So I mentioned that AJ (my son) is now about 5.5 months old. Here's a brief recap of the first month.
July 20th--AJ was born at 2:29AM ( After 16 hours in labor, this is a story in and of itself)
The first month was a lot of adjusting. No one really tells you how hard it is to have a new baby. Everyone tells you your life will change, but it doesn't just change it's thrown up into a tornado and spit back out. You will be covered in pee, puke, poop, etc. You will wipe up spit up with your shirt, and there will be days where you can barely fit in a 5 minute shower. If you're breastfeeding you will encounter a whole other set of challenges. Your breasts will hurt and you'll want to give up! But if you're anything like me, you'll keep on going because you know it will get easier (and it DOES) and that it's the best thing for your baby!
I was not prepared! Don't get me wrong, AJ was planned and we were so excited to have him but nothing can preapre you for this. Looking back now, it wasn't so bad. I have a very handsome little man that now smiles, laughes, rolls over and is getting ready to crawl. But at first all they do is cry, pee, poop, sleep, and eat. Take help whereever you can get it!
Here he is at one month old!
Once you get through the first month, it gets easier. It was great once I didn't have to support his head to hold him.
Ladies--if you're breastfeeding go out and buy ice packs and breast shells. Nap when you can and make it a point to get out of the house everyday.
Men--Be supportive! Do NOT under any circumstances compare your breastfeeding wife to a cow. (My husband was great!!!!) Cook and clean and help with the baby whenever you can.
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