The B Family: E's Week 4

E is growing by leaps and bounds. It is incredible to watch, as we celebrate his one month birthday, his every move- the grins, the stares, the wiggles- and remember that at this time only a month ago that he was born. And yet, I still can't believe that he came out of me ;)

E loves to stretch, follow mom and dad's voice with his tiny blue eyes, turn his head to the sound of a chime or musical toy, squeeze our fingers in his little hands, listen to music and books read to him(especially books with rhyme and repetition, stand on his feet while we hold him, and EAT.

Eat, Sleeps, and Poops. Don't get me wrong. The first week of nursing was exceptionally demanding. We were feeding him, per doctor orders, formula and nursing every two hours, meaning a one hour break in between. As this didn't work out what-so-ever for any of us, we went to three hour feedings, then to four, and four hours apart was a dream. But five hours?? Wow! As of last night he ate 6ozs at 6:30pm, woke up at 10:30pm for a diaper change only to go back to bed, finally waking up at 1:30am to EAT. Repeat till 8:30am. 7 hours?!? Outstanding; though, I hope it isn't a one time deal! As B likes to put it, "He's an overachiever".

Little one having tummy time (not really his favorite).
He's able to scoot by pushing off with his feet supported. May 27, 2009

Cuddly and ready to go on a walk. May 28, 2009

All smiles.

Stretches. E loves to stretch, especially when he is

taken out of his blanket swaddle.

May 29, 2009

Love this pic.
His hairline has receded and thinned about an inch.

Look at me stretch!
E loves to stretch out and flex his muscles before diaper changes.
He has also started to grasp toys and focus his eyes
on his "Fish, turtle, butterfly (pez, tortuga, mariposa)" mobile.

E showing off his stretches. May 29, 2009