Advice anyone??

Breeson will be 6 weeks old this coming Sunday. He currently has colic in the evenings starting anywhere around 5-6 p.m. and can go up to midnight. Some nights are better than others.
During the day though he sleeps a lot. I usually try and keep him up after feedings for about 1-2 hours, but then after that he gets super fussy. It's easier to just put him to sleep rather than deal with his moodiness. He is starting to make eye contact and "play" on his floor mat (not sure what that's called?). He is fun to play with for the first 1/2 hour after he eats. At this age (almost 6 weeks), how much should he be sleeping? And how much should we allow him to sleep? After his 2nd to the last meal in the evenings, we try and keep him up before his last feeding so that he'll be sleepy. Sometimes it's too hard to keep him happy and entertained for that long, so we occasionally let him take a short nap. The funny thing is, it's super hard to keep him awake before the last feeding, but then after we do feed him, he doesn't want to go sleep. Grrr!!
I tried to look it up on how much sleep during the day is appropriate for his age, but didn't find much. Are we to just let him sleep when he wants to sleep? And if the answer is "no", then are we wrong in wanting him to sleep rather than hear him cry (more like scream)??
What to do, what to do?!?

Breeson: Today we went for Breeson's one month appointment, although we are a bit late b/c he is 5 weeks and 2 days old. He is in the 96th percentile in height and weight. At birth he was 8 lbs and 20 1/2 inches long. Today he is 12 lbs, 1 oz and 23 1/2 inches. The doc said babies on average grow 1 inch/month. We are not to be shocked or concerned if/when he slows down. We are thankful for a healthy, growing baby boy!! I think I should try and sell my breastmilk online. It's gotta be worth some money as much as it's helping Breeson grow!!?

Us: Jamie and I are truly enjoying this time off together. Although we continue to pray for a job for Jamie, we are still thankful God has allowed him to be home with Breeson and I during my maternity leave. I don't think I could've done it without him. Next Wednesday I head back to work. I'll start off part-time for one week as I get re-settled back into the work routine and balancing a family. When Jamie gets a job we will have to get someone to care for Breeson. I'm praying about that.
Tomorrow Jamie and I start our weight loss challenge against our friends, Clint and Theresa. We are doing it for 3 months. The couple who loses the most weight by September 1st will be treated to dinner (a "healthy dinner" mind you!!) by the losing couple.

Family Pictures

While we were in Birmingham, some sweet friends took our family pictures (thanks, Dan and Magen!!). To look at the rest of them, check out this site

1 month (yesterday)

Breeson turned 1 month (yesterday)...

catch up

well, we're back in Denver after our 2 week journey across 1/2 of America. We had a great time visiting family and friends in Kansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Missouri. In all, we drove over 2,400 miles and spent over 36 hours in the car.
**I will try and get pictures posted no later than the end of this week.
Breeson did pretty good. Poor guy, spent most of the 2 out of the 4 weeks out of his life in a car seat. We only had a few meltdowns on the road, but I think it was mainly due to him wanting to be held. :( It broke our heart to hear him cry in the backseat and not be able to do anything for him. He would eventually cry himself back to sleep.

Well, our son is now 1 month old today. Like everyone says, time flies by. Right now, he is sitting in his swing sleeping. I am not sure how much I'll get written on here... :)

Jamie and I are adjusting to parenthood. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful helpmate. Jamie has probably changed more diapers than I have. Thanks honey!!
I'm slowly adjusting to the little sleep that comes with having a baby. Although, Breeson has done a great job ever since he was born in sleeping in 3-5 hr shifts through the night.

I am pumping, but it's been a slow process. In fact, Jamie has only taken a few shifts during the last few weeks of having it b/c i haven't pumped that much. It's definitely been a slower/harder process than I thought it would be.

Today I (slowly) jogged to the dry cleaners (which is less than 1/3 of a mile from our house). It felt pretty good. I think I would like to try and find a 5K to run in by the end of the summer. I'm thinking long term goal here!!! :) We'll see...
I still have a few pounds to lose from my pregnancy. I still can't fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes. I know it is from all of the sweets and pop I drank during pregnancy; now I'm paying for it. Jamie and I started our "diets" yesterday. We're trying to eat better. The road trip definitely didn't help (fast food, eating at our parents' house, and of course, the good 'ol Southern food!). I'm so glad we got pregnant when we did (even if it wasn't planned). I'm hoping the summer will help motivate me to get back in shape; although Jamie and I both agree that "round" is a shape!! :)

Our Saturday...

quick updates

Not much has been going on, except for the usual adjustments every new parents go through. We are doing okay on sleep, although it still never seems like enough. Here are a few updates:

• Went to Breeson's 2nd week doc's appointment yesterday. He gained almost 1 lb in a week. Yikes! The kid likes his milk. :)
  He now weighs 9 lbs 5 oz.
• Have had several friends stop by and bring us meals in the last week - thank you everyone!! It has been nice not having to cook, Jamie would agree, as he does most of the cooking anyways.
  
• On Tuesday, we'll head out on our long road trip to Mississippi and Alabama. We'll stop by in Kansas on the way to Mississippi and stop in Missouri and Kansas again on the way back. We are very excited to see friends and family.
  
• I went for my 2 week post delivery check-up. Everything seems to be going okay. I really desire to have my body back, but I know it'll take time. Plus, I just hate still being a little sore. I want to start exercising like normal again. Although, I'm sure I'll have other excuses when I am able to do it!! :)
  
• Tomorrow Breeson will be 2 weeks old. It feels like he's been here forever! It's hard to imagine life before him. Even though he mainly eats, sleeps and poops, we still enjoy him and love him beyond what we ever imagined.
  
• He's now evolved into a colicky baby usually from 7 p.m. - midnight. Poor Jamie, as this is his "shift" to take care of him. He's so patient w/ Breeson!
  Doc says that breastfed babies are commonly colicky from 5-11 or 6-midnight - which is exactly the times Breeson has it. Poor baby. Poor us.