Down for the count

After our busy weekend, Hayden and I were definitely looking forward to some down time and our normal schedule. I was NOT looking forward to three days of diarrhea and diaper rash (obviously for Hayden). We've made it almost ten months without either one, so it was definitely challenging and I felt like a new mom all over again. Hayden tends to happily sleep through his bowel movements, which is always a nice surprise for mommy when I wake him up in the mornings. But I didn't want his rash to get too bad, so I would put him down at 7 for his regular bedtime and then wake him up when I went to bed around 11 just to give him a fresh diaper. That definitely messed up his sleep schedule, and I'm still paying for it this week. We spent most of Tuesday and ALL of Wednesday in the house. It was a little better by Thursday, thanks to yogurt, oatmeal and Bordreaux's Butt Paste.

We did have a little cloth diaper experience, which was interesting for both of us. I have a few cloth diapers that a friend made into burp cloths for me. I thought they would be a little better to air out his diaper rash, so I loosely pinned one on him. And how cute was he! Unfortunately it only lasted about five minutes, because that's when his actual diarrhea started. What a mess! I salute you cloth-diapering moms, because that thing went right into the trash. Luckily, Hayden was a champ through the whole thing and was his usual cheerful self, so that made it easier. And boy did he enjoy the spray-offs in the shower instead of the wipes. That kid loves the bath, so it was a treat for him!

We're back to normal foods and his rash is almost cleared up. Now, just to get him back on his sleep schedule!

Diaper woes

I've been a little worried about little Hayden this week. He hadn't pooped since last Friday, which was quite abnormal for my three-to-four-times a day little guy. I read and read and everything I read said breastfed babies tend to slow down on the bowel movements as they get older, maybe only going once a week! I thought for sure this would not be my baby, since he was so "regular". I was giving it until tomorrow before calling the doctor. I have a fear of being an overworrier, and he had no fever, was eating well, is gaining weight and had plenty of wet diapers so I was just waiting it out.

This morning he was in his swing and was ready to get out so I picked him up. I went to put him down and felt something wet. I looked down and realized he pooped! Never in my life have I been so excited to see baby poop. I unzipped his 'jamas and realized this was no ordinary poop. This was six DAYS worth of poop, coming out of everywhere the diaper would allow it. Seriously, I've never seen anything like it. Clearly not a job for the wipes, so we headed upstairs for a bath. I called Jay, who laughed hysterically at us. It was pretty funny, albeit filthy. But now everyone's all clean and my blood pressure has gone down a few notches.

Yesterday we got Hayden's baby quilt in the mail! My friend Donna did a Salem t-shirt quilt for me a couple years ago and I recently remembered the quilts she had done for her daughters. They were cute and durable and I wanted one for Hayden. I sent her a pair of my favorite of his newborn jammies to incorporate into it. When we opened it up yesterday it was just perfect! It's so soft on the back and feels so comfy; I can't wait for him to be old enough to know that it's his special blankie. Right now it's in the wash so we can start snuggling him up in it tonight!

We're making progress in the crib department, and hope to make lots while Jay is gone for eight days. We have a long list of things to do in daddy's absence, let's hope we can get it all done! We have a four-day weekend coming up over Presidents Day weekend, which also happens to include my birthday. It's always exciting to have Jay home for a couple days during the week.

Congratulations to Joe and Eve, who welcomed baby Cameron last week!

Just a little fun

Hayden has some SERIOUS hiccups right now, and it makes me giggle.

Our baby has some seriously cute stuff he's obtained, but I think Jay and I have decided the absolute cutest thing he has. Surprisingly, it's his newborn diapers! Have you ever seen these tiny things?? They look like they'll fit a doll. Most books tell us not to buy too many of them, since most babies don't last long in them. So we have a handful, and I started setting up changing stations this weekend and pulled out a few to stock. I squealed my "look how cute this baby stuff is" squeal, which Jay has probably come to abhor, but he takes it well. He looked up, and agreed that they are pretty darn cute.

Good news! Amazon is re-shipping our lost wipes warmer, and we have a Diaper Champ on teh way as well! I finished my book on nursing and haven't decided what to work on next, but suffice to say my brain is FULL of information I'll most likely forget at the first real contraction. More baby progress this weekend (hopefully) along with some relaxation time for us, and an appointment on Monday. We'll keep you updated!