End of Summer BBQ

We went to an end of summer BBQ at Wil's boss's house this past weekend.

It was so great meeting his coworkers and putting faces to the names and stories he's shared with me. It was one of Gabe's first times going to a party and

i have to say he did an amazing job! He was so quiet and so chill

- everyone kept commenting on that. I'm so glad.

Two months ago, i would've sworn to you that he'd never stop

crying because he seemed so colicky. But now, he's calmed down so much.

He's such a good little boy. I keep telling Wil how i wish

he would stay at this age forever. I just love how cuddly he is,

yet he's old enough to interact, smile, and laugh with us.

Pretty soon, he's going to start crawling and wanting to experience the world

- he won't want hugs as much :( i'm cherishing all of my moments with him.

Gabe: 16 weeks -carters overalls.
me: jcrew ruffle button up shirt, h&M boyfriend vintage shorts, zara belt, steve madden ballet flats, michael kors menswear gold watch, jcrew crystal bracelet

PS - i got a new haircut!! i'm soo happy. Shout out to D from City Salon by Michelle Coulter here in Atlanta! (Thanks Jen for the recommendation!)

Baby Bible

I just heard about the 5 s's from a fellow new mother (thanks Cheryl b). I'm sure the 5's are common sense but it was nice to hear it in structured format. the 5 s's are guidelines or methods to try to calm your crying/fussy baby. I like to refer to them as the baby bible. I know this is true for every mother, but it just breaks my heart whenever i see Gabe cry. And i feel horrible when i can't console him!! This was especially true yesterday when Gabe went to the pediatrician for his 8 week checkup.

Gabe at the Pediatrician for his 8 week checkup

weight: 10 lbs 6 ozs

length: 22 in

This meant it was time for vaccinations!! He didn't get 1 shot, but 5 shots!!!!!!!!! I swear it hurt me more than him! He cried his heart out and stared at me as if saying, "why are you doing this to me, mommy??" i literally cried. (maybe i need the 5s for myself!)

I used the 5s method to calm Gabe after the appointment. They are:

1) swaddling

2) side/stomach position - hold baby close to your breast on his side, this puts pressure on his tummy and helps with digestion

3) shushing sounds - mimicks the sounds in the womb. Let me tell you, my new retreat is the bathroom. I just put the fan on and Gabe calms down!! its amazing. I even vacuumed today and he fell asleep right away

4) swinging - babies are used to always being in motion from being in our tummies

5) sucking - whether its a baby bottle/pacifier/etc, this helps soothe the baby.

you can read more details at:

http://www.babyslumber.com/happiestbaby.html