#7 Brand Spankin New

WILL IT BE A MOUNTAIN OR A MOLEHILL???
It’s really up to you
If you are tired it is definitely a MOUNTAIN
If you are rested it will look more like a molehill.
(words of wisdom from my mom) Its up to you to go to bed early to get your rest!!


BRAND SPANKIN NEW!

Well our new grandson made his first appearance today at 3:25PM at 7lbs and 11ozs, 19 1/2 inches long. Elijah James Wells is the son of proud parents Noah and Amy Wells

So on that note.....New borns are fearfully and wonderfully made!

I have a distinct memory of sitting by my baby's crib that 1st day home and watching him sleep. I was crying. My husband, alarmed, asked if everything was alright. I said " He's going to wake up and there are no nurses or doctors around and it will be totally up to me to take care of him!"
Wow what a responsibility!

Breathe. Take your time. Don't climb any mountains and take it easy for a few weeks. Cuddle Sit Rest Nap (when you can) and enjoy this bundle... cause he/she will not stay that way for long!

The baby: has come out of 98.6 degrees so he needs to be kept warm. That little body is not able to generate the heat he needs for himself. That is why you can listen to him scream in his bed and when he's in yours he dozes right off to sleep! A wrapped hot water bottle in a receiving blanket put at his side every time he is in bed works like a miracle!

He will want to nurse constantly it seems. Keep track or you could be feeding every 15 minutes . Make sure you burp him good every so often as many times a bubble will create a problem later that we tend to read as being hungry....again??? We nurse and just put more milk on top of that bubble and that worsens the problem.

If your out and about or just visiting and the baby gets fussy....I find that it is best to find a solitary place...the bathroom, a bedroom or even the car if that is the only place, to be able to calm down yourself and then calm him down. It is difficult when you think that you are bothering people or making a scene. If you cant move, you're on an airplane or something....just apologize to those around you and take a deep breath. The baby can sense your tenseness and it will not help. Don't bounce him but slowly rock and hum. Be as calm as possible and it will help.

The newborn really does like to be wrapped tightly for that first few weeks.

Don't be afraid at what you see in the diaper. His insides are cleaning out and it will look pretty black and scary for a few days. Totally normal.

Siblings;
If there are other little ones around they need attention!! Take advantage of all the sleeping that the baby does.. to read, cuddle and be with the other children. It will assure them that they are not being displaced or overlooked. They will be more willing to help when they are feeling loved themselves.

Hubby. Don't forget the big guy. He needs attention too!! You must admit the mom has stolen the show for the past 9 months and now the new one has come on the scene...Daddy who? Daddy is important.... Remember to support him so that he can support you!

In laws and friends. You can decide how you want it to work. You are the boss. This is your family... no guilt... no fear... You don't want your infant around people with colds etc especially in the beginning. I was never over protective but I was cautious all the same. .... Be understanding and gracious as you take your stand. You will get the respect if you are firm on your parenting role.

Don't forget to take a breather for a bit here and there. Maybe mom will come over so you can go to the bagel shoppe and sit with a cup of coffee of an hour..or dad can have his turn at nite while you go to the store for a break.

Stand back look at that little person.....what do you see for his/her future....what would you like to see in his/her character? What is important to you....Think it through now because he will be out the door before you know it. Be intentional....Tend to child rearing.... Parenting gets done even if you are not doing it.... by the tv, daycare, friends etc..... Please take it seriously and invest yourself into this little one. Perhaps you had a difficult upbringing...no examples...There are numerous resources available today and the only stupid question is one that is not asked!

Sooo Go to Bed! Blessings Marnie
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