Entering this next phase you are feeling a bit exhausted. During this phase you will be shaping some new structure into your day. You may be getting more creative now that nursing has been established. Maybe after the last nursing of the night/early morning, your partner puts on the wrap and allows you 2 hours of uninterrupted sleep. You have researched weaning and have decided that delaying solids until closer to the end of the year is best for his digestive system. Everyday you are making good choices while being sensitive to your baby’s needs. When he cries you hold him, nurse him, and meet his needs. You spend time reading with him, exercising his tiny little muscles, and teaching him about his world. You are instilling selflessness, self-control, patience, and kindness. You have been consistent and you never allow discourse to be in his presence. Anytime you have felt frustrated, you have sought out help from other moms while maintaining a calm demeanor with him. You child-proofed your house so he won’t get into trouble and you have begun to tell him no when he reaches for something dangerous. You talk to him when he nurses so he gets used to listening to your voice. You teach him his “nice words” like “gentle, sweet, kind, etc…” You teach him important words like “No touch, no bite,” and other small corrections. You can take his hand while he is nursing and stroke your face calmly and sweetly saying “nice or kind or gentle.” He is learning everyday so make the most of it. His understanding of these words will come in handy during the next phase!