The Week According to Sam- Week Six

Six weeks ago I was sitting in hospital, feeling sorry for myself, Tweeting the hours away, waiting for our bebe to make an appearance. Six weeks later I am finally feeling like the “old me”, no longer feeling sorry for myself, spending less time on Twitter than ever and fully enjoying our bebe, Sam, who makes our days brighter. While talking with my mother-in-law over lunch on the weekend, I reminded her that Sam was now six weeks old. She said, “No! Six weeks already?!” I remarked that six week seemed like AGES ago but at the same time, can’t remember our lives without Sam. He’s fit in so well and brought so much to our days that I truly can’t imagine what it was like without him.

This week marked a major milestone for me. Mark went back to work PROPERLY on Tuesday and Ella resumed preschool on Wednesday. This is the way our weeks will be from now on. Tuesday I wasn’t sure if I could do it and wondered repeatedly how others manage to do it. By Wednesday, after surviving Tuesday with moderate success, I felt considerably better about what lay ahead. I know that we will have “days” which will challenge and upset me but I also know that I am more than capable of surviving them which is a major step forward for me.

In addition to getting a bit of a routine going, Sam and I started our walking again. It’s been six weeks now so it’s time for Mummy to get properly moving. With Sam secure in his Xplory, we’ve managed walks around the village on Wednesday and Thursday after school drop-off and before school pick-up and ventured into town on Friday for a bit of retail therapy as well. On Saturday, with our new Baby Bjorn Miracle Organic Carrier attached to me, we enjoyed 3 hours of sleep and out and about time with Sam in Stamford. I’m really excited about the carrier as I really feel it suits me well. We even picked up a weather cover so that Sam can be ultra snuggly while Mummy hoofs it around the village. Next week, slightly longer walks and the beginning of the MuTu System!

Sam has been fantastic this week. I’m still trying to get him to sleep more on his own without much success. We still do not have his nursery sorted but when that happens, my intention is to get him transitioning to his crib. Wish me luck…I’m such a softie and he’s such a snuggle bug that I don’t know how well we’ll do. I’ll report back next week…I’m not very optimistic though!

The following is the week according to Sam- week six…in pictures. Enjoy!

The last day of Daddy’s holiday! We bundled up, walked around the village and ended up at the park to have Big Sister show off her talents. Unfortunately, thanks to the freezing conditions, Sam had to stay secure in the Xplory. I assure you…he’s in there!

Sam in his bouncy seat, enjoying a bit of a break from Mummy (or is it the other way around?). Sam enjoys watching Mummy cook in the kitchen while staring out the window. As you do…

Another example of Sam’s smiling ability! Slightly wonky but ever so cute. Note the dimple as well…

I couldn’t resist taking this photo! Sam had truly buried his face in my chest. God knows how they breathe!

Time for that retail therapy in Peterborough with our friends and Big Sis, Ella, as well. Mind you, the footmuff and the hood prevent Sam from seeing much. Still…he was there!

Sam well and truly loves his Baby Bjorn Miracle Organic carrier! As does Mummy!

Just chillin’ with my Daddy like all the cool bebes do!

Sam wishes you all a pootastic week!