Baby sound spa by Homemedics
This wonderful little thing lets you choose what sound you like (we alternate between ocean and rain) and reflects peaceful, lighted scenes onto the ceiling. It was only $19.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond, but around $16 with the infamous 20% off coupon that everyone gets in the mail.
The best part? It plugs in so you don't have to worry about batteries!
Fisher Price Take Along swing
This would be Ethan's main hangout spot for most of the day AND night. In fact, he is addicted and we are working on weaning him off this wonderful contraption that lulls him to sleep with rocking. Maybe one day he will sleep in a crib...
Medela freezer bags
These are so easy to use! Ziplock and all, they are the best for any pumping Mommy!
Wubbanub
Aunt Katie got us hooked on this...you can buy all kinds of different animals on Amazon, but we just love our little lion. It helps to keep the pacifier close to the mouth and Ethan even snuggles with it. So cute. Ethan wasn't into the pacifier until this last week when we (okay, Mommy) has tried to reintroduce it. I just think he needs some "tools" for self-soothing. Big brother had his thumb and well, we all know how that has turned out.
Mrs. Meyers Refreshing Spray and wipes in Baby Blossom scent...AMAZING.
You are just going to have to take my word for it and get some. It is the most amazing thing you will ever smell. Ever. I use the spray around the diaper pail after we empty it and the wipes to clean up in Ethan's room , especially after a pee shower, which are quite frequent. I have sweet Katiebug from NYC to thank for this new favorite! I should not have gone online to look for a picture, because I am getting ready to buy the whole line...there is shampoo/body wash, detergent, hand soap and sunscreen. Yummmmmm.
Oh yeah, and him. He is definitely a favorite of mine.
His name is Ethan and as of today, weighs 11 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and is 23 and 1/4 inches long. He really just prefers that you hold him (while patting his butt and bouncing, please) and his red hair shines in the sun. His grins are biggest for Daddy, though Mommy's smell can wake him up from deep sleep. We take him everywhere we go...he is just that essential to us.
Happy 8 weeks little buddy!
