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My Baby Boy Is Here!

Guest imsohungry

By Guest imsohungry
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Congratulations!! Get ready for the ride of your life; parenthood is the most incredible adventure. Enjoy every moment; you won't believe how fast he grows! (I distinctly remember looking at my 2-month-old son and thinking, "Who took my newborn and replaced him with this 2-month-old???")

Jeanne

Jewels,

THANKS! :D Yep, he is such a blessing. :wub: I've turned into one of those mothers who whips out the photos of her baby for everyone from the grocery store clerk to the postman! :lol:

Jeanne,

Yep, I already have had the thought "who took my newborn and gave me this 2-month old?" It happened a few weeks ago when he outgrew his first outfit. I wanted to cry, but instead I folded it up to put in my keepsake box. Gee whiz, I've turned into this sappy nutcase! :D It was 2 a.m. and I was changing a poopy diaper and I couldn't shove his leg in the little jumper; I realized he was too long for it and I just lost it! (keep in mind, I was also sleep deprived). I debated on whether or not to go get the scissors and cut the feet out of the jumper and shove him into it or just accept that my baby was growing up. :blink: I finally decided on the latter of the choices. (although, to tell the truth, all that saved that outfit is that I couldn't find the scissors)! ;)

Hugs and blessings. -Julie

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Congratulations! Our little guys are about the same age! You'll have to show us some pictures!! Send me a pm any time, we can compare notes on being new moms! :lol: Isn't it wonderful! :D

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jnclelland
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Jeanne,

Yep, I already have had the thought "who took my newborn and gave me this 2-month old?" It happened a few weeks ago when he outgrew his first outfit. I wanted to cry, but instead I folded it up to put in my keepsake box. Gee whiz, I've turned into this sappy nutcase! :D It was 2 a.m. and I was changing a poopy diaper and I couldn't shove his leg in the little jumper; I realized he was too long for it and I just lost it! (keep in mind, I was also sleep deprived). I debated on whether or not to go get the scissors and cut the feet out of the jumper and shove him into it or just accept that my baby was growing up. :blink: I finally decided on the latter of the choices. (although, to tell the truth, all that saved that outfit is that I couldn't find the scissors)! ;)

Hugs and blessings. -Julie

Well, enjoy sappy nutcase-dom; it's the best part, I think. And the sleep deprivation will eventually get better too! :)

Jeanne

Guest imsohungry
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Well, enjoy sappy nutcase-dom :)

Jeanne

HAAA! :lol: Thank you, I will try! He is constantly shoving his right hand in his mouth, and everyone keeps telling me that he's hungry...but I know he's not. He's just at that stage where he's discovering he can fit his hand in his mouth whenever he wants to do it. If I fed him everytime he shoved that fist into his mouth, he would have a bottle all day! :rolleyes: He's also started this new thing of trying to chew on his tongue and stick it out; again, people say that this gesture means he's hungry too. I really can't see how he can be constantly hungry; I think he's discovering his body. Any thoughts? :huh:

Blessings to all.

-Julie (the sappy nutcase) B)

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There seem to be two (maybe more) trains of thought. There is the: if he makes a noise or movement he is hungry crowd, and the baby doesn't need to eat every minute crowd. When my daugher was six weeks old, I was at my mom's and my daughter started to fuss. I started to nurse her (again!) and my mom told me to hand her over. She walked around with her a little and she settled right down. She taught me not to automatically feed the baby everytime she fussed. I was able to spread the feedings apart so I could get a little rest in between. My twin sister however belonged to the other camp and every time her babies made a noise she'd feed them. All of our kids have turned out fine. I liked my way better for me and my sister liked her way better for her. You'll get lots of advice with your kids. Figure out what works for you and don't worry about it.

Guest imsohungry
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There seem to be two (maybe more) trains of thought. There is the: if he makes a noise or movement he is hungry crowd, and the baby doesn't need to eat every minute crowd. When my daugher was six weeks old, I was at my mom's and my daughter started to fuss. I started to nurse her (again!) and my mom told me to hand her over. She walked around with her a little and she settled right down. She taught me not to automatically feed the baby everytime she fussed. I was able to spread the feedings apart so I could get a little rest in between. My twin sister however belonged to the other camp and every time her babies made a noise she'd feed them. All of our kids have turned out fine. I liked my way better for me and my sister liked her way better for her. You'll get lots of advice with your kids. Figure out what works for you and don't worry about it.

Thanks for your response! :) What you said makes sense. And my baby is healthy; he is "officially" two months today and weighs about 15 pounds...so he's eating well! :P Being a first time mom, I'm trying to take all opinions into consideration. But I guess I know my child best. Thank you for sharing your story!

-Julie

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