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1 Week!

Happy Birthday Lucas! Today you are 1 week old!
And what a week it has been! The whirlwind of life is slowly becoming more familiar as Matt and I are adjusting to life with a newborn! We are estatic to report that Lucas had a wonderful night last night with 4 1/2 hours between one feeding and 5 1/2 hours between the next! Ah, sleep at last for Mommy and Daddy. It has definately been an adjustment only sleeping in spurts. What many of you with out babies don't realize is, the entire feeding process can last around an hour including a couple diaper changes. Which means that Mommy and Daddy slept around 3 hours, than another 4 hours last night. But it's the best so far, so we'll take it! :)

This past week has brought so many changes in our lives. I've been riding a rollar coaster of emotions typical of a new mom, and Matt has been my rock. We've been running a tight schedule with Lucas, feeding every 2-3 hours during the day and initially every 3-4 at night. On Tuesday, we took Lucas for his first trip to visit the Pediatrician. Dr. Treash had warned us that Lucas would continue to lose his birth weight (he dropped from 8 pounds to 7 pounds 9 ounces in the hospital) during the first two weeks. However, all three of us were overjoyed when Lucas weighed in at 7 pounds 10.5 ounces, gaining 1.5 oz in two days! A quick check found that Lucas has no jaundice and his heart sounds perfect. Because Lucas was doing so well, we were given the green light to let Lucas start sleeping through the night without waking him for feedings. And so explains the success of last night! Thank you Dr. Treash for your sound advice!

Everyday, we are enthralled with new expressions and sounds Lucas makes. He is our joy, our heart. I am truly stunned with the amount of love I feel for him. This week has taught me so much about God's love for me and my desperate need for Him. Just as Lucas depends on us for everything, I am humbly aware of my utter dependancy on the Lord. I have to take a moment to praise Matt for adapting to fatherhood so beautifully. Matt has been by my side for almost every feeding, diaper change, and snuggle time. I told him just the other day that I don't feel like I am the sole one feeding our son (I'm nursing) -- I feel that we are feeding him together. Matt gets him up, changes his diaper, gives Lucas to me, than sits patiently for the 30-40 minutes he eats, burps him and changes his diaper again. Now that is a commited father!

In the next couple days, look for my birth story to appear. I am slowly preparing my thoughts, trying to process the events of that day so I can put it into words for others to experience. I hope that you enjoy it.

Today Matt and I are going to experience our first day with Lucas alone. My precious Momma has been staying with us since his birth. She has been one of the greatest blessing of this week, allowing me to focus on my child and not on the routine of life. We will miss her so much! Thanks Momma for showing us so much love! We love you!

love,
Sara

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Anonymous said…
Although I don't know this couple and their new baby boy, I can totally relate to the joy, the jubilation, and yes - the exhaustion that new parents feel. I have a baby girl that will be 6 months old on September 18, and she is my everything - I can't and don't want to remember lift before her. I remember how difficult everything was in the beginning when we first brought her home from the hospital, but it will pass rather quickly. Enjoy your little one as he is a true gift from God! Congrats - he's a beauty!!
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