Wesley Octopus' Early Days

  Wesley reaching out Development of Wes at 9 weeks+ sis a continuation of week 8- finessing his skills. Wes's communication seem now more intentional. He cries for specific reasons. He can hold his head straight most of the time. He is most easily placated with the bouncer. His sleep is now more established with waking up once or twice. He can blow raspberries and has started drooling. We are also rewarded with lots of smiles, sometimes lopsided cheeky ones! 

  Staring at the toys Erin's video Bouncer toys

Wesley is now 2 months old! Time flies when you are having fun. One of the best things about him now is his responsive smile. He smiles and coos as if he is saying something, often focusing on the face for quite a while.  Wes loves looking and cooing at his big sister. Wes is also able to turn his head to follow the movements of a person. He can hold his head upright some of the time. Wes attempts to grab objects within reach. He has also found his fingers and has begun putting them in his mouth. Often, after a feed, he is content with sitting in the bouncer, observing the world.  Wes is having his 8th week neurodevelopment leap 2, which brings him into the world of patterns. He is able to do and understand new things because he can feel patterns in his body and senses. He is able to distinguish between things in the world.