Today was cute! The highlight was doing infant massage with Levi for the first time. I had been hearing lots about massage for babies and thought I would finally try it via Youtube video.
It was so cute, he seemed to really like it. I think its a great practice to promote the release of Oxytocin (feel good hormone), and just to help Levi get into his body and get to know his body. He really liked it during the face/head portion and got really vocal. It was soooo cute.
Today was hard in the sense that there was a lot of crying and fussiness. Not sure why but I was relieved when he fell asleep for the night around 8:30 and I finally got some down time. Phew. I am so tired and very excited about sleeping soon.
My phones memory has been full for a few days so hope to clear it out and get some pics up soon as well.
Cheers!
I know the saying is "third time's a charm," but let's hope the fourth time is for me! Yes I finally went to the doctor yesterday for this red, tender lump I've had in my breast for about 10 days now. I was hoping it would go away on its own hehe. I actually went to see a lactation specialist and she encouraged me to go to urgent care. Even though I haven't had a fever with this bout, she said its still a form or mastitis or cellulitis. I guess some bacteria got in under my skin and caused this infection.
So alas, I am on another course of antibiotics. I am not thrilled, but, zoom out....birds eye perspective...if having to take meds for 10 days to cure a small infection is the least of my health concerns...I am lucky! Really no big deal. I am so grateful for my overall health and the health of my family! Also grateful I didn't get a fever this time too. :-)
That being said...still lets hope that this fourth times a charm! All the docs at Kaiser have been SO nice. I showed her a pic of Levi and she commented on his chubby cheeks and how he must be a good eater..hehe!
Ok well Happy Friday!
Hey everyone...just a quick update here. Things are going well, I swear Levi is getting cuter by the day, by the second actually! He keeps growing amd growing and getting chubbier and sturdier, which means more little body to love and cover with kisses!
I think waking up in the morning is my favorite...he is usually very excited and talkative. His little coos are adorable and make me melt with joy.
Marcelo and I are still very exhausted. Par for the course, I know. In addition to parenting and hanging out with the family, we have started house hunting! I am so grateful thay we have been pre-qualified for a loan (after much preparation and credit building etc). Woot woot! It is awesome but has made us all the more busier. Ill keep folks updated. Its hard to say how long the process will take. Levi has been crying much less the past few weeks, which has made things so much easier, but can still get pretty stressed when were in the car. Once we get moving though, he relaxes.
OK, well thats all for now. Ill be sure to stay in touch :-) This face is too cute not to share!
Last week I was admiring some mobiles I saw at a consignment shop. I like how creative and different they all were and was thinking " wow, that wouldnt be that hard to make!" I ended up buying one at Target for $23 but will return it as I made a couple cute ones at home. Live long D.I.Y. (do it yourself)!
Oh my gosh what a day, what a day! You know you are exhausted when, given the opportunity, you lay down for a nap and end up sleeping for 5 hours! I was sooo tired and am so grateful Marcelo spent a lot of time with Levi today.
Its been wonderful that he has been sleeping through the night (mostly) now. Yess! He wakes up to feed 2 times. I usually manage to get 5-6 hrs sleep per night, but after a while it catches up with me and I literally feel like a zombie. I couldnt even think straight this morning and was just spent. Good thing Levi is so darn cute cuz it really makes up for it.
He is usually so talkative and happy in the mornings. Some days he naps a lot, but today, he didnt sleep for more than 25 min and that was only twice so we were just 'on' all day long (6am-11pm). Im so glad Marcelo was home and available to help out. We are both just so exhausted.
I also have my fingers crossed that I am back to good health soon. I had a 3rd bout of mastitis last week, which luckily went away on its own. My fever was less than 24 hours. I did see a doc and got some meds but didnt have to take since I got better. However I developed what I think is a plugged milk duct as Ive had a hard, sore, red lump on my breast for over a week now. I was hoping it would work itself out but it seems to be worsening. I hope its not an abcess. I also feel I may be getting mastitis again but am trying to rest and pump as much as possible to avoid! Lets hope this is the last of the boobie complications I have!
I do want to add in, on this note, what a great appreciation I have for breast milk. At first it kind of grossed me out but it is such a cool thing! It is very natural and healthy and nutritious. I am grateful to have it and to be able to provide this perfect 'liquid gold' to my baby. He seems so big and healthy and that is a beautiful thing. You can see in the photo below how we are taking chunkiness to the next level!
That being said, breast feeding and pumping and the whole shebang is soo much work. Not to mention how having to pump every 4 hours completely effects sleep and daily outings and activities. Wow!
Ok, Ill stop here cuz I need sleep now!
ps - I love just staring at my baby when he sleeps and listening to him breathe.
is sleeping in the bed next to me right now.
"There are two graces in breathing: drawing air in and discharging it. The former constrains, the latter refreshes: so marvellously is life mixed. Thank God when he presses you, and thank him again when he lets you go." - Johann von Goethe
I have known great loss in my life and now I experience the 'letting go' as I marvel daily at this precious gift bestowed upon me. My heart is so full!
Thank you to the heavens, my angels, and god.
Yesterday was fun! I took Levi up to work to meet my friends/co workers there and everybody loved him! It was so exciting. They had all seen me throughout my pregnancy and threw a suprise shower for me and it was cool to bring him. They all said "he is sooo cute!" Hehe. We ate good food as it was a retirement party for a 25 years of service coworker. Fun times. I go back in a month!
Then I came home and took a much needed nap. We quickly clean up our place then Marcelo's family came over for the evening. After waiting 16 years, Marcelo's brother Tito and his daughter Paola finally got permissio to move here fro Mexico. They arrived last week and it has been so so sooo fun seeing them everyday. They are living with Marcelo's parents. Last night we made crepes and played games and laughed a lot. So glad to have more family around!
In the quiet hours of the night...
his little body lays next to mine and I hear him breathing
I stare at his sweet angelic face and feel that God has given us the greatest gift in the world.
I know they say "sleep when the baby sleeps, get your stuff done while the baby's asleep, etc." BUT these are the most precious moments! Yes I could use a nap and our place is a mess...but I adore holding him while he sleeps! So how is this supposed to work exactly? lol. I am smitten.
We're taking a Mommy and Me class at one of the local birthing centers. Yesterday a lot of Moms came and it was great to socialize. Levi is so excited, he's the one sleeping in the middle :-)
