One Week Old

Today Bryson is a week old! Some things that have occurred during his first week:

• We have already developed a pretty predictable routine. He nurses every 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
• Nursing times are pretty much the same time each day.
• Bryson has good wake time and sleep time.
• Dan and I have quickly remembered how many diapers /wipes a newborn goes through.
• I have been "showered" one too many times! (Like every diaper change!)
• I'm not joking about the every diaper change comment!
• Dan hasn't been "showered" at all.
• The blinds have been showered on.
• The dresser had been showered on.
• The "shower fountain" has hit the floor many times. (There are times that it looks like a fountain!)
• It's reminds me of the Pampers commercial.
• I have been reminded of how much the laundry loads increase with a newborn. Probably due to all the showers.
• When I eat Taco Soup or Pizza, it makes Bryson spit up after nursing.
• I feel a bit overwhelmed about leaving the house. How do I balance nursing with regular scheduled activities like church, taking Zachary to school and flag football? (Please comment suggestions)
• The boys have adjusted wonderfully to Bryson!
• This brings me such joy!
• I actually somewhat enjoy the middle of the night feedings with Bryson. It makes great prayer time. And I know one day when he's big, I'll miss these times.
• The weather has cooled down and it has been beautiful outside, so we took Bryson on his first walk the other night!

I love being home with Nicholas and Bryson during the day. I think I could get used to staying at home regularly. Nicholas, Bryson and I joined Dan in Chapel this week. It was great to have fellowship. It's been a great week!

Being a new mommy again is great!