Loving this tv add...

While I don't use disposable diapers, I love this add.  I definitely feel like the first mom in the commercial but am becoming more like the second.  I hate the feeling that I need to be covered up while nursing in public.  We're not doing anything scandalous and let's be honest, some women show more when they're NOT nursing (not that I think they should, just saying).  I really hate nursing covers and rarely use one anymore.  Maybe someday I'll be brave and like that second mom...hey, a baby gotta eat right? 

Nostalgia

I was out running errands with Isaac today and stopped at N&J, a middle eastern restaurant, to get some lunch.  I stopped in and ordered my favorite - chicken shwarma.  As I sat waiting for my food, I was brought back to the last time I ate there.  I was a few days past my due date and was uncomfortable and just ready to be done being pregnant.  I'd had some braxton hicks contractions on and off all day.  Nothing in our house sounded good so I went to grab some N&J for supper.  As I sat waiting for my food, I was texting my sister trying to figure out if the contractions I was having were "real" and would lead to anything.  I may have also whined about still being pregnant.  Little did I know that I'd meet my son less than twelve hours later.

 Funny how something as simple as grabbing lunch can put one back into a situation just like it was yesterday.  I kind of miss the anticipation I felt waiting to meet my son and wish I could relieve the excitement of that night (not the contractions though...definitely can wait a few years for those again).  Hard to believe that was four months ago and now I have a four month old!

Came hone to find this little guy not in the kitchen on the wrong side of the gate.

This came in the mail today finally!  So excited to use it.  My shoulders and back will be grateful :)

 

  

4 Months

 Four months. Crazy. I feel like this last month flew by.  You've become so much more alert and I feel like you are developing your personality.  I love it.  I feel like you're becoming your own person and not just a baby blob that needs to eat all the time. 

Length: we'll find out next week.

Weight: I'm guessing 16lbs, but we'll see at the doctor next week.

 

 Clothes: a few 3-6 months, mostly 6-9 months.  You're a big boy!  I'm wondering if you're going to be tall like your mom. 

Likes: You've discovered your hands this month and you love trying to eat them.  Also, anything else you can manage to get in your mouth. You're still LOVING bath time and love splashing as much as you can.  You love waking up in the morning and will coo and smile for quite a while before making me get up.  You like when we tickle you belly or say funny sounds to make you laugh.

 Dislikes: You're a pretty happy guy most of the time unless you get overly tired or have to get your diaper changed in the middle of the night.  You get angry when you can't get a toy in your mouth...it's pretty cute.

 Special talents: Eating your hands, drooling like a mad man, rolling over from front to back, smiling a ton, laughing, splashing mom when you take a bath, falling asleep all by yourself (discovered this by accident last night!), busting out of your swaddle, waking up a million times a night.  I can tell you're almost reading to roll over from your back...it's coming any day now.

Sleep: I kept thinking it was going to get better, but it's only gotten worse.  You were up every 45 minutes the last few nights so I finally caved and just let you sleep with us last night.  You only woke up a couple times to eat which was much better.

Favorites: You love watching Hans.  I read you Have you Seen My Cat? by Eric Carle and you were talking to the pictures and trying to touch them.  So adorable.

In case you were wondering...

This is what happens when you throw some of your dirty dishes in the oven so that you're kitchen will look clean and then forget about them till you go to put scones in the oven a few days later.  Good-bye pampered chef pizza cutter :(

And for good measure, look who joined us for supper.  So big sitting in his high chair for the first time.

Baby wearing

When I was pregnant i knew that I wanted to get a baby carrier with Isaac, but never imagined I would love baby wearing so much or want to have so many different types of baby carriers.  When I was researching them I came across quite a few moms who had a good number of carriers and I couldn't fathom why one person would need so many. Now I get the obsession!

I was fortunate enough to pick up a moby at a consignment sale while I was still pregnant.  I loved it those first few weeks for going on walks or getting him to go to sleep at night when he was being really cranky.  I still use it for longer outings to the store and even wore it to pottery the other day for a bit.  The only downside I've found is that it is can be pretty warm and takes a bit to put on if you're not at home.

I've been stalking some baby deal websites for the past couple months hoping to get a good deal on an Ergo.  In the meantime I ended up with a sling (although I still REALLY want an ergo).  I'm loving it so far.  It is great to put on really fast when I just need to run into the store with Isaac and don't want to lug the carseat or get the stroller out.  Also great for doing laundry and other small chores around the house. 

He really does like the sling, he was just hungry here.

3 months

 
You're no longer a newborn and I probably should stop answering in weeks when people ask how old you are. I'm happy you're growing and healthy and that you're discovering new things every day, but it's a little bittersweet to say good-bye to the newborn stage.  I am loving all your smiles and cooing though.  God has really blessed me because you are such a happy guy! 

Length: around 25 1/2 inches from my measurements

Weight:  around 15 lbs

Clothes: mostly 3-6 months and some 6-9 months

Likes: Still LOVING bath time (you kick your legs and swing your arms so fast and then your eyes get really wide), naps in your swing, playing on your floor gym and talking to the toys, eating your hands, cooing, smiling, and me of course :)

 

Dislikes: Getting your diaper changed in the middle of the night

Special Talent: busting out of your swaddle, splashing mom during bath time, rolling over from front to back a few times

Sleep: 2-3 hour stretches at night...what ever happened to those long stretches?  I've been patiently waiting for them to come back but it's been over a month now.  Thankfully you're really good about eating and going right back to sleep.
 

Favorite book: Any book with bright and colorful pictures.

Favorite toy: You have a little blue dog that hangs from you play gym that you love.  You coo at it and have conversations with it .

2 months

You are two months old today.  I knew this day was coming soon but I still can't believe it's here.  You're growing up so fast.  We went to the doctor on Wednesday for your two month appointment and you gained two pounds and grew one and three-quarters inches last month!  You do like to eat :)  Here are this months stats:

Length: 23 & 3/4 inches

Weight: 12lbs 15oz

Likes: bath time (you recently discovered splashing in the tub and you LOVE it), taking naps in your swing, watching Hans during tummy time, smiling, trying to have conversations with mom and dad, getting your diaper changed

Dislikes: getting overly tired, getting your diaper changed in the middle of the night, when you knock your paci out of your mouth, when you're trying to eat your hands but can't keep them in your mouth

Special talent: staring at your hands, trying to eat your hands, swatting at objects

Sleep: You were giving me a 5-6 hour stretch when you went down at night and then a two or three hour stretch, but now you're back to being up every 2-3 hours.

Favorite book: any Eric Carle book.  I think you like the bright pictures.