The DeLorme Family: 1 Month Old

I can't believe a month has already gone by. It literally just flew by. I feel like I have been in a daze this entire month. I am still incredibly sleep deprived and I fear it's not getting better any time soon. This time it's much harder because I can't "sleep when the baby sleeps" because I have another child that needs to be cared for. Ashlyn was a very poor sleeper too. Dawson is following in his sister's footsteps. I read about all of these babies sleeping for 4-6 hours at this point. I think the most Dawson has gone is maybe 2 1/2 hours. It's rough, really rough. I know things will get better before I know it and I will eventually get some sleep.

Dawson continues to grow and seems to get bigger each day. We went to the doctor today for his one month check-up. He now weighs 9lb 15 oz and is 22 inches tall. He gained over 2 pounds and an inch in a month. He is in the 50th percentile for both height and weight. I'm glad he is gaining weight like a champ.

While at the doctor's today, I discussed with him some concerns about Dawson's crying lately. The doctor thinks its colic. NOT what I wanted to hear at all. Dawson was a perfect baby for the first 3 weeks. He hardly cried at all. In the last week things have taken a turn for the worse. He has been crying a lot. It is very hard to deal with. It's very hard to take care of Ashlyn and simple things around the house when he is just crying inconsolably. Ashlyn went through something similar, but I know she wasn't this bad. The doctor promised me that he will be a different baby in a month. I know with Ashlyn it didn't last long and I am praying the same thing happens. The doctor doesn't think it has to do with what I am eating, but I'm going to try eliminating some things from my diet to see if it helps. It's worth a shot. I will try anything at this point! It just makes it even harder that he is sleeping so poorly. The doctor says that they are two separate issues and aren't related, but I still have to deal with both. I'm going to try every trick that I have heard works and try my best to get through this. Joey has been working lots of mandatory overtime at work and most days works 11 hours. He is a big help when he is home, but he's just not home too much. I have just got to realize that my house may be a mess, laundry may pile up, etc. and that's okay. It's hard for me to relinquish that control because I really strive to have my house running smoothly as possible.

Despite all the loss of sleep and crying, Dawson is still such a joy in our lives. I truly feel blessed that he is here. I hate to sound so negative. He is such a sweet baby and I just love cuddling and kissing him. I think Ashlyn is going to have a great brother. He truly is a wonderful blessing. I am excited for the coming weeks because that's when he will be showing us his first smiles, grabbing things, etc. It's such an amazing thing to see them do these things for the first time.

Dreaming away

Snuggling with Grandpa

Having some cuddle time with Grandma

During the dreaded tummy time

Like most babies he doesn't really are for tummy time much.

He's much happier on his back.

Just hanging out

My sister and I love putting Dawson and Ella together. It is so fun to see how they interact with one another.

They like being close to each other.

I love how Ella has her arms up in this one.

We decided to put them head to head.

It looks like Ella is telling Dawson a secret. Katy and I are convinced it had to do with how to keep your mom up all night. Notice the brown playdoh heart lying on Dawson. That is handmade by his sissy.