Month Six. Cue the tears 🥹. Half a year gone – just like that. Month six has been hard. I’m not gonna lie. We came into month six with some roll over drama from month five. It’s mainly been more issues with Austin’s dad. In month six I (officially) got a lawyer. I already sought legal counsel prior to this but I was hopeful that we could work things out between us and not have to involve the courts. Thanks to some friends and family, I got the courage to pursue the court route anyway. Another thing that hurt my pride. I feel like by choosing to go to court in pursuit of custody and child support that I’m admitting that I can’t do this by myself and that is most certainly not the case. After all, I have been doing it by myself with (basically) no financial support from Austin’s dad and (basically) no help physically. I bit the bullet and sought out the support because I feel it would give Austin a good head start in the financial department. Of course, the money will help pay for his things now but then whatever is left will be his to keep until he decides to spend it or save it as he gets older.
Aside from that month six has been a big one for The Boss. He is eating more solids. So far his favorite foods are pumpkin, green beans, and pears. He seems to dislike carrots but I’m not 100% sure of that yet. He’s trying to crawl, but it really just looks more like a scoot right now. He has officially said his first word which we all knew would be dada. His little personality is showing more and more and guys – he’s a goofball just like his mama.
Sleep is still a struggle for us. In fact, it’s been the biggest cause of anxiety for me as of late. If I hadn’t already mentioned, I have a co-sleeper. Aus became a co-sleeper when we moved in with my parents. His mini crib was starting to get too small and he just couldn’t tolerate it overnight the way he could for naps especially since he was no longer being swaddled for sleep. So, I moved him to my bed for nighttime and then eventually all the time while we waited for (1) me to be able to afford the dang crib mattress and (2) for it to actually be delivered. Once it arrived we put his standard crib together and began trying to get him back in it. Y’all!!! It has not been going well. I’m going to keep trying but I’m honestly very frustrated with and by it to the point where I may consider letting him be a co-sleeper because it’s just easier for us. It’s the only way we get sleep really. He’s become a belly sleeper in month six and I must admit it’s the cutest thing to watch him get comfy. But who knew a six month old could take up a whole king size bed bro?!?! Who knew.
I’m looking forward to month seven. I think some big things will happen during that time. 💙🐻💙