6 weeks

So far the little respiratory virus has stayed just that. No rushing to the ER, just some coughing and a little carrying on. I've noticed several people with colds this week, so I think he just picked something up. *shew*

A lot moms of young children say that they first 6 weeks with a new baby is the hardest. Well, here we are, 6 weeks into it, so can I look forward to a downhill slope? That remains to be seen, but even though the last 6 weeks have been challenging and tiring in some ways, I can honestly say that I have enjoyed them. I've mentioned before that this was not the case with Katy's newborn period, so that's a nice change this time around.

But here's the status on my 6 week old:

• He likes to eat, just like his parents.



• He wishes he were a tummy sleeper, but his mommy is too paranoid.



• He loves to suck, and we are soooo thankful for the pacifier.



• I think he is smiling at me. It's gradually looking more certain.



• He has yet to have a bottle, which I'm starting to think may come back to bite me if he decides he doesn't like that option.



• He's starting to make some vocalizations besides crying, and I forgot how cute that is.



• Most of the time he fusses for a reason.



• If he decides he's not tired, it's very difficult to get him to go to sleep. Especially at 3am.



• There's something comforting about the position of his car seat - bless him.

I can't wait to see what the next 6 weeks will bring...