Weight: This was an up and down crazy month in terms of weight! There was one two week period at the beginning of the month where he only gained 1 oz in 2 weeks. But, he was eating like crazy, so I tried not to worry too much. Then, I took him in the next weekend and he had gained 13.6 oz in 1 week, so definitely made up for it! He is somewhere over 16 lbs now. He doesn't go for his 4 month checkup until next Wednesday (Dec 7). I am having a little trouble keeping up with pumping at work for the crazy amount he is eating. Today he took a 9 oz bottle at daycare! He is very inconsistent with how much he eats and still does not have a schedule!
Length: He was 22 inches at birth, 21 inches at his first dr appt, 22 1/4 inches at his one month appt, 24 inches at his 2 month appt., 25 inches for an at home estimate for 3 months, and 25 1/2 inches for my at home estimate today. I will update after his dr's appointment.
Head: His head circumference was 38 cm at his first appt, 39.5 cm at 1 month, 42 cm at 2 months, at home estimate of 43.5 cm for 3 months, and an at home estimate of 44 cm at 4 months.
Clothes: He now has no 0-3 or 3 month outfits left in his drawers and he is wearing 3-6 month, 6 month, and 6-9 month outfits. The problem with some 3-6 month outfits is they are too small to fit over his head, haha! He is wearing size 2 pampers and size 3 kirkland's diapers. He will be going up to size 3 pampers as soon as I finish the current box.
Sleep: Well, this month has been up and down with sleep. In the beginning of the month he made it through a whole week with sleeping through the night every night. It was FANTASTIC! Then, last Sunday he decided that he wanted to start waking up 3-5 times a night. I only feed him once still, and he usually goes right back to sleep with putting the pacifier in, but it is still not fun. He still goes to sleep really easily at night though, which is good. Hope that continues. It has been tiring waking up so many times as well as waking up at 2 am to pump in order to keep up with is eating! Crazy what you do for your child!
Naps are still very inconsistent. Maybe someday he will get on a schedule, lol.
What we do every day: Nothing has changed this month.
Eating: Well the extra eating worked as he started packing on the weight. Unfortunately he didn't go back to his every 3 hour schedule. He is eating about every 2 to 2 1/2 hours at daycare and every 2 1/2 to 3 hours at home with me. He eats anywhere from 4 oz to 9 oz in a bottle at daycare. I just hope for some consistency soon, haha!
Looks: I swear he has grown more blonde hair, but people tell me I am crazy. Still has his blue eyes!
Milestones: He has rolled from his tummy to back twice this month - the first time being on November 9. He has started playing with toys and actually showing interests in them. His favorite toys are Mr. Ladybug, Mr. Giraffe, and the burpcloth, haha! He is laughing a lot now. He loves to be thrown into the air. He smiles so much at his dad - it is easy to see how much love he has for Jed!!
Firsts: First wedding, First Halloween, First Thanksgiving, first time to roll from belly to back, first professional family photos
What we are looking forward to: Christmas Break and my graduation with my master's (it will be Ethan's first graduation ceremony, haha!)
What we are dreading: Sleepless nights, hopefully those are a thing of the past!
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| Hanging out with cousin Grace! |
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| The top of the Christmas tree is as big as he is! |
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| Cranky Ethan for our 4 month photo shoot! |
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| He loves to be thrown into the air! |
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| Ethan's first wedding! |
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| Our first professional family photo! |
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| Such a goofball! |
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| Chiefs! |
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| We love to read! |
