8 weeks old

We have hit a definite milestone: my baby is 8 weeks old now! I can't believe it. It seems like just yesterday my water broke and we were rushing to the hospital. Now I have a two month old who is rolling over. Yes, I said it, he is rolling over. This morning I noticed that went I looked over in his crib he was pushing up on his arms and rolled right on over. I put him back on his belly and he did it again. Where is the time going?

We also have some sleep issues. Well, not major issues but things.For one, he sleeps most of the day and doesn't want to go to bed until midnight each night. Naturally this isnt going to work because I go back to work next week! But hey, he's still a baby so I'll just have to deal with it. Tomorrow morning I'm going to practice getting us both up and ready early in the morning. I'm not sure if K is going to be staying here after next week so the extra help will be great but what will I do when he starts staying at his place? As a matter of fact, he's getting up with Kendall tonight. I plan to rest all I can.

The other issue is with the bed. Kendall has gottenmuch better about sleeping in his crib. I put his bassinet up in storage so he has no choice but to sleep there but at around 6 am, he refuses to go back to sleep unless he's in the bed with me. I'm really trying to break that habit but we'll keep working on it. He'll just have to get used to being there.

I really hate that I'm going back to work next week. Technically I can take another 3 weeks but I need to get back because we have some serious hospital bills to take care of. It seems everytime I turn around I've gotten a new bill. My goal was to buy a house by next year but I don't see that happening. Between my credit cards ($2500) and my hospital bill ($2000), I pretty much plan to use my tax return to get rid of the remaining balance of these. Keep your fingers crossed we can work this out.

I haven't been doing so well on the weight loss. Sure I look great but I have pre-pregnancy weight that I want to lose. Just 15 pounds. It's very possible but I'm just not committing like I should which is totally my fault. I plan to work on that immediately this week. I did, however, go out and buy a scale. Something much needed to get this cracking on the weight loss. Bikini here I come! I'm going to take to K about us doing a family weekend getaway to Savannah with my parents in the spring. I think it would be nice because kendall can go to the beach for the first time.

His appetite has increased. Where he was drinking about 3-4oz, he is now up to 6 oz in one feeding! What a little chunky monkey I have. I stopped breastfeeding about a month ago but I'm looking into relactation and trying to start back. I know it will be difficult but I would really love to do it. Fingers crossed it works out.

Well, that's about all to report now. We're going to try and do an 8 week old photoshot here at home tonight. I'll be posting pictures soon. Did Imention that he loves to stand up now? My dad and K have now started him with standing. Whenever he gets fussy, I stand him up and get coos and smiles away. Lord have mercy! LOL

7 weeks

Well, Kendall turned 7 weeks old today. And let me just say, my child is freaking amazing. Not only is he holding his head up really well, but he's also starting to stand. He loves to stand up and look around. It's just amazing to me. I can't believe he's already trying to do that.

Finally broke down and did some winter shopping for him. Now that the weather is changing and he'll be starting daycare in two weeks, we needed to get him some little jackets and sweaters. Geez, daycare? I am so not ready for that. I can't believe how fast time is going by. I'm dreading going back to work. I love spending everyday with him. We'll still be doing that, just the time will be tighter since we both have to get up early in the morning.

Speaking of which, K is still spending the night here every night. I think I'm going to suggest he stay home one night so that I can see how things go by myself. I love having him here but I need to get used to doing this on my own. Pretty much now he's here every night and I take Kendall to see my parents on the weekend. The plan was actually for K to watch him while I'm out with the girls on Saturday night but I'm thinking I'll take him to my parent's house instead. They only get to see he on the weekend so at least one over-nighter a month is due. I'm sure K won't mind an evening alone anyway.

Now that I'm not breastfeeding anymore and he's on formula, I've noticed more bowel movements or constipation on his part. Something I need to make sure I mention at his next doctor's appointment, although they keep telling me it's ok. Even my mom says its normal. Well, let me get to clipping coupons. With a baby in the house, I'm on a serious budget until I return to work.

6 weeks old

Kendall turned 6 weeks old yesterday. I still can't get over how fast time is flying by and how much he's grown. He can hold his head up pretty good, loves to stand up and can't get enough of you holding him. We're still working on this sleep thing. I've learned that he loves to sleep on his belly. I know i'm not supposed to put him on there, but I do it for a while so that he can get some good rest. It seems to work because he'll sleep for 2 hours that way, if I don't interupt and turn him over.

I went by his future daycare yesterday to make sure everything was in order. I have all his information except for his immunization record, which will be done on Oct 3. I'm so nervous about his first day. I don't know what I'm going to do with myself that day other than come back home and sleep for a few hours before going out to do whatever errands I need to do.

I'm really trying to work on this fitness thing. due to my c-section, I have that pouch at the bottom of my stomach. *sigh* I need to do better about exercising but that's my plan for tonight. I can't just let myself go like this. I really want to have it together for the holiday coming up.

Saturday will be the first time I leave Kendall and Ken alone for an extended period of time. I'm going to get my hair done at Kanetta's house. I'm a little nervous but it won't be for a long time. I suppose I should get used to those two being together. I'm just not up for the overnight stays yet. Nope, not yet. Ken is still working on this father thing so we'll have to see how that goes for him.

Other than that, everything is great. Just loving being a mother and adjusting to live with a a baby.

Colic

Kendall is wearing a sistah down! He has been so fussy and whiny the past couple of days. I think it's colic. So here I am now at 530 am with him lying on his belly on my lap. I soooo need a break. K moved out today until his apartment but we talked and he's going to stay until I go back to work to help me out. Yay! Lord knows I need him now. The deal is that he has to get up with Kendall more often during the week so I can get some rest. He did a good job tonight but I know he also needs his rest. We're trying though.

With Kendall not able to get his shots until October 3, that has delayed me returning to work until the following Monday. It's all good though. I'm not stressing it. Just gives me a little longer to be with him. I think K is going to go with us to that appointment since he has to get his shots that day.

Well, now that I have him settled let me try to get some rest.

One month old already?

It's been a while but I've been busy with a newborn. Kendall turned one month old yesterday and celebrated his first holiday - Labor Day. What a day it was. We basically spent the day at my parent's house while his dad moved into his new apartment nearby. I can't believe how fast time has flown by. K's parents came to visit from MS this weekend and his mother basically held Kendall for two days. I swear my child is spoiled rotten now. I also had some visits from my two line sisters and Sheena. I was so happy to see some other people.

And would you believe my child smiled for his grandmother while he was awake but would not smile for me? Dang! I have to get him to smile for me. Lately his bowel movements have been far and few between. I get a little worried about him but apparently this is normal. He has his first doctor's appointment tomorrow so I'm going to make sure I talk to the ped about that. He also has slight baby acne but that's normal as well. I plan to take some pictures of him tomorrow. I would have done it today but my camera is suddenly missing and I wonder if K has it.

Other than that, life is great. I love being a mom. It's such a wonderful experience. Kendall truly is the apple of my eye. I can be bit selfish about wanting to share him with others but there's something about a mother's love.