Day 74 - Thanksgiving

Something is a foot

Everything is still going well. Milo continues to eat well and grow everyday. He is getting better and better at getting his fist and thumb in his mouth and really calms down when he has it there. We suspect his vitamins give him really bad gas that seems (to his tired moms) like it is constant. We forgot to give him his vitamins for a day and the next day, when we gave them to him again, he had intermittent gas which would make him shriek once or twice as the air bubbles audibly rumbled around his little tummy. Poor baby, he almost never cries. When he is hungry he will just grunt at us and make sucking movements with his mouth but when he is gassy all bets are off.

Thanksgiving was nice. We had Llupus and Matt over the day before Thanksgiving for food and games and then for Thursday, we went to Shelly's dad's house for lunch with just her mom, dad, and brother. We were worried about hosting something too big and exposing Milo to germs so the small group events were perfect.

Thanksgiving Morning 2016

Christmas is coming so we added some things to the registry that Milo needs based on our new experience of having him at home including some more warm clothing, a playpin for tummy time and a lightweight stroller for short trips (we love our heavy duty stroller for walks and longer outings but it is a tight fit to get it into the car). If anyone is thinking about getting Milo or me a present, feel free to do it from the registry - Here is the link.

We haven't been letting him have too much contact with his cousins because they could pick up a cold from the kids they sometimes visit. Megan has been very considerate and has even gone so far as to limit their exposure to other kids for us meaning we all spend most of our time at home together. We couldn't resist this photo op for our future amusement and size comparison. It should give you a better idea just how tiny Milo really is still. Keep in mind, Noah is large for his age.

If only Milo had been covering his eyes, we'd have three little monkeys

Since it is fall, we have been designing Milo's outfits appropriately. Thankfully, he doesn't mind when we dress him up.

Getting dressed for Thanksgiving with Shelly's family

Orange and Green Themed Baby

Milo practicing his "ate too much on Thanksgiving" look

We've had a great first week home with Milo. I feel so very lucky that I can take this time away from having to work to really dedicate my time and attention to getting to know Milo. We are settling in and creating a pattern that works for us (and of course taking lots of photos).

Learning the best position to sleep a gassy baby

Milo's first ride in his Ergo carrier for a trip to the store

Oliver playing with his new microscope

Noah's shocked and surprised face

Echo enjoying all the new places to sleep

Another day, another cute outfit

Earning the nickname "sMiles"

Miles scheming

Miles' "suspicious" face

"No more picture, please."