He's 13lbs now, and quickly growing out of most 3 month sized clothes. It's strange to me to be packing away the tiny newborn stuff already.
Bath time in the kitchen sink-he outgrew the bathroom sink!
Story time with mommy
Just being cute
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Shots and Yoga
Alain had his 2 month appointment today, which meant shots. It was hard to see those needles go into his precious chunky thighs, and even harder to hear him cry in pain for the first time. It's worth it, though. I would much rather deal with shots than illness.
He's 13lbs now, and quickly growing out of most 3 month sized clothes. It's strange to me to be packing away the tiny newborn stuff already.
I went to a yoga class for the first time on Sunday. It felt so good! I struggled at first to focus on me and the poses, but I settled in once I convinced myself that baby and daddy were fine and enjoying some "boys only" time at home (which they were).
He's 13lbs now, and quickly growing out of most 3 month sized clothes. It's strange to me to be packing away the tiny newborn stuff already.
Monday, January 20, 2014
8 Weeks
Alain is 8 weeks old tomorrow! Here are some new things our two month old (!) is up to:
Smiling at people and things he likes, including the colorful fish that hangs above the changing table. He loves that thing so much. I even take him to hang out on the changing table sometimes to distract him when he's fussy. He also loves to stare at the ceiling fan:
His eyebrows and lashes are filling in. He has my eyebrows, but it's looking like he may have his daddy's long eyelashes : )
He makes more sounds-he's added a few coos and gurgles (and a yell) to his repertoire.
Rolling over! He rolled from his tummy to his back last week during a particularly exciting session of tummy time.
More hand control. He has been working very hard on getting his fist to reliably reach his mouth so that he can loudly suck on his fist or fingers. It's really funny to watch him focus on one of his hands, open his mouth, and slowly try to move the hand to the mouth. He's getting better at it-already learning that practice makes perfect!
He went on his first outing without mommy! He and daddy went to dinner with some of his friends (and their little ones). Alain did great-slept most of the time and guzzled almost all of the 5oz bottle that I pumped for him.
Smiling at people and things he likes, including the colorful fish that hangs above the changing table. He loves that thing so much. I even take him to hang out on the changing table sometimes to distract him when he's fussy. He also loves to stare at the ceiling fan:
His eyebrows and lashes are filling in. He has my eyebrows, but it's looking like he may have his daddy's long eyelashes : )
He makes more sounds-he's added a few coos and gurgles (and a yell) to his repertoire.
Rolling over! He rolled from his tummy to his back last week during a particularly exciting session of tummy time.
More hand control. He has been working very hard on getting his fist to reliably reach his mouth so that he can loudly suck on his fist or fingers. It's really funny to watch him focus on one of his hands, open his mouth, and slowly try to move the hand to the mouth. He's getting better at it-already learning that practice makes perfect!
He went on his first outing without mommy! He and daddy went to dinner with some of his friends (and their little ones). Alain did great-slept most of the time and guzzled almost all of the 5oz bottle that I pumped for him.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Road Trippin'
We went out of town last weekend for the first time since Alain was born. Taison had a family-friendly work retreat on the Cape. It was just overnight, and less than a two-hour drive away: a good setup for a nice easy first trip. Alain did great! His growth spurt ended last week, so Mr. Fuss-Butt is gone for now. His naps, snacks, and awake time aligned nicely with our activities, and he stayed pretty much on his regular nighttime schedule (asleep by midnight, snack and diaper changes around 3am and 6am). He didn't scream in the car like I feared. Apparently highway driving is better for him than stop-and-go driving around town. He liked looking at new lights (he loves lights and shadows, and they still had a lot of Christmas lights up around the hotel) and meeting new people. He's great with eye contact and tracking people now, and is smiling more and more at people and things he likes.
In the carrier while Daddy did a presentation
Hanging out in the room before dinner being silly with daddy...
...and mommy. He decided he wanted to look around the room upside-down after he nursed.
Out to Sunday brunch
Ready for the ride home-he even smiled in the car seat!
Back home and exhausted after all of the new sights and sounds
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Mr. Fuss-Butt
Alain earned a new nickname a few nights ago: The Wee Mr. Fuss-Butt. He just finished a growth spurt that involved a LOT of nursing and a LOT of fussiness, especially in the evenings. It was a hard few days, especially since it coincided with bad winter weather that kept us inside for a few days, and a crazy week of work for Taison that kept him away for long hours. It's a good thing he's cute.
I even went to see a lactation consultant at the pediatrician's office yesterday for advice and strategies on how to keep up with this guy. They weighed him, even though he just had a checkup last week. He gained a pound in 6 days! So, at least we know where all the milk is going.
I even went to see a lactation consultant at the pediatrician's office yesterday for advice and strategies on how to keep up with this guy. They weighed him, even though he just had a checkup last week. He gained a pound in 6 days! So, at least we know where all the milk is going.
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