A 2 month post about my little man but first an update since my last post. After the lactation appointment I made an appointment with the pediatrician a week later to check Ethan's weight. The kid gained double what they expect as a minimum. Supplementing with a bottle of breast milk is working. He's gaining weight. I'm also continuing to take the herbal supplement and it's working, I'm making more milk. We've managed to supplement Ethan with breast milk, thus avoiding formula and he's gaining weight. All the chaos and extra work is working, so I keep on keeping on with it. We shall see what happens when he starts daycare and I go back to work, but for now it's working and I've even managed to start making enough milk that I can freeze a little here and there for the future. I'm feeling better about the whole situation. Tons better.
On to the 2 month post. Ethan...you are now 2 months old. You are getting be more fun and grown up looking every day. You love to smile and show off your dimple (yes, you only have one right now but we are holding out that a 2nd might appear!). You love talking and having people talk to you. You are very social which I appreciate because you are so easy to take out with me. You usually sleep while we are out or sit contently in your carseat and stroller. You are a great baby. Last week you took to waking up about every 2 hours, this killed me. Daddy and I have been so spoiled by your great sleeping habits that last week was completely unknown to us. I became a walking zombie with very little sleep. Luckily you've switched that around already. You are still sleeping in your bassinet in our room, but willing be transitioning to your crib in your room this week. Also you are starting to have more of a routine and even getting a little better at falling to sleep quicker and more on your own. As I type this you are sleeping in your bassinet taking a nap. We are also going to start working more on you falling asleep by yourself without needing Mommy or Daddy rocking, bouncing and walking with you.
We spent your 2 month birthday up at Grandma and Grandpa's cabin. It was your first trip to either cabin. We were heading up for our annual Christmas tree cutting party with the Gould's and the Cannon's. Daddy and I were so excited to share this experience with you because we both love Christmas and all of our traditions that go along with it. Mother Nature had a different plan for us though. We went to the cabin on Friday and knew that there was a big blizzard predicted. We decided to go to the cabin anyway. Friday night while I was up feeding you, we looked out on the lake and watched the snow fall. It continued to fall all Saturday as well. Being at the cabin was great, we had no where to go, we could stay cuddled up watching the snow fall and hang out with family. We were supposed to cut our trees this day, but the tree farm closed due to all the snow. Our neighbor Mark called to let Daddy know that we had 18 inches of snow and it was still falling. Oakdale was the city with the 2nd highest snowfall, we ended up getting 20 inches of snow.
On your 2 month birthday Minnesota had it's 5th largest snowfall of all time. Despite the weather trying to wreck our Christmas tree weekend we continued with our plans. Saturday we went to the Gould's cabin and had dinner, played games and you got to meet Dylan Cannon who is just 4 months older than you. We had a great time. Sunday it was bitterly cold but Daddy was set on continuing with the tradition of cutting down our Christmas Tree at Wagon Landing Tree Farm. We all set out in search of trees, I stayed in the car with you while Daddy and Kona went searching for the perfect Christmas tree for 2010. It was a big deal because it's your first Christmas tree. Once Daddy found the perfect tree, I bundled you up in your snowsuit and zipped you up in my coat. We headed out to check out the tree and get a family photo in front of it. While Daddy was coming to get us, Grandpa tried to steal our tree, but gave it up once he knew we had already claimed it! It was a great tree and Daddy did a great job finding it! You love the Christmas tree...you watched Daddy put the lights on it and then watched as we trimmed the tree with ornaments. You love to sit in the dark and look at the lights.
You are getting so grown up, your smiles light up a room and make mommy's heart melt. You are also into playing with toys and starting to figure out that you can use your hands and arms to reach things. While Daddy was out of town for work this week we spent the night at Grandma and Grandpa's and you figured out how to play with the toy bar Grandma bought you. It is so fun to watch you grow older and start to figure out the world around you. Mommy is starting to get sad because I only have 2.5 weeks of maternity leave left and I'm dreading going back to work. The more you start to interact and figure things out, the less and less I want to go back to work. I don't want to miss out on any of these milestones you are starting to reach. I had a phone interview yesterday for a job that is very close to home and only half time. I should find out in a few days if I got an interview next week and I'm praying constantly that I get one. I would love to have the opportunity to spend so much more time at home with you!
Little man, these past 2 months have been the best. We are so lucky to have you! We love you! You are waking up from your nap so I will have to post pictures later.
