4 Weeks and Counting

It is hard for me to believe that this time four weeks ago I was preparing to meet my baby boy for the first time! Time really does have a mind of its own when you become a parent. Nolan has grown and changed so much in just 4 weeks time.

We have experienced so much in the past four weeks here are just a few memories that come to mind:

*Our (correction - MY) first night without any sleep

*All the many, many other nights without sleep - I'm amazed how little sleep a mother can get and still semi-function the next day.

*All the worries that come with attempting to breastfeed (Is my baby getting enough food? Am I doing this right?)

*Learning how to determine what Nolan is crying for (Truth is... we really just go through a check system: 1. Does he have a wet or dirty diaper? 2. Has he been feed recently or is he hungry? 3. Is he pushing and squirming due to gas?

*Sponge bathing him for the first time to his first full bath in the bathroom sink

*Finally, the estimated 260 diaper changes that have occured thus far!

On that final note, I wanted to share with everyone the difference between Mommy's diaper changes and Daddy's.

Daddy's Diaper Change -

Mommy's Diaper Change -

But no matter how the diapers get changed or the night shifts divided up one thing is certain BOTH Mommy and Daddy LOVE this little boy!