4 Weeks!

Today is the 4 week mark! I can't believe how fast time has flown by. Mannix is getting so big and changing more and more everyday. 

He is finally getting down a little sleep pattern..being fussy from about 12 am till 2 am and sleeping till about 6 or 7. It was a little rough for a while because he would only fall asleep on my chest or in the swing. I didn't like that because I felt like he wasn't stable in the swing..and as for him sleeping on my chest I was scared that I would roll and he would slip off of me. Thank God nothing like that happened though! 

He is starting to make little noises, smiling, and following us around with his eyes. He also has started sucking his thumb (well only 3 times in the past week). 

As for breastfeeding..I'm so proud that I have also made it to the 4 week mark. It is a real accomplishment, especially since I was having some problems with Mannix latching on for a while. And yes, it still kind of hurts (only at the beginning) but I always remind myself of the wonderful benefits that come along with breastfeeding. 

1 week 5 days

2 weeks [first bath]

2 weeks 5 days

Day 5

Mannix is 5 days old today!

I just love when he looks at me like this! He just stares and stares and I think of how this little baby depends so much on Isidro and I. We are in absolute love with Mannix and every little thing he does. I can't wait to see what the future holds for our family.

He's Here!

Mannix Logan Garza

He was born May 1, 2009 at 4:45 pm. He weighed 7 lbs even and is 20.5 inches long! He is the most adorable person on this planet! We are so in love with our baby boy :D

 

I was induced on Wednesday April 29, 2009 because my AFI was low. I was put on Petossin at 12:00 midnight and didnt dilate much for the first 24 hours. They broke my bag of water on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 a.m. and I immediatly started dilating and contracting (very hard) I must say that I applaud any woman that delivers without Epidural! I really tried my best but I couldn't stand the pain. Well, by 3:00 pm I was dilated to a 10 and I started pushing at around 4:15. I was determined to get Mannix out fast so I could meet him and the nurse said "this usually takes anywhere from an hour to two hours" so I was prepared for the long haul. After just a few minutes of pushing I was ready to deliver! They called the Doctor and he came to the hospital and boom! Mannix was here at 4:45 pm :) Let me tell you, Isidro is the best labor partner EVER! He was a trooper throughout the whole thing!

Motherhood is a really wonderful feeling. You can only read and expect so much but when the time comes that he is finally here you sort of forget everything. Isidro has been by my side the whole time and I really appreciate what a wonderful father he is!