So Ari is now 7.5 weeks old and we are pretty much in the groove with him now. We are just starting to get on a schedule (of sorts) but it is working so far. Lauren lent me the Baby Whisperer books and just from a little skimming - I tried a new method with him that has had miraculous results so far. In just 2 nights - we have eliminated the midnight / 1am feeding - and he makes it from 11 - 4!! Let's hope he keeps it up and extends the hours. I do think we have a sleeper on our hands. From talking to other moms - it sounds like Ari likes his rest quite a bit :) And that works for me. But when he is awake - the time is much more fun now. He is very alert and 'plays' a bit. He definitely notices his mobile and smiles at it a lot. He also loves the Flutterby activity mat and although he isn't a huge fan of his swing - he does like the mirror above it and it can entertain him for a few minutes. Ari's favorite spot though is at his changing table where he stares out the window - at I'm not sure what - but it looks wonderful to him. He has also started cooing just a bit - when he is active - he makes noises and I've almost heard 1 or 2 syllables of a laugh here and there. Ari also loves his bath and we have taken to giving him one every night now. Lavi is the Master of bathtime and really enjoys his special time with his son. I have started getting into some activities here and there and resuming life as normal. Lavi and I are exercising - and I joined a post natal yoga class. I am trying out a Stroller exercise class too. Plus - I joined the mommy group at the hospital and have already gone walking at the park with a few of the moms. We are heading to Florida on Saturday with him - so we are off on a real adventure. Hopefully the change in atmosphere won't mess up the nice little schedule that we have started. It is kind of upsetting the once it all falls into place - I am back to work - but I am hoping I will work that out as well and make it all fit.
Ari - Month 2
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