Baby Ethan: Week 10

Weight: Ethan's exact weight is unknown but I'm guessing he's around 11 pounds at this point.  :)

Health: We did notice the week after Ethan's first immunization shot {tdap included} that he was more fussy than usual.  Ryan said that his arm was super tender after his tdap shot, so I can only imagine what it must feel like for baby.  But otherwise, he's happy and healthy!

Sleep: We're still averaging about 6-7 hours at night.  I usually have to wake him in the morning to feed him or pump or I feel like I might explode!  The nice thing is, he'll go back to sleep until 9am or so.  Pretty awesome!

We are also looking to buy a video monitor so we can start transitioning him to his crib...if only for nap time initially.  I'm pretty set on the Summer Infant brand, but let me know if you mamas have a suggestion!

Diet: You guessed it!  Mama's milk all day, everyday.

{Fourth of July and Labor Day...it's hard to tell but he's really filled out this little onesie!}

Clothes: Ethan's still fitting into his 0-3 month clothing...though his sleeper pjs with the feet on them are getting more and more snug.  He's in 1 diapers...and we just changed to the Pamper Swaddlers...hoping for less blow outs.  

Baby Gear Love: Toys!!  Ethan is really starting to track toys and is getting the hang of his grasp.  I love watching him hold things with a purpose {if only for a few seconds!}.  And he's starting to really enjoy books.  Ryan tries to read to him every night before bedtime and he's so mesmerized.  Also, our little guy really likes to be on the move...whether it's the stroller, car, or swing...that's when he's most happy.  Problem is, when he's not moving...he's a little fuss boat!

Which brings us to the baby carrier.  We're going on our first trip to Minneapolis this coming weekend and we've decided it will be easier to transport him in a carier, versus bringing his stroller along.  I recently purchased the BabyErgo, but naturally, Ethan likes to face outward...so the BabyBjorn seems to be the carrier of choice.  Fingers crossed for us!!
   
Crying: As I mentioned above, Ethan had a rough week {I feel like I might have jinxed myself when I said what an "easy" baby he is}.  He's been getting fussy right around 4-6 and is hard to calm.  I'm thinking it's a combination of being over-stimulated and tired plus the discomfort of his first shots.  We'll have to see!

Likes: Ethan's favorite time is right after he's nursed...he's really SO fun!  He just hangs out, smiles, and TALKS {well...coos!} up a storm.  I swear, he and Ryan have full on conversations.  It's the sweetest thing ever.  And as usual, he still loves his baths, walks, and swing time.

Postpartum: I'm feeling better and stronger everyday.  Bought some new fall things over the weekend, which I hope will make me feel more like a "normal" person.  :)  I'm a tiny bit nervous/anxious for the traveling and weddings we have coming up.  It's hard to find cute dresses that he can still nurse in.  And of course, I just hope the whole wedding/nursing process goes smoothly.  I'm thinking I will try to pump right before the wedding so we can give him a bottle in case he goes sideways at an inconvenient time.  Any tips you have would be greatly appreciated!

OH and I cut my hair to about shoulder length...gotta say that I'm loving it!  It's easy and looks much healthier!

Milestones: Ethan's gift of gab is definitely a milestone this week!  His coo's, goo's, squeels and more have just delighted us!  And I am almost positive that he's on the verge of giggling!  Baby had his FIRST full on belly laugh last night!  I was blowing raspberries and he just started cracking up!  I even caught it on tape!!  Makes me so excited!

{sorry for the bad quality...it was dark and I had NO idea he would keep it up!}

He can also stand when held...his legs are super strong!  And he loves sitting on our laps looking out and taking in the action.  I definitely think we have a social butterfly on our hands!  ;)

xo natasha