Here is Jack at 10 weeks old…
(April 5, 2012)
Jack-boy is discovering his hands and likes to suck on them to indicate one of two things.
1) I’m hungry, please. 2) I’m getting sleepy, please.
I finally mustered the courage to trim Jack’s fingernails for the first time this week, which he slept through very soundly…
Jack’s biggest milestone this week was reaching 10 pounds! Here he is at the weigh in…
I’ve decided that since he has finally reached 10 pounds, I no longer need to weigh him weekly. I will wait patiently until his well-baby check-ups like a normal mother.
Jack is moving into the 3 month clothing size, which I am enjoying so much! I am particularly fond of this outfit. I’m sure you can see why…
Just before Easter, Jack got dressed in his first big-boy-outfit and we went to see my friend Chelsi who accompanied us to our Easter Bunny photo shoot. Here is Jack expressing himself to Chelsi. Jack found Chelsi to be an empathetic listener…
Jack has now taken to sleeping one 4-hour stretch at night usually beginning at about 8:30 or 9:30pm. He then wakes up every two hours after that. We are working on the 4 hour stretch starting a bit later so we can sleep with him.
Time sure flies when you have a baby! My maternity leave is coming quickly to an end (in 4 weeks: boo hoo). I requested to return to work 80% time and unfortunately my request was not granted without relinquishing my current position as a department leader and taking a “step down”. I am very disappointed, to put it mildly. So, our family is now in decision mode about how to move forward. I will be sad to leave Jack for 5 days a week if that is what I have to do. I just don’t want to miss anything at this tender and sweet age…
Can you blame me? Jack is my little rockstar cutie!
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First off… That bottom picture is so sweet of sleeping jack! Awww….
Secondly… So sorry to hear that your 80% request wasn’t granted… You are so talented and smart and creative… I hope you can make something work (somewhere?) that can meet all of your needs. Don’t forget that being a mom is also a full time job no matter how many hours you work out of the home. I can’t see how you would ever regret finding a way to spend more time at home. I can’t say the same for the other way around. Good luck and keep your spirits high and stick to your guns. sending love and moral support.
Xxoo e
I am so sorry the request didn’t go through! I wish organizations (especially those run by women) realized the benefit of women working most-time during these years. Makes me sad.
I hope your family finds a way to work things out.
And what a cute guy he is!