Sunday May 25, 2008
Yesterday Liam smiled at me when I talked to him and I forgot at least the first twenty contractions.
After two nights of crying and lying in his carriage for all of twenty minute stretches, he turned into an angel-child. We were all in bed by 9:00 last night, (unheard of in this house) completely exhausted. At 12:30 I woke him up to feed him because I didn’t dare risk going longer with his bili levels obviously still elevated. He ate, burped, and went back to sleep in 40 minutes. At 4:30 we repeated the routine and he slept again until 6:30. Maybe, just maybe, that has something to do with a full tummy. And maybe he’ll stop turning yellow now, too.
I think God knew I desperately needed the sleep. When I woke up at 12:30 David Lee informed me he is feeling rotten. Achey. Couldn’t sleep. And about that time he headed to the bathroom and vomited. I had nightmare visions of all of us getting sick and since David Lee was the first one down, that meant no completely capable adult. After tossing and turning all night, he headed for the recliner for an hour or two, managed to give Adam cereal and came back to bed where he finally slept. My morning shuffled between taking care of Adam, Liam and myself and by 10:30 I realized just how quickly I run out of fuel. I’m trying not to even think about the possibility of getting sick. Judging by what it feels like to sneeze, throwing up would not have pleasant side effects. Then again, does it ever?
We survived thanks to David Lee’s mom sending lunch, Lois coming back at 3:30 instead of bedtime, and a very. very. very. good baby. I want to indulge and hold him all day long. Nothing quite melts your heart like that new baby smell and six pounds of tiny body snuggled under your chin.
(“Yup, Christy, I take the soothie and Mommy didn’t even have to work to make me do it. I figured I better do something you like to make up for not coming when you were here. They’re kind of cool. You should have told her about them when Adam was little.”)
Life is much better now. David Lee is at least awake and Adam is outside giggling hysterically with Lois and running around playing ball and “work job” and in the sandbox instead of being bored out of his mind. Somehow, if Daddy is in the house, he forgets he’s capable of playing on his own.
(Daddy, help. My clothes are just too big. Where is my hand?”)
Life is amazing. I can’t believe how much I love being a mommy. I really mean that (I just didn’t think it for about an hour this morning.)
keep coming by to soak up the miracle of his perfection!
so glad! you were able to get some rest. i will pray that the flu bug will not strike you. i can’t imagine how awful that would be.
adam looks like the best big brother. i think liam will always be well protected.
take care!
Baby is so cute I too hope you don’t get the flue bug and baby does continue to be a good baby!
Your baby is so cute. What a precious gift from God! Will be praying that the rest of the family stays well! God bless ~Judy
Liam is simply adorable! I also hope you and your family stay healthy. ~Carolyn
I can remember those nights of just being exhausted. so glad you were able to get sleep. what a sweet little guy!
I think I can remember the exhaustedness too. It would come back pretty fast after one night anyways. BUt it is worth it. I am glad he treated you to one good night!! We need our sanity after all!!
Oh he’s just simply adorable!! Wish I could come help you out, but since I can’t, I’m sending hugs n prayers all the way from here!!
Ahhh.. can’t wait to hold him!
I sure hope David Lee is feeling better.
Excuse my ignorance, but what is a soothie? Looks like a pacifier but whats different about them?
I came by to comment on your last post but I see I’m a little late. He’s so precious, Michelle! I’m sorry I haven’t been able to drop by to see him. We’ve been busy with the house and I haven’t been able to get away without the girls. And now with that nasty bug going around I think I’ll stay put until it’s safe. Sorry about that. I will pray that you don’t get it! I hope you continue to get some sleep!
he is just so adorable! And yes what is a soothie?
So only how many more smiles till you totally forget the labor?=)
@liz324 – if we’re only counting numbers, probably two more. But it’s going to take a whole lot more then a smile to forget the last 40 +/-
He is adorable Michelle. 🙂 Relax and soak it in!
What a darling little baby – you are so descriptive I can relive the births of my children without feeling the pain. 🙂
I’m sure Adam will make the bestest big brother ever.
Sure wish I could hold him while he still has the new baby smell!
It’s so much fun to hear you loving it!
Oh, and I’m glad the soothie is working. 🙂
Call me this afternoon once it’s a good time for you.
He is true perfection! So happy that you got your rest and please, keep that awful flu bug away! Happy mommy-ing!
Oh. When I heard Matt had it I wondered if it was work related, although I don’t even know if they work together. Yuck, yuck, yuck. When stuff like this goes around I just want to stay home. And I can’t help but think of our awful week in January before Eden was born and feel completely on edge for you and Martha.
What a precious gift. Liam is beautifully perfect. My boys wouldn’t take anything other than a soothie. 🙂 Sounds like your soaking up these sweet days to the full.
He’s so adorable!