Friday, March 21, 2014

Four Weeks: Connor

Four weeks.  One month.  A lifetime, literally.

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Connor had a doctor’s appointment on Monday to get the second round of his Hepatitis B vaccine.  I’m not sure what he thought was worse: being naked for all the measurements they take or getting that shot in his leg.  Okay, it was the latter, but just barely.  Anyway, he’s up to 9 lb 11 oz so the formula and my boobs make a good team.

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Connor likes: baths now that he can be in his tub, having his hair washed/his head rubbed, being wrapped up in a blanket, the sign over his changing table, ceiling fans, the Bjorn most of the time (thank goodness!), and sleeping in his bouncer.

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Connor dislikes: getting naked for baths and getting out of the tub, being hungry, a cold wipe on his bare butt, having shirts go over his head, and being put in his crib less than firmly sound asleep.

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It would appear he’s also suspicious of sock monkeys.

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He sneezes a lot and smiles a little.

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I know the smiles aren’t real yet, but they’re cute all the same, and I can’t wait until something I do elicits one.

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The car seat is hit or miss.  Sometimes he doesn’t mind it and will either fall asleep or just veg, but sometimes it’s as bad as being naked.  I took him and Monte for a walk on Saturday and it was a day the car seat was the enemy so I ended up pushing the stroller and holding the leash with one hand while I had Connor up on the other shoulder.  Fun times.

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Let’s talk about the hair for a sec.  I promise, we don’t style it, we don’t make it stand up or do the mohawk thing.  Connor’s hair looks how it looks all on its own.

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We are trying to get on a little bit of a schedule ahead of me going back to work and so far the most positive thing I can say is we have good intentions.  Putting Connor to bed in the evenings is a nightmare that has had me in tears a couple of times.  I’d rather do the middle-of-the-night shift than try to get him down for the night.

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My mom made me monthly shirt thingies for these posts, and I have to apologize for forgetting to grab it for this first set of pictures.  Sorry, Mom!  Connor just happened to be in a good mood and I wanted to get some photos before that changed, and I kinda forgot about the monthly markers until it was too late.

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Connor in a nutshell: sweet, annoying, cute, needy, and frustrating.  One minute I love him, the next I want to sell him to the highest bidder.  Hopefully I’ll feel less and less inclined to put an ad on craigslist with each passing day.

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4 comments:

Gma said...

If looks could kill, poor Sock Monkey would be a goner!

Thanks for the honest version of having a newborn. FYI, you aren't the first to shed tears of frustration or consider a Craiglist posting. It ain't easy being new parents!

Sara said...

LOVE the suspicious of sock monkey picture!

Erika said...

I love your honesty, because really let's face it...it's very frusterating! Best of luck transitioning into a schedule and getting ready to go back to work soon!

Jenny said...

There were way too many nights to count that I was in tears with Chase. He was a nightmare to get to sleep. Hang in there, your doing great and he is one handsome little man!!! I can't wait to see him again!