Another Phase...

Just when things seem to be getting easier, we enter a new phase. This is the fussy stage. I guess you could say that God gives you just the right amount of energy at 4 weeks to deal with the next phase.

Monday we took Judah to the doctor's office for concerns about vomiting. It seems like over the weekend the little man has starting spitting up more frequently in an almost forceful, projectile way. Being up most of Sunday night, we had experienced this 4 times in the last 24 hours. On top of that, Judah has been either fussy or falling asleep during feedings. Since he is gaining weight (now weighs 9 pounds) and everything looks fine, the doctor says he is just going through a phase. For mom though this is the worry or try my patience phase. I better get used to it.

Then on Monday night, Judah had a little constipation. If he only knew that I was writing about it! Anyways, thank God for gas drops and a vibrating bouncy seat. After several hours of being up during the night, we all finally got some sleep the next day.

This week started out on the right foot though. Grandma Kreis came down to help again doing laundry and dishes. Then we seemed to get into more of routine with night time feedings going well. Tim has been slowly making his way back to work and I was feeling better enough to do more around the house. And the weather has been more bearable for us to be out on walks and sitting on the porch.

Sunday we officially took our first family outing in public. Unfortunately we missed church due to the feeding schedule but since the weather was nice we decided to go to the Des Moines Arts Festival to walk around (one of our favorite summer events). Everything went well for the two hour round trip and it was nice to be out. I think it will be funny to tell Judah that his first family outing was to look at art. Why not start exposing him to the arts and culture him early, right? Also, this week was not only the first family outing, but we have been out of the house three days in a row.

I am still getting used to being responsible for a child. For example, when we went to the doctor's office, it took a second to register when they called for Judah to go back, that they meant us. The same was true when we had to fill out his paper work at the two week appointment. In addition, today Judah got his first piece of mail with his name on it (other than all the cards from friends): his social security card. I guess you could say he is officially recognized now by the government.

The funniest thing happened this week. If you have seen Maestro play fetch, he brings over the twisty tie to you and expects you to throw it. Well, when Judah was on his play mat, I caught Maestro bring over the toy and drop it right by Judah. I guess Judah will have a play mate.