one week in, an update of sorts

It’s been a week since we welcomed baby Judson into our lives and our family dynamic has certainly changed. I don’t plan on posting weekly updates, but I feel like I can’t keep up with what day of the week it is, much more what’s going on these days. And I haven’t written a single thing in the baby book,  I better keep up with this stuff somewhere.

Here’s a bit of an update/random post for you on this Friday!

• Allen goes back to work on Monday and I’m not quite sure what I’m going to do without his help. Don’t get me wrong, Allen has always been an enormous help around the house, there isn’t a single thing managing the house -wise from grocery shopping to washing dishes that I feel like I do on my own, he’s always there to help when I need help. But, being pretty much out of commission for the past week has resigned me to a comfy place in the house and yet, it’s just as clean as it was last Thursday when I power cleaned like a mad woman. Mainly, because he spent a few hours sweeping floors and washing dishes yesterday. So yeah, I might cry on Monday morning, but he assures me I’ll be just fine.

• The hardest part about the whole thing has been finding time for both Braylen and Judson. I still don’t feel like I’m doing that well, at all. Sure, I give plenty of time and attention to Judson, because I have to at this point. But, I can tell Braylen is really seeking my attention, too. She’s quickly become glued to Allen, and I am so thankful he’s given her so much attention. Another tough thing is being consistent with discipline. It was my goal to keep discipline consistent for her, even though we’re going through some major changes. That’s been tough! Tough on my mama-heart, that’s for sure.

• Judson is such a sweet baby. He is content, he loves to eat, and he wakes up about every 3 hours at night. I honestly can’t believe how laid back he is, I’m smitten with his relaxed style.

• We’ll probably be home bound for an extended period of time. I watched tiny BK in the hospital at just 12 days old and while I know you can’t prevent everything, I am certainly going to do my best to try. We’ve been blessed with great food and visits from friends and family, but going anywhere like church or to the grocery store is going to wait awhile.

• I feel like I’ve healed so much quicker this time. Each day gets easier, I’m staying on top of the pain with my good friends Motrin and Tylenol, but as long as I take them, I feel good!

• I only lost about 11 pounds after my hospital stay, but I was down 7 more this morning. It’s a slow process, I still look pregnant, but I’m happy to see it slowly going away. Especially since I’m doing nothing to make it happen and will be out of commission for awhile in the exercise department.

• I find that after I have a baby, I’m incredibly sappy. I’m not sad, just overly emotional about sweet little things. I cried when I realized it’s been a week, I cried when he smiled, I cried when BK told me she thought about baby Jud all day at school. It’s probably a good thing I’ll be staying home for a few weeks.

• Changing boy diapers is a whole other world. That is all.

• And I’ll leave you with a sweet newborn photo from our photo shoot on Wednesday. I can’t wait to see the others. I think this is going to be the one we put on canvas for his room. And as soon as I get that one last piece, I’ll be ready to share the nursery with you!