5 weeks old: first bottle

Oliver turned 5 weeks old yesterday. It's amazing how much changes in just five weeks. He's sleeping at least one longer 5-hour stretch per day, smiling in his sleep, and making cooing noises. His neck is getting stronger and he can hold his head up for longer periods of time. He seems to be studying things in his sight more, like the shapes that hang above his head while he's in the bouncy seat.

Also, Eloise seems to be folding him into her life more and more, which warms my heart. If Oliver isn't with me when I go into Eloise's room in the morning, she asks about him. She helps fetch diaper changing supplies and brings him a burp cloth. When he cries, she gets a concerned look on her face, says, "Uh oh, baby," and tries to comfort him by rocking his bouncy seat, patting him, or holding his hand.

Evan's birthday was yesterday and we went to the plant nursery to pick out some things for the garden boxes. Oliver rode in the front carrier on Evan and slept the whole time.

After the nursery and before going out to dinner, Evan gave Oliver his very first bottle. With both kids we've tried to hit the sweet spot when breastfeeding is established but they're still young enough to be open to a bottle. I imagine we'll do the same as we did with Eloise and Evan will give Oliver a bottle a day. It's also a nice way for Oliver to bond with his dad. He took to the bottle very easily and then the sweetest thing happened: Eloise climbed up on Evan's lap and placed a hand on the bottle to "help" feed Oliver. She had a very serious look on her face and was very gentle. It was a touching moment. Here's a video and the password is Oliver2015

Oliver's first bottle from Sarah Zuber on Vimeo.