I guess I should say the month hasn't been all bad. When he's not cranky from being over-tired, he is so cute and smiley. He's working so hard on his milestones and it has been fun to watch him try.
*He is thisclose to rolling over from back to belly. Since he still is not a fan of tummy time he hasn't really attempted belly to back. His tummy time is getting better, but we still only get about 5 minutes before he is over it. But, he really wants to roll from his back to his belly, especially when I am putting him to sleep. I wonder if he'll sleep better then....
*We finally weaned him from the swaddle and sleeping in the bouncy seat (4.25.12).
*He gave me his first belly laugh (5.11.12). It was so exciting to hear him laugh. I had forgotten how infectious a baby's laugh was. I love it.
*He's finally moved up to 3-6 month clothes which is good because that is the only size I bought summer clothes in for him. He was about to be naked if it got much hotter and he didn't grow.
*His bowel movements have improved a lot. There is still some mucous, but he is teething so that could play a part in some of it. The MSPI diet is killing me, but I am making it work the best I can.
*We attempted to move him up to 5.5 oz bottles to see if that would eliminate the overnight bottle, but it only made him spit up more. So he continues at 5 oz, 6 times a day
*He is pretty much over lying down on the playmat, his bouncy seat, and the swing. He likes to be sitting up or standing up while we hold him. So, we brought down the jumper and he loves it. So, the swing is going away soon and the bumbo is getting a lot more use.
*He's much more interested in toys now and his favorites are Sophie the giraffe and a Winnie the Pooh crinkly book.
*His head control has gotten so much better and he really only bobbles his head when he is tired.
He had his 4 month check-up on Tuesday and I was so worried about the outcome. I wanted to make sure he had grown enough to stay in the 25th percentiles so they wouldn't ask me go to formula. Well, little man is about as consistent as it gets. He weighs 12 lbs, 15 oz, is 24" tall, and head is 41 cm around, all of which are in the 25th percentile. I was glad to see he is staying along the same track, but a little sad that he is still a peanut. Even the doctor thought he looked bigger than the 25th percentile, but since he is staying on that path he is great. We talked about solids and talked about taking it slow with new foods due to his sensitivities, even though I am nowhere near ready for him to start solids at this point. She looked at his gums and said they are really swollen so teeth are on their way. He then decided to show off and do some excellent baby push ups while on his belly to make me look like a liar when I said he hated tummy time. She said he looks great and all is well. The nurse came in to give him his shots and he cried for the length of time it took me to pick him up off the table and he was fine. I know he felt bad later in the afternoon between the teething and the shots because he slept for an hour and a half in his crib with no assistance from me. Our next visit it at 6 months and I hope to have started solids by then so hopefully he can start putting on some height and weight.
First time in the jumper
Chewing on Sophie the giraffe
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