It's been one month
since Carson came into our life. He sure has shaken things up a bit!
For the first two weeks
of his life my parents, aunt, and uncle were staying nearby at a beach rental.
They helped me ease into being a mom of two kids. They spent a lot of time with
Leila, helped with dinners, did the laundry, and supported me in general. It was awesome.
After they left, it took
me a few days to venture out with both kids alone. Once we did, I felt
confident going out daily. Success! Carson has been to the park a few times, to his best
friend Kai's house, an indoor play place, the grocery store, the bank, his Aunt
Val's work, and for walks along the bay.
At one month Carson
sleeps and eats most of the day and night. Luckily he loves sleeping in the
Ergo (not that he would have a choice) because it allows Leila and me to go out during the day. At night he's sleeping in the Rock 'n Play for 4-5 hour
stretches. I love this sleep (and am fully aware that it might not last).
Carson gained a bunch of
weight this past week after what seemed like a 24 hour nursing session. At one
month old he weighs 8 lbs 4 oz. That’s an 11 ounce gain in one week! He’s still
a little guy though. He is wearing newborn diapers and newborn sized clothing. Not for long...if he keeps stretching out like this he's going to need bigger sleepers.
I swear this boy makes
more messes at one month old than I thought possible. Am I stereotyping him? It's true. He spits up or poops on just
about every outfit he wears. Laundry has doubled this past month.
Hey…I’m one month old!
