5 wks

Here we are heading into Gregory's second month of life - where has the time gone?? He is eating well and it shows, especially in his chubby belly! We were having some issues with the breastfeeding which we finally figured out was due to an oversupply problem....better too much milk than too little, but it was still a problem! After changing our feeding routine, it seems to be resolving and he is not only eating more peacefully and spitting up less, he is also napping better and seems to be less crabby overall. However, I have not been able to pump at all (because it would only encourage more milk) so that will be the next challenge to overcome if I ever want to be able to leave him for a little while...hopefully it doesn't undo all our efforts.

Otherwise, we are all getting along pretty well and its fun getting to know him and watch him develop. He is learning to find his hand to suck on, and really starting to smile quite a bit too, particularly when he gets up in the morning. His nighttime routine is pretty reliable - we go to bed around 11 and he wakes up to eat and get a clean diaper around 3 and around 6:30, and then can sleep until 10 or 11 in the morning! Sometimes we get up early, but sometimes we both sleep in! The daytime is less predictable but we always go out somewhere running errands or visiting with friends. We have already been to the zoo several times - gotta love the season pass! He often gets rather fussy in the evening, but we are starting to get better at combating the crankiness, so even that is improving. Mostly I wear him around all the time in our wrap - I can't live without this thing! In most situations when we're out and about its more convenient than a stroller, and when he's tired, nothing else helps. People always comment "I wish they had those things when I was having kids" which I think is so funny because its just a 5 yard piece of fabric! Not to mention, indigenous peoples have been wearing their babies for centuries... Its also a really nice way for us to bond and for me to take care of him efficiently and maybe even get a few other things done...

Our friends Patrick and Keri came for a short visit and it was really great to see them. We are looking forward to seeing them again in October for Gregory's baptism, as we have asked them to be his Godparents.

Well here are some more new pictures for you to enjoy!


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