growth spurt
6 weeks
All the books say they go through a growth spurt at 6 weeks. Boy, is that an understatement. Since Friday, he has been eating once every 1-2 hours. During the night, he's been waking up about every 1.5 hours, and it takes him at least a half hour to eat and be burped. I'm really tired.

Jerry and I are sharing the responsibility of watching him. I keep wondering how single moms do this on their own. Jerry watches the baby in the evening, and I have him during the night. We take turns watching Evan during the day so that we can each have a nap.

Although I'm pooped, all this eating has been good for him. He is currently 12 pounds, 8 ounces (they are supposed to gain at least 1 oz per day, so he's ahead of the game). He's now heavier than the cat.

I'm going to go take a nap now.