Happy 1 week Jackson! You're an amazing little man. Mommy has loved having you around to cuddle with and so has everyone else. Your brother and oldest sister come home from school fighting about who gets to hold you first. They get you all snuggled up in the boppy and veg out for what could turn into hours. Your baby smell is mesmerizing to us all. Your such a great cuddler that even your big (but still very much a baby) sister will sit still for long periods of time holding you. If Mommy is holding you she tries to come up and grab you from my hands. You love to be held. At times I worry that you're getting too comfortable being held all the time but I can't help myself.
Eating- You're a fantastic eater as I assumed you'd be when you came out weighing 10lbs 3 oz. You left the hospital eating 2 oz every 3-4 hours and quickly moved up to 3oz every 3-4 hours. I'm so sure you'll be eating 4 and 5 oz soon that I returned two packs of 4oz Dr. Browns bottles. For now we're rotating out the 4 bottles we have but tomorrow I'll be opening up the 8 oz ones and using those too. For now you're drinking Gerber Good Start but I'm not sure we'll be sticking with that. You're a very gassy baby and just generally seem uncomfortable after eating. We started you on Little Tummies Gas Relief drops yesterday and I think I'm seeing a difference but I'm going to talk to your doctor about it tomorrow. Oh yea and my prayers have been answered...you are not a spitter upper like your sister Alexa. I'm happy I don't walk around smelling like baby formula all day long.
Sleeping- As with eating, your a champion sleeper IF the circumstances are right. You really seem to enjoy sleeping in the daytime. You sleep best on Mommy's chest listening to the sound of my heartbeat but your swing is 2nd in line. At night you start out sleeping in your cosleeper next to my bed but quickly end up in Mommy's arms and you'll sleep there for 3-4 hours straight.
Awake Time- For the past day you have been staying awake for about 30 minutes at a time. You love staring at the light mobile above your swing and are very content just staring at our faces.
Diapering- I made my first mistake being your Mommy. First of many I'm sure. Before you were born I bought a huge case of diapers from BJ's. I opened them in preparation for you and had them all stacked nicely on your PNP changing table. Little did I know that you, my little porker, would only fit in them for 3 days. The final straw was on Saturday when I changed your diaper (putting one of the newborn diapers on), got you all dressed in a super cute outfit only to pick you up and feel the puddle of pee gathering on my pants. An hour later I was at Babies R Us buying a case of Pampers size 1's.
Clothing- You are fitting perfectly in size 0-3 month clothing. Just like with the diapers I am a bit sad that you are already so big. Newborn pj's just fit you and will probably only get one wear. I'm trying to think ahead and start buying summer clothes but I really have no idea what size to buy you.
Outings- Because it's cold and flu season Mommy has been extra worried about you getting sick. The stays at Children's Hospital with your sister have scarred me for life. I hear someone sniffle and I worry. I hear you sneeze and I worry more. On coming home day we went to lunch at Ruby Tuesdays. It was noon on a Wednesday so I knew it would be pretty quiet in there and luckily it was. The only other outings you've had this week were a trip to the Sharon Hill park, a shopping trip with your sister Abby to BRU and Target and then a long walk to Harris park in your new stroller. I look forward to the weather getting nicer and spending more time outside the house with you.
Bath Time- You had your first sponge bath today. You of course hated it even though Mommy tried her best to keep you warm and cozy. In an effort to make it super quick I opted to skip the pictures.
Buh-eee (weird pronunciation of Buddy and your 1st nickname), I'm so in awe of you and I'm so happy you chose us to be your family. I still can't believe you're actually here. I thought for sure it would hit me the minute I saw you but I still think I'm in shock. Baby number four. My baby with the mysterious eyes. I love you more and more everytime I see your face, smell your baby fresh wrinkly, dry skin, and kiss your squishy cheeks.
Eating- You're a fantastic eater as I assumed you'd be when you came out weighing 10lbs 3 oz. You left the hospital eating 2 oz every 3-4 hours and quickly moved up to 3oz every 3-4 hours. I'm so sure you'll be eating 4 and 5 oz soon that I returned two packs of 4oz Dr. Browns bottles. For now we're rotating out the 4 bottles we have but tomorrow I'll be opening up the 8 oz ones and using those too. For now you're drinking Gerber Good Start but I'm not sure we'll be sticking with that. You're a very gassy baby and just generally seem uncomfortable after eating. We started you on Little Tummies Gas Relief drops yesterday and I think I'm seeing a difference but I'm going to talk to your doctor about it tomorrow. Oh yea and my prayers have been answered...you are not a spitter upper like your sister Alexa. I'm happy I don't walk around smelling like baby formula all day long.
Sleeping- As with eating, your a champion sleeper IF the circumstances are right. You really seem to enjoy sleeping in the daytime. You sleep best on Mommy's chest listening to the sound of my heartbeat but your swing is 2nd in line. At night you start out sleeping in your cosleeper next to my bed but quickly end up in Mommy's arms and you'll sleep there for 3-4 hours straight.
Awake Time- For the past day you have been staying awake for about 30 minutes at a time. You love staring at the light mobile above your swing and are very content just staring at our faces.
Diapering- I made my first mistake being your Mommy. First of many I'm sure. Before you were born I bought a huge case of diapers from BJ's. I opened them in preparation for you and had them all stacked nicely on your PNP changing table. Little did I know that you, my little porker, would only fit in them for 3 days. The final straw was on Saturday when I changed your diaper (putting one of the newborn diapers on), got you all dressed in a super cute outfit only to pick you up and feel the puddle of pee gathering on my pants. An hour later I was at Babies R Us buying a case of Pampers size 1's.
Clothing- You are fitting perfectly in size 0-3 month clothing. Just like with the diapers I am a bit sad that you are already so big. Newborn pj's just fit you and will probably only get one wear. I'm trying to think ahead and start buying summer clothes but I really have no idea what size to buy you.
Outings- Because it's cold and flu season Mommy has been extra worried about you getting sick. The stays at Children's Hospital with your sister have scarred me for life. I hear someone sniffle and I worry. I hear you sneeze and I worry more. On coming home day we went to lunch at Ruby Tuesdays. It was noon on a Wednesday so I knew it would be pretty quiet in there and luckily it was. The only other outings you've had this week were a trip to the Sharon Hill park, a shopping trip with your sister Abby to BRU and Target and then a long walk to Harris park in your new stroller. I look forward to the weather getting nicer and spending more time outside the house with you.
Bath Time- You had your first sponge bath today. You of course hated it even though Mommy tried her best to keep you warm and cozy. In an effort to make it super quick I opted to skip the pictures.
Buh-eee (weird pronunciation of Buddy and your 1st nickname), I'm so in awe of you and I'm so happy you chose us to be your family. I still can't believe you're actually here. I thought for sure it would hit me the minute I saw you but I still think I'm in shock. Baby number four. My baby with the mysterious eyes. I love you more and more everytime I see your face, smell your baby fresh wrinkly, dry skin, and kiss your squishy cheeks.
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