I am not going to sugar coat anything and tell you that the first couple months of a child's life are easy because, they really aren't. It is a constant feeding, diaper change, fuss, sleep, repeat. Everyone will give you advice on how to raise your child the first couple of months. I am one to always take advice from someone else. I would always listen, but I can tell you to do what works for your family.
Several people suggested a book called "Baby Wise". The only book I read a few pages out of before Rett was born had Caveman in the title. I had no idea what all I was getting into. "Baby Wise" is great. Cullie read the majority of the book, but did not study it like some soon to be Mamas. One of the things she learned from the book was to put the baby on a schedule. Now, I have created employee schedules for 30+ employees before, but was still baffled at the amount of planning that went into one day with a child.
As a Father, the first couple of months are great. It is tough in some ways if y'all decide to breast feed. First of all, we were not blessed with breasts that produce milk. I guess what I mean by that is there is not much we can do to help. I am sure the jury is still out on whether or not that is a good thing for some people. Another thing that will absolutely blow your mind is a breast pump. You will wake up one morning at 2 am and walk in the living room and see it. At first you will think your wife is being held hostage. You look and see your child feeding on one side and a large funnel on the other side. I can assure you that those puppies are not for your entertainment.
Daddy's most important job is just being there. Try to be involved. It will be an emotional time for Mamas and babies. Be there to go get take out food. It is almost like pregnancy all over again but with a screaming beautiful baby girl on her lap.
I will admit I have it really good. Cullie is amazing with Rett. She has the most patience with her. I remember waking up one night and hearing Rett crying. When I walked into the living room she was with Cullie trying to feed. This is a tough time because it is almost like they were trying to figure each other out. Rett would not latch (See I did pay attention in breast feeding 101 class) very well initially. The frustration the two had for each other was very apparent. I tried to help but there was not much I could do. I do remember seeing the relief in Cullie's eyes that I was around. Rett eventually figured it out and we started using breast milk from the pump to start feeding her with a bottle.
Funny story
Cullie is one of the funniest people I have ever met. She likes to tease me on a regular basis which most of the time she is really not meaning to. We were at her parents house before the baby was born. She was talking with everyone. I can tell when she is about to ask a stupid question. She gets this look of almost confusion. She pipes up and asks her brother a question….
"Grady did you try on Holly's breast pump??" Cullie
"HAHA! Of course not. Who would ever try one of those on?" Grady
"Oh sad! I feel like Kyle would try that on immediately!" Cullie
See I promise your pride will always be in jeopardy!
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