UP

Things are looking up. :) Last night Bear slept straight through until 4:30! It's amazing what some serious sleep can do for a gal. Bear is really settling in, and I can tell that he's much more comfortable now. Bear being more comfortable makes me feel more comfortable too, and we are all getting used to each other. I can honestly say that we are all attaching! Bear crawls after Thomas and me when we walk away, and sometimes he cries when we leave the room. We've learned how to make him smile much easier, how to comfort him, and how to balance his solid foods with nursing. And Bear has learned how to put himself to sleep which is a great help to us!

AND...

Bear is nursing like a champ! When we first started nursing, he would suck a couple of times and then pull off. He would arch his back and cry and I'd have to calm him down to try to get him to latch back on. All his limbs would be moving all over the place, and he would push himself off with his feet or hands and get angry when he did, not understanding what had happened. But now, he just lays there, calm and still, and suck suck sucks until I decide we're done! What sweet cuddle time (and bonding time) for mommy and baby!

Brenner just LOVES his baby brother! I thought that once he saw how much time and attention a baby takes (and takes away from him) that he wouldn't be so fond of Bear. But not so. He loves touching him and hugging him. Today, Thomas was feeding the baby some baby food. He got distracted and when he turned back to the baby, Brenner was sitting there with the spoon giving Bear bites and doing a great job. What a big brother. :) Seeing the two of them together makes me smile.

Berynger is a great baby. He pretty much only fusses when he needs to eat or sleep or when he's needing some lovin. He's very strong and is crawling all over the place and has been pulling himself to standing for some time now. The nannies at the care center said that they had to bring a toddler crib down to the baby room because he was pulling himself to standing in the bassinets. :) He's a very curious little guy and likes to explore everything. He's quiet in the car and loves riding in daddy's baby carrier. What a good boy!!

Thank the good Lord above for never giving us more than we can handle!