A Growth Spurt

Dear Conor,

Week 4 started off pretty well.  It was the first week since your birth that didn't include a holiday celebration of some kind and therefore we were able to just relax and get to know each other better.  We took advantage of this new found freedom and went to visit GG Irene at the Rehab Center.  This was your second visit there.  GG Irene was so happy to see you and she loved your little blue mittens!

Conor and GG Irene 01/04/2012

Conor & Dad 01/04/2012

You enjoyed your time at the Rehab Center.  We went for a walk up and down the halls with GG Irene and you were simply the star of the show.  All the residents (and nurses alike) came out to greet you.  When we got back to GG Irene's room you spent some time hanging out on her bed.

On Thursday, January 5, 2012 your Dad had to work so it was just me and you.  You were a little grumpy and wanted to be held quite a bit.  But you did spent a little bit of time on the couch in your Boppy right next to me while I did some blogging and catching up on paying bills.  The cute little turtle toy you are looking at was your Christmas present from your Aunts Danielle and Sarah.  You love this little turtle and it is usually on your carseat if we go anywhere!

On Friday, January 6, 2012 I had to go to work for two hours and so you stayed home with Dad all by yourself.  Dad sent me this picture of you waving to me.  I missed you very much while I was at Court and I hurried home as quickly as I could to get back to you all!

Saturday morning started out with a nice warm bath.  We splished and splashed until you had wrinkles on your fingers and then it was time to get dressed.  You had a very touch day on Saturday - you didn't spend much time sleeping and that made you even more grumpy.

Loving your Saturday Morning bath!

After a lot of work I finally was able to get you to rest for about 15 minutes - just enough time for Mom to take her own shower and switch the laundry.  This was your first little rest in your crib.  The sheets were very chilly and I was afraid that the change in temperature on your back would cause you to wake up so I put the blanket Grandma Mary made for you under your back.

It is clear that your growth spurt has begun because you are very cranky and you are wanting to eat all the time.  You used to eat every 4 hours and all weekend you ate every 2.5 hours during the day.  You used to sleep quite a bit during the day but this past weekend you barely slept - something that was very tough on both you and us!  But, we will get through this one and the ones that follow.

xoxo

Mom