A new Cowboys fan just arrived!!!

[dback]

Congrats Ethiostar!!! One thing that really help my wife and myself when we had our girl a few years ago was discuss a feeding schedule ahead of time. That is if you use formula or pumped milk and you will do some of the feeding.

Nothing is worse than having an argument over who feeds next, especially when your son is actually crying for food and you and your spouse are really tired.

My wife and I agreed that I would stay up and do the 11:00-midnight feeding while she sleeps and she would do the 3:00-4:00 feeding. That way I could get 5-6 hours of continuous sleep and she got about 6-7 hours of total sleep.

The other thing is never dilute formula if you use it, this is common when some people run low of formula. Go out and get a new can. Newborns can become anemic really quick and that gets bad (ER visit). Ask your doctor before you start to give straight water to your son, infants will sometimes spit it up.

The weird black meconium (I'm sure you know what that is by now) will end soon I promise.

 

[trickblue]

GREAT looking fella, ethio... I'm very proud for you and the Mrs...

Bring him up right in the Cowboy way...

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I like him already. He has that look of, "yeah, I am a Cowboy fan - THAT'S RIGHT, UH HUH!!"
:laugh2:


Congrats!

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

This is great news ethio! Every day will bring a new adventure!

 

[Phrozen Phil]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. We brought him home last night and the sleepless nights have begun for the parents. But it appears that he is starting to feed well and then sleep for 3-4 hours so that's a good sign.

I have helped raise 10 out of 15 nieces and nephews but i still welcome any advice from those of you who have been parents for a while.

With that resume, it might be pretentious to offer direction.
Your experience is testament to your patience and tolerance, particularly on this board. My only advice is to trust your instincts, continue with your patient ways and enjoy your child. As a parent of close to 29 years, I will attest that they grow up fast and are gone too soon. My blessings to all of your family and my congratulations to you and your wife.

 

[the kid 05]

are you sure thats your kid? looks to cute to come from you

 

[ethiostar]

are you sure thats your kid? looks to cute to come from you

The milkman is uglier than i am so i know it's not his.

 

[ethiostar]

With that resume, it might be pretentious to offer direction.
Your experience is testament to your patience and tolerance, particularly on this board. My only advice is to trust your instincts, continue with your patient ways and enjoy your child. As a parent of close to 29 years, I will attest that they grow up fast and are gone too soon. My blessings to all of your family and my congratulations to you and your wife.

Thanks you very much.

 

[ethiostar]

Congrats Ethiostar!!! One thing that really help my wife and myself when we had our girl a few years ago was discuss a feeding schedule ahead of time. That is if you use formula or pumped milk and you will do some of the feeding.

Nothing is worse than having an argument over who feeds next, especially when your son is actually crying for food and you and your spouse are really tired.

My wife and I agreed that I would stay up and do the 11:00-midnight feeding while she sleeps and she would do the 3:00-4:00 feeding. That way I could get 5-6 hours of continuous sleep and she got about 6-7 hours of total sleep.

The other thing is never dilute formula if you use it, this is common when some people run low of formula. Go out and get a new can. Newborns can become anemic really quick and that gets bad (ER visit). Ask your doctor before you start to give straight water to your son, infants will sometimes spit it up.

The weird black meconium (I'm sure you know what that is by now) will end soon I promise.

Thank you for the advice.

We're working out the feeding schedules now and chances are we will follow a similar routine as you and you're wife. I've never been able to fall asleep before midnight or 1am anyways.

The 'tar poop' was stopped after the second day. Now we're getting brown, yellow and sometimes green surprises.

 

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

When my daughter was born, my wife and I had a cool setup. We would alternate sleep in days. If Saturday was her day to sleep in, Sunday would be mine. Then the following weekend we switched days. It was kind of nice going to bed the night before and knowing you get to sleep in the next morning. BUT, you can't stay in bed all day.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

I just wanted to share some great news with you all. Last night, August 24th, at 7:16pm my baby son was born. He weighed at 6.7 lbs and measured at 19.5 inches (he was a couple of weeks early). Mommy and baby are both doing great. And he is absolutely beautiful (if i say so myself).

Congrats to you and "Mommy", fine lookin' squid!

BTW, name or was he so early he's still just a "hey you"?

 

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

Congrats to you and "Mommy", fine lookin' squid!

BTW, name or was he so early he's still just a "hey you"?

Gemini,

His name is Adaam. It is essentially the same name as Adam but when pronounced in my language the spelling is closer to Adaam. Kind of like how Micheal is spelled Mikel, Mikale, etc... depending on what country you're from.

And yes, he is very cute. Thank you.

Just to help out.

 

[ethiostar]

Ok, i promise i won't keep posting pictures everyday but i just had to share this one.

http://i386.***BLOCKED***/albums/oo303/pumango/100_7648.jpg

 

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

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He's sleeping.