Pictures Today!

Today we went for M's three month pictures. One of my favorite local photographers did his pics, and while I haven't seen them yet, I think she got some real good ones! She was so patient with him and let us break for him to nurse and even took a 20-30 minute break allowing him a little power nap. I can't wait to get the CD!!

M is also doing very well with his transition to the crib. He has gone down between 9p-10p the last few nights and slept until the early morning. He still requires a little convincing to fall asleep, last night I stroked his head until he fell asleep, but once asleep he does very well and usually sleeps 6-ish hours straight!

Tomorrow we will spend the day at my parents new house and just lay low. I have a hell of a week coming up and I need to conserve as much energy as possible!

My 12 Week Old is a Genius!

Since M is nearing the 3 month stage I am trying to move him into his room and crib (he had been sleeping in a pack in play in my room). He is now giving me a 6 hour stretch at night and since I went back to work last week I would like those 6 hours to be a well rested as possible. The problem...he is not liking the change and he is far too crafty for 12 weeks!

Last night I would hold/rock him until he was lightly asleep and then put him down. Within a few minutes he would be crying, but not the somethings wrong cry, but the I'm pissed cry. I go back to his crib and almost immediately I am met with huge, charming smiles. I tried putting my hands on his tummy or head until he falls asleep again, but with that he will grab onto my hand or fingers with a death grip so that he knows when I pull away to leave. When I hold or rock him, he grabs onto a pendant I always wear for the same result...he know when I put him down.

I really don't want to get into the habit of getting him asleep soundly before putting him down. 2 or 3 nights ago I gave in and brought him back into my bed just so that we could sleep. He fell asleep right away...and so did I. I know this is the worst thing because this is exactly what he wants. I am not against CIO but I think he is too young yet.

I hope after a few nights of this, he starts to get used to the new routine.

Two Month Doctor's Appointment

M went to the doctor today for his 2 month check up. He weighed in at 12 pounds 4 ounces, although that was with a wet diaper so I'm thinking closer to 12 pounds. He is 23 inches long although I think most of that is legs! I had to move him into 3-6 month clothes this week because his legs are way too long for all the 3 month outfits.

He got three vaccines and although he cried when they first went in, he recovered pretty quickly. The doc checked his neck and felt like he didn't have tortocollis but that we would keep on eye on it since I was concerned. His right eye still has a blocked tear duct which will hopefully resolve on its own. He also caught a cold that went around the house last week but except for a stuffy nose, he seems to be fine.

We're now good for another two months. The twins have their four year old visit in a few weeks, a dentist visit and I have an appointment or two too. I feel like I see way too many doctors!

9 Weeks

Not much new to report. M is still doing about the same. Great during the day, fussy at night. He is smiling up a storm and close to laughing. Developmentally he seems right on target. My only concern is a frequent head tilt which may be torticollis. He has his 2 month appointment on Monday so I will mention it then.

And in scary as hell news....I was downstairs while M was upstairs sleeping. I suddenly heard S saying "Mommy...she's not dropping him!" I immediately ran to the stairs to find K holding M and half way down the stairs!!! I grabbed M and freaked out on K! She must have gotten him out of the pack n play in my room and started to bring him down to me! I guess I can't trust them around the baby anymore.

Two Months

Here is my little man...2 months old today :0)