Here is Jack at 7 weeks…
(March 15, 2012)
At 7 weeks, Jack weighed in at 8lbs, 9ozs. Look at these chubby cheeks…
Lindsey came for a visit this week and we walked down to have a snack at Starbucks. Here we are sending photo-text love to our friend Kirsten (to cheer her up since her infant daughter had a bad cough)…
Lindsey took this nice photo of Jack-boy and I…
Jack hit a fun milestone this week by smiling socially! He first smiled at me shortly after Lindsey left and then at R in the middle of the night. Here is one of his smiles…
My Aunt Susan and Aunt Carole visited SoCal this week and met Jack for the first time. They doted on him, cuddled with him, sang to him and fed him. He liked all the attention as you can see by the smile he has in our photo together…
Another milestone was his first major diaper blowout. It was quite the production. I’m sure he’ll appreciate me documenting this when he is older…
I only mention this blowout because I finally got the hint that he needed the next diaper size. Next time I won’t wait for concrete evidence, but trust the signs ahead of time. And I promise not to share any more details about the contents of Jack’s diapers.
This event was so messy, I had to put Jack into a bath immediately…
This week, Jack became so much more expressive and interactive. He really makes eye contact and seems interested in everything. He loves looking in the mirror and he especially likes being outside, but his favorite place is still propped on somebody’s shoulder for a nap. Now that he is over 8lbs, I can wear Jack in the Baby Bjorn, which is great fun.
In other news, I got clearance to start exercising. I began my journey back into exercise by taking an S Warm-up and, um, let’s just say I didn’t walk out feeling fabulous. I admit I was very discouraged by how much core strength and flexibility I have lost. I didn’t feel very daunted by getting back into shape before, but now I do. I am not used to feeling so outside my body and it left me feeling a little down. In my future: lots of walking and elliptical, stroller strides, yoga, yoga and yoga. I also signed up to try Pilates for the first time. I realize it will take some time.
Finally, look at this face…
Master Cuteness!
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Love it! Love him! Love you!
Give your body a chance..she has had some trauma. She will return to you slowly but surely 😉
What a difference a week makes…Jack has grown so much! Wonderful job by his mommy and daddy. Big hug to you all.
Oh, that face!!! Love his sweet smile. And I’m sorry your first time back to physical activity was less than what you wanted. I know it’s hard…thinking of you. xoxo.
Hello mini-rory! Holy smokes! No paternity testing required;). But then i see both of you in him too… Cute pics all around. Get ready for more blow outs… Not necessarily diaper size related. :).
I so enjoyed visiting with you & your family. Jack baby is so sweet. I was already missing him the next day after the visit at your Mom’s. Hope to see you soon. Love Aunt Susan
I loved holding baby Jack and seeing one of his first smiles. He is going to bring alot of smiles and happy times to both of your lives as well as mine. You and R are both Super parents. He certainly knows he is loved. xoxo Great Aunt Carole