It also doesn't help when this sweet little bear wakes up with these kind of smiles :)
Today we went on our first walk! Frank didn't do so hot. I think because we have been putting on his walking harness when people come over that he hasn't met before (to help corral his crazy) and so when I put it on him today, he wasn't sure if he was getting another visitor or going for a walk. We spent the first five minutes of the walk with Frank pulling away, despite the harness, to the point I couldn't even push the stroller with both hands. (Good thing it was in the middle of the day in Centralia!:) ) He finally chilled out and I was able to snap a picture of my two sweet little guys.
Speaking of Frank--he does appear to be more mellow since we brought Maddox home. Frank has always been quite hyper and busy, and we were quite worried that he wouldn't do well with the baby. However, he's been pretty gentle and hasn't barked THAT much. He's only barked toward the baby maybe twice. He does still bark at other things, but as most of you told me, it doesn't usually appear to bother Maddox and he usually sleeps right through it!
Many of you have asked, and yes, we are breastfeeding. Thus far it has been rewarding! We have had some obstacles as we were given a nipple shield at the hospital and Maddox feeds really well from it, but I'd like to not use. We are still trying to wean off the shield. We've also had some issues with gas. Maddox seems to have some painful gas despite me burping him after every feeding (sometimes even halfway through) and we seem to have to give him gripe water or gas relief quite often. If you have tips or ideas on how to help either of these options, I would LOVE to hear them!
Giant shout out to my friend Allex for helping create Maddox's halloween costume after the one I purchased was about 6 months too big for him, although it says "infant" on the package. I love Halloween and was so excited that we could dress Maddox up as Max from Where the Wild Things Are! I can't wait to take him trick-or-treating next year, and my mind is already working on what we can all three dress up as together!
I can't believe this sweet little munchkin is already two weeks old. I have enjoyed every moment with him and cannot believe how quickly the past two weeks have flown by! I look forward to watching him grow and spending time with him and his sweet Daddy, too!
PS-Anyone else notice that my baby made the decision that he wanted to be born on Monday (aka blog day)?
Until next time...Xo
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