Tuesday, May 19th, day 133

Luca trying to hide!

Time is really starting to fly.  I can see changes in Luca's development everyday which is really cool.  For example, everyday he spends more and more time resting on his elbows during tummy time and everyday he's able to slow down his arm and hand movements when reaching for a toy so his accuracy is improving.  He's also less likely to be comforted solely by feeding.  If something's bugging him, he wants it solved before he eats.  He's more distracted by noises, especially when feeding, and wants to know what's going on around him before he finishes.  I am starting to have to find more peaceful places to feed him.  I think he's growing because he's always hungry.  If the world were made of breast milk we'd have a serious problem on our hands!  I'm struggling to keep up with demand.  It's possible I've been too active - which can decrease my production.  I might need to eat a bit more and relax more to keep up with demand!  He's still getting up a couple times at night out of hunger.  I'm hoping this is just a little phase.  

I've been thinking about trying to get him on a routine.  He would like to stay up until midnight and finish his sleep cycle at noon.  Obviously I find that a little frustrating!  I would like 8pm-8am.  The problem is, he's tired when he's tired and awake when he's awake.  

Luca is to drool as Niagara is water.  It's amazing how much he's drooling.  His hands are always in his mouth too. 

 

Luca's been off and on with solids.  Somedays he can't get enough (as you can see in the video) and other days he won't take it.  I'm going to cut back to feeding him solids only about 2 or 3 times a week as I think he needs it.  This way I won't be as frustrated when I pump for the meal and he turns it down! 

He's sleeping downstairs alone now.  Fabien really misses having him in the room with us and often goes down to check on him.  Because I spend so much time with him, I'm enjoying having a little space from him at night.  I do stress that the monitor isn't working though.  

You can see how much he likes the food in this video!  I know the segments are long but I feel like Luca's personality is starting to show more.  Sorry about the lousy cinematography! 

I shot all the clips for this video this morning.  I'm trying to show off his developing skills!  He still has no interest in rolling over or standing.  You can see me playing with him a bit.