Although Husband is recovering at a good rate from his knee surgery, he continues to experience some pain and needs reminders to take it easy. It's not easy for him to stay off of his feet, especially when he sees Baby Chatian and wants to pick him up and play with him. It will still take a few more weeks before he is completely well.
I had a check-up yesterday with my OB/GYN, and he said I have healed well, too. I was a little off pragmatically b/c I responded with, "thanks," as if I had anything to do with the surgical procedure. He also gave me permission to resume working out...which is the last thing on my mind when there's a little one at home who is growing by the second!
Baby Chatian is doing well. We wake up a few times during the night for feedings and diaper changes, but he usually falls back asleep very easily afterward. We get up around 10 AM, have breakfast (him first then Mommy), and spend some time awake before his next nap. During that time, we say good morning to Daddy who is already at his desk working, and we might do some of the following: tummy time, listen to music, listen to Mommy read while Baby eats, listen to Mommy tell him the day's schedule (especially when there are visitors coming), and visit the turtle. He generally gets a nice relaxing bath every other night, which he loves (the sound of running water calms him down). Baby is starting to drool so sometimes we find little wet spots on our shirts, but we don't mind; it's just another indicator that he's a healthy little boy. His hands and arms are getting really strong, too. He now grasps our shirts and holds on tight.
Lately, we see his independent side emerging. Rather than always wanting to be held, there are many times when he resists and would rather be in his swing or more recently, laying on his back and "exercising" his arms and legs. He smiles and coos even more frequently now to communicate with us, and he is starting to notice when Mommy or Daddy leave the room. He watches us and then when we disappear, he cries. Baby boy loves to smile, especially at Daddy because Daddy is so much fun! He loves it when Daddy picks him up under his arms and helps him to "walk." He is also starting to communicate through different cries. Lately, he does a short cry as if to say, "Hey! I'm still here! Don't forget about me!" But how could we ever forget that we have a beautiful perfect boy in our lives? He brings us so much joy and laughter every day.
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