Bubeaner Update (Part II)

More Bubeaner updates!

Aunt Lari found out that when we say Bubeaner "talks" all day long, we mean ALL DAY LONG!  He babbles non-stop.  It's almost like a running commentary of everything he is doing, seeing, wanting, and eating.  It is adorable, but does take some time to get used to at first.

Working on pushups makes for a tired Bubeaner

Last Thursday we weighed the Bubeaner.  He is 13 lbs 15 oz.  We are a little concerned that he has not gained more weight.  It is just something we will discuss with the pediatrician at our next well-baby check up.  Developmental issues, like weight, are hard for us to decipher if there is a problem when factoring in his prematurity.

Bubeaner knows what this is used for....

He tries to grab it when we feed him.

We do not know if maybe my milk supply may be drying up and he is just not getting enough; he is still eating every 3 hours during the day.  And for a few weeks Bubeaner has been waking up at 4-430 am rather than his usual 6 am to feed.  Right now I am taking Fenugreek and feeding more often to try increasing my milk supply.  We are not sure if it will work.  There is nothing wrong with formula, which we are currently also using to supplement.  But it is also heartbreaking to think he may not need to nurse soon.  Never thought I would feel so strongly about it.  One of the many surprises of motherhood.

Bubeaner and Sippy Cup

On the bright side, he continues to enjoy his baby food.  Bubeaner eats squash, green beans, pears,  prunes and oatmeal cereal.  Green beans are now his favorite.  We have to give him those at the end.  Otherwise, he refuses to eat any of the other foods.  Silly boy!  But it bodes well for the future.  And, either we have learned to feed him better or he is getting the hang of eating.  Most of the time we don't even need to change his bib!  

Bubeaner cuddling with his aunt

This is good since bath time has become more challenging.  Have you ever tried to bathe a greased piglet?  Neither have we, but we are convinced that bathing Bubeaner is pretty close.  He will not stand still.  He wants to lean back, sit up, reach forward, to the left side, or the right side.  Gone are the days of Bubeaner relaxing in the bath tub.  It's adorable, but quite challenging. 

Bubeaner telling Mom to back away....  

Aunt Pau was his!

This boy refuses to slow down and not grow up so fast.  We have been debating when to move him to his nursery.  Yes, Bubeaner still sleeps in his bassinet in our room right next to our bed. But he will soon be too long AND heavy to use it, much to my dismay.  But now his nursery seems SO FAR AWAY from us.  Our plan, pre-parenthood, had been to move him down to the nursery at the 3 month mark.  HA!  We were full of "plans" in regards to Bubeaner.  We were pretty naive.  Now we understand our friends when they would just nod and smile at the mention of our detailed plans and expectations.

Mom and Bubeaner on his playmat at the church group.

He did quite well the first meeting; we were there for 3 hours.