Colton is getting bigger daily. On Monday he weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces which means he gained 7 ounces in a week! Guess he is getting plenty of milk. We go to breastfeeding support group every Monday to talk to other moms and get his weight checked. Really enjoying it and pretty much saved us from latch on problems.
Zach is back to work on Monday so it will just be mommy and baby at home. Kind of excited about that new adventure. Have lots on my mommy-to-do list already...we'll see how far Colton will let me get.
Colton continues to get the hiccups almost daily...just like he did in the womb. He sees pretty clearly at this point and finds new amazing discoveries around the house daily. He knows mommy and daddy's faces and stares in amazement when we make funny noises with our mouths to distract him at the changing table. He loves laying on his back in the evenings in his crib and staring at his airplane/car mobile.
The dogs are adjusting well. It was a rough start but they are no longer awakened and at my feet every time Colton cries out when he's hungry or getting his diaper changed. Sugar spends some nights laying at my feet when I'm feeding the baby and seems to be protective of him. Taylor tries to act disinterested but I catch her sniffing him while he's in his bouncy chair trying to figure him out. She has shown signs of jealousy and has been extra needy at times. Colton does not wake up when they bark at this point which is nice. We will see how long that lasts.
Sleep is still a thing of the past as Colton wants to eat every 2-3 hours. The last two nights he has gone 4 hour stretches though so that is nice..although I don't feel like I slept any more due to my constant concern that every groan and grumble he made was a sign of hunger and he would be awakening at any moment to feast. He does not stay asleep well in his crib or bassinet it seems. He will sleep longer in his swing or bouncy chair..not sure if it feels more like he is being carried in those or what.
The constant flow of family and friends has slowed. We were blessed to have family with us the whole month of March. It was nice getting meals cooked and having a constant waiting arm to hold the baby while we caught a quick nap. Going to miss that and our family. Has been exciting getting somewhat acquainted to it being just us this week. Zach and I love the adventure and still can't believe the baby boy we have been preparing for and talking about for many months is here.
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