Oliver Vance Cuerda came into the world on May 25th and the McCuerda’s became a little family. We have been home from the hospital for 2 weeks today, and what an amazing blur it has been. I have realized that I love the little man more than I ever thought possible; and Mr. Cuerda is the most incredible dad. I have also become prone to being totally insane and worried about absolutely everything, checking on him while he is sleeping every 15 minutes, making sure the doors are locked at least 3 times during the night; you think you are so rational until you have a child, and then the insanity sets in. I can’t believe we made such a perfect, cute baby, I find myself just staring at him, it is so surreal. The sleep deprivation is really rough, it’s hard when he cries and I am not sure what to do for him sometimes, and I want to call the pediatrician at least 4 times a day, though so far I have only called 3 times. All of the rocking, walking and rough days when he is not sleeping ensure that I can’t eat, making the baby weight come off really quickly! My hormones seem to be leveling out after the birth, I am not crying 3 times a day over I don’t really know what anymore, I definitely feel a bit more normal now, tired, but better. Keeping up with the house, laundry and yard feels totally overwhelming! If I had a fairy godmother I would ask her to please mow the lawn. I have come up with the idea that the best shower gift ever would be for a couple to be able to register for a month of a house cleaning service, how awesome would that be? Mr. Cuerda has completely been keeping the house together and making sure I eat at least one meal a day, I couldn’t imagine doing any of this with out him; he really is the most amazing person. We have started a new feeding schedule for Ollie, that inherently creates a sleeping schedule for him as well, I think it will take at least a full week for it really to start to come together and start getting a routine down. It takes time to figure these things out, but he is so wonderful, I just can’t wait to watch him explore and discover everything the world has to offer. It has been exhausting and miraculous 2 weeks, and I already can’t remember what life was like before Ollie. We have such great adventures to come; this is going to be really good. Oh-and if you ever have a baby, I highly recommend picking up either a
Premaxx Sling, or a
Hotsling, it will save your life.
