Well, my mom is officially gone back to Fayetteville.... I am adjusting.... Wow - it's amazing how much easier things were when she was here! She worked her butt off and I'm sure that's not how most people would want to spend a week of their vacation, but my mom is the exception - she never complained once. She completely got Ryan and I out of boxes. She worked from early AM to late PM and then stayed up w/ me and Jackson each night. I have no idea where she had her energy to do any of that! I'm so unbelievably thankful. If anyone knows any ideas on how I can repay her, please let me know! I pretty much cried all day yesterday and most of today - Baby Blues are no joke! I know I'll get thru all of this but boy, it sure was easier when I had her here. Ryan worked on getting our office together for most of today and Jackson allowed Ryan and I to sleep last night very well. He only got up a couple of times to eat and then fell back to sleep - trick is, he HAS to be in the bed w/ us. He just won't sleep otherwise. Hopefully, that won't last long cuz I don't want to get into that bad habit!
Last Thursday, Jackson had his first visit w/ the pediatrician and everything went well except that Jackson's weight has dropped from 6lbs, 7 oz at birth to 5lbs, 12oz. So the doc wasn't too concerned but doesn't want him to lose anymore. Jackson seems to be feeling better overall since then and his crying is getting better and better.... He's sleeping more and that really helps. Tomorrow, I have to take him back to the doctor -by myself :( and if he doesn't weigh at least 6 lbs, we have to ask to talk to the doctor to see what's going on. I'm hoping and praying he's putting on weight now.
I think Ryan and I are going to come up to Fayetteville this weekend to help me "adjust." I really need to have regular visits at home for awhile until I can get used to being in this city all by myself all day.... I'll cope but I just need to have some down time too. My mom is happy cuz she'll get to see Jackson again soon and I'm sure Jackson's other grandma will be happy to see him too! My little brother - Ray - will finally be officially discharged from the Marine Corps and gets to come home on June 7th so I'm really excited to get to see him too - and he's happy to meet his look-alike nephew! :)
More later!
Love Always!
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You must have just posted this. Believe me when I say I know exactly how you felt as your mother drove away! I've been there...and am living proof that you will survive. Call me anytime!
The Other Grandma
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