivided attention.
We're figuring it out, but Rebecca is right; we are only 1 person and can only do so much...and the rest will just have to wait till later.
Ever feel like having two kids is actually 5 times as hard as having one??!!... then you're not alone! :D
Can't help laughing at the fact the two of us, being relatively small women, ended up with such hefty babies! I can't say 95th percentile for Mattias, but over 75th. Who would have guessed?
Good luck - we can do this. You are so right it's going to be about finding routines and learning what works with two.
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