Ira's one month milestone snuck up fast! I can happily say that I have breathed in my boy completely. I haven't rushed to get back into the swing of things and I've rested and bonded with Ira. He's a dreamy little guy and I'm so glad he's a member of my family!
Ira is sleeping pretty well at night. I have no complaints. He'll get up to eat and go right back to sleep. He seems to be gaining and growing so well! Ira loves to be held. If he's awake and not being held, he cries. But as soon as we pick him up, he stops crying. Ira spends a lot of time in the wrap strapped to Conor or me. His disposition is the most like Greta as a baby. He knows what he wants! Ira and I often take naps together and as soon as I get up and out of the bed, he wakes up shortly after! He smiled for the first time on my birthday and has been pretty smiley since. He's cooed a couple times - so cute! Ira's wide eyes are very observant and it really feels like he sees us and knows us. His little nose is congested and he can snort with the best of them! Sometimes he sounds like he's purring, which also really reminds me of Greta as a baby. Ira is very familiar with saline mist and a suction bulb.
The other day Maeve said to me, "we have a big family!" And she couldn't be more right! We do have a big family and even though it is at times exhausting, I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so grateful that, God-willing, I will be able to experience all the different ages and stages with Ira.
