Ernesto’s first three weeks

April 12, 2007 by mama.

The last few weeks have been very busy- unfortunately, leaving little time for blogging!  Ernesto was born on Sunday, March 18th and we spent four days together at the hospital before returning home on Wednesday the 21st.  My mom and Aunt Kate helped us get home safely and then my mom stayed for several days to help with the cooking, cleaning and childcare.

 We really did need help!  After a challenging delivery and c-section, I faced some additional challenges- a complication with my incision and thrush which has made breastfeeding very difficult.  Happily, both of these challenges are improving every day and I feel like I can finally focus on Ernesto as my baby and as a little person.  He is spending lots of time eating and sleeping with just a little time for playing but I know that balance will change with time.

Alvaro has been an amazing Daddy and husband.  He has taken care of me and Ernesto with patience and competence that is incredible.  I feel like for the first two weeks, he was doing the bulk of the work as I was just trying to recuperate and keep Ernesto fed.

So far, Ernesto has thrilled us by lifting his head and pushing his body along the blanket during tummy time.  He has also given us little smiles- though maybe its just gas!  Best of all, he seems to be an incredibly relaxed, laid-back baby who has helped mommy recover.  He has also been gaining weight very well and at his last doctor’s appt, he was 8 lbs, 9ozs and 21 inches long- great growth since his low of 6 lbs, 7ozs just before we left the hospital.  He is such a beautiful joy in our lives.

Today, he went with Mommy to a new mom’s support group and, aside from a few waking moments, he slept calmly through the whole thing!

- Mama

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