3/23/09

Settling In...........

It's been a whirlwind week of settling in to parenthood. Aside from teething, constipation, and a few crankies at 2am we're doing ok. We're really trying to tweek Jae-min's schedule to make it easier for him (and all of us) and some of the tweeking has worked. He remains smiley, giggly, has great eye contact, and pretty happy much of the time. He's decided he only likes to sleep from 8-12 at night and then bring on the crankies!!!!! We've begun to do things alittle differently in the middle of the night to settle him back down. We shall see how it goes. All I know is I've been living in a fog full of dizzy spells for the past week. I'm hoping it's just lack of sleep and food thats bringing on the dizzies!!!!!!!! Fingers crossed the room stops spinning soon.
We had our first post placement visit today and she thought he's adjusting great. He gave her his huge toothless grins and belly laughs and she was just in love. She wanted to take him with her!!! We fought to keep him though haha.
So, all in all these first time parents are learning as they go. Those smiles sure do melt a mamma's heart (even with little to no sleep). I guess he's already got us wrapped around those chubby little fingers!!!!!!!1





6 comments:

Mom and Dad said...

We sure do love those belly laughs. Jae-min sure loves his mom and dad. We love going to visit with the little guy. He is the best. We can
t wait to hold him and squeeze him. Love mom and dad

Waiting4OurAngel said...

Yay an update! I have been waiting to hear and see more pics. He is just adorable and looks like he is doing great.

Francine said...

Shannon and Joe
You both are doing great. He is so happy. I hope you get some sleep. They say sleep when baby sleeps. Housework will have to wait. He has the best smile.
Love,
Francine

momtokayandjj said...

I love those cheeks!!!! Glad to hear that all is going well.

Amy said...

Joe and Shannon,
He seems like a very happy baby!! The crankies, unfortunately, may decrease or become easier to figure out why, but even after 15 and 6 years, still exist, but it is worth it!!!! Need to keep your strength up so you can keep up with him. Enjoy. Can't wait til we get to see him again (esp Maria)!!
Love, Amy, Chris, Nick and Maria

mom & dad said...

We just love going over to see him. I think about seeing him every day and it just makes my day when we do see him. I hope that things improve and he'll get on a schedule so that both of you can get some sleep. He's one precious baby, even when he's cranky!!
Love, Mom & Dad M