You are officially one month old. I can't believe that you are already old enough for me to be writing this post! While it feels like you have been a part of our family for more than one month, it amazes me that we have already reached this milestone. There have been so many firsts in this first 31 days. You have celebrated two holidays, taken your first road trip, been introduced to almost all your immediate family and even some of your extended family. You have had your first playdate and made some new friends from playgroup.
You have also grown. As sad as I am to see you growing up already it makes me very proud to know that are strong and healthy. You weigh 10lbs 10oz (75%) and you are 21.5 inches long (50%) with a head circumfrance of 39cm (70%). You are tracking on the growth scale beautifully. You are now in Size 1 diapers and you are wearing size 0-3 clothes (though they are still big on you in both length and girth). Your diaper rash has cleared up and while you suffer from gas pains regularly but we are working on that (with frequent burping, Little Tummies medicine, and different feeding positions).
You are now grabbing onto fingers and working on gaining some head control. You have strong leg muscles and you like to push with your legs if you are being held in a standing position. Your arms move a lot now and while you don't have control over them all the time there are moments when you know exactly what you are doing. You are taking a bottle roughly (Avent glass bottles with a slow feed nipple) once a day from Dad and you are working to take a binkie. Your current favorite is made by MAM as the SOOTHIES were too heavy for you. When we are helping you with your binkie you like to wrap your little hands around ours.
You are a social butterfly. You love Tuesday play group and taking adventures - you do not like to stay cooped up in the house for more than a day at a time. You love your adventures!
While you are clearly a momma's boy you enjoy your time with your Dad too. The two of you are developing a strong bond. You often like to nuzzle at his neck and fall asleep with your head on his chest. He enjoys this as much as you do (though it means that he can't get his work done!). Dad works hard to get you to enjoy story time but you often cry and he is not able to finish the book in one sitting....that is something that I am sure will come with time.
My favorite part of each day is early in the morning when you wake up to be fed and I pull you into bed with me. After you feed I can smell your milky breath and feel your chest rise and fall against mine. You are my beautiful baby boy and I couldn't imagine life without you.
Happy 1 Month Birthday little man!
xoxo
Mom
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