Colin Bennett: 26 weeks

Little Man turned 26 weeks old on 11/27/13. What a fun week he had!

Colin's first snowfall!!

Weight:  17+ pounds! C had to "graduate" to the size three diapers this week!

Health: C was in good spirits this week. His teeth didn't seem to bother him as much as the week before.

Social: C went to Longwood Gardens again with Mommy, Daddy, Gram and Granddad, had a few days as a family with Mommy and Daddy. C also had a great week of nannying by Mommy Kim.

 

Sleep: C's sleep improved a bit this week. We put the kabosh to sleeping with us. We would go into his room, calm him down,  give him the binkie, etc. He did pretty well!! 

Diet: All Mommies milk, first taste of banana, oatmeal and brown rice cereal.

Clothes: 9 month pants and six month onesies

Baby Gear Love: TOYS!!! C has really started to enjoy playing toys. It's so fun to see- makes me so excited for Christmas!

Crying: Crying with a purpose (tired, poopy, hungry) and also when Mommy walks away or if you don't give him what he wants (toy, food).

Likes: Peak a boo, snuggling, eating solids, baby learning apps.

Dislikes: Getting his face wiped off, getting dressed, waking up alone. 

Postpartum: On a mission. Going low carb this week.

Milestones:  First time eating fruit (banana)- 11/24

Really sitting up on his own for a minute or two- 11/25

 

Colin Bennett: 25 Weeks

On 11/20/13 our little Beebs turned 25 weeks. Holy cow- so close to six months!

This was a big week of change for little man... a big move into Gram and Granddad's, no more daycare, C got baptized, his sleep has been way off, a tooth broke through and he started oatmeal and brown rice cereal.

Woah baby.

Weight:  Granddad weight him this week- 17.2 lbs! Growing big and strong.  

Health: Healthy little man. He wasn't feeling well due to his new tooth, however, otherwise he had a great week! 

Social: C was baptized this week! We had a beautiful ceremony followed by a luncheon at my parents house for family. It was such a great day! 

C also started being nannyed by "Mommy Kim". Mommy Kim is my best friend's Mom and one of my parents best friends. Growing up, we called each other's parents "Mommy___ and Daddy___" because we were so close. I'm so glad Mommy Kim is able to take care of our little man during our transition!

Sleep: Ha! What's that? Between all the changes, a new tooth and Daddy being away a few nights a week, C's sleep has been a mess. He hasn't slept through the night once since we moved. Before we made the move, he was sleeping 12 hours through the night. Sleep is my big focus this week. I can't bring him into my bed anymore... it's not good for anyone.

Diet: Mommy's milk and oatmeal/brown rice cereal! He loves the cereal

Clothes: 9 month pants and six month onesies

Baby Gear Love: He loves his bumbo seat and jumperoo a ton! He can sit up like a big boy and look all around.

Crying: At night when Mommy isn't right next to him. He has started to reach out to touch me just to make sure I'm there. While I love that he loves me so much and I have to  admit, I love sleepy baby snuggles, I'm not getting ANY sleep. With a new job and big job responsibilities, no sleep isn't good for anyone.

Likes: Snuggling, peak-a-boo, singing songs and playing together with toys.

Dislikes: Waking up without Mommy next to him 

Postpartum: getting there!

Milestones:  11/17- first tooth!!!!

11/15- started eating cereal on a daily basis!

Colin Bennett: 24 Weeks

What a crazy week! Colin's 24th week of life was a busy one. We packed up our things, C finished out his time at Kindercare, we moved in with Gram and Granddad (temporarily) and soaked up as much family time as possible. Boy oh boy how life can change in the blink of an eye.

To back up a bit: I got an amazing career changing job offer just North of Philadelphia. We had been contemplating a big move north since this summer. My parents had always said they'd be willing to move to Maryland to be with us when my Mom retires, however, over the summer Hubs, Colin and I came home for a family party and every just realized "it didn't make sense to move two people down to Maryland where only the three of us live. It makes sense to move the three of us (plus the pup) back north where so many of our friends and family live!". Well... we are making that happen! Our house is on the market, I have an amazing job, hubs is well into the interview process and we are temporarily invading my parents house! Once our house sells, we can begin the search for our new home!!! Can't wait!

Needless to say- week 25 has/will be a big week  of change and adjusting but I am confident he will take it in stride with only a few little bumps in the road.

On 11/13/13 our little man turned 24 weeks old!

Daddy was in charge of this weeks picture... boo!

Weight:  Next official weigh in is on December 5th at his six month appointment. C had a case of the "trots" this weekend and I think that set him back a bit in the "gaining" department. Poor guy.

Health: C had a rough week when it comes to feeling well. He had a tummy virus that lasted a few days and gave him diarrhea. We could tell he didn't feel well at all. Luckily, he didn't have a fever. 

Social: It was a quiet week in the social department. However, Aunt Julie came to Maryland to help Mommy clean and pack so C got to soak up some Godmommy love. 

Sleep: When he wasn't feeling well he didn't do well with sleep. He was tossing and turning from tummy cramps a few nights so we let him co-sleep (bad, I know) propped up on the boppy watching Sprout. I am not a fan of co-sleeping but I know all he wants is to snuggle/be with us when he's not feeling well so we let him sleep "sitting up" on the boppy in between us.  

Diet: All Mommies milk :)

Clothes: 9 month pants and six month onesies

Baby Gear Love: He is really starting to enjoy "his guy" (elephant "lovie") and his tummy time snail. C also loves his bath and bath toys a ton!

Crying: Still only cries with a purpose! Poopy, tired, wet, hungry, lonely and now... not feeling well. 

Likes: Snuggling, peak-a-boo, singing songs and playing together with toys. C is very social!

Dislikes: putting on his PJs after bath. C would MUCH rather be naked! 

Postpartum: Doing a 30 day squat challenge, which is well... challenging. Determined to eat well and get these last few lbs off while living at home. Going to drag my Mom's behind out for runs all the time! ;) 

Milestones:  Last day at Kindercare 11/13. Such a sad day for all of us. We loved it there!

11/13- moved into Gram and Granddad's 

11/8- first tummy virus

Colin Bennett: 23 weeks

In the blink of an eye...just like that... 23 weeks have flown by. Our little guy is so interactive and learning so many new things each day. He is almost sitting independently and is a rolling machine. Time slow down please. I  am so excited for each new milestone and every new development but I don't want to rush this sweet baby phase by. 

Weight:  Just shy of 16 pounds. Check out those chubby little thighs!

Health: Happy and healthy. 

Social: C spent the weekend at Gram and Granddad's with Mommy. We went out to dinner and celebrated his Great Grandmom's 85th birthday. He was a good little man at dinner. :) We also celebrated his first Halloween. C participated in the parade at Kindercare! All the kids were so cute. 

Sleep: C was a good little sleeper this week. Made it all the way through

the night most nights- he even slept twelve hours a few nights. 

Diet: All Mommies milk :)

Clothes: 9 month pants and six month onesies

Baby Gear Love: He sat up in the bumbo a lot this week. His feet also touch the ground in his jumper (finally) yay!

Crying: Still only cries with a purpose! Poopy, tired, wet, hungry, lonely

Likes: Snuggling and being held (especially first thing in the morning), baths, talking to Mommy and Daddy, being outside, nursing, singing songs, reading books and sprout!

Dislikes: Starting to show signs of disliking when his parents put him down/aren't in his line of vision. He started doing this hyena screech when he wants us to "notice" and pick him up.

Postpartum: on a mission

Milestones:  His feet touch the ground in his jumperoo!

C also had his first big nap in his crib! 3 + hours!!! 
We also took fall family pictures. 

Colin Bennett: 22 Weeks

On October 30th, sweet baby Colin turned 22 weeks. Hard to believe how much time has gone by since this sweet little boy joined our family. We love him bigger than the world.

Weight:  Hubs and I gave him the official weigh in and he was 15.5 pounds. Little chubber!

Health: Happy and healthy. Hoping we get the good news that no cranial helmet is needed. Finger crossed, we find out on the 11th.

Social: C had a great week. He got to go to the aquarium with his Aunt Julie and take a quick tour of the harbor. He loved checking out all of the fishes.

We also carved pumpkins together and listened to spooky Halloween music as well! 

Sleep: C was a good little sleeper this week. Made it all the way through the night most nights- woke to eat between 5:30-6am.

 

Diet: All Mommies milk :)

Clothes: 9 month pants and six month onesies are the best combo. He's wearing some nine month suits but they are just a tiny bit too big.

Baby Gear Love: His light up snail, tummy time mat with boppy, bumbo seat and high chair. Anything that keeps him off his head and his attention while on his tummy. He also really likes the wooden toy we bought to help with tummy time. He loves to spin the gears.

Crying: Still only cries with a purpose! Poopy, tired, wet, hungry, lonely

Likes: Snuggling and being held (especially first thing in the morning), baths, talking to Mommy and Daddy, being outside, nursing, singing songs, reading books and Sprout (we don't encourage TV, but once in a while we'll put it on to relax)

Dislikes: Starting to show signs of disliking when his parents put him down/aren't in his line of vision. He started doing this hyena screech when he wants us to "notice" and pick him up.

Postpartum: Boo. Fatty. That is all.

Milestones:  10/26- first trip to the aquarium.