Week 19

Monday, March 31st

I still like Mama's bed better

Tuesday, April 1st

Big boy push ups

Wednesday, April 2nd

Thursday, April 3rd

no photo today

Friday, April 4th

Mama and Ebyn

Saturday, April 5th

Little Lamb

Sunday, April 6th

Playing while Mama mows the lawn

Week 18

Monday, March 24th

Watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Tuesday, March 25th

4 month checkup

Wednesday, March 26th

Waking up after first night sleeping threw the night in his own bed

Thursday, March 27th

no photo today

Friday, March 28th

Smiling for the camera

Saturday, March 29th

Happy Baby

Sunday, March 30th

Look!!! My feet touch

Week 17

Monday, March 17th

Lets talk

Tuesday, March 18th

Night time snuggles with Mama

Wednesday, March 19th

Who knew a balloon is the best toy ever

Thursday, March 20th

Uh, am I done with tummy time yet?

Friday, March 21st

Lounging around

Saturday, March 22nd

Starting love for March Madness early

Sunday, March 23rd
oops, no picture today

4 Month Update

Sleep:
At this point you are still sleeping with mommy and daddy but those days are short lived.  Some sleep training is planned for you very soon. You are being evicted from mommy and daddy's bed before you become mobile. 
Naps are about 3 times a day, The morning nap is usually for almost 2 hours in the swing, your other naps are usually about 1 hour in length and spend in your car seat or in mama's arms.   Yes, she is a sucker.

Feeding:You are still nursing every 4 hours with is fantastic.   The only down side is that you sill nurse for an hour.  Hopefully this will speed up as you get older. You nurse 4 times a day and now just nurse at night for comfort and are starting to drop the middle of the night feeding. 

Weight: 
11 lbs 3 oz at the 4 month check up

Length: 
23.5 inches

Diapers and Clothes: 
Size 1 diapers and 0-3 month clothes.  You're our little peanut.

Personality/Likes/Miscellaneous:
- You have discovered your hands and love to put them in your mouth.  Sometimes you have trouble trying to fit both your hand and your pacifier in your mouth and get frustrated
-  You love to smile and giggle, Especially when mama say "I"m gonna get you", or when she says your name and blows on your belly
- Favorite toy by far has to be the helium balloon that Daddy got mommy for valentines day.  Its next to the changing table and you play with it every time you are there
- The TV tends to get your attention, in particular the shows that have bright colors and lots of movement.  How can you be a couch potato already?

31 Week Update

How far along? 31 weeks

How big is baby? 3.5 lbs/16.7 inches, The size of a pineapple

Symptoms? Other than heartburn I really can't complain.  No swelling yet, knock on wood.

Sleep? Hello 5am, guess nature is just getting me ready for whats to come.

Food cravings? Apples, Pears, Plums, Yum Yum!

Movement? GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!  

Clothes?  Got the rest of my maternity clothes in, yippee.  Get to try some new combinations for fall.  So can i pull off the legging look?  They are very comfy.

What I am looking forward to? Took maternity photos this past weekend,  posted the preview the photographer gave. Love it.  Can't wait to see the other

Milestones? He is going through major brain and nerve development, along with eye development.  His irises now react to light.  All five of his senses are in working order.

Maternity Shoot Sneak Peak

Image by Katherine Vess Photography

30 Week Update

How far along? 30 weeks

How big is baby? 3.3 lbs/16.7 inches, The size of a cucumber

Symptoms? Frequent bathroom trips, heart burn.  Went to the hospital this week, was having some cramping.  When hooked up to the monitor they saw I was contracting but was not in labor, went home a few hours later.   Had ultrasound to check on the previa, its still there, but everything looks perfect.  He is head down.  

Sleep? Waking up early seems to be the norm now.

Food cravings? Made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes for Shahil's birthday at school

Movement? Fast hands and quick feet.  

Clothes?  Maternity clothes all the way around for the most part. New clothes, got a pair of skinny jeans and leggings, so nice to have something new to wear. 

What I am looking forward to? Think we are settling in on a name.  Also our Baby Shower, can't wait to see everyone and celebrate.  

Milestones? His skin is getting smoother and his brain is getting wrinklier.  He is now strong enough to grasp a finger.