Update: 5 weeks
June 22, 2011 in Uncategorized
Hello Blogland!
Yesterday our little Madam was 5 weeks old already!
Since my last blogpost, we’ve had bad days and really good days. We took Little Madam Jessica to the pediatrician 2 weeks ago. She was very difficult and the spitting was a bit much for this Mom – of course being a newby at all this – we worried, so off to the Dr we went. She’s got a bit of a reflux going (call it baby heartburn) so now we are feeding, burping and sleeping at an angle. It makes a huge difference. She still has days that she drives me almost insane, but think those are the ‘growth spurts’. She’s probably weighing close to 4kgs. Some of the newborn clothes are already too small!
But the ups, she’s been smiling and coo-ing since last week, which is totally adorable. If only she would smile when the camera is close! J
She’s already got her sleeping pattern established. And No, she has not read any of the books I have, because she’s not doing much of what they say the baby should be doing! According to the books, new borns should be sleeping at least 18 – 20 hours and only be awake for 45-60min at a time. She likes being awake 1 – 2 hrs at a time, and probably only sleeps about 16 – 18hrs! Our evenings are ruled by her bathtime – she doesn’t settle for the night without her bath. But then when she sleeps, she sleeps at least 5 to 6 hrs before feeding time. Only getting up once in the night, and then early in the mornings (from around 5am or 6am). Giving us a well deserved rest too!
She’s met all the milestones for the first 4-6weeks, its going very well! Cant wait for the burping/winding to stop though – she hates it just as much!
Food wise nothing much exciting has been happening in my kitchen! Im allowed dairy again, but still limited quantities sugar. Still sucks, but its better for Jessica for the time being. I was so looking forward to baking all things nice and sweet, making delish food – but hardly have the time. Oh and the cupcake challenge…darnit!!! The past weekend it took me 2 days to make simple meatballs. Just when I start with it, Madam wakes. So of course you leave the food and tend to her. She also doesn’t want me to watch MasterChef or take a shower. Just when I think I can do either of those, she’ll be calling! J Getting use to that now, nothing like spending your day in PJ’s! LOL’s
On the job front, seems the whole company is fighting since I went on leave. Last week my direct boss was in a car accident, so now they only have the receptionist in the office alone. She cant do everything by herself… Feel sorry for her. If I got paid, I might have offered to help them out from home, but since the Maternity Payment issue, they can suck it up… I’ve adjusted my loyalties accordingly. (Vat so flaffie).
Apologies for being scare on the blogs, we have limited cap at home and some days its just down right impossible to connect or its so slow you might as well be using smoke signals…
Do Keep well and look after yourselves!
BiG HUGS!!
xxx
And what would this post be without pics??!
Will be doing our own home babyshoot this coming weekend if it all works out! 
xxx
mitzireddy said on June 22, 2011
Jessica is gorgeous – babies have a tendency to grow up very fast – the continuous changes will keep u on your toes for years to come. Children have a way of keeping our lives full and our pockets lean. lol
anotherdayinparadise said on June 22, 2011
Aaaw, such a cutie-pie, Sharon. A new baby certainly turns your world upside down, but you sound to be coping very well, and Jessica looks to be thriving. on your love and attention. Hugs to you. xxx
Zabwan said on June 22, 2011
Oh, she is so cute – that gorgeous blonde hair!!!
Got to love the lying you-know-whats who say babies will sleep so many hours, because they don’t! Sounds like all is going very well, Shaz
Great to hear from you…MWAH!!!!!
Sous-Chef said on June 22, 2011
I see she still has her mo-hawk hair! It is exhausting at first but you seem to be doing very well indeed, she’s thriving
Don’t pay any attention to the books, trust your instincts rather.
damsailor said on June 22, 2011
Jessica is adorable! You are so lucky with her sleeping patterns. If she carries on like this, she’ll be sleeping through before you know it!
pinkpolkadot said on June 22, 2011
My 2nd try to leave a post! She is adorable!! Every baby do their own thing! Enjoy your time.. in your pj’s!
tandy.sinclair said on June 23, 2011
aw, too sweet! Glad you are getting some sleep honey xxx
Michellesehoekie said on June 23, 2011
Ag jinne sy is te oulik! Geniet jou tyd by die huis – en in jou pajamas – dis die beste! Bly sy slaap darem nie te sleg nie (en moenie alles glo wat jy lees nie!) Kan nog steeds nie glo jou werk was so stupid nie – wel dis hulle loss. Lekker bly!
Hopestar said on July 3, 2011
Aw, so gorgeous Shaz!
*hugs*
slicesofkiwi said on July 5, 2011
congrats sweetie, she is so incredibly beautiful! xxxo
snuamah said on July 14, 2011
such an adorable bay…hugs to her
TheCreativePot said on July 19, 2011
What a cutie! Love the hair.
soon-to-be-ex-fatty said on July 25, 2011
I seriously love the hair!! she is soooo adorable:)
Totally agree re: employers! They must just suck it up!!!! Imagine leaving you on a freakin line until the bitter end:( Not cool!!!
anotherdayinparadise said on August 2, 2011
Looking forward to some more photos, Saron. Hope all is going well, and you’ve managed to have a shower by now. ;-> xxx