5 days...

Today Benjamin is five days old and I simply cannot believe it. I caved in and gave Benjamin a pacifier yesterday. It was not what I wanted to do, but he loves to suck and I am super sore. I want him to learn to fall sleep on his own, but hearing him cry over and over just about makes me want to cry with him. I just don't know how settled I am on the idea. However, so far he spits it out unless he's terribly upset about sleeping. Also, I've been able to nap a little more. There are perks, I suppose.

I'm starting to feel a little better and I'm looking forward to walking around the block and doing normal people things again :) I'm down 14 pounds, which amazes me since I don't do anything except eat, sleep and feed a baby. Luckily, breastfeeding is a workout all in itself! It's been nice resting and I have had to fight the urge a few times to start cleaning or doing something that I know I shouldn't.

I would say that the way I spend most of my day (aside from nursing) would be kissing and snuggling Benjamin. Oh my soul! I can't get enough of him. His smell, his many faces, his little cheeks, his neck, his fingers and toes. How will I get anything done with this little guy around? I can barely stand not to love on him every time I'm near him!

Okay, enough of my rambling and processing, here are the pictures:

Sound asleep

Benjamin and I right before we took a nap. Actually, I think he was already asleep I was just following his lead. Wide awake after eating and very serious. Today he has really been more alert and interested in his surroundings...
A wink and a smile...kinda :)
Milk coma...

I love this baby boy!!!