Lucas Parker ~ 7 months

These post are getting harder and harder to do. My baby is growing so fast and mama doesn't like it one bit.

At his 6 month appt he was 19lb 15oz and 28 1/2 in long. He is doing solids now 3 times a day and around 22oz of breast milk. He is sitting up better and better everyday but still spends most of his time in his jumper. The kid loves that thing! He is starting to "talk" a lot more and loves doing raspberries. He still doesn't have any teeth, although I think his bottom two are going to break through any day now. He is a major drool factory, haha! He is in 9m clothes but we just bought him some new 12m stuff and believe it or not they fit. He is still in size 3 diapers. We started Gerber Puffs this past week and the sweet potato flavored are by far his favorite. We also introduced a cup and he does good with it but likes to chew on it more so then drink from it. I think it feels good on his gums. He takes 2 good naps a day and sleeps great at night, 8pm-8am (give or take a half hour). He is a fan of sleeping on his belly now, too.

I wanted to teach him sign language for common words like mommy, daddy, please, thank you, more but to be honest he looks at me like I am crazy when I do it so I stopped, haha! Maybe in a few months we will try again, maybe. I say it all the time but I just can't get enough of this boy! ❤

Here are his 7m pictures...

 Looking for me behind the camera, haha!

 This one is a little blurry because he was getting ready to fall over...sitting up is a work in progress!

 I think he is done with pictures!

Check out his 6m pics here!

Sunday Confessions ~ v13

I am a day late with these but if it counts I started the post yesterday. Ok, let get on with it!

Confession #1
I am in stroller HELL! I had the bright idea when I was pregnant to just get a carseat and a snap n go stroller but now we need to get a regular one and I am so over whelmed with all the different ones out there it makes my head hurt. Fellow mommy's, tell me which one you love, please!!

Confession #2
I just want to cry...his boy right here is growing up way to fast. He will be 9, yes you read that right 9 in a few months. We will be talking double digits next year people. I have said it before but PLEASE time, can you slow down!

Confession #3
Dieting is not going so well. I am holding steady in the mid 150's but can't get my act straight and back on Weight Watchers. I did lose last week (.7lbs) but I am afraid this week, I will not be so lucky! I am sure it has nothing to do with the amount of cookie dough I ate over the weekend, right?!

Confession #4
I am having so much fun making all of Lucas' baby food. It is so easy and I love that he is getting just a veggie or fruit without all the added stuff store bought stuff has in it. Plus, it is sooo much cheaper. I spend about $25 on a bunch of organic fruits and veggies and get around 25 days worth of food. That's a $1 a day...you can't beat that!

Confession #5
I went 23 hours without pumping the other day and almost had a mini heart attack. I know I said I was not going to stress about it now that I made my 6m goal but it is a lot easier said then done. I got up and pumped asap and barely got 8oz. That is a big difference from before. I had to reevaluate my freezer stash since we have been using around 2 bags a day and I still have just over 3,000oz in there so that made me feel much better. That will last him about 110 days, getting him to almost 10 months. I think I need to set an end date and have Matt hold me too it. Mentally I don't think I can stop on my own. I have totally thought about trying to build my supply back up but then think about having Mastitis and change my mind. haha

Have a great week everyone!

Lucas Parker ~ 6 months!

How is my boy 6 months already?!?! I mean really, time please slow down. This month has been full of firsts for him. He rolled back to belly this past month and does it almost every time you put him on his back now. He will do belly to back if he gets mad enough, haha! He ALWAYS has his hands in his mouth and watching him suck on his thumb is so stinkin cute! ...Shhh, don't tell daddy! The rolls and chunkiness are still over the top adorable. He loves jumping in his jumper still and that is where he spends most of his time during the day because that's where he's happiest. I am sure you all know he had his first illness as well this past month. When he got up from his nap on a Monday, I noticed he had a fever so, not wanting to take it lightly, I took him in and sure enough he tested positive for the flu. It was so hard not being able to do anything to make him better. I really missed his sweet smile for that week. He is back to his smiley self now. His 6 month check up is not until the 12th of this month but at the sick visit appt he weighed 19lb 1oz. We have moved him into 9 month clothes and he is still in size 3 diapers. He is eating solids twice a day and an average of 28oz of breast milk.

I made my pumping goal of 6 months, YAY! I am having mixed emotions about weaning. Never in a million years did I think it would be this hard emotionally to stop. My supply took a big hit the week Lucas was sick because I ended up with a stomach bug. I am only pumping around 20-24oz a day so we are having to use a bag or two of frozen everyday. I am very proud of myself for exclusively pumping this long. The plan from this point forward is to pump what I can and when my milk dries up that's when I'll be done. That is easier for me to handle emotionally than quitting all together. Maybe I will make it to a year! ;)

Here are his 6 month update pictures. He wasn't very interested in being photographed this month. Looking at daddy and eating the blanket must have been more fun!

Lucas Parker 5 month update!

 Compare 4 months here!

Oh boy am I a little late with this post. Lucas is now 5 month and 1 week old. Things were so busy over the holiday. He is in size 3 diapers now and will be moving to 9m clothes soon. I don't have a weight update from the 4 month post but I know he has gained. I feel like he grows so much each day and it kinda make me sad. He is such a sweet boy. I can't get enough of his chunky cheeks, rollie pollie legs and his little laugh. He is grabbing at things and always has his hands in his mouth which I believe is because he is teething but no teeth yet. He is a major drool factory these days too. I purchased a baltic amber necklace to try and I think it has help cut back on the drooling. He still loves jumping in his jumper. Here is a video of him going to town while watching TV!

He is eating solids like a champ. I am making his food and let me tell you, it is so easy. He has had butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots and bananas. We tried peas but he was not a fan. We is drinking 5-6oz of breast milk 5-6 times a day and sleeps for about 10-12 hrs at night. He goes down around 9 or 10pm but becomes restless starting around 3-4am until 6am then usually falls back to sleep until 8 or 9am. We just have to give him his binky back during that time. He takes one good long nap in the morning and a few little cat naps after that. I have been feeding him on demand but am trying to get a schedule started now that he is on solids.

I am down to only pumping twice a day and let me tell you it is so wonderful! I pump at 8-9am and not again until 8-9pm. I am a little nervous my supply is going to tank but right now I am still getting 35-40 ounce per day. Since he is eating 28-30oz a day I am not able to freeze as much as before. I believe last time I added it up I had just over 3000 oz in my freezers so I am not stressed about it. My goal has always been to pump until 6 months and I am 3 1/2 weeks away! YAY! Anything after that is a bonus.  

I am not sure how we got 3 of the cutest little people but we sure are lucky! I love watching him interact with his brother and sister. They both adore him and it just melts my heart seeing them three together!

Lucas Parker 3 month update!

Compare 2 months here!

How did the last 3 months go so fast. Lucas is growing like a weed (Thanks to mama's milk, of course!) I can't get enough of his sweet face.

3 month facts...

  ~ was 13.1 lbs at his 2 month check up.
  ~ full of smiles and cooing like crazy.
  ~ sleeping through the night, YAY!!
  ~ eats 4-5 oz every 3-4 hours during the day and sleeps from 10pm to 8pm, give or take a 1/2 hour.
  ~ LOVES to have his blanket next to his face when he sleeps.
  ~ wearing size 3-6 month clothes.
  ~ is in size 2 diapers.
  ~ holding his head up better and better everyday.

I feel like we are finally on some what of a schedule around here. I am a little worried the time change is going to mess it up. Pumping is still going great. I had an original goal of pumping until 12 weeks but I have now past that so I set a new goal of 6 months. Our freezer has around 2000oz of breast milk in it so if I stopped now I could give him 3 more months of just breast milk. If I can make to 6 months then I should have enough frozen to get him to a year on all breast milk. That would be AWESOME!

Here are some more pictures of my little cutie!

Friday Letter ~ v3

TGIF!!! Linking up with Ashley at Adventures of Newlyweds for Friday Letters!

Dear Sleep,

I hope you miss me as much as I miss you.

Dear Chocolate,

Why oh why do you have to be some good. I am never going to lose this last 15lb if I can't put you down.

Dear Breast Pump,

I hate and love you at the same time. I hate that I feel like I am attached to you 95% of the day but I love that you help me give my sweet boy the best nutrition possible.

Dear My AMAZING hubby,

There are not enough words to thank you for being so helpful. The kids and I are so lucky to have you and we love you so much!

Dear Blog,

I am sorry that I have been neglecting you and promise to be better.