* You are eating 6 times a day. Nursing is going well and you are getting pretty fast, sometimes taking as little as 20 minutes to fill your belly. You typically eat every 3 hours during the day.
* You are finally sleeping through the night. You had been teetering for a couple of weeks, but you are finally consistent. Your last feeding is typically around 11pm and then you sleep until around 7:30am. I’m so thankful for uninterrupted sleep!
* You are doing well with your naps {and taking 4 naps a day} and will normally go down with little or no crying. You are typically up for about 1-1.5 hours before going back down. Fortunately, you will nap on the go if we are running errands or taking Savannah to or from preschool. You are still using the Swaddle Me and the pacifier when you need it.
* You are wearing size 2 diapers, but could probably use size 3 at this point. We are using up what we have, but you tend to blow through the size 2 diapers more often than not.
* You are still wearing 3-6 months clothes, but they aren’t nearly as roomy as they used to be. You definitely seem like a long baby!
* You are doing fine with tummy time, but prefer it in moderation. You turned over from your tummy to your back a couple of weeks ago. I was able to get it on camera during tummy time one evening.
* You are starting to smile more, which melts my heart so much. I’m pretty sure I even heard you giggle recently too. Oh, and bubbles…can’t forget those.
* You are starting to suck your thumb. Now that I only swaddle one of your arms, you typically like to suck on the thumb of your free hand when you are sleeping. I’ve even seen you do it when you are in your carrier and are tired and fussy. I’m happy you can self-soothe.
* You are still sleeping in our room in the pack n’ play. I’m not in a huge rush to move you because it’s just easier to have you in with us until you are sleeping 12 hours straight. I’d planned on putting you in with your sister since she is a heavier sleeper, but I’m not so sure now. I’m starting to think about moving Brady in with Savannah so that you can have your own space while you take so many naps. We will see.
* You have officially had your first “sickness.” You had a cough/congestion combo after Christmas that ended up in your first ear infection. I wouldn’t have known had I not taken you in when I thought I heard you wheezing. Turns out your lungs sounded great, but one of your ears was infected. You were as happy as could be, despite it. After your ear cleared up, what started out as nasty cradle cap turned into impetigo. Thankfully, another antibiotic cleared it up!
Despite some of the “sickness,” you are doing so well! Your smile lights up the room and melts me into a puddle. I can’t wait to see how your little personality starts to shine through as your smiles and giggles become more and more frequent. You fit right in with our family and have been such a sweet addition.
