One Month (and a few days)

This precious baby is now one month old! What a month it has been. Nothing and no one can prepare you for the journey into parenthood. You read books, you talk to friends and family you watch videos but once it comes you are thrown fully in and left to figure it out on your own. It has been hard but has also been the best month of my life!
It has been hard because Liam is a bit on the fussy side. The most challenging part is not knowing what it is. Is it gas is it colic is he just mad or does he just want to be put in the wrap and walk around?? The doctor seems to think it is mostly normal infant fussiness that he will grow out of. We also think it is a small milk intolerance so I have given up milk. I have tested it twice since and I am pretty sure he is much fussier on those days but I really need to start a food journal to be sure. As the month has gone on his fussiness has gotten much less so I truly do not believe it is colic. Also he might scream at points throughout the day but it is not for hour long times like you hear with colic. Any ways enough on the fussiness now to the great parts!
Liam is now around 9 pounds 6 ounces and 22 inches long though I'm sure it is a little more because he is growing like a weed! The boy loves to eat! He eats just about every 2 hours mostly I nurse sometimes I pump a 3 ounce bottle but it is always breast milk which I am happy about, it isn't the easiest thing but it is very rewarding! He loves to be worn in a baby carrier so I am experimenting with all types because unfortunately most make my back hurt, but it is a nice way to put him on and have my hands free. Speaking of hands he is really starting to discover that he has them and feet. I love watching him lay down and kick and sway his hands. Yesterday he grabbed a toy on his play mat though I don't think he realized it. He is also gaining great neck strength though he prefers tummy time on mommy than on the mat which I love. He also loves to be outside the sun is an instant calmer and a great time to see some of those grins he has started making. I could write about him all day but I will just leave with some more pictures of my sweet man! I do need to mention our other sweet man Jack (our dog) is a great big brother! He has to know where Liam is at all times and will sit beside whoever is holding him. It is very sweet!