Monday 23 May 2016

Six month baby update

Having a baby the first six months
It's been a while since I wrote about Noah (the last time was six weeks in, if you haven't read my first six weeks post have a look here). 

Where did the last six months go! I blinked and they flew by. One thing for sure is he's gotten very big (I now have biceps that a Grecian wrestler would be proud of from all the lugging around I do) and it's true what people say they grow in front of your eyes. Each day he can do something new, current talents, he can roll over, sit upright, has developed quite the little cheeky character and flirts with every lady he sees. He also has a penchant for stealing other babies toys that he has taken a liking too. 
Having a baby
His blue eyes are very characterful and give away exactly what he is thinking. He's a real socialite interacting, cooing and babbling with anyone who comes into view. 

He has also just started eating and as the child of a foodie has quite the appetite. Current favourites include carrot and parsnip, sweet potato, pea and broccoli and peaches, banana and strawberry. 
Baby weaning
He is however a very messy eater, so we will need to work on his table manners. 
Six month baby update
I can't wait to be able to cook more for him as he experiments with food. Who knows I might even do a weaning post with some recipes.  

I absolutely love being a mummy, the love I have for Noah is overwhelming, there really isn't anything I wouldn't do to make our little man happy. I won't lie it is bloody hard work and there have been many moments of self doubt and wondering if I'm cut out for what sometimes feels like the hardest job in the world. The hours are long, there isn't any free time for good behaviour and I get hardly any sleep. 


Noah had really bad reflux, so on a good night he slept about six hours maximum and this is in one hour fifty stints so my sleep was really broken. He wakes at five thirty and that's it, he wants to be up. I regularly go two nights a week with little to no sleep. You'll be amazed to learn that you can still function, and have a sense of humour with it.

You will meet parents who seem to have it all, the perfect birth, a baby that sleeps, is the first to do everything and you will feel sometimes like you have done something wrong. You haven't, babies are all different, will do things at different points and trust me they all have their moments.

Noah has quite the social life with lots of activities during the week, favourites have been Hartbeeps, which is a musical, singing and interactive play session.

Baby actiivties
Other highlights are sing and sign and swimming. There are wonderful sessions at local churches and libraries too. Unsure what your local area does get on google or join your local NCT

Finding any time for yourself as a mummy is impossible, my hair, nails and fitness have all gone to pot. I have however found Jelly Belly, a buggy fitness programme which for an hour each week means I can attempt to do some fitness and keep my sanity (that is if Noah doesn't try and play sabotage!).


I'm really looking forward to the next six months of exciting adventures that await us and watching my little man grow and develop. 

Thank you all for your love, support and interest during his first few months. 

Next week I will be sharing some tips on what I have learnt in the first six months of being a parent. If you have any advice or tips you would like to share do so in the comments below.  
Having a baby


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14 comments:

  1. Ahhhh he's so so cute!!! So glad you're doing well x

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    1. Thanks it's hard work but very much worth it Lucy x

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  2. Wow he's gorgeous! I bet you'll be child proofing your house once he starts crawling. The Jelly Belly classes sound great

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    1. Thanks Susie, I have been loving your travel adventures has neat I can live vicariously. Definitely need to get on the child proofing. Crawling is a whole different ball game Lucy x

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  3. So glad you updated :D

    He is so so so cute! I'm glad to hear you've been able to function still on little sleep and still keep your humour :) Looking forward to seeing him grow. I'm sure you're a fab mum!

    Corinne x
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    1. Thanks Corinne it's a steep learning curve but enjoyable. Hope your enjoying the new job Lucy x

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  4. Lucy, he is adorable!!! I love watching all these photos :)

    I can't believe he is already six month old, time is flying by and we can't feel it. I look forward for the next post. Sending you both kisses, hugs and love :) Liuba x

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    1. Make the most of your little one they grow supper fast much love Lucy x

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  5. Aww Lucy he's so beautiful! I really enjoy reading your parenting posts - I think I've said this before but I usually switch off when it comes to blogs about motherhood as I'm really not a maternal person (at the moment anyway) but I really enjoy reading about your experiences, it feels like you're writing for both parents and childless readers out there :) enjoy the time with your little cutie whilst he's still little!! xxx
    Lucy @ La Lingua | Food, Travel, Italy

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    1. Thanks Lucy glad that you still enjoy reading my parenting posts, he's growing quickly. This week he started crawling backwards! Ekk I will need to child proof the house asap x

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  6. Noah has grown so much, he's still as cute as ever though! Glad you're both doing well :) xx

    Toasty

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    1. He is becoming quite the handful Beth x

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  7. Omg he is adorable!!! I literally just learnt my development milestones for paediatrics, so good to read your post and be like yup he is right on track haha!


    Ash | Liakada

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    1. That knowledge will be very useful Ash you will love being a Doctor Lucy

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