Weeks 5-7

6 weeks old

So a couple milestones: (What I call them anyways)

-Chase is now sleeping in his crib all night, and sleeps at night. (Started just before he turned 6 weeks old). He wakes up 2 to 3 times to eat depending on how late he "goes to bed". Still working on getting a better bedtime routine. He likes to fight going to sleep so most nights he is very fussy for a couple hours between the times of 8-Midnight. My boy is just so alert and doesn't want to miss a thing! So, why would he want to go to sleep in case he missed something? :)

-He got to try his first taste of cereal at about 6 weeks. He enjoyed it. Mom was hoping that it would help fill his tummy a little more so she could get a longer stretch of sleep at night. I know that this cereal thing brings on false hope, it is not true. He was up the same amount of time in between feedings, at that point about every 2-2 1/2 hours. Now at 7 1/2 weeks old, he is sleeping 3- 3 1/2 hours between feedings. Yay! it does get better.

Chase met Santa for the first time on Dec. 5th. He told him everything he wanted for Christmas :)

- On the morning of his 6 week birthday, he was on his changing table and I was changing him and he gave me a big smile! That was such a joy to me. Since then he smiles more and more. A big open mouth grin. I just laugh every time he smiles. He has also started to make more noises, he is discovering his voice.

- Around week 7 he has really come to appreciate his play floor mat more. He loves to look at himself in the mirror propped next to him. Also, is turning to the rattle sounds of different toys. He has also come to enjoy swinging more. Week 7 he is about 12lbs. He also has really started to enjoy taking baths, kicking and squirming enjoying the warm water.

7 weeks old

He turns 8 weeks on 12/16. He has his 2 month doctor appointment next week and will have to get vaccines, boooo. Mom is not looking forward to that. Also, I am going back to work next week as well. Dad is going to be at home with Chase! :) I am not looking forward to leaving him but know he is in good hands and it is nice for him to be at home instead of daycare.