Baby Ethan: Week 34

Weight: Ethan's weighing in at 16 pounds 4 ounces (7% percentile) and is 28 inches long (68%).  He's not as heavy as I would like...so we'll be working on that!  I really want to avoid another lecture at our 9 month appointment.  

Health: Well, Ethan has struggled through his first official virus.  We went to the pediatrician on Valentine's Day and he was diagnosed with a mild case of RSV.  I thought it might have been a teething thing {runny nose and such} but it soon developed into a cough and wheezing.  We've been running the humidifier in his room, running hot showers for him to breathe in the steam and I've become a pro at the nasal aspirator and Nosefrida {very much to his dismay}.  Luckily, I think we're past the worst of it.  

Sleep: There have been a couple rough nights, but all in all, he's doing just fine.  Since I'm home with him right now, I feel like I've been able to get his naps re-established and he's usually down no later than 8pm.  He will probably wake up 1-2 times to nurse, but the first time is when we're still up, so it's no biggie!

Social: We've been pretty low key due to his cold.

Diet: Well...we thought it was super cool when Ethan decided he could suck his purees directly from the pouch.  It was easy, fast and efficient.  BUT one night, he had horrible gas/stomach pains and we definitely attribute it to him probably eating too fast and too much all at once.  So I've banned that habit and will only feed him from a bowl.  

He definitely has come around to fruit purees...I even pureed up some banana and blueberries and he seems to love it.  Oh and he's getting really good about eating puffs now.  At first, he would just kind of gum on them, but now he's swallowing {although, I think the texture still freaks him out!}.  And I sliced up some ripe blueberries and he had some fun mashing those around and eating some too.

Clothes: Still in size 2 diapers...and 6-12 month or 9 month jammies along with 6 month tops and bottoms.

Baby Gear Love: We've got some major teething action going one and recently introduced the Zo-li gum massagers and he loves them...though sometimes he sticks the wrong end in and starts gagging...oops!  

We also started using his Itzy Rizy shopping cart cover, which he loves!  He was totally hamming it up at the store and flirting with all the ladies.  ;)

Crying: He's had his share of bouts this week...not breathing can do that to you.  And he's become more attached lately...doesn't like to be put down or left alone for too long.  Not gonna lie...I kind of love it right now. 

Likes: Ethan LOVES the cat.  And the cat actually seems to like him too.  She will sit right next time him when he's doing tummy time and totally lets him grab her tail and fur.  I wouldn't call her the friendliest of cats, but she totally tolerates him.  He always wants to be be near her...I think she'll drive him to crawl any day now!

Oh and he's also starting to figure out the walker...it's crazy to see him move around on his own!

Postpartum: Even with a sick babe, I'm enjoying my time home with him right now.  I can't get enough snuggles and smiles.

Milestones: So many fun ones this week!  Ethan officially cut his first tooth.  It full on popped through and is on the bottom front tooth {to his left to be exact}.  I think more are on the horizon as well!  Also, baby blows raspberries on command...almost in response to us.  It's pretty awesome to watch.  Last, he is starting to wave!  It is still in the spontaneous stage, but he's becoming more and more regular with it.  Love it!!

xo natasha