By the numbers: The first two weeks

August 5, 2014

I have a baby now, and he’s like Ohio weather. Unpredictable. Mercurial. Sometimes stormy, sometimes sunshiny, sometimes both at the same time. Also — and this is the most important part — he is different every day. Every. Damn. Day.

Just look at what a difference two weeks makes!

From baby jerky to baby fat.

From baby jerky to baby fat.

 

He was such a little squishy bean at the hospital.  But now I wake up and look down into his brown-grey eyes and never know what I’m going to see there.

Squishface.

Squishface at the hospital.

 

Actual human child.

Actual human child at home.

 

So I’ve been taking a zillion photos. I’ve been searing everything into my memory — every cuddle, every cry. And I’ve been tracking baby’s daily activities on a fancy phone app, which gives me a stupid amount of data and graphs that I will never use.

Here’s how Everest is growing up so far:

Age in weeks: 2

Weight at birth: 7 pounds, 1 ounce

Current weight: 7 pounds, 12 ounces

Diapers changed: 166

Times I’ve been peed on: 11

Times I’ve been shat on: 3

Total feedings: 231

Time spent feeding: 80 hours, 48 minutes (I just have to draw attention to this part right here, because WOW. Breastfeeding is literally my full-time job right now.)

Shirts stained by spit up: 4

Days I’ve forgotten to shower: 4

Meltdowns, baby: 3

Meltdowns, me: Countless

Sleepless nights: Many

Cuddles: Endless

I can’t wait to see what the next two weeks bring.

Some days are hard.

Some days are hard.

 

Some days rule.

And some days rule.

 

 

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5 Comments

  • Reply Judith Salkin August 5, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    When do you have time to count???

    • Reply Maggie August 5, 2014 at 4:21 PM

      The app does all the counting for me! And thank goodness, because I really don’t have time to do it myself. 🙂

  • Reply Debbie council August 5, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    This kid is going to have one hell of a baby book. And mom, when he’s 16 he’s gonna flip out that it’s gone viral…Lol..”mommmmmm how could you!”

  • Reply Amy August 5, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Okay, I need to know what app you’re using! I’m going to be counting everything too, I just know it. 🙂 And can I say awesome that you chose to breastfeed. It’s a lost “art” that seems to be making a comeback, which is wonderful for all the moms and babies out there. Hope the next two weeks are just as fantastic for your family!

    • Reply Maggie August 5, 2014 at 5:15 PM

      Hi Amy! The app I’m using is Sprout Baby: http://www.medart-studios.com/sprout-baby-iphone-ipad-app/
      I think it was about $5. At first I didn’t think I would like it, but it’s invaluable for keeping track of how much time has passed since the last feeding and which breast he fed from. I also think it’s really helpful in seeing sleeping and eating patterns.
      The best thing about it is that my husband and I are able to share it on our iCloud, so it works on his phone, my phone and our iPads — so we can both keep track of diaper changes, naps, baths, medicine, etc.
      Hope all goes well with the rest of your pregnancy!

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