Colin Bennett: 10 weeks!

How is it that I only have two and a half more weeks at home with this sweet face?

Happy ten weeks baby!!!

Weight:  If C is gaining about an ounce per day- he should be a little over 11 and a half pounds. 

Health: Doing great! Little guy does have a clogged tear duct that has flared up maybe three times since birth. It flared up on Monday and Tuesday but is much better today. 

Social: Colin had another eventful week. He was visited by his Grandmom, Aunt Leslie and cousins on Friday, Brittany and Gina on Saturday and Aunt Julie on Tuesday!

We also had our first outing as a family of four! We took Dutch to "yappy hour" at our favorite spot- The Wine Bin. 

Sleep: Ever since C's shots, sleep has been off. He is still going 5 hour stretches at night but hasn't slept through the night since the day before his shots. He is still going to bed by 8 and will only wake up once before 6- not too bad! 

Daddy on the other hand...

Diet: All Mommy's milk! I was beginning to stress about how I'm going to pump enough to feed him at daycare once I go back to work but I've elicited some advice and am feeling much better about the whole thing. I really, really would love to make it to my six month goal of breastfeeding but I can't stress- its not good for me and not good for our family. I will feed him breast milk only for as long as I can and will only supplement once we have to but I'm not going to beat myself up over it if that happens before November 29th. 

Clothes: all three month onesies and size one diapers. He is a string bean (long and lean) and was able to wear six month sweatpants for the length this week.

Baby Gear Love: Connecting rings! Our boy seems to be very entertained by these this week! We loved seeing him intentionally grab them for the first time on Monday.

Crying:  Baby is still a bit colicky in the evening before bed for about an hour but its getting MUCH less severe and much easier to handle. He calms down by sitting in his bouncy seat outside, getting some lovies, going on a walk or listening to music. 

Likes: His connecting rings, singing, his ball, going on walks, watching the fan and definitely- BATHS!

Dislikes: gas, hiccups, tummy time, being swaddled and getting out of the bath...

Postpartum: Feeling great and wearing pre pregnancy pants! I am down another pound this week which always boosts the confidence. I have a long road to go to reach my goal but every bit  helps. 

Milestones: Intentional grab of the rings and ball- 8/5

Colin Bennett- I am so not looking forward to sending you to daycare everyday. I am going to miss spending so much time with you. It breaks my heart to think that someone else gets to spend the day with you and I don't! I know I will make the time we have together count in the evening but I still will miss you so much! I am going to soak up all the sweet baby time I can over the next two weeks!
Love you to the moon and back,
Mama