Camp's First Month

Can you believe that Camp has been around for a month now?!?! It has gone by super fast, so I am trying to enjoy every minute of this stage in his life. It can be kind of hard to enjoy when he becomes Mr. Fussy Britches, but I still think he's the most wonderful gift from God.

We are concerned that he may have colic as he cries pretty much every minute he's not eating or sleeping. In those irritable moments, we have tried just about every soothing method we have read or heard about. He will usually calm down with a car ride, stroller ride, when walked/bounced around by mommy or daddy, and when moving around in the Sleepy Wrap. He sometimes responds positively to the 5 S's: swaddling, side or stomach, shushing, shaking (jiggling), and sucking. Camp's favorite place to sleep is his carseat carrier, but he also gets some zzz's in the bassinet and swing. I am a very happy mom when he sleeps, and I try to get some rest alongside him. He does have some great days (more like minutes or hours) and has started smiling a little bit to show he's happy. I am waiting patiently for more of those times. I am often overwhelmed with the love I have for him, and I know it's only just beginning!

Here are some pictures of Camp's firsts.

Getting ready for his first Christmas Parade

Sleeping through the marching band, motorcycles, and fire truck at the Christmas parade

Our family at the Park Circle Christmas Parade

Camp's Statue of Liberty pose

First time meeting "Auntie" Jen :)

First day of Sunday School and Church

Not-so-happy 1 month pic

Making a piratey face in a Santa hat