23 Weeks Old

Nursing: I think we are through our growth spurt because Cash is back to his “normal” nursing routine. When we are around the house Cash likes to nurse every hour or two. He did the oddest thing while he was nursing one morning….I hope it’s not a new habit for him. Cash was nursing in bed and I had a really loose stretchy tank top on so both of my nipples were accessible to him. He was nursing on one side when he looked over at my other nipple and decided to grab it between his fingers and pull on it! It stretched like crazy and he had a vice-like grip on it! It was so crazy! Thank goodness my nipples aren’t sensitive anymore!

Cloth Diapering: I switched to 7^th Generation Free and Clear powdered soap a while back and I am so happy with it!  Feel like my diapers are way cleaner and since we have such nice weather I am able to sun out any stains. Cash’s diapers look and smell so so clean!

Sleep: Cash sure does love to sleep! We take naps in our bed during the day so Cash can get some solid sleep. I try to sneak out of the bed but, he usually wakes up. I have also tried laying him down in his crib after we nurse to sleep but his little eyes pop open the second he is out of my arms.

Likes/Dislikes: We have several wood Haba toys and Cash just loves the brigh colors. Cash also love dogs! While he is on the ground for tummy time he loves to watch the doggies. He also really likes GiGi and Papa’s little dog Zoey. My mom mentioned that Cash is going to think all dogs are white. She may be right because our dogs are white, Nick’s parent’s dog is white and Greg and Kristi’s dog is white. The only non-white dog he has seen is nana’s dog, Dewey.

Cash still doesn’t like his car seat. I’m still hoping that he will like the toddler car seat better.

Activities: Nana and I took cash to a beautiful nursery in Rathdrum this week. He screamed in the car seat the entire drive there and was pretty upset when we arrived but he took a nap in the wrap and when he woke up he really enjoyed all the plants and flowers. We also took several walks with doggies. Cash loves to go on walks. He watches the dogs and makes adorable little cooing noises until he passes out.

Health: Cash is thankfully healthy and happy! His eyes are still grey/blue but they are hazel in the center. Cash’s hair is slowly growing, but he has more of a baby mullet than anything else.

Best Moment: Even though Cash cried all the way to the nursery I would still say that trip was the best moment this week. I love watching Cash experience new things. Every bright colored flower he saw he reached out and grabbed. You could tell that he loved the colors and textures of everything he touched. They also had several water features that he loved looking at.

5 Months Old/Mother’s Day/Baby Dedication

Nursing: All Cash wants to do is nurse and sleep! I can tell that he’s really growing because he feels heavier too!

Cloth Diapering: Our small OBFs are getting a little bit snug so I think I need to purchase a few more mediums to add to our diaper stash. I have also been perfecting my diaper cream and I am happy to report that I am really pleased with it now after several little tweaks.

Sleep: On average, Cash is sleeping around 10 hours each night. He has been talking more naps lately too. We have been snuggling up in bed for naps and nursing a lot this week.

Likes/Dislikes: My mom bought Cash a new Haaba frog toy and it is his new favorite!! He chews on it constantly and even tries to chew/suck on it while he is nursing! It’s pretty cute!

We had a few good rides in the car seat and thought that we were through with the worst of it, but that was wishful thinking because Cash has been even worse in the car seat since those three trips.

On a funny note, Cash also doesn’t like it when mama and daddy sneeze! I don’t know if it startles him or what but he does not like us sneezing!

Activities: We had Cash’s baby dedication at our church on Mother’s Day. I was really glad that we were able to have his dedication on such a special day that we will always remember. We had quite the crowd with us and Nick and I felt so blessed to share this moment with our loved ones.

Health: Cash is a super healthy little man!  Praise God!

Best Moment: Cash’s baby dedication was by far the best moment this week.  Nick and I felt truly blessed to have the support and love from our friends and family.