Newness

[audtoo]

Nathaniel was four weeks old yesterday. And as Scott likes to point out when he's crying, we can't figure out what he needs, and what worked yesterday isn't working today, he is a different baby every day!

Last Friday for the first time he looked at me. Until then he always appeared to look through me or off into space with an expression of

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[princess_lesa]

Never rule out breast yeast infections. I had one for a month and about died. I finally got diflucan and was human again. OUCH!

[princess_lesa]

And yay on the look. Those are the best moments.

[audtoo]

Most of the time when he looks at me, he looks mad, LOL. I didn't know they had to learn (develop?) expressions. I really should be writing all this down. I journaled a bunch when I was pregnant, but now I'm too tired!

[stellrchef]

His eyes are a sense he's still becoming accustomed to. Rest assured, he senses you in every other way, trust me :-) When you enter a room, he definitely knows you're there...the sound of your voice, your smell.

[audtoo]

Thank you for this. It's easy to feel invisible, especially as that's an old wound.

[stellrchef]

Oh Yeah! Progression is constant! If nothing else, they like to keep you on your toes! Think of it as personality in progression ::grin::

Or, a chance to fall in love/exasperation with him every single day ::giggle:: I envy your journey. One of the best discoveries in life!!!!! It's ALL worth it! Every single second!

[audtoo]

Or, a chance to fall in love/exasperation with him every single day.

This is a good reframing! I need to be more curious, instead of focusing on the feeling of endless exhaustion.

Well.....

[stellrchef]

The exhaustion is so prevalent it's hard NOT to focus on it. It may be cloaked in Fluffy pink blankies and fuzzy yellow chickies, but make no mistake about it, you ARE in boot camp!!!! And yes, there is a medal for it ::grin::

[peddler_creates]

Your little man is so adorable <3

[audtoo]

We agree! :)