Day 6 with the cutest baby on the block

I read over my birth story and I realize I left out a lot of details, but they're all minor ones. I don't think I'll go back and add anything. The physical part isn't important. It's true what they say: you forget the pain almost right away. After he was born, I immediately thought, I never want to go through this again. But I definitely would. The healing process has been going well and I'm looking forward to the day I have no more pain. The doctor did make a cut as Jack's head was coming out. I also got a small hemorrhoid. I feel better every day though and it's really not all that bad.

Jack was born with a small birth defect. He has an extra digit on each hand. The nurse said it's fairly common and easy to remedy and it doesn't hurt him. I'm waiting for his insurance card and then we'll go to a surgeon who will tie off the extra digits. It should be easy to do and the sooner it gets done, the better.



Jack was born 7 pounds, 14 ounces, went down to 7, 10 by Friday morning and was 7, 2 Saturday at the docs office. Monday morning a nurse came to the house and he was back up to 7 pounds, 11 ounces! He's been nursing well which makes me extremely happy. It takes a lot of work but it's also very natural and rewarding. I feel closer to him and I wouldn't give it up for anything.

I filed down his nails today but I'm really nervous to actually cut them. There's hardly anything there to cut so for now I'll keep using the emory board. I also gave him his first sponge bath Sunday night. I'll be glad when his cord stump falls off so I won't have to be so cautious about it. It's all a learning experience for both of us. Overall, it's going very well and better than I expected. I didn't expect to feel this way. I almost don't remember life before Jack came into it. I'm sure part of that is due to the fact that it's just been him and I since Sunday morning and we're getting to know each other quite well! As I type this (one-handed), he's snuggling up to me sleeping and cooing sweetly. I love him so much and couldn't be happier.