Colin Bennett: 45 Weeks

April 9th marked Colin's 45th week with us! An eventful week for sure- one that included a two night stay at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children.

Weight: 19-20 give or take a few ounces. Probably on the low end of that due to two days of no eating. :-/

This photo breaks my heart. 104.9 fever.

Health: Fever, tonsillitis and IVs. On Thursday, 4/3 my Dad watched Colin due to the fact that he had a high fever (102.5) the day prior and a visit to the pediatrician confirmed that he should stay home to fight off a virus. When I got home from work, My Mom and I took his temp and it was sky high (104.9). We immediately packed our bags and headed to the Children's hospital. We were admitted after a few hours in the emergency room due to the fact that C's throat was covered in puss and sores and he was unwilling to eat. Poor guy was on an IV for two days. The docs confirmed that it was a virus and it had to run its course but to be safe, they did give him a dose of IV antibiotics as well.

Baby IV- our little champ did so well!

Social: C spent two nights (Thursday 4/3 and Friday 4/4) in the hospital. We rested the remainder of the week. However, we did get in a nice little afternoon at the playground.

Playground fun!

Sleep: C is finally sleeping through the night!

Sweet baby

Diet: new: hummus and yogurt! C also tried vanilla pudding in the hospital. Hey- we were desperate for him to eat anything!

Clothes: 12 month pants, 9 and 12 month onesies, 12 month jamies and size three diapers.

Baby Gear Love: The wonderful doctors at AI DuPont Children's hospital. C also took his first ride on a baby swing and it was a BIG hit!
 

Crying: C was so miserable this week. Poor guy.

Likes: Snuggling

Dislikes: IVs and catheters

Starting to feel better by night II in the hospital. I got a half smile!

Postpartum: I've been a running fool!

Milestones: First hospital stay :(

Discharge day! There is that smile we know and love!

Positive milestone- first ride in a swing and down a slide with Mommy!

 

This week, Mommy also got to celebrate one of her best friend's bridal showers and bachelorette. We love you, Aunt Kelly!

Colin Bennett: 44 Weeks

On April 2nd, Colin turned 44 weeks old. He did not have a fun 44 week old birthday. Poor guy had a fever of 102.5- to the pediatrician we went.

Weight: 19.8 to be exact 

Health: Ear pain, teething and a fever- Oh MY!

Social: We had a quiet week/weekend. We got a TON done around the house (cleaning, steam cleaning and hanging things on the walls). C's nursery is FINALLY done in the new home. A comparison post to come very soon! On Sunday our dear friends Chip and Kristin came over with their kiddos for brunch and a play date. We had a blast. Granddad also met us at the pediatrician on Wednesday and came home to spend the night because C wouldn't be able to go to school on Thursday. Otherwise, C is VERY social. He plays so well with the other kids at school and has made adorable little friends.

Sleep: Sleep training is working! He has woken up a few nights and cried for 10-15 minutes but its becoming less frequent. I can officially say- he is no longer sleeping in our bed (thank god).

Diet: new this week: blueberries (cut in half), eggs and bagels

Clothes: 12 month pants, 9 and 12 month onesies, 12 month jamies and size three diapers.

Baby Gear Love: The walker- c loves it! 

Crying: Teething pain

Likes: Snuggling and exploring all his surroundings now that he is mobile!

Dislikes: not being able to touch everything he wants (aka when we move him away from things he can't touch).

Postpartum: Finally a co-worker noticed that I dropped a few lbs. I also really really stepped up the workout game.

Milestones: Official 3rd and 4th tooth on the way

Colin Bennett: 43 Weeks

What a week for our little man. We hit some major milestones! 
On March 26th, Colin turned 43 weeks- just a few days shy of 10 months. Hard to believe we are so close to the 1 year mark.

Weight: 20 pounds

Health: Back to happy and healthy!

Social: We had a relaxing week. C did get to spend the day on Saturday with his Aunt Julie and Uncle Mark. Mommy and Daddy got to go on a day date to the city!

Sleep: Hit or miss but we did decide to start sleep training. Little man is old enough to be able to put himself back to sleep if he wakes up during the night.

Diet: new this week: chicken! C loves it! We boiled it and cut it up in cubes. He's also a huge fan of cheese.

Clothes: 12 month pants, 9 and 12 month onesies and size three diapers. We are also transitioning to 12 month pjs. Gram and I went shopping on Sunday and did some damage at Carters.

Baby Gear Love: Boppy- C sleeps in between us during the night (I know, I know) and he uses it for his morning bottles. We also have been loving our JOGGER again! Yay for spring and some outdoor weather. 

Crying: At night when he wants to snuggle

Likes: Food, food and more food! We have a bottomless pit on our hands ;)

Dislikes: Sleeping in his cribby

Postpartum: Down a few pounds this week, which is always nice! We also decided that we want to wait a few years before giving Colin a baby brother or sister so we decided to make a more permanent prevention solution in place.

Milestones: Oh the milestones this week!!! 

1st birthday party planning

...but who cares about that when he started to CRAWL!!! C took his first "crawls" on 3/21 and was pulling himself up on his knees by 3/22. He has been a ball of motion ever since. He has picked up speed every day. 

C also started using the big boy tub on 3/24. We have officially outgrown our whale tub.