Baby M is 7 months old today
I say this every month but time is flying!!!
Baby M has come along so much in the past month. He can now sit up all by himself - even at the baby groups other mums have commented on how sturdy he is when he's sitting.
We still aren't crawling yet but he is getting there. His legs go and then he stops and puts his arms into the push up position. When he realises he needs to do both then I think he will be off. He can move in circles and backwards. He also does cot gymnastics, he's never where we put him at night. He's usually found up at the top of the cot on his front so he must wriggle himself up there some how. He's in a sleeping bag too!
Although we are probably a long way off walking he loves being in his walker and goes backwards. Over the past few days he's also started bouncing A LOT. I think he's turning into Tigger.
We are now trying lumpier foods. We've introduced water - Baby M isn't that keen but with the hot weather has been drinking it occasionally. I've also been trying to give him biscotti - he'd rather mush it in his hands but will suck on it when I hold it for him. Is this a lazy boy trick?
Baby M is much more aware of his surroundings and is still such a giggly smiley boy. Whenever anyone meets him for the first time they comment on how happy he is.
I look forward to discovering what the next month has in store for us all
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Thursday, 10 July 2014
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Could this be farewell?
Over the past few weeks I've been thinking about my blogging future.
Reading everyone's posts about Britmums Live has made me think about things even more.
I enjoy blogging but sometimes I find it difficult to find the time to fit it in. Weekends are all about family time now Mr M is back to work. Evenings are about relaxing once Baby M goes to bed, which isn't at a set time yet. Depending when he gets up & the day I'm exhausted & just want my bed.
During the day it isn't possible as Baby M won't go down in his cot for a nap my whole day is spent with him. We are also starting more baby groups & classes this week. These are not only for Baby M but also for me as I have been getting quite lonely during the day & want to make some mummy friends - my "pre baby" friends seem to be making themselves scarce.
I am also joining a running club & a zumba class this week. Another way to try and make friends but also lose my baby weight, I'm sure I'm getting fatter not thinner!!
I go back to work in 2 months. I enjoy my job & it can be so rewarding but it is also challenging and exhausting at times, I know I will just want to come home, have cuddles from Baby M & switch my brain off with some tv once he goes to bed. Family time is going to be even more important once I'm back to work.
So when do I blog?!
Maybe my priorities are wrong. When I do something I like to do my best & I'm just not sure I can give my blog my best. Seeing everyone's blogs that went to Britmums Live they all put so much time & effort to make them amazing. I don't want to blog if I can't do my best & make it the best it can be.
So for now this is farewell but it may not be goodbye
Monday, 16 June 2014
6 months old - that's half a year!
I can't believe Baby M is 6 months old!! I know I say this every month but time is flying!!
Baby M is becoming more and more interested in his surroundings. He is fascinated by his reflection and loves watching himself on the ipad when we Facetime family. He grabs hold of the ipad and tries to "kiss" himself - so cute!!!
His hand/eye coordination is getting much better too. With help he's been putting shapes in the right holes with his toy (we have a genius!)
He is able to sit up by himself for much longer. There have been a few face plants but always onto something soft so he hasn't hurt himself yet. He has to learn to put his hands out to stop himself - we can't wrap him in cotton wool.
He loves rolling and now when we go into him in the morning he is sleeping on his front. I have to say it worries me about whether he can breathe but he has always preferred sleeping on his front when he can so I'm not surprised he gets himself into this position.
He is trying to crawl and gets mad with himself when he can't. He lifts his head up really high but then when he moves his legs he lets his arms go out to the side. Once he realises he needs to combine both together I think he will be off. He's lifting his bum well off the ground and getting his legs underneath himself.
He likes being in his walker, I don't put him in it for too long as I know it's not great for development. He stamps his feet on the ground like he's running but hasn't moved forward yet - he's gone backwards a few times though.
Standing is still his favourite thing to do, he loves standing on the carpet and grass, I think he likes the feeling under his feet. He will pull himself up to stand on us.
We still have no teeth, I wish they would hurry up!! He seems in pain at times and chews on his fists/toys/us.
We are well on our weaning journey. He has 3 meals a day - or should I say tastes a day. He is eating more and more each week. He doesn't seem to like my cooking, preferring jars and pouches. I feel like a bit of a failure as a mum when I give him a jar, there so much pressure on making your own. I think it will be easier when he's on finger foods and can have things a bit more lumpy. I keep trying him with water but he really isn't impressed. Perseverance Mummy!!
We've just been talking to the inlaws about having them for Christmas - I can't believe he will be 1 by then!! Time slow down please!!!
Baby M is becoming more and more interested in his surroundings. He is fascinated by his reflection and loves watching himself on the ipad when we Facetime family. He grabs hold of the ipad and tries to "kiss" himself - so cute!!!
His hand/eye coordination is getting much better too. With help he's been putting shapes in the right holes with his toy (we have a genius!)
He is able to sit up by himself for much longer. There have been a few face plants but always onto something soft so he hasn't hurt himself yet. He has to learn to put his hands out to stop himself - we can't wrap him in cotton wool.
He loves rolling and now when we go into him in the morning he is sleeping on his front. I have to say it worries me about whether he can breathe but he has always preferred sleeping on his front when he can so I'm not surprised he gets himself into this position.
He is trying to crawl and gets mad with himself when he can't. He lifts his head up really high but then when he moves his legs he lets his arms go out to the side. Once he realises he needs to combine both together I think he will be off. He's lifting his bum well off the ground and getting his legs underneath himself.
He likes being in his walker, I don't put him in it for too long as I know it's not great for development. He stamps his feet on the ground like he's running but hasn't moved forward yet - he's gone backwards a few times though.
Standing is still his favourite thing to do, he loves standing on the carpet and grass, I think he likes the feeling under his feet. He will pull himself up to stand on us.
We are well on our weaning journey. He has 3 meals a day - or should I say tastes a day. He is eating more and more each week. He doesn't seem to like my cooking, preferring jars and pouches. I feel like a bit of a failure as a mum when I give him a jar, there so much pressure on making your own. I think it will be easier when he's on finger foods and can have things a bit more lumpy. I keep trying him with water but he really isn't impressed. Perseverance Mummy!!
We've just been talking to the inlaws about having them for Christmas - I can't believe he will be 1 by then!! Time slow down please!!!
Monday, 12 May 2014
5 months old - where has the time gone??
Baby M is 5 months old!!!
I can't believe how fast those 5 months have gone. I still feel like I don't have a clue what I'm doing too!!
Baby M is developing more and more into a little person, his personality is coming out more and more.
We have started our weaning journey. He loves porridge and has had his first taste of sweet potato, which he also loved!
He sits in his highchair with us at mealtimes and loves watching us eat
His hand/eye coordination seems to be improving and he can pass things between his hands. He hasn't quite mastered rolling over yet, he can get so far then he gets stuck. Once I help him he's so pleased with himself. When he has tummy time he kind of flounders around as if he wants to crawl but doesn't know how to so it.
He still loves standing and can pull himself up from sitting by holding our hands. He can also sit on his own for short spells
He is getting more interested in the cat, he has stroked her a few times and the smile on his face is huge!! He slightly pulled her fur once and I was worried she might lash out at him but she didn't flinch. The cat is slightly wary of him still but will go up to him and sniff. Hopefully their friendship with continue to develop
A friend gave us a walker, we have put him in it twice but his feet just miss the floor. I'm a bit wary of putting him in it too often for too long as I have read that it can cause problems with hips and walking.
He is also sleeping longer, no longer waking at 5, now can sleep until 7 - those extra 2 hours are amazing & make such a difference to how shattered I feel!!
I really hope that his teeth come through soon. They have been causing him so much discomfort and he has been such a grumpy and frustrated little boy at times. I wish there was something I could do to make him feel better!!
I can't believe how fast those 5 months have gone. I still feel like I don't have a clue what I'm doing too!!
Baby M is developing more and more into a little person, his personality is coming out more and more.
His hand/eye coordination seems to be improving and he can pass things between his hands. He hasn't quite mastered rolling over yet, he can get so far then he gets stuck. Once I help him he's so pleased with himself. When he has tummy time he kind of flounders around as if he wants to crawl but doesn't know how to so it.
He still loves standing and can pull himself up from sitting by holding our hands. He can also sit on his own for short spells
He is getting more interested in the cat, he has stroked her a few times and the smile on his face is huge!! He slightly pulled her fur once and I was worried she might lash out at him but she didn't flinch. The cat is slightly wary of him still but will go up to him and sniff. Hopefully their friendship with continue to develop
A friend gave us a walker, we have put him in it twice but his feet just miss the floor. I'm a bit wary of putting him in it too often for too long as I have read that it can cause problems with hips and walking.
He is also sleeping longer, no longer waking at 5, now can sleep until 7 - those extra 2 hours are amazing & make such a difference to how shattered I feel!!
I really hope that his teeth come through soon. They have been causing him so much discomfort and he has been such a grumpy and frustrated little boy at times. I wish there was something I could do to make him feel better!!
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