Hi! My name is Beth. I'm a new mom and I have a problem. I'm not really one that stresses too much about things. In fact, you might even say I'm a pretty cool headed lady. People at work used to always comment on how calm I was in stressful situations. Well that calm person has left the building.
Case in point. Kelsie Nelson's arrival to this world.
First stress. Baby freaking out every night for hours when we first got home from the hospital. We figured out she was still hungry and we were not feeding her enough, so we started giving her a bottle at night.
Second stress. Baby hadn't pooped in 3 days. She had a blowout the next day.
Third stress. Milk did not come in until almost the 5th day. Jami told me to relax, take a hot bath and start pumping.
Fourth stress. At two week appointment, baby's weight was 9 lbs 8 oz. Under her birth weight. Started eating a grain called Quinoa to help milk production.
Fifth stress. Baby acne or is it a rash? Had to call doc to make sure.
Sixth stress. Baby spits up more often and does this gagging thing. Reflux? Made an appointment today just to make sure and check her weight again.
Not to worry everyone. Kelsie is back up to 10 lbs 2 oz. That means she gained 10 oz in a week. Wahoo! I was so freaking excited and the doc was not worried that she had reflux because of her weight gain and sleeping habits. He said that most babies have some reflux. Now I can start thinking of something else to stress about. Sounds like a plan.
11 comments:
You are soo cute. I hate to tell you but you are completely NORMAL!! I think every good mom goes through the same things for their first babies! So sorry for all the stresses though, I wish I could tell you they go away...but you do deal with them better as time goes by. I think you get to know what your baby wants more too. I think I was a stress case for the first THREE months of Jude's life. ( I just don't think everyone admits it :)
I agree with Bekah. I thought Brinlee was going to die pretty much everyday those first 3 months :) and I still worry allot about dumb things such as today she didn't take a nap and I thought she was never going to nap again :) but it really does get easier as it goes :)
I love you two! I seriously had no idea about the stresses that would come. Megan. I laughed hard at your post. Chad says I'm exactly the same way.
You sound like you are a perfectly normal new momma and it does get better - I promise. Hang in there!!! And just know that this is just the beginning of worrying - it lasts a lifetime - I'm still worrying about my kids and they are in their 20's and 30's. Welcome to "parenthood"!!! :)
Welcome to mommy-hood, you are doing great! I like to think stress burns extra calories. Just remember, you are stressing b/c she is home and you study her, one day we will all be stressing b/c the kids are out of the house and we can't see what they are up to...makes you prefer the baby-stress.
did that grain help with your milk production? I feel like I don't produce enough and didn't know there was anything I could do to help...
10 ozs in one week!!! You must be doing something right.
I think every new mom worries over every little thing. You're totally normal. The sad thing is when you have another baby and can't remember what to do since the last time you had one.
I promise that will happen to.
Oh Bethie. I hate to tell you, that you never stop worrying as a mom. I remember when I was having pregnancy scares with Trev and thought, I just want him to be here and know he's okay, then I don't have to worry anymore. He's 2 now and there's always something I'm worried about. And here I am doing it all over again. You're just being a good mommy. It's sad to think there are babies out there whose mommy's don't care about them so much. Love you! Call me whenever. Oh, and Ashley had reflux really bad. I don't know if this is good or bad news for ya, but it usually resolves itself by 3 months.
Ha Ha Ha! Sorry to laugh but you are totally a new mom. I was exactly like that with Mason, worrying about everything and trying to feed him every time he started crying. Let me just say that the second kid is easier because you know what you are doing.
betie! you are such an awesome mom! there is always something to worry about ;) i'm SO glad things are going well with her weight. oh and we have the same weight babies. yes, my two month old is 10lbs. how funny! it was good to talk to you. can't wait to see your little sweetie!
WCS! It's in your blood! lol. Hang in there. love ya tons.
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