We are Young

My first official Mothers Day was in 2013, 6 months after losing our daughter, Madison. That year I had a new understanding for how the seemingly sweet and innocent day could be one of dread for so many. Whether you’ve lost your mother, didn’t have a mother, were trying to become a mother, or like myself had lost a baby, the day seemed to take on a completely different meaning.  The Friday before Mothers Day Weekend I was in route to work at my office,  I then received a phone call that would forever change me.  The Convo: “Sara, we just wanted to give you a heads up that we have places Happy Mother’s Day balloons on every “moms” cubicle and not yours.  We didn’t want to upset you by giving you one. ” I sat. Speechless and dumbfounded.  This scenario had never in 100 years crossed my mind, I was so confused, hurt, upset and embarrassed.  My initial reaction was to turn my car around, drive home and cry the entire weekend.  eventually, I explained in the most sincere wa

Not sure where this past month has gone? We've been keeping busy with trips to the park, the mall, the supermarket and even took a small beach trip! Mason is changing everyday, he continues to amaze me every morning when I wake up to his sweet smiles. His 4 month check up went great, weighing in at 15.8 pounds and 24.8 inches long! (in the 54th %) He is wearing size 2 diapers now and mostly 6 month clothes. Today He actually rolled over from his back to tummy! Eating has become a little challenging because Mason has become so alert of his surroundings he does not want to concentrate on eating, that and a little teething makes for a fun feeding! We received the ok to start some solids and oatmeal by spoon, as well as bananas, avocado, sweet potatoes and peas.  Mason enjoyed his first beach trip, we loved every minute of the fun in the sun and sand! He really is a water baby.  Sweet Cailyn enjoyed playing with Mason and reading him books too!  Ma

So much is changing about our sweet boy, he's no longer considered a newborn since he's hit the three month mark.  Not sure where the time has gone.... Each morning I look forward to waking up to his smile and coos. He's a morning person to say the least! He always greets you with a smile and he has started to smile at strangers too. He loves to be talked to and coos away! He also is becoming very alert and curious of his surroundings.  He will focus in on an object and really study it. Mason has also discovered his hands and will grab his toys, my hair, his passy and his baba (bottle). Mason is wearing 3-6 month clothes and is outgrowing 1 diapers. He's eating 6 oz bottles every 4-5 hours and has slept through the night a few times for eight hours!

1) Expect the unexpected.  Just when you think you've got it all together something goes awry... for example, just because baby pooped at 9:00am for past three days in a row does not mean  that they won't have a diaper blow-out at 3:00pm that day too (at the mall too for that matter).  Just because baby ate at 8:00, 1:00, 5:00 and 10:00 for weeks does not mean that they won't get hungry when you least expect it. Always, Always, ALWAYS be prepared with extra clothes,  extra food, and more diapers than you would ever think that you'd need for a day out! 2) Sleep Deprivation is to be expected, but no one warns you about the extent of this, I guess people will tell you to rest during the last months of pregnancy but no amount of rest pre-baby is enough.  For me, this was the hardest thing to overcome. I was told to "rest while the baby is resting" right, this was and still is an impossible task. Finally, at about 3 months into mommy hood I am finally adjusting t

Mason's little personality is starting to shine! He is so smily and has TONS of facial expressions, especially with his lips and eyebrows. He has starting cooing and mimicking lip movements and  has also begun to discover his hands and grabs with his fingers. He loves bath time and is very alert and talkative right after. Weight/Height: Weight of 10.8 pounds, 21.25 inches long Hair & Eyes: Hair is dark brown, your hair line is just like daddy's.  Your eyes are still changing but continue to be a beautiful shade of dark hazel Diapers: Wearing size 1 Clothes: no more  newborn clothes, you are wearing 0-3 and some 3 month clothes Eating: 5 ounces every 4-5 hours, we  introduced  rice cereal at 1 tsp per ounce and it is really helping with reflux, no more vomits and very little spit ups! You eat between 8:00-9:00 and wake to eat between 2:00-3:00 in the morning, then back to sleep until 7:00. Mommy and Daddy are beginning to get more sleep too!  Sleeping: 15-20

This month has FLOWN by, it really is a blur.  I have to say that the first two weeks were pretty hard.  It was a big adjustment bringing Mason home and establishing a routine around eating, sleeping and keeping him satisfied.  As the month went on we adjusted quickly and are beginning to get into the groove of things. Mason is becoming very alert and looks at objects around the house, he loves making eye contact with mommy and daddy and even cracks a little smile! He has started to make fists and bring them up to hold onto his bottle. We started tummy time this month, he's not a huge fan but is very strong and is lifting his head up and scooting his knees.  Weight/Height: You are getting a little chunky and filling out all over, no official weight as of your 1 month but I am sure you are over 8 pounds. You were 20 inches at your last appointment on April 3rd. Your next Dr.'s appointment is May 19! Hair & Eyes: Your hair is dark and growing! Your eyes keep