Well, I should have suspected I've have more time to write blog posts when I was in the hospital than when I got home. It's been a busy couple of days at home with Rowan! Diaper changes and feedings alone take many hours out of the day. We do get lots of quiet time because he's a peaceful baby who sleeps soundly between feedings and doesn't mind being surrounded by sounds and motion. So he hangs out with us a lot during the day, and sleeps quite well in his crib or the pack 'n' play next to our bed at night. Of course he has to wake up regularly to eat, so "sleeping through the night" isn't an option now. (Hint: don't ask us this question!) So far he does not cry without a good cause (yesterday was a little rough because thanks to the miracle of lactation his belly was getting filled for the first time with ounces of milk rather than teaspoons of colostrum...and I don't think he was too sure about whether he liked the rumblings that accompany digestion). Plus, we had our first pediatrician appointment.
The pediatrician visit was an unnerving ordeal. There's something about taking our soft tiny one into an office with grimy children everywhere that really bothered me (those of you who have children shouldn't be offended because I fully embrace Rowan's impending griminess). Plus, we chose a practice whose cleanliness and maintenance was FAR from impressive because I ran out of time to visit practices before he arrived. So, for our second visit tomorrow we're making the move to a different pediatrician, quite an unorthodox thing to do, but we're absolutely sure we'll be happier there. We have to return tomorrow because Rowan has some jaundice, but there is such a thing as "normal" jaundice in newborns, and yesterday's lab result seems to indicate he's in that category. They just have to check tomorrow and make sure the jaundice is still decreasing now that he's getting milk, which we're confident it will be.
Well, our little bundle is starting to wake up and kick around, so we'll be off for a diaper change and feeding soon! No time to proof-read like I normally would, so off I go. Please ignore any mistakes in my posts for the next...oh...10 years or so. :-)
Comments (4)
Hello Beautiful One!
I am so amazed and proud of the way you have - so effortlessly it seems - facilitated this miracle we now call Rowan! Many blessings to you both. It's wonderful to discover your blogsite, and to be able to keep up with you in this way!
30 of us just returned from the The Call Nashville where 60,000 believers gathered to repent on behalf of our nation. Such a powerful gathering, worship and warfare. I'll never be the same.
Be blessed and refreshed!
Posted by Samantha | July 10, 2007 1:51 PM
Posted on July 10, 2007 13:51
Kristy and Tom - I tried to post one other night after Rowan's birth, but it seemed to be caught in some sort of server issue. Tonight I tried to call and got someone who said "No comprehendo English!" I just wanted to say Rowan is a little doll. Enjoy him each day because they grow up all too fast. I know you will be great parents and that little Rowan will be showered with much love. Richest blessings upon you. - Aunt Pat
Posted by Aunt Pat | July 10, 2007 9:47 PM
Posted on July 10, 2007 21:47
Hey Kristy! I know how busy life can be with a baby but I hope you continue to blog- it's definitly bringing back some memories of when Patrick was a baby. I know I did not fully appreciate that stage like most parents would so it's nice to read how you are taking the time to think about the 'little' things.
Patrick was jaundice when he was born as well but didn't require any special treatment- just a little natural sunlight the first week or two. I'm sure Rowan will be fine as well.
We just had our pictures taken professionally for the first time in ages... I'll send the link to your e-mail so you can look. Patrick looks sooo grown up- ugh, he's going to be such a heartbreaker.
Love ya,
Angel
Posted by Angel Bischoff | July 10, 2007 11:57 PM
Posted on July 10, 2007 23:57
Hi Kristy, Tom & Rowan! Enjoying fretless.us very much, it's so cool to be able to share this way! We're really looking forward to meeting your little treasure!!
Wanted to mention, we've always used Raleigh Children & Adolescents Medicine
http://www.raleighchildren.com
by Rex Hospital and have been really happy with them, only one doc (out of many) we're not that crazy about. There's even a separate little waiting room for newborns so they're not right in the middle of all the grimy and/or sick kids, lol!
Rowan is so amazingly gorgeous, and it's such a blessing that he mostly only cries when he actually needs something. There's something so incredibly special feeling like your baby trusts you to take good care of him =)
By the way, your subscribe link doesn't seem to be working but that's okay, it's easy to just look it up!
Much love from the McGuinns,
Laura =D
Posted by Laura McGuinn | July 12, 2007 12:31 PM
Posted on July 12, 2007 12:31