Lauren has been complaining that I don't post on here to much so I wanted to take a moment to post some thoughts I have had over the past 6 weeks since my little baby girl Stella has been born.
On January 4th my life changed forever and I was ushered into the world of fatherhood a little earlier than I expected. I can honestly say though that I love being a father although it is exhausting and at times frustrating. I look into those big blue eyes of Stella's and I think "Wow this is truly amazing ... I can't believe that I helped create this little life." Furthermore, you can see both Lauren and I in her features -- unfortunately for her she has my big feet and pincher toes ... sorry Stella. However, fortunately she has her mother's beautiful eyes that just seem to stare right through you.
Is parenthood hard? Yes. Is it worth it? Hell yes. Like I've always said anything worth doing will never be easy ... and I can't wait to watch Stella grow and develop her personality through the years.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
One month pics
I like to flail my arms and scratch my face when I get frustrated/tired/hungry!
I am one month old now!! Yeah!!!
I still don't fit into my clothes though.....need to eat more (if that is possible).
I am one month old now!! Yeah!!!
I still don't fit into my clothes though.....need to eat more (if that is possible).
One Month Old
Stella is a month old....actually almost 5 full weeks now. And she still we weighs under 7 pounds!?!?!? Yes, she is a tiny little one - in the 3-5th percentile for weight and height (20 inches). I told her the 3rd percentile is great for school and test scores - we want her to be smart =) - but I would prefer that she starts to grow and goes into the average range for height/weight! I guess we will see what happens in the next month. I am not looking forward to the next appointment though since she will be getting shots....=( I think daddy needs to go with us for that!
Other than that, the doc said she is looking well. Although I am a little worried she will get sick in the next week since my mom and I have been sick all this past week - and in the haze that is 2am, I know I have coughed right on her! I really am not looking forward to caring for a sick baby....she is fussy enough as it is!! So Stella, how about you not get sick?? That would make me happy =)
The last month has been a big blur. In fact, it has really felt like one looooong day. I know everyone says to enjoy them while they are this age, they grow so fast, etc......but I have to say, I can't wait for this time next year. I have found out that I am not so much a baby person - I mean, I love babies and think they are adorable, but I like to be able to hand them over when they start to cry - lol!!! I will be happy when Stella starts to interact with us more and show her personality. I also figure at that point she will be sleeping in her own bed and being able to be put down without constant screaming!!! That will be so nice =)
Other than that, the doc said she is looking well. Although I am a little worried she will get sick in the next week since my mom and I have been sick all this past week - and in the haze that is 2am, I know I have coughed right on her! I really am not looking forward to caring for a sick baby....she is fussy enough as it is!! So Stella, how about you not get sick?? That would make me happy =)
The last month has been a big blur. In fact, it has really felt like one looooong day. I know everyone says to enjoy them while they are this age, they grow so fast, etc......but I have to say, I can't wait for this time next year. I have found out that I am not so much a baby person - I mean, I love babies and think they are adorable, but I like to be able to hand them over when they start to cry - lol!!! I will be happy when Stella starts to interact with us more and show her personality. I also figure at that point she will be sleeping in her own bed and being able to be put down without constant screaming!!! That will be so nice =)
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Stella's Info
When she was born she:
Weighed 6 lbs 7 ounces
Was 19.5 inches tall
Had a good Apgar rating
And, you could tell her lungs were fully developed by the shrieks that were coming out of her when they were trying to bathe her - HA!!!
She is a little jaundice now due to being 3 weeks early and having some breastfeeding problems, but we think everyone is on the same page with the feeding now (after a consultation with a WONDERFUL lactation expert at the hospital - that we had yesterday after I had a meltdown!). We also went to the doc this morning just to be on the safe side (the weekend is coming, and you know kids always get sick after 5pm on Friday) - the doc said everything was OK and we just need to come back next week for her 1 week tests.
I foresee a very feisty kid in my future!!
Weighed 6 lbs 7 ounces
Was 19.5 inches tall
Had a good Apgar rating
And, you could tell her lungs were fully developed by the shrieks that were coming out of her when they were trying to bathe her - HA!!!
She is a little jaundice now due to being 3 weeks early and having some breastfeeding problems, but we think everyone is on the same page with the feeding now (after a consultation with a WONDERFUL lactation expert at the hospital - that we had yesterday after I had a meltdown!). We also went to the doc this morning just to be on the safe side (the weekend is coming, and you know kids always get sick after 5pm on Friday) - the doc said everything was OK and we just need to come back next week for her 1 week tests.
I foresee a very feisty kid in my future!!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
STELLA IS HERE!!
Surprise - Stella came early - WAY early!!!! I wanted her to come out, but geez, I was not prepared for the 4th....I guess that is lesson #1 with kids - expect the unexpected!!!! HA =)
If anyone wants to know - my water broke at about 4:45 am on the 4th. It was quite freaky, and not something that was anticipated. I really didn't have contractions at first, so I was not really sure what was going on in there. Once we arrived at the hospital, around 5:30, we went into triage in the maternity ward and they confirmed my water broke, and said I was 2cm, so I was moved to a room where everything would happen. They started the Pitocin drip around 8 I think (I am not quite sure, it could have been 9, I was tired!)....that stuff is the worst medicine ever. I quickly decided to get the epidural - very good idea =). After the epidural was placed around 10:30/11 everything started to speed up. They checked me at 1pm and I was 8ish cm dialated, they then checked me around 2:15 and I was almost 10cm. The nurses had me start to push around 2:45 and we did 4 or 5 sets of 3 before the doctor got there - which was apparently too many because around 3:15 they told me to not push when I felt the urge - that is hard to do! The doc arrived and we did one set of 3 and her head was out. On the second set of 3 the rest of her arrived!!! Stella was born at 3:29pm Jan 4th 2010!!
If anyone wants to know - my water broke at about 4:45 am on the 4th. It was quite freaky, and not something that was anticipated. I really didn't have contractions at first, so I was not really sure what was going on in there. Once we arrived at the hospital, around 5:30, we went into triage in the maternity ward and they confirmed my water broke, and said I was 2cm, so I was moved to a room where everything would happen. They started the Pitocin drip around 8 I think (I am not quite sure, it could have been 9, I was tired!)....that stuff is the worst medicine ever. I quickly decided to get the epidural - very good idea =). After the epidural was placed around 10:30/11 everything started to speed up. They checked me at 1pm and I was 8ish cm dialated, they then checked me around 2:15 and I was almost 10cm. The nurses had me start to push around 2:45 and we did 4 or 5 sets of 3 before the doctor got there - which was apparently too many because around 3:15 they told me to not push when I felt the urge - that is hard to do! The doc arrived and we did one set of 3 and her head was out. On the second set of 3 the rest of her arrived!!! Stella was born at 3:29pm Jan 4th 2010!!
Friday, January 1, 2010
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