Seth was born two weeks ago and I am happy to say that we are all still alive! It has definitely been a big adjustment, but we are loving every moment of parenthood.
The first couple of days while we were still in the hospital were rough. We had way too many visitors in the hospital, which was quite stressful. Everyone wanted to come and see our perfect little baby, we completely understand that, but Seth was already having difficulty eating, and this only made it harder. When we have our next baby, we are seriously considering asking everyone to wait until we get home to come and visit.
We found out that Seth and I have two different blood types which meant he was more prone to developing jaundice. The doctors at the hospital decided to be proactive and start Seth on phototherapy the day after he was born. After a day of visitors, we had to put our baby in a little tanning bed all night. This made him miserable. He couldn’t be wrapped up, or snuggled, and he had to wear these little blinders over his eyes. The phototherapy and jaundice made him very sleepy. So sleepy that he refused to eat. He wouldn’t breastfeed and he refused a bottle.
So many visitors
Poor Seth under his phototherapy lights
Saturday was the day I was going to be discharged and we hoped Seth would be too. We took advantage of the phototherapy and kept Seth under the phototherapy lights all day. They were concerned about Seth’s weight loss, but they still let him come home with us. We had multiple doctor visits his first week to check on his Jaundice and weight, but everything is looking good now.
Stephen went back to work and Seth and I are doing well at home. I haven’t been brave enough to take him out much, but I am getting there. He is eating much better and we are trying to keep our visitors to a minimum; just a couple people each day. We are all much happier that way.
It is amazing to me how much he has changed already. I really do miss being pregnant, but I wouldn’t trade my sweet little guy for anything in the world. We are so deeply in love with him, he just melts our hearts.
Stephen and I were married on July 9, 2005. We spent a few years traveling before adding to our precious family Seth Allen was born on April 15, 2010. Our lives will never be the same. We find so much joy in watching him grow and change every day.
2 comments:
Seems extremely hectic but wonderful at the same time! I hope things conitnue to calm down so you can just enjoy your beautiful baby boy! Congratulations!
Oh Alison. I feel for you. I went through the same thing with Logan. I hope that all gets better fast becuase we had hard times for a good 4 months. If you need anything PLEASE CALL or ask me. He is so cute and will change daily right in front of your eyes. Good luck and I really do hope things get better. ( one advatange of living in the boonies.. no one wants to drive far to come see you so I shouldnt have that prob this time. )
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