Of course that was near SIX WHOLE months ago and it doesn't even seem possible that I have a baby that's almost a 1/2 a year old. (I'm currently trying not to cry as I write this post because I feel like I'll blink and then BOOM he'll be 18 and moving out of the house). Anyway, I'll simply give you the highlights of the past 6 amazing months of my life.
On January 6th, Mr.Liam decided that he didn't want to make his appearance and at my doctor's appointment on January 8th, this is after having my membranes swept a week prior to my due date, my doctor was surprised to see me. She then looked to both my husband and I and asked me point blank "Do you want to have a baby tomorrow?" Of course we agreed and induction was scheduled.
On January 9th my husband and I checked into our hospital at 7:00 a.m. and then by 7:30 a.m. I had my water broken by the doctor. 11 hours later, an epidural and 1 hour of active pushing Liam Phillip DeMoss came into this world on January 9, 2019 at 6:06 p.m. weighing 8 lbs 14 oz and 20" long. The doctors and both Josh and I were VERY surprised that I had an almost 9 lb baby(I didn't look it at all)
I was adamant that I wanted him to have breast milk, even though he wouldn't latch I resolved to being an exclusive pumping mother. At the end of the day I figured it was the same result and it put less stress on myself and him trying to get him to latch. Was it sad and did I feel guilt from it at first? Of course, it felt like I was meant to do this most basic, natural thing and I was failing at it. But at the end of the day I knew my choice by pumping my milk and giving it to him via bottle was STILL breastfeeding and he was still getting all of those great nutrients breast milk offers them. If you want to know more about my pumping journey, what I do, etc. Definitely let me know. I can talk to you about my tips and tricks that worked well for me. Six months in I'm still going strong pumping and now I'm on the new part of our journey making his baby food(yes, I know I'm extra.)
I ended up staying home with him for 8 weeks and returned to work the first week of March. It was hard and the mom guilt was real. However, there was something liberating about going back to work and being 'Cait' again and not just a mother and a wife. I have a new respect for stay at home moms, I know personally I would go insane being secluded like that. Plus it didn't help that I was on maternity leave during winter time in Iowa. The weather was awful and I felt snow crazy 99% of the time.Now 6 months later my little man his definitely a ham and has found his voice. Often he's chattering and trying to reach for the dog(who is incandescently in love with him by the way).
He definitely has mommy and daddy wrapped around his little fingers and looks like a carbon copy of my husband. He has a contagious smile and giggle that warms my heart and his gorgeous blue eyes are enough to make me swoon over and over again. He's already so crazy strong and right now we're waiting for him to figure out how to crawl(we're about 85% there with the scooting/ inch worming, but haven't quite figured it out yet).
At first his pediatrician was concerned about his stats since he's still a relatively small baby. Though she's resolved that it's genetic since mom and dad aren't that very big. We currently weigh 13 lbs 13.5 oz and are 25.25" long. We love pears & baby oatmeal as well as sweet potatoes; however, we do not like carrots or avocados. He absolutely adores our dog Rey(the feeling is most definitely mutual) and he loves listening to his daddy play his guitar.
Anyway, other than that nothing super exciting has happened. Just wanted to pop on here and finally start getting back into blogging again.
What types of posts do you want to see? Would you be interested in hearing about my breastfeeding/ pumping journey? Recipes?
Love you all and have a great day mommies!
xoxo-
MWM
