Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there. And thank you to all of you who wished me a first happy mom's day. Still hard to believe I'm a mom. Today is a beautiful day here in Ogden. I went to breakfast with my friend Ruby, and took Gerard. He did really well and slept through most of it. Good boy! Tonight we were invited to dinner at a friend's and we'll see how that goes. I've been assured that he will be well-doted on so that I can eat dinner. Should be fun!
He's sleeping a lot better since I got some steroid cream for his eczema. I think he was probably itchy and irritated. And...the redness and splotchiness is responding to the cream. I feel great relief about this, even though I'm not crazy about the cream being of the steroid variety. Hey, it was necessary. He was starting to crack...which means I was starting to crack. The dermatologist said definitely eczema. Of course, the cradle cap is unsightly, but when it creeps down to his cheeks, it's too much.
I swear he's grown quite a bit this week. His -3 outfits fit almost perfectly, and I'm afraid he'll be out of them next week. He's getting taller a lot faster than wider. And that's OK. His head is finally getting fuller as well. He's starting to tolerate the Baby Bjorn, but not for long stretches. Just to the mailbox and back home. Not his thing.
This will be my last full week off before going back to work, and I can't believe how the time has flown. Right when he's starting to be like a "normal" baby, I have to go back to work. Not fair. The sitter will get all the fun this summer. But I will make the most of my time with him when I'm home. He's really starting to smile and respond to me now. That's so fun. Just take a look at him swinging in his swing. Thanks Auntie Angela!
He just loves sucking on his fingers. Take a look... Enjoy Michael. We can't wait for you to come home!
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1 comment:
I know I suddenly seem to be responding to every picture. I have a friend who's preemie had wicked eczema and the doctor told her she might be dealing with it through out his life, but he gave her something to put in his bath water that wasn't a steroid-plus some steroid cream for after his bath-but after about a week she was able to stop the cream-and then decrease the amount of times per week she added stuff to his bath. Since about 1 yr old she hasn't had to use anything....i'll ask her what it was and let you know
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