and I thought childbirth was hard.

It all started about a two weeks ago when Colby came home from his four day shift with a bit of a sniffle and hack.  This of course immediately spurred me to put him to bed, and to keep Wyatt safely on my hip.  However, taking care of a baby, house, husband, and job doesn't really go that easily.  So sniffly and all Colby would have to change a few diapers, and give a late night bottle.  A week later and Wyatt is sneezing in my face, and a few days later I am hacking. 

Being sick and having a little one is the hardest thing I have ever done...I swear it! Girl Scouts honor!!!   Colby is working so I don't have any help, and getting sufficient rest is impossible when I am healthy...so getting it while I am sick is a joke!!  Whenever, I blow my foghorn...ahem nose it wakes up Wyatt.  It doesn't help that when I do get into a deep sleep he starts pounding at me to feed him.   Nyquil is usuallty my drug of choice when sick, but it zonks me out so much I can't trust myself to wake up.   I want to submerge myself in a steamy vapor bath, but then Wyatt gives me the stink eye and reminds me he wants to play.  I know a mom's job is never done, but golly gee I feel like a zombie.  I just float around here with an achy body, and a tissue shoved up my nose...add a grinning baby to that picture and you have me.  I feel so sexy!

I pray for my health back...and hopefully my new legion of cold medicines will do the trick.  It's hard enough being a mom to my little guy while healthy, but being sick is killing me.  This is one of those things that no one warns you about.  Sure everyone tells you to sleep while you can, and just wait till they start moving etc...but NO ONE told me how horrendous it is to care for an infant while sick.  

::APPLAUSE::

We have been cloth diapering Wyatt for about a month now here in the Van Wag home!  I have to say CDing is amazing!  I was bound and determined to cloth diaper from the start, and I am so happy I did this.  It's so easy...I mean super easy!  Every other day I throw his dirties in the wash, and lay out the fresh diapers for the next day.  Since starting cloth diapering we have had no more blow outs, and only have leaks when we go too long without changing him. 

Of course I am super impressed with the money we are saving too!  We may spend twenty bucks a month (if that!) on disposible diapers. We only use sposies when out and about town...as they are easier to carry in my bag.   I would bet we save over a hundred dollars a month by using cloth diapers.

So many people have given me the side eye when I tell them we are using cloth diapers, but I wish they could try them out.  It just makes so much sense, and it really is so easy.



 

Blessed Swing

Ohmigosh Wyatt discovered his swing!  We have a Fisherprice Rainforest Swing and it is fabulous!  Not only can we plug it in, but Wyatt loves the critter mobile on it!   So far Wyatt has only been able to hang out in his bouncer and swing for twenty minutes.  Tonight I put him in his swing and he's been happily swinging for nearly two hours now. 

Wow...just wow.  I mean I have diapers in the wash, my dishes are in the rinse cycle, read a magazine, dinner in the oven, and I folded two weeks of laundry.  I am feeling pretty good right now.  Wow...there are no words for the relief I am feeling right now.

Tried and True Baby Products

Wyatt is nearly two months old, and has been a trooper trying out all his baby stash in his nursery.

Here is a list of what he loves thus far.

1.  Avent Paci's....LOVE these.  Not only are they great for those times you have to reach behind your seat to pop it in your baby's mouth, but they are adorable.

2.  Muslin Blankets...I love mine!!!  They are so light and airy, and become softer as you wash them more.  I also like the size of them, as they go over the car seat very well.

3.  Carters Footie Pajama's!!!  My kid can live in these things.  So cute with their characterized footies, but also compfy and warm.

4.  Medela Breast Pump (PISA)...this has been a lifesaver, and as Wyatt loves his food this is a huge thumbs up!!

5.  Cloth diapers...this item deserves a post of its own.  I cannot express how much I LOVE cloth diapering.  It's so easy, and when I think of all the benefits of doing this I feel proud.

Have you seen my brain?

Upon getting pregnant I noticed my ability to remember things was waning.  Of course this was irritating, but I managed it well, and prayed for the day brain would return.  However, since having Wyatt my memory is absolutely gone!  I can't remember what I did two days ago, or where I put the television remote.  The worst was when I moaned and groaned all day about a job interview, only to forget I had it a couple hours later!!  What the heck is my problem!  My house is littered in multicolored post its with reminders scratched on them. 
However, that only covers my list of things to do.  I am misplacing and losing things all the time.  My newest lost item is my camera...which is driving me batty.  I know I had it on Saturday...but where it went from there I have no idea....hmm maybe the bedroom???  I dunno.

Nonetheless, my brain is swiss cheese and full of holes and I miss it.

A Survey just for fun!!!

I got this from my friend's baby blog.  It looked like so much fun that I had to steal it for my own.


1. Were you married at the time?
Yes

2. What was your reaction when you found out you were pregnant?
I thought to myself  "Holy Crap! That was fast!"  Shortly after I ran to Colby and said  "Yay...Babe we're having a baby.

3. How old were you?
28

4. How did you find out you were pregnant?
I peed on a dollar store test and got a faint line.  Colby and I didn't trust it and the next day a digital confirmed it.

5. Who did you tell first?
The Hubs

6. Did you want to find out the sex?
Yes! We couldn't wait to find out if we were having a boy or girl!!

7. Due date?
September 26th

8. Did you deliver early or late?
A few days early.

9. Did you have morning sickness?
It wasn't too bad actually.

10. What did you crave?
Anything with cheese.

11. What irritated you the most?
When people preached old wives tales, or told me the saying "just you wait..."

12. What was your first child’s sex?
Boy!

13. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy?
Um...over 40lbs, but half of that was water from the swelling...no joke!!!

14. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy?
Yes...infections for two months and pre-eclampsia.

15. Where did you give birth?
Havasu Regional Medical Center

16. How many hours were you in labor?
48 hours

17. Who drove you to the hospital?
Colby...but we were induced so it wasn't a scary wild ride.

18 . Did you take medicine to ease the pain?
Lots...including an epidural...sweet EEEE!!!

19 . How much did your child weigh?
7lbs 3oz

20 . What did you name him/her?
Wyatt James...or as I affectionately call him..."bubby"

21 . How old is your first born today?
Nearly 7 weeks

22. Who does your child look like?
He's a good mixture of us both.

23. Did you get mad at your husband during labor?
Oh big time!!  Don't stress a laboring woman...word up!!


24. How was recovery?
Very painful and emotional.  I was in so much pain and my hormones were outta control!!!  Everything made me cry, or get irritated.  It took a month, but most of it is in check...I hope!!


25. Anymore babies after this?
Not sure...the pregnancy was really rough on me, and labor and recovery just as bad.  Time will tell.

Our New Hat!!!

Thanks to my lovely and creative lady friend Darah we have this cuteness of a hat.  However, mumsie failed with the measuring dept.



Holy Kermit Head Batman!!!