He started to leave the really sleepy newborn phase at about 2.5 weeks old but he still takes a few good naps on his own on my bed or the couch and then a few being held. He loves to sleep on his tummy and he already has such strong neck muscles to move his head from side to side when he's asleep on his tummy. At night he's still in our bed with me and wakes up to eat about every 2-3 hrs.
He is still breastfeeding but it is a constant struggle to feel like he is getting enough. He is constantly nursing (I think he's a snacker...not really eating enough to keep him satisfied for long periods) and then still wanting more from a bottle. He would nurse, have a bottle and I would pump, rinse, repeat every 1.5-2 hrs. It's all I ever do! I am taking a lot of different supplements (blessed thistle, red raspberry leaves, and brewer's yeast 3 x a day) to help with my supply and eating a lot of foods that are supposed to increase supply (like oatmeal- YUCK!) Some days it is so overwhelming that I want to quit but for the most part, it's working so I'm trying to trust my body and know that it's doing what it should.
He's still a long and lean baby just like his siblings but he was already almost 9 lbs. by 1 month so I think he might end up being my "chubbiest" baby. He passes gas like there is no tomorrow and it SMELLS so bad! He hates being in the car and usually cries the whole time so we don't go anywhere very often!
He is smiling a lot now and is even starting to get his hands up to his mouth! If he's laying on the floor, sometimes he'll turn to one side...he's obviously ambitious like his big sis!!!
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I am not great at commenting on blogs these days. But I do read all your posts. I can't believe how big Sam is already. Time flies. What a cutie! Keep posting. I may not comment, but I am reading!!
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