It's been a while since I did a growing dollop entry. I think I may have to wind it down as I just don't have the time to do both blogs. I will still use this as an outlet for stuff I wouldn't put on the other blog though.
Leo is 21 weeks and 2 days old. He will be 5 calendar months on Monday and I can't believe how quickly the time has gone by. One more month and I will be weaning him already.
He has now sat in his high chair properly. The first time was when we were on holiday but I'm not counting that one.
Also on holiday he had his feet dunked in the sea after playing in the sand for a bit.
He is really starting to get around. He wriggles and pushes his bum up in the air which is the starting position of crawling. He can almost pull himself forward and if he catches his feet right on the floor he can do a little push too. He moves around a lot more than Ellis did at this age.
He is really good at reaching out and grabbing things and everything has to go in his mouth. Like today he was sat in a walker with a toy in front of him that has levers that he can pull etc that make a noise; at the same age, within 5 minutes, Ellis had worked out how to pull the lever to make the noise and lights work. Leo on the other hand just face planted and tried to suck it all to death.
He also dribbles like you cannot believe! He gets soaked every day. I have to change his bib regularly and sometimes his top and vest too. He has a little white dot of a tooth but that is as far as it has got. Ellis had 2 teeth by now.
He loves the door bouncer and is really starting to get the hang of it.
His right eye is still a bit gummy but I'm sure it will get better on its own. He also still has a little bit of cradle cap but you can't see it and it hasn't started to flake off.
He definitely has his favourite toys. He loves the little green shaker, and elastic ball with wooden coloured balls on it. I've recently started to try and sit him up more. His chair is quite up-right and I have to strap him in. He loves sitting up. The high chair is good too as he watches Ellis and I potter around the kitchen and he sits to the table with us when we are eating.
I realised recently that I hadn't tried a bottle for a while so I defrosted some milk and gave it A go. He did really well, even holding it himself, but I did need to buy new teats that flowed faster.
Rob and I need to work out and practice the logistics of him having the 2 boys on his own and feeding Leo as I would like to get out on my own soon. I need to get some exercise!
I really would like to have more of a set routine with Leo. It worked so well with Ellis that I think it would be good for him too. It's just tricky trying to work it all out. He did sleep for an hour and half this morning which really surprised me but I still haven't worked out what works for him. The bath time thing is a struggle and I need to get my head around that soon.
Sleeping is a nightmare! He really isn't sleeping well at night at all. Last night he woke every hour and a quarter and it wasn't even as though he needed to feed. I cuddled him and he went back to sleep. I think I just need to stick with it for now and hope that things improve when he goes into his own room. I never wanted to get into the routine of bringing him in bed with me but needs must as I have to get some rest before the day begins. I get so irritated with him in the night but when he wakes up in the morning with his amazing smile, my heart melts and I just end up infatuated again. A Mother's love.
As for me, I seem to be finally getting over the birth. My bits aren't stinging anymore which is great news and I have, hopefully, my final check-up at the hospital on Tuesday. I had a physio appointment Monday just gone and it was all good news. She examined me and checked my pelvic floor muscle. That was one of the strangest things I have experienced. Basically my pelvic floor muscle is very normal and my prolapsed bladder is so minimal it isn't even worth worrying about. She said it is very supported and when I cough or sneeze my muscle is pulling it up, which it is supposed to do. Wicked!
I also feel like the fog is lifting a little. I'm starting to feel like I can cope with a lot more. I've been doing quite well anyway I think. Since Leo was born I have done all of Ellis' classes and fitted in some classes for Leo, I've still been seeing all my Mummy groups, manged to go on holiday and maintain the blogs. The house on the other hand is in need of a major spring clean.
My weight has dropped recently by a couple of pounds, 12st 2lbs is my lightest but I haven't been doing too well with my eating since my holiday so I suspect I've put it back on now. No worries.
Hair is still falling out and I had quite a bit cut off recently so I have a lot less than I used to. I hope I don't go bald.
I will try and do measurements and weight for the 5 month post. Can't wait for Christmas, I just hope I can get organised in time.
Leo is 21 weeks and 2 days old. He will be 5 calendar months on Monday and I can't believe how quickly the time has gone by. One more month and I will be weaning him already.
He has now sat in his high chair properly. The first time was when we were on holiday but I'm not counting that one.
Also on holiday he had his feet dunked in the sea after playing in the sand for a bit.
He is really starting to get around. He wriggles and pushes his bum up in the air which is the starting position of crawling. He can almost pull himself forward and if he catches his feet right on the floor he can do a little push too. He moves around a lot more than Ellis did at this age.
He is really good at reaching out and grabbing things and everything has to go in his mouth. Like today he was sat in a walker with a toy in front of him that has levers that he can pull etc that make a noise; at the same age, within 5 minutes, Ellis had worked out how to pull the lever to make the noise and lights work. Leo on the other hand just face planted and tried to suck it all to death.
He also dribbles like you cannot believe! He gets soaked every day. I have to change his bib regularly and sometimes his top and vest too. He has a little white dot of a tooth but that is as far as it has got. Ellis had 2 teeth by now.
He loves the door bouncer and is really starting to get the hang of it.
His right eye is still a bit gummy but I'm sure it will get better on its own. He also still has a little bit of cradle cap but you can't see it and it hasn't started to flake off.
He definitely has his favourite toys. He loves the little green shaker, and elastic ball with wooden coloured balls on it. I've recently started to try and sit him up more. His chair is quite up-right and I have to strap him in. He loves sitting up. The high chair is good too as he watches Ellis and I potter around the kitchen and he sits to the table with us when we are eating.
I realised recently that I hadn't tried a bottle for a while so I defrosted some milk and gave it A go. He did really well, even holding it himself, but I did need to buy new teats that flowed faster.
Rob and I need to work out and practice the logistics of him having the 2 boys on his own and feeding Leo as I would like to get out on my own soon. I need to get some exercise!
I really would like to have more of a set routine with Leo. It worked so well with Ellis that I think it would be good for him too. It's just tricky trying to work it all out. He did sleep for an hour and half this morning which really surprised me but I still haven't worked out what works for him. The bath time thing is a struggle and I need to get my head around that soon.
Sleeping is a nightmare! He really isn't sleeping well at night at all. Last night he woke every hour and a quarter and it wasn't even as though he needed to feed. I cuddled him and he went back to sleep. I think I just need to stick with it for now and hope that things improve when he goes into his own room. I never wanted to get into the routine of bringing him in bed with me but needs must as I have to get some rest before the day begins. I get so irritated with him in the night but when he wakes up in the morning with his amazing smile, my heart melts and I just end up infatuated again. A Mother's love.
As for me, I seem to be finally getting over the birth. My bits aren't stinging anymore which is great news and I have, hopefully, my final check-up at the hospital on Tuesday. I had a physio appointment Monday just gone and it was all good news. She examined me and checked my pelvic floor muscle. That was one of the strangest things I have experienced. Basically my pelvic floor muscle is very normal and my prolapsed bladder is so minimal it isn't even worth worrying about. She said it is very supported and when I cough or sneeze my muscle is pulling it up, which it is supposed to do. Wicked!
I also feel like the fog is lifting a little. I'm starting to feel like I can cope with a lot more. I've been doing quite well anyway I think. Since Leo was born I have done all of Ellis' classes and fitted in some classes for Leo, I've still been seeing all my Mummy groups, manged to go on holiday and maintain the blogs. The house on the other hand is in need of a major spring clean.
My weight has dropped recently by a couple of pounds, 12st 2lbs is my lightest but I haven't been doing too well with my eating since my holiday so I suspect I've put it back on now. No worries.
Hair is still falling out and I had quite a bit cut off recently so I have a lot less than I used to. I hope I don't go bald.
I will try and do measurements and weight for the 5 month post. Can't wait for Christmas, I just hope I can get organised in time.
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