Sorry for the lack of updates but as you can imagine I'm a busy mommy! lol Elliot is 3 months and 2 weeks old!
Elliot's 3 month stats as of Sept. 17, 2010: 12 lb, 2oz and 22.5 inches.
Last week I was struck with an AWFUL bout of tendonitis. I went to a walk-in clinic because the pain was too much to handle, they took X-rays and told me it was broken, gave me a splint and told me to follow-up with an Orthopedist. Thanks to Chris' mom for coming up on such short notice and being my right hand ... literally! We had a good time and Elliot enjoyed having Nana stay with us! Met with the Orthopedist who confirmed it was NOT a break however a really bad case of tendonitis. She said it is very common in new Moms. She gave me a Cortisone steroid shot (owww!) and a wirst brace. Aunt Mary came up on Friday to help me since my hand was still not 100% functional. She was such a big help and stayed Friday night so Chris and I could go on a date night! We went to dinner and movie - of course we missed lil E but enjoyed a night with just the two of us.
My parents also came to visit over the weekend on their way back from vacation. It was a short visit with Elliot since it was way past his bedtime but it was still a nice visit and we had dinner waiting for them. Yummmmy pot roast!!
We have a fun weekend ahead ... Chris and I are going to a RUSH concert (thanks Aunt Mary for coming to babysit!!), Saturday we're going to my friend's son's 1st birthday / USF tailgate before picking up Nana at the airport on Saturday night.
I promise to post pictures soon ...
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
12 weeks old
Happy 12 weeks, Elliot ... 3 months old on the 18th!! It truly amazes me how much Elliot has changed in the last 12 weeks. It's also crazy to think he could have come a whole month after he did which would make him only 8 or 9 weeks.
As I type this I'm watching my lil guy play with his toys in his floor play gym. He is batting away and cooing at his dangling toys. Normally I play with him and thats how this started out but he didn't look like he was finished playing so I got up and figured that he could entertain himself as I watched close to make sure that kitties didn't decide to play along with him. haha I love that he kicks his legs and moves his arms really fast when the music turns on ... is he dancing??
Things he can do:
- sit in his bumbo (not regularly but I've tried it because his head control is great)
- hold his head up when being held upright
- grasps and move his toys ... mainly his "O ball" and he also did it with a bell toy at music class
- looks for our voices (I notice he will pretty much bend backwards to look for Chris when he hears his voice)
- roll over (when he wants to - usually when he's bored during tummy time)
Likes/loves...
- looking in mirrors
- being on his changing pad (he just laughs and giggles)
- being talked to ... all smiles!
- playing with his O-ball
- music class
- when his grandparents visit ... not that he doesn't get enough attention already ... lol!
Dislikes...
- Being on his tummy for too long
- when Mommy takes his picture (over and over again)
As I type this I'm watching my lil guy play with his toys in his floor play gym. He is batting away and cooing at his dangling toys. Normally I play with him and thats how this started out but he didn't look like he was finished playing so I got up and figured that he could entertain himself as I watched close to make sure that kitties didn't decide to play along with him. haha I love that he kicks his legs and moves his arms really fast when the music turns on ... is he dancing??
Things he can do:
- sit in his bumbo (not regularly but I've tried it because his head control is great)
- hold his head up when being held upright
- grasps and move his toys ... mainly his "O ball" and he also did it with a bell toy at music class
- looks for our voices (I notice he will pretty much bend backwards to look for Chris when he hears his voice)
- roll over (when he wants to - usually when he's bored during tummy time)
Likes/loves...
- looking in mirrors
- being on his changing pad (he just laughs and giggles)
- being talked to ... all smiles!
- playing with his O-ball
- music class
- when his grandparents visit ... not that he doesn't get enough attention already ... lol!
Dislikes...
- Being on his tummy for too long
- when Mommy takes his picture (over and over again)
Thursday, September 2, 2010
It's been a while ...
Hello to "all" my faithful readers ... not sure if there are any but I will continue to post anyway. I love looking back and reading all of my posts! I'm thinking of printing my pregnancy ones to read again in 20 years when my "little boy" is away at college or wherever he might be in 20 years.
Ok, on to the actual post ... it's been a while since I've updated. Elliot is keeping me busy!! We have joined a couple Mommy/Baby groups which is keeping us pretty busy not to mention I have several friends with young babies who we plan "playdates" with. He is a great sleeper and such a wonderful baby but I just hadn't found the time to update here. Let's see what's new ... Elliot will be 11 weeks old on Friday. I CAN NOT believe how fast the time as gone. Seems as if my life is moving at fast forward speed ... I wish I could find the remote and take it back a notch or two ... it's flying by and my lil guy is growing so big and doing so many things.
I've noticed recently that he is no longer that "newborn" ... he is a BABY. You're probably thinking "obviously, he is a baby!" but what I mean is that he is more like the baby that you imagine when you think of a baby ... fragile: yes BUT playful. He smiles when I make funny faces or weird noises and he LOVES loves loves "Where's Elliot / Peek-a-Boo" game and being tickled on his tummy and sides.
Exciting news: I'm going to be an AUNT!!! Congratulations to Chris' sister Megan and her husband Jon who are expecting their very own bundle of joy this coming March. I'm so excited to be an Aunt and for Elliot to have a cousin so close in age! We're planning a trip out to Cali this Spring to visit with the newest family addition.
I've been slacking on my picture uploads but once I take them off my camera, I will post some of the (what seems like a million) pictures that I have of Elliot.
Love to all,
C
Ok, on to the actual post ... it's been a while since I've updated. Elliot is keeping me busy!! We have joined a couple Mommy/Baby groups which is keeping us pretty busy not to mention I have several friends with young babies who we plan "playdates" with. He is a great sleeper and such a wonderful baby but I just hadn't found the time to update here. Let's see what's new ... Elliot will be 11 weeks old on Friday. I CAN NOT believe how fast the time as gone. Seems as if my life is moving at fast forward speed ... I wish I could find the remote and take it back a notch or two ... it's flying by and my lil guy is growing so big and doing so many things.
I've noticed recently that he is no longer that "newborn" ... he is a BABY. You're probably thinking "obviously, he is a baby!" but what I mean is that he is more like the baby that you imagine when you think of a baby ... fragile: yes BUT playful. He smiles when I make funny faces or weird noises and he LOVES loves loves "Where's Elliot / Peek-a-Boo" game and being tickled on his tummy and sides.
Exciting news: I'm going to be an AUNT!!! Congratulations to Chris' sister Megan and her husband Jon who are expecting their very own bundle of joy this coming March. I'm so excited to be an Aunt and for Elliot to have a cousin so close in age! We're planning a trip out to Cali this Spring to visit with the newest family addition.
I've been slacking on my picture uploads but once I take them off my camera, I will post some of the (what seems like a million) pictures that I have of Elliot.
Love to all,
C
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