It's 'Time' to 'Observe and Report'

Going for a walk

One thing that I have found as being necessary as a new mom, that may not be obvious to everyone, is a good watch. My entire day and night revolves around time. When did he last eat? How long did he eat? When did he have his diaper changed last? How long did he sleep? What time did I put him down for a nap? What time did he get up from his nap? When was his last poopy diaper? How long has tummy time been? What time is his doctor's appointment? The questions around time go on and on. The good thing is, I've always been pretty aware of what time it is. So these questions haven't been to difficult for me. However, it's the days that get me confused. "He last ate at 3 pm...oh wait, was it 1 p.m. and yesterday it was 3...yikes, I forget."

Hanging out in my swing!

I also found new moms have to be very observant. Observe and report. You have to remember every single detail about every single moment. You can't just say, he's not being himself. Or if he is being himself, what does that mean. The more details you observe and the more detailed you are in your report the easier the Doctor's appointments and phone calls are. Not that we've had that many, but that's what I found.

Kasen is doing well and such a big boy. At his two month check up he was 24" and over 13 pounds. He fits pretty comfortably in 6 month clothing, which is just crazy. We often forget that he's just 2 months old and expect him to be doing things it's not time for him to do yet. I cherish that he's only 2 months and 6 months is coming way too soon.

Well, time to eat, or was that yesterday he was ready to eat at this time. I can't remember, good thing I have Kasen to tell me these things. :)