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5/17/07: Aadi is 4 weeks old today...weighs almost 10lbs & 22" tall.

He is doing well. except the fact that he suffers from gas & which makes both of us miserable. yet, with the advice of all wonderful mommies out here, i'm sure we will solve this soon. he enjoys in his morning hours but after his 11am-2pm nap, all troubles start. i'm yet to figure out how to add photos here....Looks like he will outgrow his bassinet in 2 weeks & he does not like it anymore. he neither enjoys swing. only thing he likes is to be held all the time when he is awake...he still has umbilical cord so no full bath yet..

My Special thanks to Jmom. Also to KatieF, trinity, san, mommy2b, griffinsmommy, jordynsmommy etc. sorry if i missed some names... you all have been great to interact....

5/3/07: Finally Aadi is home... rest later.

April 17 2007: My darling boy Aadi has arrived on 17th april, 7lbs9oz & 21" tall. but pray for him as he is in neonatal intensive care unit for some infection & high fever. I still can not take him home till next weekend.

I'm not putting my birth story & days at NICU as now I want to remember only these good days at home.....Thanks everyone to make pregnancy such an simple journey & wish future journey is also smooth & safe...

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erica9107 - Thursday, 10 May
Congrats, he's home! It must be sooo nice to have her with you. I hope your doing great!

Jmom - Wednesday, 9 May
Hi moon! Looks like my little Avery and your little Aadi have the same sleep schedule! It's exhausting! Avery will sleep really well from about 9:30 until about 1:30. Then by the time I feed her and change her it's about 2-2:15. She's up wiggling and grunting until about 6-6:30. Then she will eat and goes back to sleep about 7, right when my boys wake up! For Aadi I would say let him cry, but slowly. I mean, let him cry and then after a little while pick him up and love him and things. Then each night, add minutes. This way he'll start learning that he's okay by himself and if he gets too upset that you will come back and you will be there. I've had friends scooping up their babies the second they started crying, and one has a 3 year old that CAN'T go to sleep unless he is in her bed. It's a real problem for her. I pull Avery into bed with me around 6ish because she's so dang wiggly that it's the only way to make her chill out! I hope she grows out of it soon because it's exhausting me! She's been screaming all day today. I hope it's just a bad day & that tomorrow she'll go back to a sweet baby! I'm handling 3, but I did it one at a time! It is exhausting right now & our schedule is crazy. Well...we don't really have a schedule right now, but we'll get there! Let me know how it went today with the new feeding schedule. I hope it went okay & that you're a liitle less stressed!

Jmom - Wednesday, 9 May
Hang in there! It's so normal to be feeling like you are. You always wanted a baby, but you never knew what came along with it! No one does until they experience it. You will enjoy him soon enough, just don't feel like a bad mom because you don't right now. My baby is 3 weeks tomorrow, and she's awake and alert most of the day now. She'll take a couple of longer naps, but she's awake more than I thought a newborn should be too. I was going to say...that if you feel comfortable giving a total stranger your address, I would send you the gowns that I had my boys wear. I have quite a few and they are still in really good condition. If you're interested, that is. If not...now worries! It might take a few days to get there as I am in Utah, but I would be more than happy to send them if it would make things a little easier for you! I won't be using them again. I'm glad your hubby helps you. Just imagine where you'd be without him! Don't feel bad crying in front of him. It is stressful on both of you, and this is just a normal phase. I think it takes a little longer to get passed when you have a csection because there's a lot more to deal with physically. But you'll get through it! One day you'll look back and think 'wow..that was hard, but I'd do it again for him.' :)

Jmom - Tuesday, 8 May
Oh I just know exactly how you feel!! I've been there and it's so exhausting! Have you tried giving him a pacifier? That is was SAVED us with our second baby. He was SO hard. He cried all day, all night and never slept. Ever. I felt like I was a diaper changing cow! All I did was give milk and change bums! I had a 19 month old too so he was still in diapers. When your husband gets home, you need to hand the baby off and go get in a hot shower until the water turns cold! I did that a few times and it lifted my spirits a little bit. Don't worry about breaking down on the phone if you're talking to a friend. Sometimes that's the best thing you can do. Just call someone and get it all out! There were times when I just had to walk away from my baby because I was getting so frustrated I was going to burst. I don't mean hurt him or anything, I just wanted to scream and cry I was just so exhausted and frustrated. I know you get different advice from dr's and from lactation specialists. But you truly need to do what's best for you and your baby. For me, I quit nursing a week ago because it was just too time consuming and I hurt too bad. I gave it a shot and that's all that I could do. So now she is getting formula and the breast milk I have in the fridge. She's perfectly happy and healthy. It's made me a lot less anxious and it's given me a break because my husband can feed her. I've had a couple of people kind of judge me for that, I say they can stick it! Only I know my situation and what will keep me sane! It was either do what I was 'supposed' to, or do what made me happy and so that I could function. I chose the latter! Does your husband help you when he gets home at night? You need to ask him to help you. Maybe you do and he won't, or maybe you don't ask & he would if you did. I don't know, but asking is the key! I know this time around that made a huge difference. You aren't a bad mom if you need to hand the baby off for a little while, and if you aren't excited to see him when you get back. These are emotions that a ton of women go through and it's a struggle. You are doing the best you know how to do and that's all that is asked of you. Maybe try putting him down more and more as the days go on so he'll learn that he'll be fine for a little while, and that you will come back. Try giving him a pacifier too. You might have to try a few different types of nipples and you might have to try giving it to him quite a few times before he'll keep it in his mouth, but it's worth a shot! Know that if he cries, he'll live. That's the only way that babies have to express some of their energy so it's actually good for them to cry sometimes. But you are NOT a bad mom for letting him cry. Now that my novel is coming to an end(i am a talker), just be patient. This will pass. I believe that the Lord doesn't give us anything we can't handle. He gives the stronger people stronger trials. You are a strong person and you'll be even stronger when the dust settles. :)

katief - Monday, 7 May
Umm it all depends hes been staying up more, but.....hes been asleep for about 3and 1/2 hours after a 4oz bottle, and he used to sleep about every 2hours after a 2oz bottle so......some babys are differnt though my friends baby would eat a 4oz bottle and stay asleep for about 4 and 1/2hours and wake up for another one lol..........but he may be hungry so try to give him an extra ounce and see how he does(if your worried it might make him to full give him 1/2 an ounce) ......sleeping for me is over sence hes been sick im up all the time!!

Jmom - Monday, 7 May
Hey moon, it's Jmom...again! I just read that you had a csection. How is that going? Are you starting to feel better? I had one with my first, and they are so miserable! Keep up on your meds and get up and walk when you can. It's a long haul, but it will get better! Do you just have the steristrips over your incision? When you can, take a nice hot bath. It'll do wonders!

katief - Monday, 7 May
hey there, well it may take Aadi a while to get use to things, he will get better soon with the swing of things..........This round of antibiotics seem to be making him feel a little better, and his feeding is every 3 1/2 hours and he eats 4oz of formula, we tried Breastfeeding but he would never latch on....so.....how are you all today??

katief - Sunday, 6 May
Congrats on getting him home darlin how are you guys doing?? ive been back and forth to the doctor with aidan, he has a double ear infection ......there saying it can cause sufficient hearing loss if it gets bad enough.....so how are you holding up??? I hope well Im sure you are being a great mama!!

ShannonP - Thursday, 3 May
Your whole ordeal brought me to tears. I am so sorry you all went through that. I am very happy to see that Aadi is home safe now with his parents. I have met a few nurses like that, they have no bed side manner, it is terrible. Best wishes!

Megan - Wednesday, 2 May
I'm sorry you, your baby, and your family are all going through this... I pray everything will be well soon

katief - Tuesday, 1 May
OMG he is so beautiful!!! And you dont have to thank me at all darlin, ill always be here to talk with you, as long as you have your son thats all that will ever be on your mind trust me im glad that he is doing better do you have a discharge date yet??

trinity - Monday, 30 Apr
i am sorry to you and your baby are having a hard time. i wish the two of you all the best and i will pray for you both.

katief - Sunday, 29 Apr
Hey darlin!! Well im hopin for the best for Aadi and you the same!! I felt like that in the begining but it gets better truly when he gets to come home!! And the Thing with my ex b/f he isnt mature enough to be a father, and doesnt belive its his(when he did through half of my pregnancy) he makes me so angry lol but its ok im happy being a single mommy! I have a wonderful man in my life Aidan! Sending my love !!

katief - Saturday, 28 Apr
ooo your in my prayers as well as Aadi, What are the doctors saying what have the test said, im so sorry that this is happening darlin, I would make it go away if i could.....im praying and Ive also got my family praying, let me know how hes doing?? How is mommy any signs of postpartum depression this is usually when it peaks and I dont want you to go through that....well i send my love to you and aadi!!

mjd - Thursday, 26 Apr
Thanks for the encouragment! Im not looking forward to labour but I know that women have been doing it succesfully since the dawn of time and will continue to do it after me so it cant be that bad. I just wanna meet my baby. The suspence is killing me already and I still have 5 weeks till my due date!

katief - Thursday, 26 Apr
Hey darlin!! Im so glad Aadi is doing well !! About the soreness it just depends i am still tender to this day but it isnt bad at all......try massageing around the csection site, you may be getting scartissue , and your belly will hang for a while mine just got back to where i didnt have to lift it up to see my csection. ummm aidan feeds every 3hours, and eats 4 to 3oz each feeding, he weighs 9lbs as of today!! Good luck in the healing, and hopefully youll bring your angel home with you soon!!

jordynsmommy - Wednesday, 25 Apr
WOW! Your story was an emotional one for me. I can't even begain to imagine what you are feeling. You and the new arrival will definatly be in my prayers.I will be praying for him to be home soon, happy and healthy and for your speedy recovery. He is a blessing TRULY! God luck!

mjd - Wednesday, 25 Apr
I hope all goes well for you and your baby. Sounds like a difficult delievery. Hope hes home with you soon. Take care!

erica9107 - Tuesday, 24 Apr
Wow I hope everything is going well, it seems like you are a very strong person and mommy. Good luck with everything I will have you and your baby in my prayers and congrats on his arrival!

katief - Sunday, 22 Apr
ohh my goodness, well i hope your holding up well, i dont know how i would handle leaving aidan, your very very strong.......and as long as you have attempted Breast feeding thats all that matters, i had a problem with Aidan latching on, they said it was because i had inverted nipples(flat) so.....but I hope he is doing better!! And you too mama get some rest!! i cant wait to see pictures!!

katief - Saturday, 21 Apr
Im glad you are doing well, youll soon have your beautiful baby home with you, did they tell you why the fever yet??

MyTinyLittleMiracle - Saturday, 21 Apr

katief - Saturday, 21 Apr
Conrgrats, to you yeah!!!! I hope all it well with the c-section pain you and Aadi are in my prayers, belive me I know what your going through with the c-section....but I hope Aadi gets better and all is well!! Let me know when you get the chance!! Congrats again its great being a mommy!!

katief - Friday, 20 Apr
Alright its friday and youve not been on i hope youve had your little angel!

katief - Tuesday, 17 Apr
Have you had your baby??? I hope soo let us know!!