A Month in Reflection

I cannot believe that is has been over a month (6 weeks on Thursday) that Crew was born! I feel like we've had him forever! I won't lie, it has been really tough getting used to a newborn when you've been quite independent and extremely busy the last couple of months. With school, work, and newborn care there is hardly even a moment to squeeze in a nap (especially Jess...he is so sleep deprived). It has, however, been really rewarding and oh so special to see him grow! I really cannot believe how much he has changed in just a month. When I go to school on Mondays I am kind of relieved to get a break, but I miss him so much when I'm at school. Being a mom is the bomb!

I think this is the 2nd day after we brought him home.

This is Jess enjoying his son...before he got fussy.

In his chair for some social time with mommy

Ok, this is the FUNNIEST picture EVER. This little bear suit was way too big on him and way too small for the car seat!

Jess was SO excited to have Celtics time with Crew! Thanks again Erica for the blanket!

His first sponge bath

He was NOT happy

His first tub bath. He liked this one much better--especially getting his hair washed.

He HATES being strapped into his car seat, but falls right asleep once we start driving.

He is not a fan of his swing, but will at least tolerate his bouncy chair (thanks brent and leesa).

He's getting so big!

And this is where we are now...poor baby is super fussy! If I didn't have the comfort of knowing that babies cry a lot and that it should end (I cross my fingers everyday), I would go crazy! I feel so bad for him--he swallows a ton of air when he eats and even when he doesn't, it can't feel good for his tummy. So, I just try my best, and hopefully he will be a happy boy soon :-) He is a champion eater though! He drinks probably about 3 oz average, but sometimes tops off at 4 every 3 hours. In the beginning, of course, I was up a lot with him in the night, but now I am only up once around 1am and then again around 6, so I am pretty lucky! I have been trying to follow the "Baby Wise" sleeping plan, but I am not sure if it's working. He has such a strong neck and loves to look around with his huge eyes (I think they are going to be brown). He loves being held--in fact, I can't ever put him down! He loves the sound of running water and Pandora Radio. He has his 2 month appt in 2 weeks, so I will give an update then!