1 Week Old

Our baby boy is 1 week old! We survived the week.

Alden is doing great. He had his first doctors check-up on Monday. He only lost 1 ounce and weighs 7 pounds 10 ounces. They measured him at 20 1/2 inches long, so we think that they measured wrong at the hospital the day he was born. He has been a little jaundice, so we have been trying to get him in the sun as much as we can, which is hard in winter because it has been storming the entire time he has been here. He seems to be less yellow, and is filling up those diapers, so I think the jaundice is going away. He is still sleeping well during the night. We get up about 3 times per night, but he goes right back to sleep after he feeds, so it is nice. I have been both pumping breastmilk and supplementing with formula. Our little guy eats more than I can supply. He definitely likes the breastmilk better.

I am doing good. During delivery, he came out with his hand by his face, so I tore. He also bruised my tailbone. I am walking better and I don't have to be on as many pain medications. I am taking iron for breastfeeding. Today, I went to the doctor because I was having pain when I would use the restroom. I found out I have a full-blown bladder infection. I heard it is very common after having a baby. So, now I am on an antibiotic 4 times per day.

Things are going great. Lyndon was able to have the whole week off, so it was a great transition. I love being a mom and he is so sweet and adorable. I couldn't ask for a better son, husband, or life. Life is good! :)