Back to Work

I "officially" don't go back to work until after the new year but I am doing a couple trial days to get me acclimated. I went last Wednesday and I will go this Wednesday. Then after the first of the year, I will go three days a week. I feel so blessed to be able to just go back part time ... but it was still REALLY hard. I even get 12 weeks maternity (which most women will go back after 8) but it still does not feel like enough time. Last Wednesday, I was a complete mess. I wasnt that bad while I was at work (because I was busy) but before and especially after I was really emotional. When I was driving home from work, I just kept thinking, I missed a whole day of my Lee Bear. I dont know how I am going to do this. All of my working Mom friends say that it gets easier but I dont know. I am getting nervous about going back again tomorrow. I know it is probably good for the both of us but I just love being with him so much. The only thing that stops me from quitting work all together is knowing that on the days I work he is with my mom or Jason's mom. So I know he is in the best of hands. Hopefully, it will get better once I get in a routine. I will keep you posted.

For now, here is his two month pic!

The Nursery

I dont think I ever posted the final nursery pics ... so here they are:

Sleeping Habits

As of last Friday night, Liam started sleeping in his crib! He had been sleeping in a bassinet in our room but we decided to try to start putting him in his own room. It has definately been bitter-sweet. I like that he is in his own room because now I dont feel like I have to be so quiet in my own room but I dont like it because I feel like my baby is growing too quickly! We usually put him down somewhere between 7-8pm and he will sleep his first shift anywhere from 5-7 hours. He goes to bed by himself so well! He doesnt even cry. It is almost like he is glad to be alone in his bed to relax :). The second shift is usally around 3-4 hours. So, that gets us to about 5-6am. It is still dark out and I know he is still tired (because he can barely keep his eyes open) but he is very fussy until he is in bed with mommy and daddy ... so he starts out here:

 

But at about 5am, he winds up here:

Then, our day usually starts about 7am!

6 Week Check Up

I can't believe my baby is already 6 weeks old! Where does the time go? I have been meaning to update my blog but when he is napping I usually want to clean the house, run some errands, do the laundry, eat, or just sleep. But at least I am doing it now, right? We saw the doctor this morning and my little Liam is doing great!

Here are some highlights of what has been going on with him:
- As of this morning, he weighs 11lbs 5.3oz (62%ile for weight).
- He has gotten a bad case of the baby acne but the doctor said it is normal and should clear up within the next couple weeks. 
- He is losing some of his hair (mostly the hair on top of his head ... so my little man looks like he is balding) :)
- He officially smiled at me on Sunday morning! I mean, he has been smiling in his sleep since we brought him home from the hospital ... but while he was on his changing table, after I put his new diaper on, he looked up and me and gave me a huge toothless grin! It was so precious.
- He is definately a morning person (like his daddy). He is so alert and happy after a good nights sleep.
- He is usually pretty cranky around dinner time
- He LOVES bath time. Usually we take him upstairs around 730pm and as soon as he hears the bath water run, he stops fussing and gets really excited.
- We put him to bed around 8pm and he will sleep his first shift anywhere from 5-7 hours. The second shift is usally around 3-4 hours. Then, we are up for the day!
- During the day, he will eat about every 2-2.5 hours.
- He really likes being on his belly, so tummy time is always fun :)

Here are some pictures of the last 6 weeks ...

First Family pic:

Meeting Frankie for the 1st time:

First Bath:

First Halloween:



Jasons 30th bday:

 

Hanging out with his new bestie, Connor, who is 11 days older:

1 month picture:

Liam Robert Lutz

Sorry this has taken me so long ... but being a new mommy is exhasting! :) I plan on updating more soon. Liam Robert Lutz arrived on 10-09-12 @ 6:58am, weighing 7lbs 2oz and 21 inches long! We feel so blessed!

Here are some pics of our little guy:

39 Weeks

I thought I would do another one of these because I may not be able to do one next week!

How Far Along: 39 Weeks

Size of baby: Mini watermelon (about 7 pounds and 20 inches long).

Maternity Clothes: Yes, definitely
Gender: Boy!

Movement: I feel him all the time.
Sleep: I feel like I am sleeping more. I am so tired lately. When I get off work, all I want to do is lay on the couch. Eight hours at work just exhausts me. I'm so lucky that Jason has been so helpful with making dinner every night because otherwise, we would be eating a lot of canned soup. I still get up numerous times a night for the bathroom and Jason said I am still snoring but other than that I sleep okay.
What I miss: doing daily chores/activities without getting tired so fast.
Cravings: Sweets!

Aversions: None

Symptoms: Frequent bathroom breaks, backaches, symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), carpal tunnel in hands at night, tired, and still some swelling in my hands and feet. 
Best Moment this week: I would say the best moment of this week was when my best friend, Melissa, had her baby boy - Connor Andrew was born on Friday, Sept 28th! I went to visit him in the hospital and he is just so precious. I cant wait for our little guy to get here so they can be best friends too :).

Of Course

As if I wasn't uncomfortable enough, I now have poison oak to add to the list of symptoms. I guess both Jason and my mom got it when they were trimming one of my parents trees down. Then, Jason somehow passed it on to me. It is all over my right ankle and a line down my back. I went to my doctor today and she gave me medication but if it doesn't clear up before I go into labor I may not be able to get an epidural because it is on my back. I will be so upset if this doesn't clear up soon! I don't think I am strong enough to handle labor without an epidural. I am already kind of scared of the whole labor process anyway, so this is not helping my anxiety. Please pray it clears up fast!