2 Months Old

Wow, this is going faster than I could imagine!  Here is where our little guy is:

• He is starting to coo, squeal, and “talk” especially during changing times.  Tyler loved our changing table too.  It’s higher than most, so it’s right at eye level.  This is where most of our conversations and smiles take place!
• Speaking of smiles, I get a lot on camera!  He might turn out to be photogenic like his big brother!
• On the sleep front, we aren’t making much progress yet.  He does one early 4 hr stretch followed by a hectic series of 3 hr stretches.  I say hectic because they are not easy sleeping stretches.  I’m not convinced he’s actually hungry. 
• We still have gassiness/discomfort issues.  OH, do we. 
• He still has not really slept in his crib much.  He’s still in our room.   I’d rather hear him next to me than over a monitor. 
• He was being swaddled at night and placed on his side, but he is now a tummy sleeper. 
• He loves attention.  I can’t leave the room for more than a minute without him screaming! 
• He loves to be held and sleep on daddy’s chest.
• We are still working on a schedule.  On “normal” days, it starts at 7am and he eats every 3 hrs.  He has 2 cat naps in the morning, a long afternoon nap, and then another little cat nap late afternoon.  He is usually in bed between 7 and 8pm.  But as I speak he is still sleeping from his morning “short” nap.  So, it definitely is not written in stone.
• He is alert more during the day but still has a hard time staying awake after some feedings. 
• He is very active and starting to kick his fist and use his arms more.  His hands are starting to stay open more than balled up in fists.  Thank God b/c he’s got lint in between his fingers!  lol!
• He’s out of newborn clothes and into 3-6 month clothes.
• He’s in size 1 diapers.
• He eats 4 oz of milk.
• He’s not a huge fan of baths but will tolerate them for a limited time until he gets cold. 
• His head control is getting very good.
• He loves looking outside. 
• He is building a tolerance to aspirators.  :)
• He does very well during car rides.
• He has become Tyler’s preschool class mascot (by default).
• Uses a pacifier but only on his terms.  If it’s not on his terms, he will give you a disgusted face. 
• He loves the swing but it’s been used on a limited basis this go round!
• He loves our morning walks.  Well, he sleeps through them…

His official 2 month dr visit is Thursday.  I’ll update his stats then!