Friday, May 2, 2014

Uniquely Felix


So I kind of thought I had this parenting thing figured out, but Felix has taught me something these past 4 months.  Every baby is their own person.  I am so often thinking "Link didn't do that" and I am right, he didn't, because Felix is not Link.

Last night Amber came to take Link for a couple days and I had a moment to reflect on Felix as we know him today.  I am going to try to make none of these comments say "unlike Link" although most of them could have that attached.  I'll start with one that is kind of the same.

Felix is big beautiful baby boy with big blue eyes and a reddish tint to his hair.  Surprisingly no dimples but he has a smile that lights up his face.

He loves to smile at everyone, but only really like to be held for very long by mom and dad.  He is inconsistent on who he enjoys being held by.  He is inconsistent in many areas.  He is a light sleeper and a heavy sleeper.  He is spooked easily and hardly spooked at all.  Naps can be long or short.  They are mostly short.

At 4 months Felix babbles non-stop, laughs at Link and mama blowing on his belly, and is trying to roll from his back to front.  He doesn't really do tummy time, but is very strong none-the-less.

Life is definitely harder with two, or maybe I should say, having a baby is definitely hard when you have a job.  If I didn't get so much satisfaction out of my job and feel like it is a great fit for me I would be gone in a heart beat.  

Raising a baby with both parents working has created some changes in parenting.  We are not cloth diapering (yet?).  We use the Honest company.  

I have to be more conscious of pumping and keeping a supply.  I am on the clock feeding as I usually need to get home every 2-3 hours.  

Felix does take a pacifier now.  He also sometimes sleep in the co-sleeper rather than our bed.  

We have put him in the door jumper.  He likes hanging out but hasn't figured out how to jump yet.  He does like to grab toys.  He got a Sophie giraffe and is often playing with him (as big brother says).  We go on lots of walks in his car seat stroller.  He also likes to swing from time to time, nothing ever captures his attention for too long.  

He is a big cuddler and I LOVE that.

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