Griffin Parker, you are one month old.
One month ago was one of the most precious days of my life. I met you, on the outside, for the first time. I remember holding you close to me on my chest, like it was yesterday. And now, here we are---a whole month, sweet boy!
Griffin, you are an independent and easy-going baby. You love your cuddle time with mom and dad but you also don't mind laying on the floor by yourself and falling right to sleep. I have a feeling you will be a leader someday, a son of God. Your name means "strong in faith" and I think you do and will embody that meaning well.
You are still wearing newborn clothes and diapers and have some room to grow in them. You were a bitty little guy when you were born! You sleep like a champ most nights in between feedings. (Thank you!) Even when you decide to wake up and play in the middle of the night, I don't mind. I am still pretty enamored by you. You eat every two hours day and night right now. But if it means your growing then I am more than willing to let you do that!
Sweet Griff, I stare at you all the time. I just love holding you, and spend many a nap times with you in my arms. I want to soak in all your sweet babyness, because it's so stinkin' precious and I just adore you so much. Looking forward to the next month!
Things he loves:
His wubbanub (Wilson the Giraffe!)- You should invest in these sweet little pacifiers mommas-to-be. My favorite thing is when he falls asleep...the paci falls out of his mouth and he is usually cuddling the sweet stuffed animal attached to it! By accident maybe...but its adorable.
Play mat- All the bright colors and patterns he just stares at!
The floor- He is so content just laying on the floor kicking his little legs and looking around. He especially loves a fuzzy green blanket we have that we lay him on. He loves to rub his arms all over the fuzzy!
Bath time- But only when dad fills up the bath! I have a tendency of making the water too cold because I think it might be too hot for him. But Heath does it just right every time. I can't wait for him to be able to splash and have fun in the bath!
Swing- The mamaroo has been something that soothes him right to sleep or keeps him asleep when we need to put him down. So this is a Griffin love and a mom and dad love! ;-)
Grunting and squeaking- This has been the funniest thing ever. He makes the best noises. You know he has woken up when he starts grunting and stretching. Which all happens before the crying...so its a great cue for us to know its time to eat/diaper change/etc.
Eating!- This sweet little boy had no problem eating from the very beginning. Our first month, he ate every two hours, sometimes less than that. Which was tough at first, especially at night, but it got easier and we both really grew to love nursing.
Things he dislikes:
Swaddling- He didn't want to be swaddled from the very beginning. He sleeps with his arms up and by his head! He loves to stretch out!
Diaper Changes- Only in the middle of the night when he is hungry and its time to eat!
This first month has been bliss. Here is a (BIG!) picture update of the past month!
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| A couple of days after we brought him home. Found his thumb! |
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| The morning Griff met his puppy brothers! |
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| Loving on his Honey! |
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| that yittle hand :') |
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| One week old! |
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| Sigh...I just love him so much! |
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| First time to do tummy time! |
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| One month old! |
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| My world. |
Griffin's Nursery!
Griffin's Newborn photos
Brianna Brewer Photography
