We’ve finally made it to that milestone where a baby is meant to start with more predictable sleeping patterns, and being a bit more interactive. And he’s delivered.
The ever-popular “worried look” continues as a favourite.
We’re starting to see a regular smile: usually when he’s very tired after a feed, or first thing in the morning after a reasonable night’s sleep.
At around 6:30 in the morning on the weekend, I took this shot – he looks quite the cherub.
This week’s firsts:
– first play in the bouncer at his grandparent’s house
– first time being held by his uncle Andrew
– first visit to the paediatrician outside the hospital
– first deliberate smiles
– first time mum and dad had a date without him (leaving him with the grandragon between feeds)
– first trip to the airport
– first trip to evening church
Though he settles quite well after feeds at night, it’s still only 3 or 4 hours’ gap between feeds, which means that a full sleep through the night is still out of reach.