Theo - weeks 1 & 2

Please excuse my appearance - I just pushed out a baby!

On the last day of my 37th week I was induced (that's another blog post) to have our little nugget, Theodore. I cannot believe that he is now already 2 weeks old! Time really does fly by!

Theodore David Miller
October 28, 2011 - 11:51 p.m.
6 pounds, 9 ounces

I can confidently say that it has been the longest and fastest  2 weeks of our lives! I know that makes no sense at all, but it's true. :) The days and nights all blend together, but it is so great and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. We really do have the best baby. I am thankful!

How's Theodore?

Theo is great and changing more and more every day. It really is amazing!

Eating: This was one thing I was most worried about regarding life after baby. And I'll be honest, it's still not easy, but things are getting better and better each and every day. I won't lie being his food source is kind of overwhelming and very time consuming, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I am thankful that breast-feeding has been relatively easy. I feel super blessed.

Sleeping: Right now his schedule changes a little every day, but in general he eats every 3 hours (during the day) is up for about an hour afterwards and then goes to sleep...and then it all starts again!

At night he sleeps a little longer and he typically only gets up once during the middle night to eat. I know it could be so much worse, but it will definitely take some getting used to!

One of my favorite things is right when he starts to fall asleep he usually will give you a couple involuntary smiles. They vary, sometimes it's a huge grin and other times it's just one corner of his mouth. Either way I cannot wait for him to start smiling on purpose. Melt my heart.

How I'm Feeling

I feel pretty good! I'd be lying if I said the first week was easy. Honestly, I don't know if I just ignored the whole postpartum section in childbirth class or what, but it was a wake up call. I didn't realize how sore I would be or that going to the bathroom could be so scary (sorry if that's TMI), but it's true! I am thankful for my sister and friends who I can ask "Is this normal?" Maybe I should start a separate blog about all the things they don't tell you! Ha! Obviously, it is all worth it and I would do it again 100 times over.

That reminds me...am I the only person who actually misses being pregnant now that it's over?? Trust me, I would much rather Theo be here, but I kind of miss my tummy and feeling him move around in there. I honestly can't wait to be pregnant again. Yes, I did just say that. :)

Like I said, Theo sleeps pretty good at night...on average only getting up once to feed (Praise the Lord), so I am getting between 6-7 hours of sleep a night...but in random chunks. It seems like a lot of sleep while having a newborn, but interrupted sleep isn't that refreshing. I have started taking a morning nap along with Theo and it's pretty much the best idea ever. However, I do feel kind of like a loser cause I really don't start my day until around 10am. Oh well, don't judge me.

More and more I find myself telling Nate that I don't want Theodore to get bigger! I love my little nugget all tiny and such, but also know that they only become more fun the older they get. I am just trying to soak it all in!!

1 week old

1 week old

2 weeks old