10 weeks!

10 weeks...we've reached the double digits!! Things are going well for the Clarkson gang and it's hard to believe we are almost to that 3 month mark! Eli is still growing like a weed as he weighed 14 lbs. 11 ounces on Friday-WOW! I even asked a lactation consultant if he was gaining too fast and she said that many breastfed babies gain quickly at the beginning and then slow down after awhile. While he weighs a lot, it is all "spread out" as he doesn't look chubby or anything. He's just long and big (except he does carry a lot of weight in his belly ;)

Last night we had our photo shoot with a family portrait and fun pictures of Eli. We plan to send out an announcement/Holiday picture card with these pictures on it. I'll post the link to the proofs mid week when they are up. I think we got some really cute ones!! The outfit we bought for him to wear was just adorable...we got it at Gymboree...


Eric is giving Eli the bottle 3-4 times a week in the evening and weekends to make sure Eli will be able to take it when we need him to. I have read that at around this age they can become picky with a bottle and if they aren't introduced, they may not take it at all. We had waited until a few weeks ago just because of our breastfeeding issues. But, things are really going well in that department now so we just have to continue to expose him to the bottle.

Eli is doing a lot of "talking", smiling, a little laughing, and tracks really well. We still have a hard time with tummy time, though. He just doesn't like it! He can lift his head well when he is upright and on my shoulder and can push himself away really well. Hopefully he will transfer this skill to while he is on his tummy so he can learn to crawl at some point! Here's a pick of our attempt at tummy time:

Eli also loves to suck on his hand but still can't do his thumb on his own. He also likes to look in the mirror and laughs when he sees himself and me. As far as sleeping, we just started to have him sleep in his sleep positioner in the bassinet and he is doing okay with this. He wakes a few times in the night startled and I have to put my hand on his chest and give him his soothie to help him go back to sleep. We are doing this to help transition him to sleeping laying down (not in car seat) and so he can eventually go to his crib. Not sure when we will transition him there, but we will have to at some point!!

Below are some fun pictures/video from the week:

Sitting in the upright position in the swing although I like the cradle one better :)

I love my Baby Bjorn....forget all the other slings/carriers that mommy spent money on and will have to try to sell on ebay!!

This is my friend Mr. Blue Bear. He rattles and keeps me company during changing time!

As always, I love my mobile!! Check out my circus shirt!!

Thanks Aunt (Cousin) Laura for my sleeper....I love it and can fit it already even though it is 6 months!!


Fun times watching my mobile in my crib!

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Eli watching tv and having a break down from a scary scene on tv (not sure what, but he didn't like it!!)

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Fun times on the changing table!!
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