Well, since I (Kristin) was informed yesterday that Chase sucks at updating the blog, I am taking the liberty (or wifely duty as Chase states) of doing the updates from now on. I provide more details than Chase anyhow.
Today, Cade is 2 months old and life is slowly getting back to normal. I honestly can't say that these first couple of months have gone the way I envisioned having a child would be like. That is to say that our baby has not been the "normal" newborn that sleeps 15-18 hours a day. Although Cade is such a blessing and fills my heart with more love than I ever thought I had, we have had a bit of a rough time as he struggles with colic and acid reflux. For a long time, Cade had only been sleeping about 6 hours total in a 24 hour period, but he is now starting to do better since being put on some medication almost 3 weeks ago. He is supposed to grow out of this when he is 3 months old, and hopefully he will. Then, maybe I will feel like a sane person once again and be able to do normal day to day things. I want to apologize to all those who have called and sent messages without receiving an answer. It is not that I have not wanted to talk to you. I have just been unable to do anything but tend to Cade and try to hold myself together.
Today, Cade is 2 months old and life is slowly getting back to normal. I honestly can't say that these first couple of months have gone the way I envisioned having a child would be like. That is to say that our baby has not been the "normal" newborn that sleeps 15-18 hours a day. Although Cade is such a blessing and fills my heart with more love than I ever thought I had, we have had a bit of a rough time as he struggles with colic and acid reflux. For a long time, Cade had only been sleeping about 6 hours total in a 24 hour period, but he is now starting to do better since being put on some medication almost 3 weeks ago. He is supposed to grow out of this when he is 3 months old, and hopefully he will. Then, maybe I will feel like a sane person once again and be able to do normal day to day things. I want to apologize to all those who have called and sent messages without receiving an answer. It is not that I have not wanted to talk to you. I have just been unable to do anything but tend to Cade and try to hold myself together.
On a better note, when Cade is feeling well and isn't fighting sleep, he is an extremely happy and funny baby. He has started smiling and tries so hard to talk to you. It is so much fun interacting with him. He especially loves his daddy. As soon as Chase walks in the door and says "Hey Buddy", the biggest smile comes across Cade's face. He is constantly growing and changing, and Chase and I really look forward to all the new experiences we will have with him as he grows.
Here are a few new pictures. Note that he lost all his hair a month ago except along the back. It is starting to grow back so he doesn't look so much like an old man with his slick bald head anymore.
Here are a few new pictures. Note that he lost all his hair a month ago except along the back. It is starting to grow back so he doesn't look so much like an old man with his slick bald head anymore.
Irritated to be going in his car seat. For the most part, he hates that thing.
He loves sleeping with Daddy. This is one of the only ways Cade will sleep when his tummy hurts.
Trying to talk.
I just think his face is funny in this one.
Bath time. He is so stinking beautiful!
A little smile:)
5 comments:
He is so cute, Kristin! :) I am so happy for you guys!
He is sooo handsome!!!! He is growing up sooo fast! I can't wait to see him. My favorite pic is the one of him after his bath... priceless!!! We can't wait to see y'all!!!
Jill
My favorite is the bath picture too. Thanks for updating :) I like him better with baby baldness. It's adorable.
He truly is a beautiful boy!! When Christian was 'brand new', he was a challenging baby too. He suffered miserably with ear problems and did not sleep either. Hopefully Cade will find relief real soon, so you AND him can sleep better. I hope he has stayed healthy with all the illness going around H'ville, ugh, our family has been hard hit. That last photo is priceless!!!
Oh I am so excited you posted some pictures. Cade is adorable! I can't wait to see him again. I hate things have been so tough. I promise one day you will look back and think "I made it through!"
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