Thoughts on Motherhood & Cameron's 3rd month update

I am one of those moms (or mums in English lingo)... You know the ones... who think their kid is the most advanced, and the absolute cutest... oh yes, and it doesn't stop there. I can't seem to think of anything to talk about aside from Cameron. Neil says I'm obsessed.... and what, tell me, is wrong with that :)

Motherhood really is fantastic. It's the most rewarding experience of my life thus far, and I can't imagine anything topping it,... perhaps another baby... okay, sorry, let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.

Everyday with a newborn baby seems like a milestone.

Cameron is changing daily. I can see the wheels and cogs of his mind turning, slowly figuring out something new in his world each day.

Yesterday, August 24th, he laughed so hard. It was the cutest thing in the world. It was such a pure, heart melting moment. I was singing 'Humpty Dumpty' and his face lit up, and all the sudden he was dying laughing! This, of course, made me burst into laughter, which scared him straight back into his Mr. Serious face. HA! Everyday he gives me something that is so wonderful... it's indescribable, but each morning I wake him up and think what milestone will he reach today?!

Recently, I have been posed with lots of questions.... I've been on both sides, the one asking and the one answering. However, my 'advice' to most predicaments is to follow your instinct.

You will know this if you are a mother already, or if you are pregnant, but everyone wants to tell you 'what works' and 'how to get your baby to sleep through the night'... etc... But the reality is, every baby is different. And what works for me and Cameron might not work for you. I try to take people's advice, whether I've asked for it, or it has been volunteered, smile and nod, and say thank you very much, and either take it or leave it. At the end of the day, no one knows your baby like you do. And the saying, 'Mom knows best' is true.

Cam is 3 months old!! Whoop Whoop!

Stats: Weight- 13 lbs 9 oz, Height- 25 inches! My big man :)

Caught out in the rain

The English summertime is challenging. You have to be prepared for all weather conditions, at all times. One second it's clear blue skies and a cool 70 F, then the next moment, it's pouring down with rain and the temp has dropped to 50 F. Most Londoners are familiar with this truth, and they venture out fully equipped for all scenarios. I was one of those Londoners until recently. Rule #1: I never left home without my umbrella, Rule #2: 8 times out of 10 I had my rain jacket with me, and I'm sure there should be more rules, but that's all I got right now....

Anyway, on this particular gorgeous Monday, I decided to stroll Cameron to the Dr. office opposed to driving. Hey, this way, I get exercise, and the hospital is only a 15-20 min walk from my house, so nothing too outrageous. All is well until, what do you know, heavy down pour of rain. I had made it out of the house with a lot.... Cameron's diapers, wipes, change of clothes, hat, jacket, his medical book, a rain cover for the stroller... you see where I'm going with this... how could I have possibly forgotten anything??? Well, it wasn't the lack of umbrella or jacket that really bothered me..... It was absolutely pouring down, and so I thought, I'll get home much quicker if I jog. HA... jogging in a nursing bra should be illegal. I don't know if everyone is familiar with the makeup of the typical nursing bra. Well, it's all business, nothing fancy. Literally, a cloth over the necessities that snaps in and out of place, and that's it... No underwire, no padding, no dignity. And to think, running in one of these creations....not to mention the pain I was in, but I'm sure I scarred many people in route home.

Moral of this story: Never get stuck out in the rain in a nursing bra.

2 month update

Week 11: Time has flown by! Cameron is changing daily!

He had his 8 week check up July 20th. He weighed 12 lbs (51st percentile) and 24 inches long (91st percentile)! He also had his first round of immunizations. He wasn't a huge fan of the shots, but all went well.

Cam smiles all the time :) He wakes up smiling and goes to sleep smiling.... okay, the last part not so much... but all in all, he is a fantastic boy! Very chilled.... like his mom... HA... jk, more like his dad.

AUGUST 4th!!! HE SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I really thought this day would never come. Cam slept from 8:45PM-5:30AM without waking... he woke at 5:30AM for a feed, then went right back to sleep until 8:30AM!!!!!!! Amazing!!!! Just under 9 hours in a row! WOW! Very exciting, considering I haven't gotten more than 4-5 hours in a row since May 21st :) I feel like a new woman! I only need 2 cups of tea in the morning, apposed to 6!

We are off to the Ruislip Aquadrome today to meet some of our buddies from the baby group!

It is a park surrounded by lakes/ponds, and we're going for a stroll, then off to the cafe for tea and cakes! I love maternity leave!

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