Week 14 (24th Nov - 30th Nov)

Monday was a bit tough with a cranky baby but on a positive note, not only has he mastered 'ah-goos' he has got the hang of blowing raspberries. So if I do it most times he responds like it's our little language. 

He is also suddenly holding his head up much better than before. My little guy is really learning and growing quickly. On thursday we spent even more time alone because Hal worked till late and though I was worried it wasn't too exhausting. 

Friday I saw my lovely friend with her twins and was super impressed with how calm and relaxed Aydin was the whole time. He is so adorable I can't believe he's mine!

Saturday was spent with Aydins lovely grandma (my gorgeous mama) and again  he was very well behaved. We went for a nice lunch and a spot of shopping in my local area. This was repeated on Sunday with Hal joining us too. Overall a very successful week for my little man. I don't want to jinxs things but he is so calm it's a dream.

Mr grumpy

With grandma

Super Aydin

Cheeky chappy

Istanbul top from uncle 

Week 13 ( 17th Nov - 23rd Nov)

3 months old!!!

Happy monthly-versary my sunshine!

Aydin was such an angel this week, much less cranky crying and more happy baby. He is still sleeping lots but I guess that's what he currently needs. We had a very quiet week mainly at home, on Saturday we went out to try and get him some bigger clothes. Going out is still a little stressful and eating out is not the best idea right now, but we try. The weekend weather was pretty miserable rain, rain and more rain. 

Week 12 (10th Nov - 16th Nov)

Daddy's back at work and though I was dreading feeling low in his absence, I am feeling ok. I think the grey cloud of negativity is slowly making the way for clearer happier thinking. 

I think I have focused so much on Aydi's few minutes of complaining before naps that I was constantly anxious. Now that I know it's just part of the normal routine I am a bit calmer and better able to cope without feeling heart broken. 

On Thursday Aydin had his second vaccination which wasn't so dreadful once I knew what to expect. Not dreading the 3rd one quite so much. 

On two days this week Aydin suddenly started crying in what I know is the 'I'm in pain' crying. I was in such a panic both times but in less than half an hour he was back to normal. After a check up with the doctor we could only guess it was trapped wind. I hope that's the case and we don't get this too often.

In a few days we hit the 3 month mark, can't believe we are practically there. 

 

My chubby little love is running low on clothes because 0-3 no longer fits. He is definitely size 3-6 month and a healthy 6.92 kgs.

Week 11 ( 3rd Nov - 9th Nov)

Still feeling on a bit of an emotional roller coaster this week. I think I am still overwhelmed at just how tiring all this being a mum thing is. I thought it would be all smile and fun and now I see it's very lonely and frustrating trying to guess what a little one wants or needs. I think there have been moments that I wondered why people do this second time round but I think it's just I am yet to adapt to this new lifestyle. I love my little fella more and more but I do sometimes find myself wishing time would speed up so that he is easier to understand. I can hear all the mothers out there saying don't wish this time away it is wonderful make the most of it. But it's just so exhausting, on so many levels. 

He is growing so much his 3 month clothes are small and I am having to take out the 6-9 month collection, is this normal or is my baby a giant?

He still struggling to fall asleep during the day but luckily daddy took 2 days off this week and kept us company Thursday-Sunday. Yepppy!!! We love having daddy around.

Week 10 (27th Oct - 2nd Nov)

This week has had all sorts. I reached my lowest feeling on Tuesday, Aydin was crying on and off all day and I simply felt helpless. I was on the verge of giving him calpol worrying he was unwell. 

Luckily both Tuesday and Thursday Ewa popped round to keep me company and keep me sane. On Wednesday mum, Juanchi and Stella came for dinner and finally on Friday Tuba popped in with her mum and Sami so I had more company then any other week so far. So by Wednesday I was already more like my old self and so was Aydin. 

Bonding time

Family play time

This kid just goes so well in this flat

Sometimes you just feel down and need another perceptive 

Look at those legs!!!

More clothes from grannie

This stripy number made me almost eat him alive. How can this beautiful boy be mine???