Colin Bennett: 17 weeks!

Our little Beebs is 17 weeks old. My how handsome he is! 

Weight:  We shall see in just a few days! At least 14 pounds for sure. His little legs are so chunky monkey :)

Health:C had another stuffy nose this week. I think it's just his little body getting used to the germs at daycare. I hate seeing him uncomfortable.

Social: This week was another uneventful week in the social department. We have a busy October so we wanted to take the week to organize, do our fall cleaning etc. We did go for several nice walks and enjoyed the outdoors in our neighborhood. C also got to Skype with his Gram and GrandDad twice!

Sleep: Sleep was rough this week- C woke up several times a night all weekend. He did sleep through on Monday and Tuesday, which was nice. On his 17 week birthday (yesterday) I found him on his side in his sleep and play. Therefore, the sleep and play days are over- we can't take any chances. On a side note, the kid is a pro at making it to his side but not all the way over. He's just about there with rolling all the way over more frequently.

Diet: All Mommy's milk! So proud of where our breastfeeding journey has led us. 

Clothes: We have packed away all the three month onesies. I think we could have gotten another week out of them if we tried but they are all summery anyway.  He's in size 2 diapers and six month jammies and pants. 

Baby Gear Love: He LOVES the monkey toy hanging off of his car seat and he loves his play mat as well. We also love his Whale tub.

Crying: He olnly cries with a purpose :)

Likes: Snuggling and being held, baths, talking to Mommy and Daddy, "bouncing" with Daddy

Dislikes: Getting his jammies on at night- he would much rather stay naked.

Postpartum: Getting frustrated with these last few pounds of baby weight. I'm feeling a little desperate to get them off but I know it will happen if I make the right moves.

Milestones:  Lots and lots of talking to Mommy and Daddy! It's the most adorable thing.
C also is lifting his head way up while doing tummy time and getting his shoulders off the ground when he's laying on his back (9/24)

Mr. Funny man also started to play games! On 9/21 he realized its funny to make Mommy say "ouch" by ripping away while brestfeeding. He thinks he's a comedian. His amused smile does make me laugh.

Colin Bennett: 16 weeks

How is it that our little man is going to be

FOUR MONTHS OLD this week? 

Talk about time moving quickly... 

Weight:  14 pounds is my guess! We have his four month check up (and second set of shots) on October 1st. Excited to see how much he's grown!

Health: C is back to his happy and healthy little self! Happy that our little man is over the hump of his first cold.

Social: This week was an uneventful week in the social department. C had his first trip to Annapolis but otherwise spent his time with Mommy and Daddy, which is just fine with us!

Sleep: Sleeping through the night in his sleep n' play. Hoping to transition him back to the crib soon- he looks so squished in his sleep n' play but he loves it, obviously!

He obviously does NOT look squished in Mommy and Daddy's bed

Diet: All Mommy's milk! I can officially say that I love being a breastfeeding Mama. My original goal was six months but at this point, I'm open to continue as long as it works for the both of us. 

Clothes: C can still wear his three month onesies but not for long. He's in size 2 diapers and six month jammies and pants. 

Baby Gear Love: His lovie ("the guy"), blankets and the monkey toy on his car seat. He's been playing and playing with the monkey! He is also learning to love tummy time a bit more. 

Mommy is personally loving his fox jammies from Old Navy- how cute are these?

Crying: Only crying with a purpose: poopy, tired, hungry, wants to be held 

Likes: Snuggling and being held, baths, talking to Mommy and Daddy, "bouncing" with Daddy

Dislikes: It seems like C is not liking getting dressed lately- the boy loves naked time. 

Postpartum: Feeling great! Back on track with counting calories and working out this week- hope these 20 lbs come off!

Milestones:  This wasn't a big week in the milestone department for C. 

Colin Bennett-
You are such a joy to be around. Mommy and Daddy love our time with you so much. You are laughing and smiling and interacting with us all the time and we can't get enough! We are so excited to see what each new day brings and what new thing you'll do that will make our hearts melt. Keep growing big and strong little one. We love you so much.

Love,
Mama and Daddy

Our weekend and a commitment

What a great weekend we had! I absolutely LOVE fall and this weekend was a great "kick off the fall" weekend.

It started off perfectly- I came home on Friday night to a clean home (thanks babe!), a yummy dinner prepared by hubs and a happy smiling baby!

Saturday we took a trip down to Annapolis. We enjoyed lunch outside and walked around exploring some local shops. The weather was perfect!

Sunday was spent enjoying football and "football food". We made some new dips and watched a few games.

Now on to that commitment...

Now that I am getting out all of my fall clothes, I realize that I have some work to do. Yes, I had a baby 3 months ago but its no excuse to "let myself go". I am very uncomfortable at my current weight and I am very unhappy with my "post baby body". Instead of crying about it, I'm making a commitment to do something about it! My commitment for the next 15 weeks (through Jan 1) is as follows:

-lose 20 lbs

-track everything I eat in "My Fitness Pal" and stick to my breastfeeding calorie goal (1800-1900)

-some form of working out five days per week

-weight lifting/toning at least 3 days per week

-run 10 miles per week

Hopefully making this commitment and realizing my goals will be just what this Mama needs to get her groove back. Yes, I said get my groove back. 

Here we go!

Colin Bennett: 15 Weeks

Happy 15 weeks to our beyond sweet boy!

Weight:  We unfortunately had to take baby C to the doctor on Monday for persistent sniffles. :-/ At his appointment (9/9/13) he weight 13.5 pounds!

Health: Colin had his first cold. Last Thursday night we noticed that he was a little congested/sneezing. Each day he got a little bit worse until the cold came to a head on Monday. To be safe, the pediatrician wanted to see him to make sure it wasn't an ear infection/sinus infection. Luckily, he was fine and the virus had to run its course. 

Last night, Colin seemed like his happy normal self again!

Social: This week we spent the weekend at my parents! 

On Gram and GrandDad's deck

C got to go bridesmaid dress shopping with Mommy (and was a hit with all of Aunt Kelly's bridesmaids!) and then got to go to South Philly to visit Uncle Andrew's new house- he got his first taste of Little Italy where Gram grew up!

Out to dinner at Crinini's

C also got to see Mom mom again.

Visiting MomMom's apartment

Sleep: Because C was all stuffed up we transitioned him back to the snug-a-lamb to sleep in an upright position- ever since, he's slept through the night. I think it might be the crib that he's not a fan of. I'm going to let him sleep in the lamb another few weeks- he just looks so squished in there! 

Sunday nap time on Mommy

Diet: All Mommy's milk! While C is at school I am pumping 4 times per day- our schedule for the past few weeks has looked like this:

-6am- nurse
-8am- Mommy pumps at work
9am- C gets a bottle at daycare 
9:30am- Mommy pumps at work
12pm- C gets a bottle at daycare and Mommy pumps
3pm-C gets a bottle at daycare and Mommy pumps

5:15- nurse
7:45/8pm- C gets a bottle of pumped milk
8:30/9- Mommy pumps

We were sticking to the nighttime bottle because it was what "worked" for the past few months- C slept better and wasn't starving when he got a bottle. I have a larger supply in the morning so while I was on maternity leave I pumped in the morning to make his evening bottle (5-6oz) and would store what I pumped at night (around 3oz). Now that he is in daycare, I MISSED nursing. I don't like only nursing two times per day and want that evening feeding back (and pumping 5 times per day is for the birds). Last night we tried nursing at the nighttime feeding. It was SO nice, peaceful and relaxing. C got to nurse, we got to bond, Mommy didn't have to pump- success! C went right off to sleep and slept the whole night like he always has. I think because he is getting 3 full 5oz bottles at school, he is "bulking up" during the day and doesn't need that full 5-6oz bottle at night and can get enough through nursing. I am SO relieved and hope we can keep this up!
On the weekends we will probably still do the evening big bottle since C will have nursed all day long. :)

Clothes: C can still wear his three month onesies but they are getting snug! We probably only have 1-2 weeks before he's officially in six month onesies only (which is ok since they are all short sleeves!) He's in size 2 diapers and six month jammies.

Baby Gear Love: We are back to loving the snug-a-lamb bassinette, still loving his Nuk binkies and of course his "lovie" which we so cleverly named "the guy". 

Crying:  He now only cries with a purpose: poopy, tired, hungry, wants to be held

Likes: Snuggling and being held, baths, his toys on his play mat, talking to Mommy and Daddy

Dislikes: Having his nose aspirated and saline spray! (who would?)

Postpartum: Making a commitment to track my calories, eat healthy and get active! I am uncomfortable at my current post baby weight and need to lose these last 8 lbs plus a few more! I know I'm being hard on myself- I did have a baby a few months ago, but I am ready to feel like myself again.

Milestones: First Cold- 9/5 :-/

Start of his first football season!

First trip to South Philly- 9/7
First time truly "mocking"- 9/9 (laughing/ smiling back at Mommy doing the same)

14 Weeks: Colin Bennett

14 weeks old on Wednesday 9/4/13. Check out this handsome guy...

Weight:  My guess is 14 pounds. I need to try and weigh him! He's getting so big.

Health: Colin had a great week. He is happy and healthy!

Social: This week C went to the zoo! We met our friends Chip and Kristin and their two little ones at the zoo for a fun morning. C got a kick out of the alpacas! I need to upload some pictures we took- so cute. C also took his first dip in the pool!

Sleep: rough week in the snooze department. My sweet man isn't loving the vastness of the crib. He wakes up 2-3 times per night for "reassurance" snuggles and the binks. 

Diet: All Mommy's milk! Right now I am pumping just enough to meet his demand while at school.

Clothes: C can still wear his three month onesies but they are getting snug! He's in size 2 diapers and six month jammies.

Baby Gear Love: C finally loves his playmat!! He is also loving his nuk binks. 

Crying:  C is officially over his colic. He now only cries with a purpose. 

:)

Likes: Snuggling and being held, baths, his toys on his play mat

Dislikes: Being alone- especially in the crib.

Postpartum: Feels good to be in a routine- now if only I could convince myself to go to the gym after c goes to bed!

Milestones: First swim in the pool- 8/30

First trip to the zoo- 9/1