Jaynen Faye

Last night Hubby Man and I (mostly I) took on the task of watching my friends beautiful baby girl, 1 month old Jaynen. We have done this before with our niece Brooklyn, when she was about 3-4 months old... she is nearly three now. Needless to say it has been a very long time since we have watched a newborn.



This night was my first night ever to bathe a newborn. Let's just say, it was a sight to see. Who would have thought a baby could be that slippery?? Sure am glad I lined the sink with every washcloth we own. By the end of this bath, I ended up with more water on me than on the baby! After we all got tucked in, Jaynen only woke up twice to eat 2:30 & 6:30.

Things I learned:
1) babies are very demanding (of course I knew this but I got a preview last
night)
2) Forget the save money hype, and purchase a newborn bath. (it's ok to
splurge on some things)
3) Maternity leave is going to be a great thing (how anyone thinks they can
continue with their normal life, on that little of sleep every day is
insane)
4)I feel very sorry for single parents.
5) Always remember to take you allergy meds, (waking up for that two a.m.
feeding, and learning that your allergies hit you full force while you where
sleeping is no fun at all.)
6) Babies like to be rocked, purchase a rocking chair!

After Jaynen left, I got me a yummy lunch from Chilli's, and took a nice two hour nap! I am
so glad I got to help my friend, and don't mind doing it again soon. I just look
forward to getting some sleep tonight!