19 April 2010
Today, Eli is 7 days old! As this is the last day that Sharon would be visiting us at home, she also helps us with his first bath. In typical baby fashion, he was not best pleased having his clothes taken off, so cleared his lungs with a good roar but as soon as he was in the water he was completely relaxed. According to Sharon, a nice deep, warm bath simulates how they remember being in the womb and that why they relax so nicely. He was also weighed again and he is 50grams under his birth weight. Guess that means that he is feeding well!
I must admit I felt rather sad at the end of the visit. Even though we know she is just on the other end of the phone should we need her, we have shared the most magical experience with her and the support, encouragement and knowledge she shares with us is invaluable. Seeing her so regularly towards the end of the pregnancy and then on a daily basis for a week after the birth makes it hard to get used to not seeing her as often from now onwards...
Today, Eli is 7 days old! As this is the last day that Sharon would be visiting us at home, she also helps us with his first bath. In typical baby fashion, he was not best pleased having his clothes taken off, so cleared his lungs with a good roar but as soon as he was in the water he was completely relaxed. According to Sharon, a nice deep, warm bath simulates how they remember being in the womb and that why they relax so nicely. He was also weighed again and he is 50grams under his birth weight. Guess that means that he is feeding well!
I must admit I felt rather sad at the end of the visit. Even though we know she is just on the other end of the phone should we need her, we have shared the most magical experience with her and the support, encouragement and knowledge she shares with us is invaluable. Seeing her so regularly towards the end of the pregnancy and then on a daily basis for a week after the birth makes it hard to get used to not seeing her as often from now onwards...
2 comments:
This takes me back to when were privileged to see Zara's first bath.
Huge bath, for a tiny baby... Does he get a daily bayj now? Must be harder in freezing JHB.
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