"it's been one week since you looked at me..."

It's hard to believe that one week ago today, Aidan was born. He's one week old!

So far, he has mastered what I like the call, "The three P's"-- peeing, pooping,and pimples. Pimples on a baby? You bet. After his first pediatrician apppointment on Friday, Aidan woke up the next day with baby acne on his cheeks and forehead. Apparently, it is a common baby condition. Oh, the things you learn as a new parent. I have been assured that it will go away on its own. So, as long as Aidan is comfortable, I'm fine with it. He's still awfully adorable.

Today, Paul, Aidan and I got out of the house and took a walk what with the sunshine and all. All our neighbors met Aidan and Aidan met all his future playmates-- the neighborhood boys that range in age from 1 to 6.

In between feedings, naps and swaddling, I've had little time to reflect on Aidan's birth and how life has changed in the McJannet household, so I hope to put these memories in writing soon. Paul has been the "good daddy"-- he quickly calms Aidan when he has one of his crying jags (especially just before feedings) and he tends to Aidan during the 11-1 a.m. night shift when Aidan is especially fussy so I can get some extra sleep in. He's also been cooking dinner and getting the laundry done. Aidan and I are so very lucky.

My mom has also been a great help-- she stayed with us for three days after we got home so Paul and I could get some rest between feedings. Those first two days were pretty tough as everyone settled into their new roles of mom, dad and child. Mom was there to help calm Aidan, and gave me encouragement when breastfeeding didn't quite take off right away. Paul's parents came to visit this weekend, allowing us a quick outing to Babies R Us to buy a few items for me and Aidan. I hadn't been out of the house (except for his doc appointment on Friday) and getting out for fresh air and grocery shopping was just the medicine I needed to clear my head and feel like myself again.

I'm happy to report that we've gotten to a place where Paul and I can "read" his cries and Aidan and I are in sync when it comes to feedings. We've discovered that Aidan hates to have a wet or poopie diaper and he absolutely cannot eat until he's got a fresh diaper (which he promptly de-freshes as soon as we change him!) This high expectation for cleanliness seems to be relaxing as this morning, he managed to sleep through a wet diaper which soaked his basinette sheet. He is also learning to wait for his feedings instead of crying his head off-- I woke up to find him quietly waiting in his basinette. Aidan also has this cute, vigorous little head shake he does before he "latches on" to feed. Sometimes he growls at the same time. It makes me laugh every time.


So, Happy One Week, little Aidan! I'm sure you'll be giving more surprises and discoveries for your mommy and daddy this week.