Isaac Weekly Update: Week 24

Yesterday Isaac turned 25 weeks. I usually refer to Isaac's age in months, but for the sake of my journaling, I try to write every week since babies change so much just in a matter of days! I actually started journaling weekly when I was pregnant and decided to continue it once Isaac was born. I'm glad I have because so much has happened in just 5 months that I already forget little things and the journaling reminds me of those fun beginnings. Without further ado, here's Ike's weekly update, now shared with you!

Week 24 (5/19-5/25)

Yesterday Isaac started off his 25th week with two shots (DTaP and Hib) and the rotavirus vaccination which is oral. Even though we woke him up from his nap to get them, he did great. Only a few tears that quickly vanished when Jake picked him up.  

Isaac's favorite sounds this week have been growling or roaring. It's pretty cute. 

 


We traveled to Hidden Villa on the 24th and he did great. Slept mostly in the car and fussed some during our luncheon, but fell asleep when I bounced him and held his pacifier in his mouth. He’s been enjoying the pacifier more again. He’s also starting to suck his thumb again. Funny how these things disappear and then come back later! (He hasn't liked the pacifier since he was 6 weeks old and he hasn't sucked his thumb since 10 weeks).

Naps? yeah, still trying to figure out that one. I guess the best way to put our parenting technique with napping is that we simply “go with it.” I can pretty much count on a morning nap, but then it's more varied whether he will nap in the middle of the day. Eating remains on a somewhat fixed schedule (he eats every 2 1/2 to 3 hours). Back in the day he used to nap one hour before he ate and that’s the cycle we were on. Now there are days when he hardly sleeps all afternoon, but then that’s usually met with a rough evening nap before bed. So yeah, still figuring out his naps. He sleeps well at night- wakes up usually for one early morning feed at about 5 or 6am and then we get up at 8:30.

He’s getting better at grabbing things and holding on. He loves water bottles and is mesmerized every time I take a drink. He also likes his red ant and as Jake says, “his favorite color is bright.”