Most of these pics were taken around 5-6 weeks and he's actually almost 2 months now but just wanted to do a little update on his life thus far! At his 1 month checkup (which was just before 6 wks old) he was 21 inches long and already 10 lb 3 oz! So he certainly is growing! In fact, he really is an awesome nurser. I couldn't ask for better. Ivy was fairly difficult in this area so I wasn't sure how things would be this time around but he seems to love it. Takes a lot of stress out of having a newborn, I think. To know that they are eating and growing well..
Our little guy has the sweetest, most easy going personality. Very easy to please. He does have his moments of fussiness or crying, like any baby, but it's hardly ever full blown fits. That's not to say he doesn't make noise though. He makes a ton of noise! Grunts, snorts, LOTS of coos and squawks.. It cracks me up! Ivy was a pretty silent baby until about 4-5 months (besides crying) so it's been something to get used to, especially at night, lol.. Boys are just noisy, I guess! It's oh so cute, though.
So far, Ivy is a great big sister and loves baby Marshall so much.. She loves to show everyone that comes over or gets in the car where her Baby Brother is. She loves to help mommy take his diapers to the trash and tries to give him his binky (or a toy) when he's upset.. She's such a sweet sister.
Love this, lol:
Marshall loves his binky and loves to be swaddled. And he is quite the snuggler. He just loves to be held and cuddled. I barely have to rock him to get him to sleep most of the time. For the times that he is a little fussier or has a hard time falling asleep, I started using a Maya wrap that I found at a second hand shop (pure luck because those things are kind of pricy). I learned about it from a good friend and so far I
looove it, especially in the evenings when caring for Ivy and he is acting a little clingy. It's also been super handy while teaching voice lessons (only teaching a couple students right now who have competitions coming up).
And now, the closest I've gotten to some smiles on camera:
I love this cute little munchkin and think he is just perfect in every way! Can't wait to see him grow! At the same time, I am very much enjoying this snuggly newborn stage very much. :)
Just a few extra pics that I caught with my phone over the past month.. The bottom two are little man all cozy in the wrap:
3 comments:
Your kiddoes are so adorable! I'm glad Marshall is such a great baby and that nursing is much easier this time around.
I miss Marshall SO much! Goodness he is cute! I love his sweet little smile. I am so happy that you got that snuggle wrap all figured out! How cool is that! Ivy is so cute as she is trying to be like mommy and help in every way!
Hugs and Kisses from Mema!!
He's so sweet! I just love the pictures of the two of them together. I'm so glad your second baby is an easy one. Emmy was an easy baby, Jack was pretty easy too...but I transitioned into two easier than I thought I would. I'm so glad you are as well! He's such a handsome boy! I can totally see Ivy in him as well :)
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