Liam is 12 Weeks Today!

I knew this time would fly by, but I just didn’t realize just how quickly!!  I am really dreading going back to work this week.  It is going to be so hard to leave him.  Before Liam was born, I was a bit concerned about my motherly instinct, whether or not if I had any.  I was not one that awed and cooed over other peoples babies.  But there are NO worries now; my motherly instinct has kicked in full force.  I have become a mother bear.  I have bonded with him on a level I never even knew existed, and I would protect him with my life.  All the stuff you hear about being a parent just makes sense once you are one.

This past week Liam has been such a great baby.  I do feel that we are getting the hang of one another, and it has been easier to figure out what he wants, when he wants it.  I do fear this next week is going to be a whirlwind for the both of us, trying to figure out our new schedule.  It will probably be a lot of trial and error until we figure out something that works for everyone.  One of the many reasons it is going to be so hard to leave him, is he is growing and changing so quickly, and I don’t want to miss a second of it.  He has officially grown out of his newborn diapers and clothes, has been for a while now.  He is actually nearly grown out of his 0-3 months clothes as well, and will be into the 3-6 month clothes before I know it!  He is not only smiling more, he is smiling back at us.  A couple times this week when he woke up for his 2-3 am feeding he just laid in his bassinet “talking” and smiling at me.  I just sat there watching him grinning from ear to ear.  He has started to play with his hands, which is a developmental milestone for babies his age.  His neck is pretty strong now and he can almost hold his head up without any support.  He continues to kick his legs and arms like crazy too.  He has started to grasp things better, like his rattle; he will hold onto it and shake it for a while before he throws it.  He also has started to recognize us as his caretakers, and is comforted when we walk into the room, another milestone for his age.  One thing that isn’t such a pleasant development is he is spitting up more.  He really didn’t spit up before, but now it’s almost like his appetite is growing quicker than his stomach can hold.  Although the past day or so it hasn’t been quite as bad, so hopefully this means it’s catching up.  Anyway, this week will be interesting if nothing else, and I’m sure I will have lots to write about….wish us luck, (and hopefully enough sleep!)