8 weeks later

Adrian is 8 weeks old today. Time is flying. Blows my mind. I've become a little obsessed with preemie research. I could read other people's stories all day long if I had the chance. I don't compare, but I can't help and but feel a strong connection to these particular groups of people. When you're in a preemie works it's very different. Adrian is good and healthy but that still doesn't change the fact that he's still a fighter every day. Everyday he wards off germs to stay healthy. He uses so much energy to grow and stay strong. He's a preemie warrior and always will be!! The posts I read are so encouraging and mean a lot to me!

I came to a realization tonight too. Adrian will most likely be slightly behind on his milestones for what I'm used to with my bigger ones. He probably won't smile for a while still because he is by technicality only one week old today. We have just very briefly begun to start working his neck muscles more. He has been trying to lift his head a lot so we're going on his cues. He rests on my chest and has done fairly well. 

He is strong. He is a very, very good eater. As in he is literally to a t every two hours nursing. All day and night. It's becoming exhausting but hopefully he will get the night figured out here quick! 

No this isn't a smile. 

His awake time is starting to get longer. I love that because then his sisters and brother are somewhat more interactive with him. It gives him that chance to stretch (which he loves), look around and focus on up close things. 

This here shows you how a baby sees their first year of life. I was totally surprised. I didn't realize how blurry it all still is even at 6 months! So this goes to show you still have to be up very close for him to see anything! He is really starting to focus now though-when he wants! 

In 8 weeks I have learned: 

how to not care about certain messes until nap time or bedtime.

 I have learned I sweat more now than I have-like ever-and I blame my nursing tatas. You should see me after bathing 4 kiddos! I pretty much end up needing a bath myself! Ugh! Hormones are so mean! 

 I'm exhausted. Today I feel like I've been walking around with my eyes closed. 

I still am trying to learn now to balance my time. 

Being calm and patient. I walked outside yesterday and did a few laps around the van to clear my head. I was that frustrated. 

My life will forever and always be crazy. This won't last forever and one day we will be empty nesters. I know I need to cherish it all and I try my hardest...but some days are hard to do so!  

With all that being said, I can't wait to see how much Adrian changes in the next 8 weeks. He only gets stronger every day and I love him. He truly is a miracle baby!!

Until tomorrow!!

We had a quick visit today!