Update: Every day is getting easier! Maybe, we are just
settling into our new life better, but I think Bennett is getting easier (and
more fun!) every day. He now can sit for periods of time without being
constantly entertained by us and he is sleeping more consistently and for
longer periods of time.
When Bennett was
around 5 weeks old, I took him to the Dr. to get checked for reflux. Something
inside me told me he wasn’t comfortable, and after speaking with other moms of
babies with reflux, we determined he had all the symptoms. The Dr. prescribed him
Zantac and within 24 hours he was a completely different baby! Since being on
his reflux medicine, life around here has gotten a lot easier, and less uncomfortably
for him.
Bennett had his two
month checkup this morning, and received his shots. He handled it pretty well,
only cried for a couple seconds until I cuddled with him a bit to calm him
down. Since getting home at 9:30, he has been one sleepy baby, only waking up
to eat.
Likes:
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His Baby Einstein Playmat
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Being Naked (especially
without a diaper)
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Playing with mommy and
daddy (and giving us adorable smiles and coo’s to show he’s having fun!)
·
Still enjoys movement in
the car, stroller, swing (liking it more than he used to), and vibrating chair.
Dislikes:
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Flavor of his baby Zantac
for his reflux issues
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Getting his nose sucked
by the booger sucker
Stats:
2 week appointment
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Weight: 8 lbs 6 oz. (45%)
·
Height: 20 ¼ inches (37%)
·
Head Circ: 14 ¼ inches
(63%)
2 month appointment
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Weight: 11 lbs 8 oz.
(31%)
·
Height: 22 inches 9 cm
(45%)
·
Head Circ: 15 inches
(19%)
Features: Blue/Grey eyes that are getting lighter by the day, dirty
blonde hair (which fell out on top, but has since started growing back), still
has great color to his skin. Long and lean, not too chubby yet!
Sleep: Pretty consistent-usually goes to bed between 8:30 and 9 PM and
will sleep until 3 or 4 AM (eat/diaper change) and go back down for another 2-3
hours. Wakes up around 6 AM for the day.
Two 30-45 minute naps in the morning, one
longer nap in the afternoon (2-3 hours) and then one more 30-45 minute nap
around 7 pm
Eating: Eating every 2-3 hours. If I feed him a bottle he is taking 3-4
oz. at a time. Still nursing primarily though, he gets a bottle when we are out
running errands, or if Daddy is helping or getting up with him at night.
Tried formula for the first time a week ago.
He has only had a couple bottles of it, but I wanted to make sure it didn’t upset
his belly in case we needed it while he is at daycare or if he doesn’t have
enough milk with him.
Diapering: Still wearing size 1 diapers, Daddy thinks we need to go up to
size 2, but mommy isn’t ready to make the leap yet (bigger diapers mean bigger
babyL) Still haven’t had any major issues with peeing on us during a
change though (fingers crossed!) The only time Bennett pees all over is when
Daddy insists he “air out” and he lays on his play mat without any clothes on,
diaper included (or not included I should day).
Clothes: Put away all Bennett’s newborn
clothing about 2 weeks agoL He is now wearing all 0-3 month
clothes, some are still a little big. Getting used to the idea of “clothes.” It
was so hot out the first month Bennett was alive and now we make him wear these
big bulky pants, sweaters, and jackets, I am not so sure he likes all the bulk,
so we try to make him comfortable at home in jammies or onesies and baby
sweatpantsJ
Social: Oh my, have we progressed in this area! Bennett is so much fun
to interact with lately. His smiles melt our hearts, and he loves to “talk” to
us too. He has been cooing a lot lately, and will often try to copy our sounds
and the movement of our mouths. We could sit here for hours cooing at him and
listening to him coo back. He has the cutest little baby smiles and is happiest
in the morning, after he eats, or right after a nap. He also has discovered his
hand and has been sucking on that if he is hungry. Bennett has become a “drooler.”
Research has told me that he can start teething as early as 2 months, first
tooth may not come in for 4-6 weeks, but he is always drooling all over
himself, yay for more laundry!
Mama: I am now over half way done with my maternity leave, I go back
to work Nov. 7th. I am getting very anxious (and kind of excited) about going
back to work. Not that I don’t love spending my days with my little man, but I
am ready to get into a “real life” routine. I know my days at home are numbered
and that this isn’t real life. The first couple weeks are going to be an
adjustment, especially with getting out the door on time! I have noticed since
Bennett arrived, I am pretty much late everywhere I go……
I also started working out this past week. I
am happy to get back into my workout routine, although it is HORRIBLE at times,
it makes me feel good and helps me re-energize myself. Josh stays home with
Bennett right after work so I can go to the late afternoon workout class.
Daddy: Bennett loves talking/cooing at Josh. It is something about his
deeper voice, he can always get Bennett to smile. Josh has really been enjoying
a little more interaction from Bennett as well. Josh is great about helping out
when needed. He usually will get up with him one night a week on weekends to
feed and change his diaper. Once I go back to work, we will try to figure out a
better schedule for splitting up the night time duties, but we are hopeful in
the next three weeks he will start sleeping through the night-SO CLOSE!!!!
First Waukee football game. Bennett loves the K'Tan carrier
Four boys watching football-love this pic!
Bennett and I at Des Moines Alzheimer's walk with my friends Koo and Chris
Keeping warm on a chilly morning at Alzheimer's walk
Bennett around 8:30 PM, he is so easy to put to bed, he is out!
Loves being naked!!!
Not feeling so hot this morning, came down with a little cold:(
"I'm Hungry" face!
Love Love Love these smiles!!
More adorable baby smiles!
At the Zoo for the first time, really impressed!
More Zoo Fun!
Mommy and Bennett at the Zoo
Gracie and Bennett at the Zoo
Oh my how they change in size in a year!
Bennett having a sleepover with cousins, Kaden and Morgan
Sleeping baby
Loves that bumbo chair, he does great sitting up in it!
