Isaac: The First Seven Weeks

Here's what I remember of Isaac's first seven weeks of life:

It was all a blur.

It was euphoric at times.

It was REALLY hard at times.

Did I ever even shower?  I can't remember.

I sat in the rocking chair in my room for hours a day and nursed and rocked my baby.

I got spit up/peed/pooped on about 8 times a day.

I.  Was.  Exhausted.

I forgot how much extreme sleep deprivation messes with my mind and moods.

My husband took the 4-7 a.m. shift, taking Isaac downstairs to sleep on his chest so I could finally sleep a little.

Isaac's look changed every day.

We had a bout with acid reflux.  Not fun.

Keeping up with my other 4 kids and their schedules nearly killed me.

They all learned to become VERY independent.

I was sad Isaac is my last baby.

I was glad Isaac is my last baby.

Having a baby in my late 30's is MUCH harder on my body than it was in my 20's.

Jeff left for a week to Australia (for business) when Isaac was just 6 weeks old.  Hardest week of my life.

Having a newborn is the closest thing to heaven.  Literally.

Feeling overwhelming gratitude.  Everyday.

2 1/2 weeks old

3 weeks old

4 weeks old

5 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 1/2 weeks

7 weeks

6 1/2 weeks

Perfection