Cherished Memories by Elizabeth Marie: Tristan

At two weeks old, my little man has gained a full pound since leaving the hospital (he is now 8 pounds, 11.5 ounces) and 3/4 of an inch (21 and 1/4 inches). His head circumference measures 37 cm. He has grown and changed so much in the last two weeks. Part of me cannot wait to see how he will change next, and another part is a bit sad that he is growing so quickly. He won't be my little baby boy for much longer. Before I know it he will be a teenager! Yikes!

Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Nom, hand!

A thoughtful gaze.

Tristan is amazing. I don't think I could have asked for a better baby. For the first few days he pretty much would have slept through the night if we didn't have to wake him up for feedings. Now he wakes up twice most nights. Once around 11:30 - 12:30, depending on when we put him to sleep, then again around 4:30-5:00. He eats really well. Too well. He did well at breastfeeding when I was able to do it. Unfortunately, he did not take to the breast very well after I finished the medication, but as long as he is eating well and thriving on the formula, I can't complain.

He is, for the most part, a content baby. Except for a few fussy experiences we have had, he generally only cries when he is very hungry, or when he has wet his diaper. I swear that he is already "smiling". It's not legitimate smiles because he is happy, but it is definitely not a gas face either. It's almost like he is "testing out" the expression and he usually only does it as he is falling asleep. The other day I was so sure I heard him laughing over the monitor. And when I checked on him he was fast asleep with that little "smile" on his face.

He absolutely hates his baths at this point. But as soon as he is swaddled in the fuzzy towel and cuddling up to Mommy, he is content again. It's one of my favourite moments.

I love everything about him, but I especially love the ways he sleeps...