Magic 3 months
So as we head ever closer to 4 months (OMG) and it being NYE and all I thought I'd take some time to reflect.
Everyone talks about 3 months like its magic and I have to say that Oscar is officially like a pampers baby now lol. He chats away, kicking and laughing and yesterday he rolled over! He is definitely a bit more person like than the squawking new born of the first three months.
Whilst I wouldn't say 3 months was 100% the end of all our woes (sleep still being an issue) we have all come on in leaps and bounds. Oscar is off the gaviscon now, still a sick baby but does not seem to be in pain from reflux now. He has worked out how to poo effortlessly and spectacularly and is very interactive. We have even got into a guaranteed solid 3 hrs of sleep when we put him to bed which means mummy and daddy can have some time to sit exhausted on the sofa!!
I feel as though time is passing even faster now we are out of the 4th trimester and the newborn days. The changes in Oscar seem to happen daily now, he goes to bed and wakes looking different or demonstrating a new skill or news.
When people say it does get better I can now see a little of that! When I think back to how Oscar was in the beginning camped to now he is so different! I feel the key is to remember (that's easier said than done) the challenges of each phase it then puts into perspective the current challenges you are going through.
I can't remember if I have mentioned already but I also found the book 'The wonder weeks' so helpful where challenges are concerned as it really helps put Oscars fussy periods into perspective (it doesn't make them easier but at least you know why he is fussing!)
My favourite bit of all this motherhood business so far is definitely hearing Oscar laugh!!
I'm looking forward to the challenges of weaning and slightly scared about teething in the next few months.
Everyone talks about 3 months like its magic and I have to say that Oscar is officially like a pampers baby now lol. He chats away, kicking and laughing and yesterday he rolled over! He is definitely a bit more person like than the squawking new born of the first three months.
Whilst I wouldn't say 3 months was 100% the end of all our woes (sleep still being an issue) we have all come on in leaps and bounds. Oscar is off the gaviscon now, still a sick baby but does not seem to be in pain from reflux now. He has worked out how to poo effortlessly and spectacularly and is very interactive. We have even got into a guaranteed solid 3 hrs of sleep when we put him to bed which means mummy and daddy can have some time to sit exhausted on the sofa!!
I feel as though time is passing even faster now we are out of the 4th trimester and the newborn days. The changes in Oscar seem to happen daily now, he goes to bed and wakes looking different or demonstrating a new skill or news.
When people say it does get better I can now see a little of that! When I think back to how Oscar was in the beginning camped to now he is so different! I feel the key is to remember (that's easier said than done) the challenges of each phase it then puts into perspective the current challenges you are going through.
I can't remember if I have mentioned already but I also found the book 'The wonder weeks' so helpful where challenges are concerned as it really helps put Oscars fussy periods into perspective (it doesn't make them easier but at least you know why he is fussing!)
My favourite bit of all this motherhood business so far is definitely hearing Oscar laugh!!
I'm looking forward to the challenges of weaning and slightly scared about teething in the next few months.
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