Never in a million years could I have ever truly understood what it would be like to be a “Mom.” I always knew I wanted kids, it was just something I knew from a very early age, but I never really knew what motherhood looked like until the day that Hudson was born and I held him in my arms in those first few moments of life outside utero. That day was quite the adventure in and of itself, and if you missed that post, you can read all about Hudson’s birth story here. As I sit down to write the much requested, “a day in the life”/schedule post, I can’t even remember what it was like to not be a “Mom.” Life is so funny like that, isn’t it? Hudson has hit the one-month mile marker, and while time does go quickly, I feel fortunate to have soaked up every moment we have shared together as Mother and Son. You know its funny, before I had Hudson, I thought moms truly spoke another language- Nose Fridas, Pack N’ Plays, Sophie the giraffe, cluster feeding… what? Who? I need what?! Hudson is certainly not lacking in the personality category, he makes being his Mama so, so fun. He is already rockin’ and rollin’ on our Baby Einstein Play Mat. He absolutely adores bath time and he loves when we read to him… (Moms personal favorite is, Giraffes Can’t Dance). His smile is contagious and we have gotten a laugh or two from him as well! So fun! Before I get into a day in our life, I just want to be clear that while we are getting into a groove and a schedule that works well for us, we certainly have days that don’t go according to plan (hello motherhood) and I also understand that schedules are not for everyone, but personally, we thrive off of some sort of consistency in our day to day lives. So, if you’re a mama who doesn’t love schedules, there is no pressure here, I am just sharing what is working well for us so far. A Day in the Life of Hudson and Mama 7:00 am: Hudson wakes up for the day. Sometimes I have to wake him up, but often he wakes up on his own right around this time. I feed him at this time. I have been waking myself up around 6:20 am so that I can have a few moments to get myself together (somewhat) before our day begins. 8:30- 10: Hudson typically falls asleep for his first nap of the day! 10:00: If he doesn’t wake up on his own, I wake him up and feed. Usually after this feeding he is ready to play, so if its nice we will go for a walk. 11:30 – 1:00pm: Second nap of day. This is usually the time when I will try to get some work done, or I will take a nap with Hudson if I am feeling like I need it! 1:00pm: Time to eat again! I will wake him up, feed him and then we usually play. Seeing a pattern here? ;) 3:00: Feed him again. He may or may not have fallen asleep between the last feeding and this one, it’s been different depending on the day and how well he has been sleeping. 3:30- 5:00: Last nap of the day 5:00-8:00: Hudson usually wakes up around five o’clock pretty hungry. Days that we are cluster feeding, it usually starts around this time. So that means that Hudson and mom get really comfortable on the couch and feed for the next five hours or so. But, if it’s a “normal” evening, I will feed Hudson, have bath time and read him a story or two. 8:00: We face time our big brother, Hawkins, I feed Hudson and off to bed her goes for the night. 12 am: Hudson usually wakes for his first night feeding. I do this one in our room and keep the lights very dim. He wakes, we change him and I will feed him, putting him right back down to bed when we are done. 4am: Hudson wakes to be fed. Again, wake, change, feed, and he will go back down til 7am when we start our day all over again! J Things We Have Found Essential 1: Sleep sheep and/or white noise maker: This is just essential. We use both often and sometimes at the same time. 2: Sleepsack – Ever since Hudson was born he really didn't enjoy being swaddled, because he wanted his arms available so he can self soothe if he wants with his fingers. Because of this, we have found that he really likes to be wrapped in his sleepsack like this one, the Halo sleepsack has been awesome! Sleeveless one is our favorite. 3:Ergo baby carrier: This mama is usually trying to multi-task, and this carrier has allowed me to do so. I can get work done on my computer, vacuum and walk the pups without worrying about Hudson with this hands free carrier! 4: Fisher Price Rock N' Glide Soother: This thing is amazing! Hudson loves to take his naps during the day in this soother. It has several speeds, several different sounds and the bed vibrates if you want. It also has a few fun toys hanging that Hudson loves to look at and focus on.
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