Party planning for Henry's first birthday is officially underway! I'm now staring at way too many rubber duckies and ribbon and decor in my office. I really wasn't going to go overboard with the first birthday, but I guess I can't help myself. I'm so emotional/sentimental about making it to this milestone. My baby is growing up. It is so fun and sweet and sad all at the same time! Can't wait to share pics of the bday party (which I just realized is only TEN days away!!).
I'm about to ovulate. Got a positive opk yesterday, and Shaun and I got together this morning. Still holding out hope for a "surprise" pregnancy but planning on going back to the RE in the near future.
Just accomplished observing a 12 hr lamaze childbirth education class for my doula training. Yes you read that right...I'm going to be a doula! For those of you who don't know, a doula is a trained labor support person who stays with the mom from (at least) active labor through the first latch with breastfeeding. This really deserves its own post, but I'm very excited about becoming a doula!
Henry just woke up from his morning nap so I have to go, but he is changing so much right now and acting more and more like a little pre-toddler. He loves to push the garage door button to open it for his daddy in the morning, and he gave Shaun the most precious are-you-proud-of-me look this morning when he pushed it!! It was sooooo cute :).
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
11 Month Update
This is my last month update before Henry turns one...how is that possible??!! I have been a very bad blogger this month as I just realized that my last post was Henry's 10 month update. We have been super busy this past month with lots of fun summer activities, all three of us getting sick for a week (boo!), and getting to travel to Bham to spend time with our nephews and to welcome their little brother into the world. I know it took 11 months lol, but I really feel like Shaun and I have completely transitioned to parenthood and marriage with baby. Shaun is an incredible daddy (as he has always been from day one!), and I can tell that he is loving the stage that Henry is in now. He takes Henry on Saturday mornings for a little daddy/son time, and Shaun comes back talking about how much fun they had. It is so cute ;).
Now for the always ridiculously long update!
Stats:
Weight- Still hanging on to the 20 lb range...he eats like a cow, but he isn't gaining much
Height--??
Size 4 diapers
12 to 18 mo clothes
Milestones:
Standing alone/getting to standing without holding on to anything--He just started doing this in the last week/few days! Henry has been pretty cautious to let go even though he can definitely do it! This makes me think that he might be a little bit of a late walker, which I'm completely okay with since he is doing great with his other milestones.
Baby Signs--Henry added "bath" this month, but he will only do it when he sees a baby in a bath tub in one of the books we are reading. He has made the sign for "more" several times now, but he doesn't do it consistently. He is also pointing out birds and trying to make a sign but not really making the sign yet. "Fan" and "All Done" are still his two favorite signs, and he also likes to wave bye bye a lot if the mood strikes him. Dada took him to Lowe's and showed him the fans, and Shaun reported back that he LOVED it.
Words- Dada is still his favorite word, but he is added a few more! He won't say mama that much right now if at all, but I'm sure he will start saying it again soon. He is saying "duck" a lot more, and he has said "bye bye" and "baby" (but he doesn't say those on a regular basis).
Animal sounds- Henry is really interested in listening to sounds this month so we have started teaching him a lot more animal sounds. He gets so excited when he hears the birds outside! The only sounds he can make so far is moooo for cow and baba for sheep. He rarely will make the sheep sound, but he will make the mooo sound if we make it first.
Acting like a big boy- He is starting to help a little with getting dressed by pushing out his arms. Henry likes to push the garage door button to close it with one finger. Starting to point to objects to let us know that he saw it. Turning off lights. And understanding so much of what we say!
Favorite books- Henry is still in love with books! I think his favorite this month would definitely be any books with animals. I can tell he really enjoys when I make the sounds or tickle the dog's belly.
Breastfeeding- Still going well although I'm starting to feel like I will be ready to wean in a month. I know it will be sad, but it will also be good to have more freedom. But I will be really happy to make it to our goal!
Sleep- Sleep training continues after a little setback from traveling and getting sick! Henry is improving with going down for his naps and nighttime sleep so I'm happy! I've really finally realized that Henry is a sensitive baby, and he can NOT go down to sleep if he is overtired. I'm basically having to stay home with him until after his afternoon nap to make sure that he doesn't get overstimulated. I have finally accepted that this is just how he needs it for now. I'm still making an exception for one or two times a week so that we can have some social time with friends.
This is such a sweet age. I think I might say that every month, but it is so true!!
Now for some pics!
Now for the always ridiculously long update!
Stats:
Weight- Still hanging on to the 20 lb range...he eats like a cow, but he isn't gaining much
Height--??
Size 4 diapers
12 to 18 mo clothes
Milestones:
Standing alone/getting to standing without holding on to anything--He just started doing this in the last week/few days! Henry has been pretty cautious to let go even though he can definitely do it! This makes me think that he might be a little bit of a late walker, which I'm completely okay with since he is doing great with his other milestones.
Baby Signs--Henry added "bath" this month, but he will only do it when he sees a baby in a bath tub in one of the books we are reading. He has made the sign for "more" several times now, but he doesn't do it consistently. He is also pointing out birds and trying to make a sign but not really making the sign yet. "Fan" and "All Done" are still his two favorite signs, and he also likes to wave bye bye a lot if the mood strikes him. Dada took him to Lowe's and showed him the fans, and Shaun reported back that he LOVED it.
Words- Dada is still his favorite word, but he is added a few more! He won't say mama that much right now if at all, but I'm sure he will start saying it again soon. He is saying "duck" a lot more, and he has said "bye bye" and "baby" (but he doesn't say those on a regular basis).
Animal sounds- Henry is really interested in listening to sounds this month so we have started teaching him a lot more animal sounds. He gets so excited when he hears the birds outside! The only sounds he can make so far is moooo for cow and baba for sheep. He rarely will make the sheep sound, but he will make the mooo sound if we make it first.
Acting like a big boy- He is starting to help a little with getting dressed by pushing out his arms. Henry likes to push the garage door button to close it with one finger. Starting to point to objects to let us know that he saw it. Turning off lights. And understanding so much of what we say!
Favorite books- Henry is still in love with books! I think his favorite this month would definitely be any books with animals. I can tell he really enjoys when I make the sounds or tickle the dog's belly.
Breastfeeding- Still going well although I'm starting to feel like I will be ready to wean in a month. I know it will be sad, but it will also be good to have more freedom. But I will be really happy to make it to our goal!
Sleep- Sleep training continues after a little setback from traveling and getting sick! Henry is improving with going down for his naps and nighttime sleep so I'm happy! I've really finally realized that Henry is a sensitive baby, and he can NOT go down to sleep if he is overtired. I'm basically having to stay home with him until after his afternoon nap to make sure that he doesn't get overstimulated. I have finally accepted that this is just how he needs it for now. I'm still making an exception for one or two times a week so that we can have some social time with friends.
This is such a sweet age. I think I might say that every month, but it is so true!!
Now for some pics!
Playing with cousins in bham!
My fake "cheese" grin...love it!
Hanging out like a big boy with his cousins waiting for John Paul to arrive!
In love with the dog in Old Navy
He ended up pushing his stroller around by himself by the end of the night!!
Love this picture! Henry on daddy's shoulders watching the hot air balloons takeoff
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