3AM Feedings Part Two

Today my sweet girl is one month old and it is completely surreal to think that just a month ago I didn't even know she existed.  But God knew.  Baby C and I pray together when we do our feedings as I've found keeping her in a calm and quiet place not only helps with our bonding together but also helps my little gassy baby stay happy.  When we pray and when I thank God for this precious miracle, I am so amazed with His perfect timing.  For those of you who read this and are still waiting on your little miracle baby, do not be discouraged! 

So we are now a month into parenting, 2 weeks out of the hospital and life is fantastic.  Hectic, messy, exhausting and fantastic.  Every day has a consistency about it in the routine of a newborn, but each day I see something new in Baby C- she is such a little miracle!


So, now that all of my warm fuzzies are on the page, let's really talk about what has me up and typing instead of sleeping while babies sleep:

The Sound Machine

We were first introduced to this robot of a sound machine in the NICU.  The child life specialist brought it in, claiming Baby C did better when there was music around.  I mean, of course.  Between Mr. A and myself, I'm surprised my kid hasn't already asked us to audition for Annie or The Sound of Music.  Of course she likes music!  So, my mom-in-law ordered the same machine for us when we got home from the hospital.

Y'all, I realize I'm probably the last one to jump on board, but this machine is so soothing.... almost too soothing....so soothing that while it does wonders for Baby C, it also keeps Mr. A asleep through nighttime feedings....which means Mama now has two babies enjoying their beauty rest.  And full disclosure, last night when I laid down for my nap prior to the night shift, I may have turned on the ocean sounds...and fallen right asleep!

Of all the gizmos and gadgets that baby's "need" to survive and thrive, this one takes the cake.  But what's the secret of just getting baby to respond and husband to wake up?!?! 

In other news, our social worker is coming this week for the first of several post-placement visits.  When she visited last year, I made homemade muffins and coffee.  This year I'm praying I can shower and slap on some makeup in between loving on Baby C.

Happy One Month Birthday sweet Baby C!  We love you to the moon and back!