We had a fabulous family weekend. Saturday, Sam got up with William so I could try to get some sleep. It doesn't usually work though, but the thought is what counts. When William got to cranky and wouldn't go to sleep, I put him in the ergo and we took Sienna out for a nice walk. The weather was beautiful. Then we just came home, and did some chores. William took a nice nap in his bed (for some reason daddy has more luck getting him to sleep longer then 45 minutes). We all then went to Uncle J's for dinner.
Sunday, Sam again got up with William. Then he went to run some errands, and when he came back, I went out to help Aunt S. with a photoshoot, and then run some errands. So Daddy got some much needed alone time with William! And again, he slept longer then 45 minutes!
William is just so great these days! It's a real fun stage (minus the not sleeping parts). He is so expressive. He still prefers human faces to toys, but is becoming more interested in toys. He will now smile, and do his not real laugh at them. He is getting so strong. His ability to stand up is amazing!
I think he must have had a growth spurth. He is now 15.2 lbs (up almost a pound). Maybe this accounts for his waking up in the night. :) He is definitely starting to chunk up. I think when both grandparents see him next they will be amazed by his growth.
He loves going outside! Daddys' new routine when he gets home from work is to take him outside to look at the cars! Even if he is crying, he will stop when he goes outside. This nice weather is so awesome!
Currently, his favourite toys are:
Kaloo
Barnyard Animals
Butterfly
Octopus
And the chain links
His favourite books are (well more likely mine are):
Moo Baa La La La
Big Red Barn
His favourite songs are:
Mulberry bush
Ooh Baby Baby
Frerer Jaques (sp?)
He loves his bumbo, likes his excersaucer, his bouncy chair is okay. He doesn't much like his swing, or the stroller. (which is strange for colicky babies)
He is currently wearing 6 months sleepers, 3-6 months onesies (although he can still fit in 3 months onesies, they are just a bit snug), and 3 months pants (although they are getting a bit short). He did wear a 6 month romper though the other day.
Sleep is still poor.
We are experimenting with bed times to see if it helps, but generally he is up at least twice to eat, and is usually up between 5-6:30am. He takes usually 4 naps a day, usually they start in his crib, ending on me.
He is currently taking 2 formula bottles a day, about 6oz each.
In general, if he gets his sleep, he is very happy and loves to smile.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Great Holiday Weekend!
The May long weekend was just fantastic! 3 days with Daddy! We also had the most beautiful weather, so we got to include lots of outdoor time! Uncle C. and Aunt D. came done so we had good visits with them as well!
William is doing fantastic. He slept from 9:30-3ish, and then 4ish-6:30ish on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. (Unfortunately he returned to his usual sleep pattern on Tuesday). I started him on a second formula bottle, and switched his bottles to Dr. Brown's, to see if that will help the gas. I think it has helped! He has been happy, and smiley, with no screaming fits! Those Dr. Brown bottles are just so darn expensive ($30 for 3 bottles), so I'm washing bottles everyday now!
Yesterday, at 16 weeks old, he had his first real laugh! It was so precious! I was giving him kisses on his cheek and neck, and he started giggling! It went on for quite a while too! He hasn't done it since though, even though I have tried!
He also weighed in at a whopping 14.4lbs. My big boy! He is now officially wearing size 2 diapers (although I have a big box of 1-2's I need to see if I can exchange). He is still wearing some size 0-3 clothes (mainly pants, but some onesies). 3-6 month onesies and shirts are still too big. But he is in 6 month sleepers.
He can roll from front to back (when he wants to :) ). And he is reaching out to grab at his toys more. He is also constantly trying to bring toys to his mouth (or his mouth to his toys). He is drooling like crazy too. Honestly, we go through so many bibs! I probably wouldn't have to do so much laundry if it wasn't for the bibs.
He still loves his mobile. He also likes his barnyard animals, and has now discovered his octopus. He also really enjoys the butterfly over his change table! He is still super nosy, and wont close his eyes unless I am rocking him. That means no sleeping in the stroller! Too much to see. Although today he did fall asleep on his own in the swing, while staring at the monkeys! I think this is a first. He has gone in it before asleep, briefly opened his eyes, and then close them again. But never actually falling asleep on his own.
William is doing fantastic. He slept from 9:30-3ish, and then 4ish-6:30ish on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. (Unfortunately he returned to his usual sleep pattern on Tuesday). I started him on a second formula bottle, and switched his bottles to Dr. Brown's, to see if that will help the gas. I think it has helped! He has been happy, and smiley, with no screaming fits! Those Dr. Brown bottles are just so darn expensive ($30 for 3 bottles), so I'm washing bottles everyday now!
Yesterday, at 16 weeks old, he had his first real laugh! It was so precious! I was giving him kisses on his cheek and neck, and he started giggling! It went on for quite a while too! He hasn't done it since though, even though I have tried!
He also weighed in at a whopping 14.4lbs. My big boy! He is now officially wearing size 2 diapers (although I have a big box of 1-2's I need to see if I can exchange). He is still wearing some size 0-3 clothes (mainly pants, but some onesies). 3-6 month onesies and shirts are still too big. But he is in 6 month sleepers.
He can roll from front to back (when he wants to :) ). And he is reaching out to grab at his toys more. He is also constantly trying to bring toys to his mouth (or his mouth to his toys). He is drooling like crazy too. Honestly, we go through so many bibs! I probably wouldn't have to do so much laundry if it wasn't for the bibs.
He still loves his mobile. He also likes his barnyard animals, and has now discovered his octopus. He also really enjoys the butterfly over his change table! He is still super nosy, and wont close his eyes unless I am rocking him. That means no sleeping in the stroller! Too much to see. Although today he did fall asleep on his own in the swing, while staring at the monkeys! I think this is a first. He has gone in it before asleep, briefly opened his eyes, and then close them again. But never actually falling asleep on his own.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Nursing
At 15 weeks old, I'm surprised that he is still nursing.
Breast feeding was a painful experience for me. I was very worried about breastfeeding before he was born. For some reason, this was my biggest fear. Luckily, Will latched on right away, and has been gaining weight steadily the entire time. But, he had a tongue tie that made nursing very painful, and even though I saw the lactation specialist a bunch of times, it didn't really help. The only thing that helped was time. I think he finally figured it out, I finally relaxed, and everything has been working out. It took until probably 2-2.5 months before this happened.
I remember thinking at 6 weeks, "if only I can make it to 3 months". For some reason 3 months was the time in my mind that I could wean him and be happy about it. However, here we are at 15 weeks, still going strong. He does get one formula bottle a day, so that a) he is used to a bottle, b), so that my nipples could get a break, and c), so that someone else can feed him if I am working, or needed a break.
I'm unsure when I will introduce another bottle to him. I'm worried about losing my supply. I don't think I'm ready for that yet.
Breast feeding was a painful experience for me. I was very worried about breastfeeding before he was born. For some reason, this was my biggest fear. Luckily, Will latched on right away, and has been gaining weight steadily the entire time. But, he had a tongue tie that made nursing very painful, and even though I saw the lactation specialist a bunch of times, it didn't really help. The only thing that helped was time. I think he finally figured it out, I finally relaxed, and everything has been working out. It took until probably 2-2.5 months before this happened.
I remember thinking at 6 weeks, "if only I can make it to 3 months". For some reason 3 months was the time in my mind that I could wean him and be happy about it. However, here we are at 15 weeks, still going strong. He does get one formula bottle a day, so that a) he is used to a bottle, b), so that my nipples could get a break, and c), so that someone else can feed him if I am working, or needed a break.
I'm unsure when I will introduce another bottle to him. I'm worried about losing my supply. I don't think I'm ready for that yet.
Not sure what to do
William refused to fall asleep on our hour walk today. So when we got back he was exhausted. I tried to feed him but he kept falling asleep. So I put him in his swing, half expecting him to wake up and then finish eating. But no, he is still sleeping, an hour later.
So, I'm not really sure what I should do now! Dinner is already in the oven (thank you mom for freezing a bunch of food for us before Will was born). But I feel the second I get my book out, he will wake up! I already cleaned the kitchen and started laundry!
Also, I'm now a little worried how he will do tonight. I will have to somehow squeeze in an extra feeding!
So, I'm not really sure what I should do now! Dinner is already in the oven (thank you mom for freezing a bunch of food for us before Will was born). But I feel the second I get my book out, he will wake up! I already cleaned the kitchen and started laundry!
Also, I'm now a little worried how he will do tonight. I will have to somehow squeeze in an extra feeding!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
My First Mothers Day
Even though I totally think Mother's Day is lame, and that we don't really need to set aside a day to celebrate mothers day - everyday is mother's day and should be celebrated...hint hint daddy!
Nonetheless, past mother's days were kind of sad for me...reinforcing the fact the I wasn't a mother. So, my first mother's day is special for me!
And William gave me a great present! For the past two nights, he has gone to sleep between 9:30-10, and woke up between 3-4, went back to sleep, and woke up between 7-8! Woo Hoo! And, he has been napping in his crib for almost 1.5 hours. Great Job!
I am truly lucky to be a mom, and to have the greatest boy in the world.
Nonetheless, past mother's days were kind of sad for me...reinforcing the fact the I wasn't a mother. So, my first mother's day is special for me!
And William gave me a great present! For the past two nights, he has gone to sleep between 9:30-10, and woke up between 3-4, went back to sleep, and woke up between 7-8! Woo Hoo! And, he has been napping in his crib for almost 1.5 hours. Great Job!
I am truly lucky to be a mom, and to have the greatest boy in the world.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Things I never want to forget
1.) The sweet smell of my baby.
2.) The way William will stop nursing to look up at me and smile.
3.) The way William will smile at me with his soosie in his mouth when he is supposed to be sleeping.
4.) His gas smiles.
5.) When he laughs in his sleep.
6.) The way he will stop what he is doing to look for Daddy when he hears his voice.
7.) His milk coma.
8.) When he falls asleep on my shoulder.
9.) How he likes to hold my hand in the car in order to fall asleep.
10.) That even though I complain about how hard things can be, he really is the best baby in the whole world!
2.) The way William will stop nursing to look up at me and smile.
3.) The way William will smile at me with his soosie in his mouth when he is supposed to be sleeping.
4.) His gas smiles.
5.) When he laughs in his sleep.
6.) The way he will stop what he is doing to look for Daddy when he hears his voice.
7.) His milk coma.
8.) When he falls asleep on my shoulder.
9.) How he likes to hold my hand in the car in order to fall asleep.
10.) That even though I complain about how hard things can be, he really is the best baby in the whole world!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Sleep....or lack their of
I love sleep. Before Will came along, I would sleep almost 10 hrs a night, and still want more. I could nap during the day, and still fall asleep at night.
Since Will was born, I think I can count on one hand the number of naps I've had. I just can't do it anymore. Even when he was first born and people were here all the time to help out, they would tell me to go nap. But, sleep wouldn't come.
Now, my problem is that when Will wakes up in the night, I can't fall back asleep. I sometimes will lie there for an hour, thinking, he's going to wake up soon. If I don't sleep now, I will be up in 30 minutes, etc. etc. Sometimes I make Sam get up and put Will back to sleep. But even then, I can't fall asleep!
I think I'm functioning pretty well considering I don't get much sleep. People tell me I look good, and rested. (As if they would say anything else.)
So needless to say, I'm looking forward to when Will sleeps through the night (and through a full nap cycle). But in the meantime, I'm trying to treasure these moments when he wakes up and its just the two of us.
Since Will was born, I think I can count on one hand the number of naps I've had. I just can't do it anymore. Even when he was first born and people were here all the time to help out, they would tell me to go nap. But, sleep wouldn't come.
Now, my problem is that when Will wakes up in the night, I can't fall back asleep. I sometimes will lie there for an hour, thinking, he's going to wake up soon. If I don't sleep now, I will be up in 30 minutes, etc. etc. Sometimes I make Sam get up and put Will back to sleep. But even then, I can't fall asleep!
I think I'm functioning pretty well considering I don't get much sleep. People tell me I look good, and rested. (As if they would say anything else.)
So needless to say, I'm looking forward to when Will sleeps through the night (and through a full nap cycle). But in the meantime, I'm trying to treasure these moments when he wakes up and its just the two of us.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Insanity!
I love working out! (ok, not really right now...and in fact, am actually dreading getting started because I haven't moved my ass in almost a year) So, I should rephrase that... I loved working out. And I really need to get back into it. I used to do the insanity workouts almost every day! It was a great feeling when I finished...when I could barely walk back up the stairs to go in the shower...when climbing out of bed in the mornings hurt soo much.
So, why haven't I started up again? I tell myself it's because William still isn't on a schedule, and I don't know if he will sleep for the entire work out. And I want to be playing with him when he is awake, not jumping around like an idiot while he watches. :) But, why can't I start the workout, and if he wakes up, well, at least I got in a part of it. Oh yeah, it's because I'm lazy, tired, and would much rather veg on the couch. Or, try to get dinner started. Or, try to do the laundry.
Now that I have to hold myself accountable due to the blog, I guess I will have to get started again. Wish me luck. I should also mention that I should start dieting again. (as I quickly scarf down some crackers and cheese before he wakes up.)
So, why haven't I started up again? I tell myself it's because William still isn't on a schedule, and I don't know if he will sleep for the entire work out. And I want to be playing with him when he is awake, not jumping around like an idiot while he watches. :) But, why can't I start the workout, and if he wakes up, well, at least I got in a part of it. Oh yeah, it's because I'm lazy, tired, and would much rather veg on the couch. Or, try to get dinner started. Or, try to do the laundry.
Now that I have to hold myself accountable due to the blog, I guess I will have to get started again. Wish me luck. I should also mention that I should start dieting again. (as I quickly scarf down some crackers and cheese before he wakes up.)
This baby thing is harder then I thought!
That sounds so dumb, but it's true. I think I was a little spoiled, because my nephew (who is now 2.5), was truly the best baby! I had been a huge part of H's babyhood, and he really was a laid back baby. He was happy just being moved from different baby item to baby item. Put him in his bouncy chair, move him to the play mat, play in the excersaucer, eat, nap, repeat.
William, not so much. He was pretty colicky for the first 3 months, and I could never put him down. Thankfully, he is starting to out grow that. We are now seeing a completely different baby. He used to cry non stop when he was awake. That slowly changed to crying not as often. Now, he really only cries when has bad gas, or is really tired. Unfortunately, he suffers from both fairly often, and usually the two go hand in hand. He hates sleeping in his bouncy chair, swing, or out for a walk. He loves sleeping in my arms. :) And tolerates sleeping swaddled in his crib.
But, as I write this, he is swaddled in his bed, on his second 45 minute stretch. I expect him to wake up soon, as the 45 minutes is almost up! :)
His smiles and laughs by far make up for his past colicky behaviour, so we are moving on to bigger and better things!
If we can get his napping under control, I'm sure we will see a super happy baby, the majority of the time.
(last night he slept great. Asleep by 9:30. Nurse at 2:30, and 6, on and off til 9, when momma dragged her lazy ass out of bed).
William, not so much. He was pretty colicky for the first 3 months, and I could never put him down. Thankfully, he is starting to out grow that. We are now seeing a completely different baby. He used to cry non stop when he was awake. That slowly changed to crying not as often. Now, he really only cries when has bad gas, or is really tired. Unfortunately, he suffers from both fairly often, and usually the two go hand in hand. He hates sleeping in his bouncy chair, swing, or out for a walk. He loves sleeping in my arms. :) And tolerates sleeping swaddled in his crib.
But, as I write this, he is swaddled in his bed, on his second 45 minute stretch. I expect him to wake up soon, as the 45 minutes is almost up! :)
His smiles and laughs by far make up for his past colicky behaviour, so we are moving on to bigger and better things!
If we can get his napping under control, I'm sure we will see a super happy baby, the majority of the time.
(last night he slept great. Asleep by 9:30. Nurse at 2:30, and 6, on and off til 9, when momma dragged her lazy ass out of bed).
First Post
Well, I never actually thought I would ever be writing a blog. But here I am. I guess I realized what better way to record our lives than in a blog. Especially when there are now companies that will print your blog into a nice little book for you. I think this will be a great way to remember the little things, the day to day things, that eventually you forget.
So, I'm a little late in starting this blog, but here goes.
My son William, was born on January 31, 2012. Sam and I wondered if we would ever actually get to be parents. After struggling with infertility, and doing numerous IUI's, we luckily got pregnant after our first IVF cycle. With no frosties left, we will either have to repeat the entire IVF process again, or get lucky, and get pregnant on our own.
William is truly our miracle baby!
So, I'm a little late in starting this blog, but here goes.
My son William, was born on January 31, 2012. Sam and I wondered if we would ever actually get to be parents. After struggling with infertility, and doing numerous IUI's, we luckily got pregnant after our first IVF cycle. With no frosties left, we will either have to repeat the entire IVF process again, or get lucky, and get pregnant on our own.
William is truly our miracle baby!
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