I don’t want to jinx myself…
…but I think I have the EASIEST babe, omg. Of course, it helps that by this point I have totally realistic expectations about life with a newborn (i.e., I have no life – complete surrender to Operation Chubbify the Baby).
Still, although I wouldn't say he has anything yet resembling a routine, he is remarkably organized for a one week old babe. So far he SLEEPS at night (between nursings). And he sleeps in big enough chunks that I feel like I'm getting adequate sleep to function by day.
He wakes up perky and ready to start his day at 5:30 am. That's when he poops. I told Scott, WOW, he is SO perfect! And he said, Why, because he poops? I said, Because he poops in the MORNING (and all throughout the day, of course).
Now, once he's up, he commences to nurse about 3-4 hours straight, with some tiny intermissions. He does that again in the afternoon and again in the evening. That's a little inhibiting for me – I can't get much done at ALL (except sit around while nursing and obsess about all within my sight that needs to be done, which means according to Scot and my kids that I'm a little, um, bossy right now), but hey, the boy has got to get his chubs on sometime! It's like he understands the concept of normal mommy-business hours. 
Scott just went back to work today for a half day. Tomorrow he's back to fulltime. In the meantime his mom is here through the end of the month. Between them, I am completely pampered. They barely let me out of my bed last week and are still watching me closely to make sure I don't overdo it. It's almost enough to make a girl willing to have another one.
KIDDING. I kid.
One question – when do baby boys stop randomly peeing on the their parents during diaper changes?
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Pretty much…never. But you get smarter and throw a washcloth over it. And sisters get smarter and stand a good twenty feet away. You do remember my story about K. helping me to give W. one of his first baths, right? Can you say "incredibly good sport"? Hairline to waist. And she just laughed. I'm not sure I would've been so cool about it – certainly NOT at the age of seven.
Holly
14 Aug 07 at 1:46 pm
Although my guy has peed during diaper changes, it has never gotten on anything except the changing table mat. I guess I should consider myself lucky.I have heard that the cooler air makes them pee. So, supposedly, if you open the diaper and hold it loosely in place (so that air can get onto him), he'll pee in the diaper that is still on (rather than on you).
silver
14 Aug 07 at 5:11 pm
Awwww- I'm so happy for you Bets!
Terra's Crazy Life
14 Aug 07 at 5:35 pm
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You sound happy. I'm so pleased for you. (And my baby lust is going into high gear!)
One question – when do baby boys stop randomly peeing on the their parents during diaper changes?"When they are potty trained, and even then you have to be careful. (Rather, then you have to watch for extra cleaning need around the toilet.)
Nifer
14 Aug 07 at 7:37 pm