One Month In This World

Little Tyler man is nearing his one month birthday.  But maybe more importantly, mommy is nearing her two month anniversary of being home from work.  These are both serious milestones!!  Tyler is still happily sleeping and eating, and not so happily pooping.  He can go about three days of happiness before the fussiness sets in and then a poop.  He obviously doesn't have his daddy's colon, at least not of yet!!  He is holding his head up for a few seconds to see what craziness is around him and then snuggles it back down in the safety of mommy's arms.  He is eating four ounces of formula every 2-4 hours on the dot!  It amazes me how he knows when four hours has passed at night.  He is usually right on time, plus or minus six minutes.  He is typically easy though, takes a bottle, gets swaddled and puts himself back to sleep.  He is still sleeping in his bouncy seat, it helps him breath easier.  The breathing issues are coming from the taping and the backwards movement of his premaxilla.  Its giving him a smaller hole to breath through and he still adjusting to it.  With the tape on, his side flaps of his lip are nearly touching and if you look at his lips at a crazy angle it actually looks like a normal lip/mouth setup.  We are noticing lots of growth in his upper lip segment that is attached to his maxilla bone.  That is super good, it will give the surgeon more to suture and a better closure.  We have an appointment this week with the surgeon, and are hoping for good news.  If we leave with a scheduled surgery date it will be game on for mommy to keep him healthy and prepared for the closure surgery!  Now about mommy's accomplishments..... well,, I haven't filed for divorce or sent any kids to the orphange yet.  I have actually handled the past two months of no work peacefully.  (keep in mind this is a one sided blog!!)  I have tried to establish a routine for everyone, it helps make the days go smoother.  We still have a few things to work out between the toddlers and I.  But those are not quick fixes,,, potty training, leaving the baby alone when he is sleeping, talking back, throwing toys, rough housing, sitting for mealtimes,,, the list could go on and on.  The real problem with this list is there is two of the toddlers and only one of the mommy!!  I could use some backups,,, maybe sister wives,,, haha!!!  My overall dispostition is much better than I expected.  I fully intended on needing meds to get me though, but I am conquering this phase of my life on my own crazy hormones.  We do have some good moments as a family of five, and I just try to keep those in the forfront of my mind to get me through the times of nuttiness!!  I know there will be tears when I drive the last child to their college dorm room, so I am trying to enjoy them now, even if that means enjoying them in the time-out corners!!  (notice corners is pleural,,, yes we need two corners at a time!!).  I guess that is all for now blogging peeps, I will update again after our doctor appointment this week!
PS. its snowing in the middle of April.... love Michigan!!  Some warmer weather would really help being home a little easier,, just in case anyone like mother nature is listening.......

First bath with an audience!!  It wasn't long before the audience was pee'd on,, they haven't been interested in bath time since!!