The Saturday of Commissioning Justice chose not to eat from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Yes, I was scared to death BECAUSE not only had he not eaten but he was so lethargic - just laying still not moving really. He hadn't slept either and he was pooping a lot and not peeing. So, I was scared. We probably should've taken him to the E.R. but once he ate I felt better, took him home so that he could sleep and the next day all was well!
Connie and Andy - thanks so much for the formula and the advice, as well as the consulation. Sue - thanks to you too! I really needed a few moms to help me realize that he wasn't actually going to die and that he would be okay. I guess it's weird that when anything goes wrong I think he's going to die but I do. Go figure!
To all of you who saw me bawling my eyes out and were worried, I'm sorry for causing worry. Everything's fine, I promise. I'll try not to make such a big scene next time around!
Today Justice is 7 weeks old! I didn't have a chance to post a six weeks picture so, that's first and then the seven weeks. It's amazing how much he's grown in just a little time. I laid him down in his bassinet last week and I had to take a double take because his head was at the top and his feet were pushing against the bottom. I thought, when did that happen? So, that's his seven week picture. I'm sad because he'll have to start sleeping in his crib probably next week and I'm not sure I'm ready for him to be all the way in another room. Of course, it is only about five steps but it's too soon! I watched other kids this weekend and was filled with bittersweet emotions. I can't wait for him to grow up and do those fantastic things that children do but at the same time I just want him to stay the same - all cuddly and cozy.
SIX WEEKS
SEVEN WEEKS
He's a happy baby now. He smiles all the time and even laughs every once in a while. He's got a fire truck that hangs above his changing table and almost every time I change his diaper he has a conversation with that thing. He loves it!
He coos back all the time and he's awake more of the day. I'm not quite sure what to do with him now that he's awake so much of the time. I could get so much more done during the day when he slept. Yikes! I guess I'll have to learn.
Have a great week. Next week he's 2 months! I can't believe it. We're heading to Tampa this weekend. Hopefully this time around the travel won't be so rough. We'll see.
To enjoying this week and taking it all in.
Joy
4 comments:
it is all so scary and wonderful at the same time. you are doing a great job! don't forget i'm here whenever!!!! couple of things: his rolls are FANtastic! and avery stayed in our room until she was 3 months-partially bc that's how old she was when she exceeded the weight limit on the bassinet and partly bc i couldn't let her go...i absolutely loved waking up to her little face! so you take all the time you want and need! xoxoxo
love you Joy. Gosh...he's a big boy! Won't it be cool to have a teenage son that's tall like his dad? I can just see him going out on the streets, under bridges and into alleys laying on hands, praying for the sick, the crazed, the dying and prophesying life to them...walking in the power of Holy Spirit because he was brought up that way...
Ok, let me first just say, compared to you, I'm neurotic when it comes to my kids. You can never be too cautious (hehe) :). Secondly, Emily stayed in our room until she was 8 months old....partly because we sold our house before we were able to move into another and had to live with a friend for a few months, but mostly because I couldn't let her go. Caleb was with us for about the same time, so no fears keeping Justice with you. Wish we could have see you this weekend!
it was good seeing you and justice at work! it was like territorial daycare around there last week - lots of babies! see you soon!
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