DUE DATE

So today was the original day that Baby Powell was to join us all. Funny how life throws you curves... Yesterday Oliver turned 8 weeks old and is doing unbelievable things, well at least they are to me. It's almost strange to think of life before Oliver and that he wasn't even to be here yet. I just can't imagine not having him. Life each day is a small journey in itself, even though we are just at home. How can such a small little person who can't even speak his thoughts yet inspire and evoke such emotions and feelings? He's so beautiful and sweet, even when he's spitting up and going through his fifth outfit for the day! I love him all the same. Today when I woke up and on my calendar pops up Baby Powell due date and here is baby Powell on my chest sleeping sweetly - little Oliver!!

He definitely feels like a baby, he's bigger and heavier and doing baby things. Tummy time is an adventure - lifting his head and legs and turning and looking side to side. He looks like he is doing some kind of workout move, which would only be appropriate. He's so strong, he's little arm and leg muscles are so visible. He's eating more and sometimes keeps it all down. He is now only on one med for his reflux, which is great for him and nice for us because it was a 3 times a day one and now we just have to do one med once a day! His apnea also seems to be fleeting, which makes me breathe easier, last Friday night was the last time we got an alarm, which we think was more related to the electrode having moved out of place. We switched him to the belt with the pads for his monitor and this seems to stay in place easier. The only downfall is that it seems to be causing a rash on his chest and back and little red marks on his sides where the electrodes are. Oliver doesn't seem to be bothered by it. Hopefully by Christmas he is off the monitor, I guess if not there is some sense of reassurance.

I have been going back to basketball practice and it is nice to get out of the house for a couple hours and have other conversation. However, I do not enjoy not being around the little lad. He's just so snugly and I Love our snuggle time. I am not looking forward to going back to work in December, but at least I still have what seems to be a lot of time left. That first day is going to be so tough, even though he is going to be with daddy!

Speaking of cuddle time, it is my most favorite part of the day. When he gets fussy about 6-7am I lay him on my chest where he falls asleep for another hour or so. When he starts to wake up again I lay on my side with him just watching him check out the room and his surroundings. Oliver loves laying chest to chest, he is truly a cuddler!! Mommy loves this!!

Its off to cuddle time!!