Stewart Update

Well, I posted this to my groups, and since I haven't had a chance to get back here (or read..haven't made the time) I'm just going to copy what I posted there with a little update at the end. Then perhaps I can move forward and do updates on my other two boys.

Just a little update. I think I missed his 7 month update. I cannot believe he is going to be 8 months in a couple of weeks! Where did the time go??? I noticed today that Stewart is cutting his first tooth! It's on the bottom, and it just broke through today. Both of his brothers were a year old before any teeth showed, and then they got several all at one time. This at least explains why he has been so cranky and not sleeping the last several days. I have been holding him all night so he'll sleep, usually having to go to bed at the same time as he. Sometimes I could get him to sleep on his own for an hour or so but not all the time. He napped better this weekend at home but has been refusing his naps at work. I gave him a little dose of tylenol this evening and shortly after, he was ready to sleep! Stewart is showing an interest in crawling now. He finally rolled from his back to his belly today. Starting this weekend he'll push up on his hands and get one leg in position, stay there for a few seconds, then plop back down. Tonight he was reaching up at Ike's toddler bed and trying to pull himself up. I am SO not ready for this! But, then again, I am ready for him to defend himself against Isaac or at least intrigue Ike a bit more. Maybe when he starts moving, Isaac will want to play more with Stewart. Right now Isaac loves to just push Stew over, and poor Stewart can't sit himself back up! Stewart starts mother's day out tomorrow. He'll be going twice a week. I am looking forward to it. I am really needing the extra focus at work, and with the way he's been acting the last several days, I'm really ready for a little break. He'll be going from 9am to 2pm which means I'll be picking Isaac up earlier than normal. Isaac usually stays until 4pm, but I do pay extra for that. I am hoping that Stewart has a good 1st day tomorrow. He has stayed with them for parent's night out a few times so he knows the ladies already. I'm not sure how much Stewart weights, 19+, I'm sure. He's in 6-9 mos clothes. He nurses often and since we are now co-sleeping, he eats 2-3 times a night. He can drink from a sippy cup and loves water. I try to feed him some pureed foods in the evening, but I'm going to send some with him to school for the afternoon. Well, I need to go pump so I can get my stash up. I am always paranoid of him not having enough milk while away from me.

Stewart has his 2nd day at mother's day out tomorrow. He really enjoyed his first day. When we arrived, I put him on the floor surrounded by toys and 2 other babies. One baby crawls in the traditional style; the other scoots on her bottom. Stew didn't know what to think. I kissed him goodbye, and he just sat there, staring at the other children. I sure wish I had my camera with me because his face was priceless! When I arrived to pick him up, he was happy as could be just rolling around on the floor. No crying when he saw me until I left his sight to grab his bag. I am so glad that his transition to mother's day out was a piece of cake. Now, I know, that it doesn't mean the 2nd day will go as smoothly, but it's a good sign!