Dear Noi,
Today you are 6 weeks old and I can't believe how fast time has flown by.
Just yesterday morning, as I was nursing you in your room, I was blown away by how much you have grown over these last few weeks. It's exciting and slightly sad all at the same time. This parenthood gig is certainly a roller coaster ride.
At 6 weeks you are really starting to become a little person. We get glimpse of your beautiful smile, although we are unsure if it's because you like what we said or if it's the gas bubbles you fight on a daily basis. It doesn't matter, we will take those fabulous smiles anyway we can get them.
Noi, you are officially starting to get too big for your newborn onesies. It will only be a matter of days before you will be out of them completely. You have plenty of bigger clothes, but are in that awkward phase of the next size up being way too big and the current size being a bit too snug.
You have discovered your hands although you would prefer they not be covered with mittens all the same. You love to suck on your hands and do it mostly when your tired and want extra soothing. You are also a star grabber and love to grab your chubby cheeks and scratch them, which is why you wear your mittens.
You had your 1 month check up ( a little late because of scheduling shots) at the Pediatrician office this week as well. You are already 8 pounds 3 ounces!
You are now napping well during the day but continue to only sleep 3 hour stretches at night. Most of this is because we are breast feeding and you are not getting a huge meal before bedtime. Most night we don't mind getting up, but having you sleep 4-5 hours stretches would be most welcomed to your tired Mama and Daddy.
Each morning I open the front door so you can watch the trees and the birds in your bouncy seat while your Dad and I drink our coffee. Everyday you gain more patience and become more inquisitive. Your eyes are always searching and watching. It's so cool to watch.
You and I ventured out on our own this week as well! Two trips to Target, you and I. It doesn't seem like a big deal, but leaving the house, just the two of us was a big step for your Mama. It was scary and freeing all at the same time. Now we know we can go anywhere!
You hear people say it will take until the 6 week mark to feel back to normal again. Your Mama was striving for that and feels like it's almost true. We have certainly gotten into a rhythm as a family of 3 but there are still wrinkles to iron out. I am struggling with my new look as a Mom and how that fits into my old self. It's amazing the way you change when you have a baby, but nobody tells you that it's hard combining who you were with who you are now. Despite that, I'm loving this new role as your Mama and look forward to the spendid adventures that await us.
Love you forever,
Mama
