Today is Charlie's 4 week birthday. He's changed so much already! (I can see why people keep having more babies- the "tiny" just doesn't last long enough.) Thank goodness, his even temperament and ability to sleep have not. Sometimes, I wonder where this baby came from. After Jack and his fussiness and sleeping habits, I didn't think a baby like this was possible. They do exist!!
Charlie has gained 3 pounds- now weighing in just over 11 pounds. He's starting to lose his hair on top keeping the fringe on the sides-old man style, just like Jack did. When we talk to him, we can see in his eyes that, if he could, he'd be smiling. (I can't wait for that!) The last couple of weeks he's had some acne on his cheeks. It's starting to clear up. It took all I had not to get rid of them myself! He's been going 2 to 4 hours between feedings. At night, he's had some restless sleep with tossing and turning and moans and groans. Jack did the very same thing for a week or so. I'm hoping this passes.
Before Charlie came, I asked everyone I knew with more than one kid what it was like to have two. Half of the women said it was no big deal, and the other said it was a difficult transition. I've come to the conclusion that women have completely different experiences with their babies based on the personality/temperament/health of the babe. It took me a while to get settled in with Jack- between 9 and 12 months. I'm sure a lot of it was me being a new mom, but I know some of it was Jack and his lack of sleep and fussiness. I already feel settled with these two. I'm convinced it's because Charlie is so easy. (I'm grateful I had a semi-difficult one first!)
We went to all three hours of church yesterday- he slept the whole time. I didn't have to feed him, so that was a bonus. (I'm not quite ready to feed him out of the comfort of my own home! Or someone else's ;))
Jack is getting more settled in too. He's getting back to his independent self. He's helping by throwing away diapers and just now is trying to give Charlie his binky. He continues to keep Parker and me rolling. After he gives Charlie kisses or hugs, he says, "Nice," in a funny little voice. He likes to make one syllable words in to two.
Life at the Lamms is good. Just lovin on these babies.
Good Luck Charlie
12 years ago
2 comments:
So happy you are feeling settled! I know exactly what you mean about baby #2. #1 was more difficult because the whole being a mom thing was so new. Difficult babies also make things hard. Sounds like you got an angel. I think we all need one of them to come that way. :) Enjoy your cute little Jack too. He sounds like so much fun! I love watching home videos of Tyler holding Susie as a newborn and talking in his sweet 2 year old voice. It brings on a huge wave of nostalgia! xoxoxo
Oh, yay! I am so glad for you. So, so, so glad. I may not know Charlie yet but I love him for being good to his mama.
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