Ethan pulling himself up at 7 weeks

For a few days now, Ethan has been trying to pull himself forward into a sitting position!

I managed to get it on film yesterday. I am only holding his hands and then when he pulls I stiffen my grip, Ethan does the rest! Such a strong boy! He only wants to sit these days and doesn't really like being on our chests or in a tight arm hold!

He is growing way to quickly for my liking!

Ethan - the most gorgeous boy in the whole wide world!

Our little man is growing so quickly! His 0 - 3 months clothing is fitting him well and will soon be in his 2 - 4 months clothes.

He is developing well. Even though he was holding his head up right from birth, he is holding it up much longer now and is turning his head from side to side smoothly and consciously! Ethan started smiling this week, and has the most beautiful wide grin! It melts mummy's heart every time. Ethan has also started making baby sounds/babbling. Especially when in his bouncer or cot bed staring at his mobile.

Here are some photos of Ethan at 5.5weeks! Our handsome boy!

almost a month

We took the chance of some quiet time to drape ourselves around our boy and take some photos as the wee little family that we have become.

The full set of images is over here

Ethan - almost 4 weeks

Ethan is the light of my life!! The past few weeks have been amazing!
We have had a few sleepless nights and some trying days, but on the whole we were blessed with a peaceful and gentle child!

Ethan was weighed today and is now 4.66kgs! He is growing so quickly!

More from the cutest lil' boy ever

Here are a few more pics of the cutest little boy in the whole wide world. We are at home now and are enjoying each others company and getting to know Ethan. He is so good and puts the biggest grin on our faces every time we look at him.

There are a whole bunch more pics over here

Delivery from the Stork

Just a quick post really, more to come, but....

Ethan Sven Poppelmann was born in the wee early hours at 00:35 of the morning of 11 August 2008. He weighed in at an impressive 8 pounds (on the nose) and is a picture of chilledness and good health. Mum is fine, but knackered and catching up on many much-needed zzzzz's.

40 weeks...due date come and gone!

Our due date has come and gone. No amount of walking, hot chilli massala curries, passion or pineapple seems to help coax this little guy out!

I saw my midwife yesterday and baby has changed position again. He is now in the correct position for birth. Heartbeat still good and strong and all is still on track for a home birth! Which I am thrilled about , as I somehow got my wires crossed (preggo brain will do it) and thought that I couldn't have a home birth after 40 weeks!

If baby does not arrive before Thursday next week, I will more than likely have a membrane sweep done on Thursday 14th. A membrane sweep has halved the rate of induction, which is good. I would rather have a sweep than be induced!

Now baby just needs to come before the 17th - so that his 'great ouma' can meet him before she flies back to Germany!