10 weeks

i have a 10 week old! 10 weeks ago, at this very moment, i was just starting active labor. my mom and mr. h3b were talking me through and we were still able to carry on lengthy conversations. now i have a baby that is no longer a newborn. i noticed today, and mr. h3b agreed, that finley has made some sort of growth leap in the past few days. he holds his head up, pushes to stand, coos and squeals, smiles at faces - he just seems to understand and connect with (a tiny bit) the world around him. he loves bath time and is happiest in the mornings. he is learning to put himself to sleep at night (not crying to sleep, but to fall asleep drowsy after a feeding). he is noisiest during tummy time and loves to swat at his toys on the bouncer and playmat.

he had his 2 month well baby on wednesday (we're behind). my little, one month early boy is now in the 95% for height (24 1/4in) and between the 50 and 75% for weight (12lb 3oz). she was pleased with his skills (rolling over and kicking legs all day) and happy to hear that we've started a bedtime routine. she suggested using hydro-cortisone on has face for cradle cap/acne, so we've started that. hopefully his poor face clears up...he's had bad acne for 6 weeks now and i just want a smooth skinned baby face to snuggle with!

tomorrow is my birthday so finn and i plan to go out so we're not stuck inside, alone, all day. then i celebrate my first mother's day this weekend and i am so lucky to both have a fantastic mother (and mother-in-law) and to to be a mother to my wonderful, happy baby. finn is spoiling me with a much needed mani-pedi :)