You know it's a good nap when he's passed out without the swaddle blanket! These kind of naps are very rare but so much fun to watch! I took this a while ago and just had to share. Now if only he would sleep this well all the time!!
Do not disturb! Baby C sleeping...
Some days this is the only way I can get baby C to take a nap!
All snuggly and tucked in his wrap!
Hello sweet boy! Zzz....
Now if only momma could nap like this at the same time!
Today, Carter and I met up with the other "March Mommies" for a three mile walk and picnic! All of the babies did such a great job and we welcomed two new friends- Kerri and Nancy- into the group. The weather was a bit overcast but thankfully the rain held out until later in the afternoon. We got a nice workout and enjoyed the scenery on the Greenway. Nancy and Dylan had to leave before we took our group photo and poor Laurie and baby Macey had their eight week appointment and couldn't make it. Looking forward to next weeks meet up though and seeing everyone again!
The Baby Brigade
Carter, Madeleine, Miles, Spencer, and Nicholas
Enjoying a few moments in the sun!Thanks to
Krissy for the pictures!!
Carter, yesterday you turned seven weeks old! My how the time flies! We are in the middle of what I hope is just a growth spurt and I am ready for it to end very soon. You start your days off SO happy- with big smiles, lots of giggles, playing and cuddling with momma, and "talking" back to me.
Come afternoon though...a different baby emerges. Let's just say I am ready for daddy to get home from work so I can have a few moments to myself! All in all though, you are such a sweet boy and this time is going by too fast. Even though it's tough right now, I know I shouldn't wish away the sleepless nights, growth spurts, and fussy periods because this "in arms" stage is way too short. I love holding you, smelling your little head, and watching you gaze back at me with a huge toothless grin. As we head into month two, here are some things about you:
- We have transitioned you to Size 2 diapers. They are still pretty big in the waist but do a much better job containing your big messes!
- It's time to pack away all your newborn clothes and even some 0-3 month items. You have a really long, narrow torso though (despite having a Buddha belly) so the bigger clothes are still a bit baggy in the tummy. But, by the time they fit width wise I'm sure you'll be too long for them anyway!!
- You are sleeping about 2.5-3 hour stretches at night. Not a huge improvement from the early days and makes for one tired mommy! You still sleep swaddled and prefer to rest your head on the right side.
- You have rejected every single type of pacifier! Every once and a while you find your thumb or index finger so maybe you'll use those to self soothe instead of mommy.
- We make eye contact occasionally and those are some of my most favorite moments!
- You love to "talk" and discover new ways to use your voice every day.
- Every day you get stronger and stronger! I can't believe how powerful your little legs are. You'll be scooting before we know it!
Lunch out at St. Ives on your seven week birthday!
Remember my precious little baby who
gave the biggest smiles after eating? Where did he go?! It amazes me how literally overnight my sweet, happy, cuddly boy turns into a cranky, inconsolable "mini monster" when a growth spurt strikes! I should have realized yesterday afternoon when C started acting fussy and refused to nap. He decided to not sleep last night either and requested a meal every HOUR on the hour. He was wide awake for more than four hours straight before finally dozing off as the sun came up.
Someone thinks he is starving to death!
That looks like one dissatisfied customer!Today has not been much better. I took him for a walk around the neighborhood only to have him scream bloody murder for the last 15 minutes as I booked it back home. He's been cat napping for about 30 minute stretches and then waking up angry at the world. Even after eating, snacking, and going back for thirds he is still miserable. I'd be worried he wasn't getting enough but the 12 diapers we've already gone through since this morning (and my pile of soaked shirts from listening to him fuss) beg to differ! Poor guy- let's hope this spurt doesn't last too much longer, we're both exhausted!!
Before Carter eats lunch...
After Carter eats lunch...
Nothing beats the face of this little one after a satisfying meal!
(and wardrobe change...)
Still haven't quite figured this whole pacifier thing out yet...
Silly bubs, you actually have to put it in your mouth!
We had a busy day on Tuesday!
Here is what we did in pictures:
Lunch at St. Ives with Hattie and Aunt Alex
Lunch out sure is exhausting!
Shoe shopping at the Forum in Norcross.
Such a good shopper!
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Do not disturb! Baby C sleeping...
All snuggly and tucked in his wrap!
Hello sweet boy! Zzz....
Now if only momma could nap like this at the same time!
Check out those baby rolls!
Getting SO strong!
Contemplating his next move
Get that pig!
The Baby Brigade
Come afternoon though...a different baby emerges. Let's just say I am ready for daddy to get home from work so I can have a few moments to myself! All in all though, you are such a sweet boy and this time is going by too fast. Even though it's tough right now, I know I shouldn't wish away the sleepless nights, growth spurts, and fussy periods because this "in arms" stage is way too short. I love holding you, smelling your little head, and watching you gaze back at me with a huge toothless grin. As we head into month two, here are some things about you:
Lunch out at St. Ives on your seven week birthday!
This little piggy went to market,
This little piggy had roast beef,
And this little piggy went "Wee wee wee" all the way home!
Someone thinks he is starving to death!
That looks like one dissatisfied customer!
(and wardrobe change...)
Silly bubs, you actually have to put it in your mouth!
Lunch at St. Ives with Hattie and Aunt Alex
Lunch out sure is exhausting!
Shoe shopping at the Forum in Norcross.
Such a good shopper!
Forget nap time! I want to play!
So cute!
The March Girls: Macey- 7 weeks, Madeleine- 4 weeks
Well, Carter started off relatively happy...
Carter and Spencer were holding hands and poor Nicholas did not like it!
It's hard to get 5 newborns looking happy and content!
Had dinner with Matt and Becky
Slept like an angel while the parents talked!
Went to the food store for the very first time!
Took a power nap during tummy time!
Showed Daddy his "Buddha" Belly after eating!
Got lots of snuggle time with Mommy!
Started cooing and talking back!
Push ups on Mommy! He can hold his head up for a long time now!
