Guess who turned two-months-old on Monday?
Who me?
I took Blake in for his check-up on Tuesday, and here are his stats:
14 lbs., 12 ounces (97%)
26 inches (off the charts!)
We knew he was big, but didn't know he was that big! We moved him up to size 2 diapers and 3-6 month clothes last week. I love finding out stats, could've done without the shots though. Broke.my. heart :-(
I joke with Brett that he may be our future linebacker :-) If this Mommy lets him play football!
Here is what Blake has been up to over the last month...
Eating: When he's awake, he wants to eat every 2 to 2 1/2 hours (here's hoping this stretches another 30 minutes or so soon). He starts daycare on Monday, where he will be getting 5-6 ounce bottles, so I think that will help him go longer between feedings. He could nap 3-4 hours during the day, so I know he can go longer! He is eating faster and burping better, so we are thankful for that :-)
Modeling a onesie his Uncle Scott wore 28 years ago!
Sleep: He will usually go 5-6 hours at night after his last feeding, which is normally between 7 and 8:00 p.m. But after that, he's up every 2-3 hours :-( We know he's of the weight where he can "sleep through," so we'll see. And his naps are not consistent. Some days he will take two long ones with one or two cat naps, and other days he FIGHTS naps. Probably because he is being toted around so much as a second child! He does nap well on his tummy if he seems restless, which also seems to alleviate his gas/reflux issues. This is a common sight in the car or while we are running around!
Developmentally: He is reaching for and grabbing objects. He will even smile at them :-) It is so fun to see all over again!
He is also kicking a ton, turning to our voices, and tracking objects
And cooing? Oh, goodness, that boy can coo!
When he sees us talking, he wants to chime in. And he squeals to talk sometimes!
He has perfected his gummy smile and will flash it repeatedly, especially for his big brother (Jameston does the cutest things to get him to smile. I have a video I need to upload)!
He actually likes baths these days. Thank goodness his screaming during bath time was short-lived! He especially likes to watch Jameston in the bath, so we often see the below bewildered face :-)
He will let just about anyone hold him, and his favorites are Aunt Lynnlee
and Papa (besides Mommy and Daddy, of course)
He is holding his head up and turning side to side while on his tummy. He is really strong, so I am guessing he will roll over soon! He will stand on his feet when you hold in up on your lap, something I don't remember JW doing. Another thing he has started to do: DROOL! Where did that come from?!
Normally, if he is not hungry or tired, he is a very relaxed baby. He still has the loudest cry when he's upset :-( He is used to being out and about during the day and does well in his car seat (thank goodness, since we have been out of town traveling three weekends in a row!). He will fall asleep on his own at night and without a paci, which is the polar opposite of how Jameston was!
Blake-isms: He rubs his eyes when tired and sucks his hand when hungry. And he's got the cutest dimple when he smiles!
Blake has brought so much joy into our lives! It's true when they say that your heart just grows bigger with love for each child. It is hard to remember life without him, even though that was just two months ago. We love you, Blake E!
