February 9, 2005
Ethan is 10 weeks old today. I can't believe it has been that long. We went to a breastfeeding support group at the hospital he was born at this morning. Only two other people showed up...one of them a girl from our lamaze class who actually invited me to the class. The only reason I am mentioning all of this really, is because in the course of talking with her about how our labors were and so on, it turns out Ethan was born on her birthday and her son, baby Raul, was born on my birthday. I thought it was very cool. It was nice to see her and to talk to other mommies.
We went to the pediatrician for Ethan's 2 month checkup on Monday. He weighed in at 14 pounds 9 ounces. Big boy! I love his chubby little body. He is perfect.
He had to get four vaccinations... two shots in each leg. He cried breifly, but it was about four hours later that he really began to feel it. He would cry and cry when he moved his little legs. I felt so bad for the little guy. The doctor said he shouldn't have any different of a day than normal and most babies are fine, but I know my arms get sore after shots and I am sure four at a time would hurt. He was fine after a lot of sleep and cuddling. He gets four more in two months. At least now I know how he will react and can have the baby tylenol on hand.
Well, the swing is no longer holding Ethan's attention and he is fussing, so I better go be a mommy.
February 4, 2005
Ethan slept in his crib last night. He had been sleeping in our room. I have been planning on moving him to his room for a few weeks now, but it was so hard to let him go. I liked having him in there. I was also worried he would scream all night long once I moved him in there, but he did great. He woke up twice, but he wasn't even really that hungry either time...like, he probably could have slept through the night if he had really wanted to. It was quiet in our room and so very dark without the little night light I had in there so I could see what I was doing at 3 AM. It was very nice.
Tonight, Ethan will be going to Nana's house to play while Shane and I go out to dinner and a movie. I am looking forward to it. Not that I don't enjoy every minute I am with the little guy, but I think it will be good for Shane and I to hang out alone together. Should be fun!
February 3, 2005
I haven't had much time to write lately mostly because I gave up on the schedule thing. I was tired of making my baby cry and of being stuck at home. The rigid schedule that was supposed to be so liberating was anything but. I felt like the schedule was ruling me and it was just too much. Ethan doesn't like napping in his crib and that is ok. He likes his car seat, his swing, and his bouncy chair and will sleep in all those places. His favorite place is still in my arms, which does make it hard to get things done, but we are working on it.
He is now two months old and is starting to interact more. He baby talks quite a bit which is so very sweet. He likes sticking his tongue out and smiling. I could spend every minute looking at him and laughing and playing with him, he is so precious. I never knew there could be anything so precious.
