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Taking Things in Stride

Its just shy of two months in my new relationship; and so far, so good. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I can be very much myself in a relationship; I never feel like I need to filter what I say or act any more mature than I feel like. I know that being with me throws a lot of curve balls at Enigma, but I can tell that he isn't going anywhere (anytime soon at least). The things that I find awkward about myself are oddly endearing in his eyes, and I've become enamored with him as well. There are mannerisms that could be annoying, but I can't bring myself to think of them as anything other than pieces of him.

As much as I hate to admit it, there is a small part of me that relishes in the unspoken knowledge that I have him wrapped around my finger. I know that I never intend to use this to manipulate him, but I know it tips the power balance of our relationship in my favour. As bad its connotations, I kind of like knowing that I have the upper hand; it quells my (previously prevalent) insecurities about relationships. There is something so reassuring about hearing him tell others that he refuses to let me slip through his fingers, or that he intends to treat me as best he can.

For now, I'm going to enjoy being in the throws of a budding new romance. I'm going to treasure everyday that I have with Enigma; and be sure to treat him as best I can.

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annabelle @ two months

this little nugget turned 2 months on the 6th!

weight & height: TBD at her doctor's appointment next week, but definitely growing!

clothes: finally out of newborn size for the most part, she's about half and half between newborn and 0-3 month sizes depending on the brand

likes: being held upright, lights and movement, black and white pictures, bathtime, diaper changes, music, walks in the stroller and being outside

dislikes: being held too tightly, lying down unless she's asleep, naps, the swing or bouncy seat for more than 10 minutes

Eating

Still breastfeeding, still eating like a champ. She eats between 8-9 times a day, about every 2.5-3 hours. Usually we give her a bottle right before bed, around 3 oz. We’re breastfeeding on demand, and some days she’ll cluster feed every hour or so, usually either first thing in the morning or late in the evening. I’ve been trying to let her eat as much as possible during the day, and as a result we’ve had noticeable success in her sleeping habits at night.

Sleeping

Often, the first question people ask is, “how is she sleeping? does she sleep through the night yet?” And I usually whisper my answer because I don’t want other new moms to hear me and think I’m bragging… but the answer is YES! At 7 weeks she started sleeping 8pm-5am without waking up. We were on a 6-3-1 schedule for a while (going to bed at 8pm, feeding at 2am, 5am and 6am) and then she dropped one feed and started waking around 3am and then again around 5am. One night I decided to see what would happen if I just gave her a pacifier at 3am immediately when she woke up. To my surprise (and delight) she went right back to sleep and slept until 5am. I did the same thing the next night, and then ever since she’s been sleeping from 8pm-5am almost every night.

Naps are another story… we haven’t quite figured out napping at home yet, but she’ll nap perfectly in the carseat, stroller or Ergo while we’re out and about. This is great for lunch dates, car rides and shopping trips, but not so great for getting anything done at home. She takes 3 naps a day on average, and this month I’m going to try to “nap train” so she gets used to taking them in her bassinet or pack n’ play.

Development

So many smiles!!! She flashed us her first social smile right around 7 weeks. Now we can usually count on smiles first thing every morning and anytime she has a full belly. She’s still a tummy time rockstar, and apart from a little wobbliness, she holds her head up so well.