you don't know what you have, until it is gone

Saturday Owen started feeling sick. He went to the after hours clinic yesterday so he could get a shot and a z pack in order for him to get well soon. The doctor told him not to hold Andrew for 2 days and to stay at least 6 feet away from him. Having a sick husband is never fun, but now not having help with Andrew has made having a sick husband 100% worse. Owen has been a big help and an involved dad from the beginning. I know I am lucky, but I just didn't realize how lucky until I can't depend on him. I wanted to clean the house when my parents left, but couldn't get motivated b/c my sweet Andrew needed me more. Usually either I will clean and Owen will play with Andrew or Owen will clean and I will take care of our little guy. But Owen can't do either so our house isn't clean and I am tired! HA!

Christmas was great. My parents came into town and spending it them was so special. Andrew slept from 11 pm until 4:30 am on Christmas Eve. We called it a Christmas miracle. He hasn't done that since.

We went to Owen's parents for Christmas dinner. His sister and brother (and family) came into town so there was a big crowd. Andrew was perfect while we were at their house. When we got home, Owen went to our bedroom and noticed that we had a hole in our ceiling. Talk about a shock!!! We have had a roof leak since hurricane Katrina and we have had roof guys come out to "fix" it. Apparently they did not do a good job. Anyways, Owen put a bucket in our attic to catch the water that comes in when it rains. Well it has rained alot this month and we forgot about the bucket. The bucket became too heavy and fell through our roof. So our bedroom is a mess. Hopefully today Owen will be able to get a real roof guy out to permanently fix our problem.

Here are some pictures from Christmas...


Andrew in his "Santa's Favorite" outfit for his 1st Christmas


Andrew in the same night gown I wore on my first Christmas


On the 23rd we took Andrew out to eat for the 1st time. My parents came into town and I didn't have anything for us to eat for dinner. So we took Andrew to a non crowded restaurant and we sat in the back corner. No one noticed Andrew and he slept through the dinner - so it was a successful 1st outing in public.

Thanks

I wanted to thank you all who help me with my million questions about breastfeeding and other baby things I get confused on! It is so nice to have friends who are there for advice...THANK YOU!!!

Merry Christmas.

2 week check up

Andrew had his 2 week doctor visit yesterday. He is now 9 lbs and 8 oz. He is not only at his birth weight but surpassed it a little. I guess breast feeding is going well for us. However, this week I have noticed he is not latching on as good as he was. I am hoping this passes.

Night time is becoming a little difficult. At first he slept great at night, but this week he has been more fussy so we haven't been getting too much sleep. It is neat to see him changing.

My parents are coming into town tomorrow for Christmas. I am excited to see them. I can't believe Christmas is this week. Time is flying by. Usually I have a date that I can't wait to get to. Now the only date lingering in my life is Feb 8th, which is the day I have to go back to work and drop Andrew off at daycare. Needless to say, I am not looking forward to that date and wishing time would slow down.

Here are some recent pictures of Andrew. These were taken by the photographer that took Owen's baby pictures.

visitors

The other day two of my aunts and grandmother came to visit Andrew. They live in Mobile. It was nice visiting them. I think it is special that my grandmother got to meet Andrew. Andrew is lucky to be able to get a picture with his great-grandmother.


Andrew and Great-Grandmom


Aunt Kathy, Grandmom, and Me

Santa came early

I am back with internet and a computer!!! YIPPEEE Santa came early to the Munton house. Last night Owen gave me my Christmas present. I debated on whether or not I wanted it early, but I had a feeling it would be a computer so I went for the early present.

We are adjusting to life with a newborn. Andrew is such a sweet baby. He is changing everyday and that confuses me on a daily basis. We go to our first pediatrician visit on Monday. I am curious as to how he is developing. I think he is getting bigger, but I just need affirmation that everything is going well. I am going to practice with the breast pump today. The only thing I am confused and can't seem to find an answer for is, do I serve Andrew cold breast milk? All I can find is how to thaw out frozen breast milk and that I can refrigerate breast milk. But I can't find what do with the refrigerated breast milk. Do I warm it too? I am so confused...

I am glad to be able to write on the blog again and to be able to keep up with all my blogging friends.

Baby Andrew Hamilton Munton

Today we found out that tomorrow we will go in for a C section to deliver Andrew. My doctor told us last week that this could be an option b/c he is weighing in at 8 lbs plus. She thinks a C section is the best scenario for us. I am a very nervous about it and still in shock that this is the way I am delivering my baby. It just wasn't in my plan. But I know in my heart and I have prayed about it that having Andrew healthy and with us is much more important than a plan of mine. Our surgery is at 1 pm tomorrow. Then we will be parents!!! I can't believe it. I have so many emotions right now.

I am not going to be able to post anything for a while. Our home computer doesn't work. Maybe Santa will bring me a new one :) If not...I will post pictures and updates when I go back to work!

Love Erin