Dear Samuel,
2 months.
8 weeks.
56 days.
Any way you say it, it's the measure of time that we have been witness to such a wonderful miracle from God. Where did the time go?
Most days in life feel like they are routine, normal, mundane. Very rarely does it feel like our days have a profound impact or meaning on our lives. But, maybe we are just looking at it all wrong....maybe it's the mundane things in life that stick with us the most? The things we remember most about people.
That's yet another lesson you have taught us..... For these first 56 days, 8 weeks, 2 months to never take anything for granted. What may feel like normal to some is anything but for us. Something as simple as giving a bath, holding, or putting clothes on, many new parents get to do within the first few days. Your Mom and I have had to wait to do these things. Now, my point isn't "Oh, woe is me"; my point is that these seemingly normal, routine or mundane things have become so much more.
You're teaching us how to become better parents. To never take any moment that may seem small or normal or routine for granted. These moments are a gift from God....don't let them pass us by. Because before you know it, those moments will be gone.
What's really cool is when you realize that you are in the middle of one of these profound, mundane moments. Today was one of those days.
Momma started out with getting to hold you through your feeding and then it was tubby time.
We were able to give you what's called a "swaddle" bath. Essentially it's wrapping you in a towel and submerging you into a tub (in your case a small rubbermaid tote). Apparently, it's very stimulating for you because right when we put you in the tub....poop......everywhere. Our nurse went and got another one for us to use and we didn't have any problems from there (Funny aside though, as she was cleaning up the "soiled" tub, her phone fell out of her pocket right into the tub-o-fun.....Quite the scene. Folks at Gundersen, just put it on our tab; we've got one going).
2 months.
8 weeks.
56 days.
Any way you say it, it's the measure of time that we have been witness to such a wonderful miracle from God. Where did the time go?
Most days in life feel like they are routine, normal, mundane. Very rarely does it feel like our days have a profound impact or meaning on our lives. But, maybe we are just looking at it all wrong....maybe it's the mundane things in life that stick with us the most? The things we remember most about people.
That's yet another lesson you have taught us..... For these first 56 days, 8 weeks, 2 months to never take anything for granted. What may feel like normal to some is anything but for us. Something as simple as giving a bath, holding, or putting clothes on, many new parents get to do within the first few days. Your Mom and I have had to wait to do these things. Now, my point isn't "Oh, woe is me"; my point is that these seemingly normal, routine or mundane things have become so much more.
You're teaching us how to become better parents. To never take any moment that may seem small or normal or routine for granted. These moments are a gift from God....don't let them pass us by. Because before you know it, those moments will be gone.
What's really cool is when you realize that you are in the middle of one of these profound, mundane moments. Today was one of those days.
Momma started out with getting to hold you through your feeding and then it was tubby time.
We were able to give you what's called a "swaddle" bath. Essentially it's wrapping you in a towel and submerging you into a tub (in your case a small rubbermaid tote). Apparently, it's very stimulating for you because right when we put you in the tub....poop......everywhere. Our nurse went and got another one for us to use and we didn't have any problems from there (Funny aside though, as she was cleaning up the "soiled" tub, her phone fell out of her pocket right into the tub-o-fun.....Quite the scene. Folks at Gundersen, just put it on our tab; we've got one going).
After we got you all cleaned up, we wrapped you up like a tiny burrito. Of course, we had to take more pictures.
After your bath, I got to hold you for your next feeding. You handled it much better than the other night when I tried holding you for a feeding. You hardly alarmed at all.
Earlier in the day, your doctor decided it was time to try and put you in some real clothes to see how you would handle regulating your own body temp. Your bed still has the ability to control the temp, but they will be turning it down gradually (once you pass your test) to help you do all of this on your own. After your 5:00 feeding it was time to try some of your clothes on. Here is the shot of you with clothes on for the very first time!
Needles to say, this was A LOT for one day! You were zonked out pretty good but didn't alarm:
As of tonight at 11:00 p.m. you are now 2 pounds 14.8 ounces and still haven't alarmed much since we left around 6:00.
What an incredible day, buddy. I'm starting to think that what they say about parenting is true; that parents try to teach their kids but really it's the kids who teach the parents. So far that has been the case.
Love,
Mom and Dad
