almost 2 weeks as a mom...

I've been a mom now for almost 2 weeks but it feels like I've had Luke forever. It's such an amazing feeling to be a parent. Being a mom is something I've always wanted, I just didn't know when I was ready. Even throughout my pregnancy I had a hard time understanding what was about to happen. Then it just does.

I just stare at him and tell him how much I love him all day long. Dave has been an amazing dad as well. For not having any experience with kids, he really has jumped right in and figured things out. I'm so proud of him. My mom has been here (and will be until he is almost a month) and the extra set of hands have been extremely helpful, especially on nights where Dave has work in the morning.

We've been really busy and out everyday. We don't take him anywhere too crowded or anywhere that people will touch him (or really even look at him) but it's nice to get out of the house. I usually just drape a light muslin receiving blanket over the carseat. He's great in the car and doesn't mind noises. I think he's going to adapt well to our busy lifestyle.

Breastfeeding is exhausting but going well. Because of my (two) reductions, I was very nervous about breastfeeding and my supply. It seems like I have enough supply for now so we are breastfeeding away. I've been meeting regularly with my lactation consultant, Doris (I love her), and that has been very helpful. I feel like all I do is feed him though. That's kind of an annoying feeling to feel like I can't hold my baby without feeding him. He eats about every 2 hours for half an hour so it gives me about an hour break (once I hold him and make sure he is asleep). Caitlin and I also went to the local La Leche League meeting on Thursday and those ladies were nice but they were pretty gung-ho breastfeeders (breastfeed until toddlers, etc). They were open to other ways though which was a relief. I'll probably go again in a few weeks, they have meetings the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

I am very happy with cloth diapering so far, we were able to start on Day 3 which was sooner than I had expected. Luke was finished with his meconium, tar-like poops pretty early on which was appreciated. I plan to write another post on cloth diapering soon.

Sleep- Luke sleeps a lot and has been sleeping for about a 4 hour stretch at night. I'm extremely pleased with that since with breastfeeding I can't go much beyond 4 hours anyways. He also sleeps most of the day, but now I'm trying to feed him every 2.5 hours during the day.

Basically, I am loving being a mom and if I don't get a job next school year and have to stay home with Luke- I won't be devastated. I love this kid so damn much!