Today was to be my original due date with Jentry. I was excited to have her be a birthday present for my dad's 60th birthday which also happens to be today, unfortunately she has a mind of her own and wanted to come early! So she wasn't able to share my dad's birthday with him. I took these 2 pictures of Jentry today so we could remember what she looked like on March 22...she's been in the world almost 5 weeks already! Now we can't say that she isn't even supposed to be here yet. Tonight we started a new bedtime routine, I hope it helps her realize that it is nighttime and time for her to go to bed. We are now giving her a bath, feeding her, doing a story, and then putting her to bed. When I read to her she is normally sleeping by page 2 or so. 
Hopefully she will begin to stay awake longer, however the Dr. has told us that now she will be at the newborn stage not the 1 month stage because she was born at 35 weeks and was a preemie. She has started to do some things that a non-preemie 6 week baby does such as looking at our faces and following us, but the sleepiness seems to be much like a newborn, she is still sleeping most of the day with about 3-4 hours of awake time. I'm looking forward to her being awake a little more during the day and a little less at night :) When I make the bottles for the right amount of formula she tends to sleep longer than when I screw them up...silly mommy! Oh well we can't all be perfect parents all the time...right??
Hopefully she will begin to stay awake longer, however the Dr. has told us that now she will be at the newborn stage not the 1 month stage because she was born at 35 weeks and was a preemie. She has started to do some things that a non-preemie 6 week baby does such as looking at our faces and following us, but the sleepiness seems to be much like a newborn, she is still sleeping most of the day with about 3-4 hours of awake time. I'm looking forward to her being awake a little more during the day and a little less at night :) When I make the bottles for the right amount of formula she tends to sleep longer than when I screw them up...silly mommy! Oh well we can't all be perfect parents all the time...right?? I hope my dad had a great 60th birthday, we were hoping to get to see them today at the hospital, instead however we are already home with Jentry and I'm not in labor on Dad's birthday. My mom planned a small get together for him tonight with some other couples...that is my dad's style! Not a big party like my mom had for her 60th. Hopefully we will get to see my parents soon, but I think Easter will be the next time since they have a fun vacation planned to Florida with my brother and his family.
Jenna,
ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog for quite some time... but I told your mom last night that I haven't left any comments because I can't remember my google account password (pretty bad, huh!?!). Jentry is BEAUTIFUL. I can't wait to really meet her - and hold such a tiny little beauty in my arms! I'm happy to hear that you're doing well, too, Jenna. I know it's been a long and sometimes difficult five weeks for 'The J Squad' - but the road before you promises joy beyond your imagination. Children touch your heart and your lives in ways beyond description. Can't wait to see you, and hold your beautiful little girl!
Bobbie