Much has happened the past 15 days-
D is showing more personality now smiling more and definitely more verbal with his coos and gurgles.
He has figured out to frown! So he will frown before he breaks out into a full blown cry- for example, he will frown and move his lips downwards if the dog barks too loud or he hears something he doesn't like, or he feels uncomfortable because he has a dirty diaper. I have yet to capture that moment, but I will and post it up eventually :]
He also has been communicating better such as being cranky(lots of grunts and short bursts of waahhs) right before he falls asleep,
rubbing/burrowing his head when held to show that he's tired... he will also express that he is happy by a squeal or a melodic whoo~ or hoo~ or ha~. When he is overwhelmed, then he will make an annoyed noise like, weh! with a staccato, and if he's bored he'll do a little tiny wail.
These days he has been more attentive to objects around him.
The lion doll is his favorite object to stare at. He becomes very inquisitive and observant when the doll is placed directly above him. He can spend up to 15-20 minutes by himself just staring at the doll and cooing.
He is also developing hand-eye coordination! He hasn't perfected it yet, but he's beginning to swat at dangling things.
As always, he likes to play with mommy :]
He is now having fun with his daddy as well :]
In the beginning, we had a lot of arguments because I wanted my husband to help out more, and my husband said he can't because all the baby wants is his mommy. This was very true the first month and a half and there really wasn't much my husband could do because I am exclusively breastfeeding and all Derrick wanted was mommy.(He would cry nonstop if my husband try to hold him...) Of course this did not help ME with the lack of sleep and constant breastfeeding and holding the baby until my arms fell asleep.... which in turn led to constant arguments and fights. Hormones, lack of sleep, physical fatigue... you do the math- it's inevitable...
But slowly, Derrick has warmed up to his daddy, and daddy has been trying to spend more time with Derrick so that he will be more familiar with his daddy. So far, it has been fantastic :]
The first unofficial family picture! Mommy and daddy look so bad :[ but Derrick looks so cute!
Derrick is also becoming an expert at tummy time. However, he hates being on his tummy and he can't last more than 5 minutes on his tummy!! He has much better control of his neck and hopefully he will be able to hold his head up on his own soon!
Recently, he has shown that he likes sitting up!
He still has some growing to do before he can fit on his peg perego siesta booster seat, but he likes being propped up seeing what's going on around him.
And it's easier to take pictures with mommy, too! :]
Today was Do Division Fest, which is a street fest right near our house. Derrick loved the green balloon, he couldn't take his eyes off of it! I can't wait until he grows up so he can enjoy all these activities!
MOMMY UPDATE
I'm still struggling physically-
These days I've been feeling my scar burn, I feel extreme heat from it and then it'll subdue, and then it'll flare up again, and then get better again... it's weird, it's not pain, but it's definite discomfort of my scar.
Which, by the way, has keloided, and looks disgusting, like a worm. :[
I also started my period again, two in one month, and still spotting a bit. :[
My joints are in extreme pain, especially if I walk more than 20 minutes.
I also have gained weight in my upper body, specifically my arms near my boobs; I don't know if they look thicker because the muscles there got bigger from lifting and holding the baby all the time, or if it's because of my breasts, or if it's because I'm gaining overall.
This is again, weird because, my lower body and abdomen hasn't really gotten big at all, I still fit into my pre pregnancy clothes fine, albeit the arms... :'[
I don't want to cut down on calories since I'm breastfeeding, I guess I just have to do more arm stretches...
Emotionally, I'm pretty stable and quite happy. Romantically, husband and I are not really chummy chummy, but enjoying each other's company and helping each other.
My mom is still around helping with everything from cleaning to laundry to dishes to taking care of the dog... and I fear the day she has to leave :[
Overall, we have now found a routine, and husband, Baby Derrick and I are finally figuring out how to be a family, with the help of my mom. I'm sure once she leaves, there will be adjusting period, but for now, everything is slowly coming together :]
Until the next post, keep us in your prayers!
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