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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Hudson's 3 Months Old!!

Growth: A whopping 16 lbs., 10.5 oz and 25 inches
Health: Still very healthy. I'm a little nervous about his flat head. Because he had to lie under the bili blanket for his first few weeks a life, and because of how much we have traveled, the poor guy's head is a little flat. I hope that tummy time, us holding him, and his Bumbo will help, though. We're keeping an eye on it, and hopefully it will correct, itself! :)
Eating/Sleeping: (Ok, this is mainly for myself... I like to look back at these things. Sorry about all the details! I know most people could care less!) :)
 Lately, I've been putting him down to bed at 8:30pm . He sleeps until 6ish. I feed him, again, and he sleeps until 9 or 9:30. When he wakes up, I feed him, we "play" and then he goes down for his morning nap around 10:30ish. He'll sleep for a little more than an hour. It's nice because during that time, T and I can play outside, or do another activity (just the two of us). He wakes up between 11:30 or 12. I get T some lunch and feed him. I put him down for another nap around 1:30pm. He usually sleeps for 2-2 1/2 hours. (It's nice that T and H nap at the same time.) I feed him when he wakes up. We have "playtime" and then our family eats dinner. During that time, he'll sometimes fall asleep in his rocking chair or I'll put him down for another nap. (I usually just follow his cues.) I feed him usually right after dinner (if he's not asleep), and the cycle starts, again, once 8:45 hits.
We went on vacation to Michigan a few weeks, ago. During that week, he woke up every 3 hours! We were super discouraged. However, once we came home, he went right back to his normal routine... thank the Lord! :)
Personality: H is still so delightful. He usually only gets fussy if he's tired... super easy to read. Once I put him down, he goes right to sleep... he loves his bed (takes after his mommy). He absolutely loves his sister, too. His face lights up and he laughs when she talks to him. She loves going with me to get him after his naps. He just beams when she sticks her head (and crazy hair) over the side of the crib. It's so awesome.
When he gets mad, he definitely lets us know, but is quick to give up... almost like it's not even worth getting upset (too much work). I wonder how that will translate as he gets older... :)
Other random things:
  • He's wearing size 3-6 month onsies, 6 month shorts, and 6 month pjs. He wears size 3 disposable diapers at night, size 1 2-steps (unsnapped), and size medium AIOs.
  • H "slept through the night" (8 hours) for the first time on June 3rd. He was 9 1/2 weeks old. 
  • His hair has been falling out. :/ We knew this would happen, but it's still sad.
  • He found his thumb last week... so cute! Because of that, he rarely uses a pacifier.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Hudson's 2 Months Old!!

Growth: 14lbs and 9oz.; 23 inches
Health: H has been pretty healthy, besides two colds, already. He's been (obviously) growing very well! And he hasn't had any other issues with his jaundice... such a blessing!
Eating: H has been eating about every 2 1/2 to 3 hours during the day and about every 4 hours at night. He's a good/efficient eater... done in usually 15 minutes. :) I only feed him on one side during each feeding.
Sleep: H usually takes 3 or 4 naps during the day... in his crib and also on our bed (I don't want him to wake up T during their afternoon naps... the girl needs her sleep!). We usually put him down at around 9pm for the night. He wakes up at around 1am, 4 or 5am, and then around 7 or 8am. He eats during all those times. However, I think he'll be able to drop the 4/5am feeding... he doesn't seem to be hungry at that time... just looking to be soothed. We moved him to his own room at exactly 2 months... everyone is benefiting (except T has woken up a couple of times since we moved him). :)
Personality: He is still super calm and relaxed. I don't know if he seems more like that because T was pretty much the opposite of that, but we'll take it! :) H usually only fusses when he's hungry or tired. He can, also, calm himself down pretty well. He's so pleasant and smiley!
Some random things:
  • He's wearing 0-3 month (and some 3 month) onsies, shorts and pjs. He's wearing size 2 disposables (at night), size 0 2-steps and small AIO cloth diapers.
  • He went on his first long road trip to Chicago, Michigan, and Canada on May 11th (and the rest of that week) for Aunt Jill's graduation and Grandma's funeral. He traveled very well! He, basically, slept the whole time.
  • He was in the nursery for the first time on May 27th. He only fussed for a little bit, but then calmed down.