Vega – 4 week update

vega 4 wks old

Vega was four weeks old yesterday…. I’m sat here nursing him this morning, and I can’t imagine he’s been here four weeks already, but equally it feels like he’s always been here.

We’ve settled into our new normal now, routines are getting back on track, we’ve figuring our way around this whole newborn thing again quite well. He still likes to nurse most of the day {especially the moment before I have to leave the house to get anywhere on time!}, he’s a pretty good sleeper, most nights he’ll feed around midnight, then 2 and 4, though sometimes we manage to skip the 2am feed! He’s usually only up for ten/fifteen minutes at those feeds before he’s snoring again and we’re usually up for the day around seven/half past seven. This time around, I’m enjoying the peace of those night-time feeds. There’s no distractions, no one else who needs me, no where I should be, just the two of us. I know it won’t last forever, so I’m savouring every single second. While I’m tired, I’m getting six or seven hours {broken up} every night, I’m coping pretty well this time around – it was one thing I was worried about, lack of sleep and I don’t go well together!

I’m loving having a newborn around again, having a little squidge who wants to snuggle and sleep on me. His big sisters are still besotted with him and he gets so many cuddles and kisses. He’s a happy little fella and it’s amazing to see him get a little more alert and interested every day.

I’m going to start posting these updates monthly from now on, these weekly updates are making time pass far too quickly!!

4 week old vega
4 week vega
VEGA four weeks

29 Comments

  1. Alison

    January 26, 2015 at 08:13

    He is so gorgeous. Are you coping ok with the lack of sleep? Is it easier after doing it all a few times?

    1. polly

      January 26, 2015 at 08:39

      I’m actually doing ok! I was really worried how I’d cope, as with the three girls there is no chance of a nap! But he’s only up 2/3 times for ten mins, so I’m getting lots of sleep albeit broken up. I’m way more chilled out this time which is prob helping!

  2. Cherished By Me

    January 26, 2015 at 09:44

    Awww gorgeous photos, time whizzes by doesn’t it..especially when they’re not your first.

  3. My Family Ties

    January 26, 2015 at 10:24

    Congratulations he is just the most adorable little boy! I bet his sisters are helping out and enjoying having a new baby brother! :)

  4. Molly

    January 26, 2015 at 11:31

    Aw he’s so cute! I’m reading this while I have my own squidge snuggled on my lap. I can’t believe mine is 16 weeks old already! x

  5. Globalmouse

    January 26, 2015 at 12:47

    Oh my goodness Polly he is so cute!! I always hate how fast these early days pass….enjoy the snuggles!!

  6. Kathryn

    January 26, 2015 at 13:15

    Oh he’s just beautiful. I love this stage xx

  7. Bek Dillydrops

    January 26, 2015 at 14:42

    He is gorgeous. I am pleased to hear that you are getting into a routine and that you are getting some sleep, even though it is broken sleep. I don’t do very well on little sleep either-it’s one thing I can’t handle. Looking forward to the next update x

  8. Jen Walshaw

    January 26, 2015 at 14:50

    Oh Wow, he is just adorable. I can not cope on little sleep, it makes for one groucy mama here!

  9. Adele @ Circus Queen

    January 26, 2015 at 15:04

    Oh my life, he is so lush! And four weeks, already! He has a very knowing look for a one-month-old!

  10. Eleanor (The Bristol Parent)

    January 26, 2015 at 15:30

    Seriously. I never thought anything could make me broody again.

  11. Sonya Cisco

    January 26, 2015 at 15:52

    Did you hear that noise? It was the sound of my ovaries bursting! He is SO beautiful! I am in a slight state of mourning at the moment as my baby is 3 and there will be no more for me this time!

  12. Louisa

    January 26, 2015 at 17:13

    He is adorable. You are doing very well, I turn into a bad tempered beast without lots of sleep x

  13. Choclette

    January 26, 2015 at 17:22

    Ah, how gorgeous is he – congratulations. Time passes so quickly, he’ll be twice the size before you know it.

  14. Jess @ Along Came Cherry

    January 26, 2015 at 17:41

    Ahh he is so gorgeous! Can’t believe he is four weeks old already! x

  15. Rosie Corriette

    January 26, 2015 at 19:02

    Vega is absolutely gorgeous – as much as I don’t miss the sleepless night, I agree about the peace and quiet that comes with a 4am feed, such special time just you and baby x

  16. Mummy of Two

    January 26, 2015 at 19:26

    Oh he is so gorgeous! I can’t wait to have a newborn in the house again but am not looking forward to the broken sleep although it sounds like Vega is doing really well.

  17. otilia

    January 26, 2015 at 20:16

    He is so cute! And what a beautiful name! Gorgeous photos!

  18. Hannah Staveley

    January 26, 2015 at 20:33

    Awww how cute he looks, bet its flying by.

  19. Queen Boudica

    January 26, 2015 at 22:24

    What a handsome chap! Those baby cuddle times pass so quickly, enjoy!

  20. Stephs Two Girls

    January 26, 2015 at 23:05

    Aww, baby cuddles are so lovely! I really wish I could go back and get better photos of my babies too, sniff!

  21. Rachel

    January 27, 2015 at 11:04

    4 weeks already? Wow… he is an absolute beauty too, those eyes x

  22. Rachel @ Parenthood Highs and Lows

    January 27, 2015 at 18:14

    He is adorable! My littlest man was 8 weeks yesterday and it has gone way too fast! Vega has beautiful eyes, he is going to be a heartbreaker!

  23. abigail

    January 27, 2015 at 20:58

    ah newborns, they are just so cute! Glad you’ve got a good routine going!

  24. Kara

    January 28, 2015 at 20:11

    He is such a cutie and I adore his little outfit. Enjoy those newborn snuggles, they disappear far too quickly

  25. Fiona

    January 28, 2015 at 20:19

    Oh he’s just so gorgeous :) glad you’re getting stuck into your new normal x

  26. VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood

    January 29, 2015 at 14:48

    He is absolutely gorgeous! And sounds very well-behaved too :-)

  27. Emma | The Mini Mes and Me

    February 2, 2015 at 23:31

    It feels like just yesterday I was viewing your pregnancy updates! He sounds like such a great baby sleeping and feeding so well x

  28. Fritha

    February 9, 2015 at 13:15

    well he is a little bit beautiful isn’t he! x

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