I can not believe that Jenson is 4 weeks old already! The time has flown by even if it has been 4 weeks of very little sleep on my part!
He was born at 21:19pm on Wednesday 30th March and although 11 days early, still weighed a very healthy 9lbs 1 1/2 oz. Back then he looked like this
He took to breast feeding very easily, although maybe it was because I knew what I was doing this time round that he latched on much better than Burton did during the first week.
Sleeping wise it has been much the same as with Burton in that Jenson did not settle in his moses basket during the night, preferring instead to fall asleep on me and did not want to be put back down in his bed!
I have been sleeping on the sofa in our lounge with him since he was two days old, so that the OH does not get disturbed as he still has to work long hours every day. I was only getting 1-2 hours per night during the first fortnight, but now I am getting 4 although this is not 4 hours straight you understand, more like two lots of two! It’s funny how 4 hours sleep is a good thing! I am hoping to try and move back in to our bedroom this weekend, as once fully asleep I have managed to put Jenson back in his bed these last few nights.
He is a very content baby and seems quite relaxed and unaffected by noise – just aswell with a noisy brother around! He likes to take in his surroundings and is very alert.
He likes to poke his tongue out and he lifts his head and neck when he lays on me and sometimes pushes up with his legs – he is very strong but then Burton was aswell.
He quite likes having a bath now and has shared a couple with his brother, although we have had to put a stop to that for now as Burton kept splashing him too much!
He is feeding well which I am pleased about. He got weighed today and is now 11lbs and 2oz which is great as it means he is getting plenty of my milk. It amazes me how much he (and indeed Burton did) can get after just 5-10 minutes of feeding per breast.
He is almost smiling – hopefully it won’t be long until he does it properly, as Burton smiled for the first time at 4 weeks.
Burton is fascinated by Jenson but although it is sweet how much he wants to rub his head, I worry that he may do it a bit too much now and always does it just after I get Jenson to sleep in his bed!
It’s amazing how quickly a new-born grows. He seems huge now compared to 4 weeks ago – my little baby is growing too fast really. Where does the time go? It is scary.
Thank you xx
Lovely photo’s. I remember the little one was the same. She loved to sleep on her stomach and I was too scared to do that overnight. I often stayed up till midnight with her asleep on me (often missed dinner too!) and was up again at 4am in the same position. I probably should have stayed on the sofa lol
I cant believe he is 4 weeks already! Time really does fly by! I’m so frightened that with a 2nd I wont have enough time to take in how quickly they change unlike you do with your first! Glad he’s thriving so well!
Wow 4 weeks already, he is adorable. I love the one with him and his big bro. xx
He is adorable, but I am not suprised you are shattered, try and get you both into the bedtoom, it will make things so much easier, I co-slept when mine didnt sleep
Ahhh, it’s so nice to hear how it’s been going! Thanks for sharing 🙂 xx
He is just gorgeous!! Well done you! I hope you get more sleep soon. xx
Thanks Hayley. Time does seem to have passed by more quickly this time around which is a shame. Its different the second time as you just don’t have the time to dedicate to them like you did with your first. X
Thank you! Its amazing how much time you can spend just holding them they are so small – not quite the same when you have two as the older one needs your attention too! Sofa sleeping is not as comfy though. X
Oh my gosh this has just given me goosebumps and made me teary eyed!! What a lovely post.
In a non-weirdy kind of way I am really excited to see a breastfeeding photo! I love seeing them and when this baby is here I’ll be joining you and posting loads!
Burton and Jenson are both so cute, and you have amazing taste in names!
I’m with you on the sleeping, Charles hated his moses basket and we slept on a futon in the spare room for three months. I’m hoping the new baby likes the moses basket although I really don’t mind co-sleeping in the spare room.
I really look forward to the next update xx
He is scrummy! And yes, it is really scary how quickly they grow and change. Sounds like you are coping really well and I hope you start getting more sleep very soon x
He is so gorgeous, it’s making me broody all over again!
I slept on our sofa for a while with Hanna as she would only sleep upright on me for very short naps, but at 6 weeks went from these short naps to sleeping through the night so fingers crossed you will start getting some more sleep very soon
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