Hence why my blog has not been updated for a while.
So Jake is now 6 months old and I'm not sure where all the time has gone.
He has grown so quickly over that time, he is nicely in to a routine now which means that we wake him up in the morning to take me to the station (with my wife), then I see him again when I get home twelve hours later.
At this point he normally has some food, has a bath and then shortly after heads to bed.
This means I don't get to see Jake much in the week, but I do try make up for it on the weekends.
I have not had the confidence yet to bath him, as the bathroom hasn't got loads of room, so not easy for us both to be in a position to hold him in the water.
Jake is moving more now and can roll from front to back when he wants, but not from back to front. I think this is actually useful at the moment as it means he can't roll into danger if I turn my back. Although I don't think it will be too long.
I still use my standard method to pick him up with one thumb tucked under his armpit, using the hand to support him. Then use my bad arm to support the weight. After years of trying to keep my left arm relaxed and straight, I've now got to start to strengthen it more and keep it locked in an L shape to take his weight, and I notice each day he feels heavier !
Over the last few months I've got a lot more confidence with how I hold my son and move him around. He is still light enough that I can just hold him with one hand against my hip, so when my arms tire I can change positions and he is still comfortable.
Changing Jake is still fairly easy, although now eating food, the nappies are smellier ! Plus I have to keep an eye on his feet not kicking in the dirty nappy. Although folding the old nappy over is a handy trick. He is still well behaved for me when changing nappies although kicks me more when getting him dressed. He loves to kick my stomach, or maybe its a hint for me to lose weight !
The few issues that I have is changing his vest over his head. He doesn't like it much, and it's hard for me to sit him up and put a vest over his head quickly, but its something I'm working on.
Also getting him in and out of certain seats can be tricky. The high chair we have is fine, as is the car seat. But some of the small seats, and bouncer are rather awkward. But then that's what the wife is for. :)
As I'm more confident, I know that I can safely get Jake out of any of the seats if need be, just might be slightly uncomfortable for him.
The last six months have been great. My son is amazing, and watching him grow and learn is just the best thing. My wife is also awesome for being the best mother and wife in general, but being supportive with me overcoming my worries of how I'll cope.
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