Owen started smiling around 6 weeks. This is such a turning point because up to that point there isn't a lot of back and forth feedback and life with a newborn can seem like all work and no reward. Once he started smiling everything changed. Suddenly I know that I can sing "head, shoulders, knees, and toes" or "you are my sunshine" and I know I'll get a smile out of him. Having these tricks in my back pocket are so helpful and make being a mom feel like something I actually might be ok at.
At his two month check up he was 11 pounds, 12 ounces and 23 inches. So he's gained 2 pounds and grown 2 inches since birth! This is another reward, knowing that breastfeeding is going well and he is gaining weight and growing at a good rate. Considering all the heartache and frustration I experienced with breastfeeding Emma, this is such a relief to have very little issues feeding Owen.
We are looking forward to our trip to Disney World tomorrow! I am hoping that we all enjoy ourselves despite traveling with 4 kids 5 and under. Considering there are 6 adults I really hope we all share the load and arrive in Orlando in one piece and not mad at each other :)
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