Little Peanut. This month was a blast, and I think
it’s fair to say it was better/easier than last month. We were a little more in
the swing of things as parents, and I think you are growing more and more
comfortable with your surroundings, our day to day, etc. There was definitely
more proactive parenting rather than reactive this month, and we all benefited
from that.
You are growing a ton (details below), and everyone
comments constantly about how much you’re changing all the time. Everyone also
always comments on how alert you are for such a tiny little human. You have big
round eyes, just like me, but yours are big and blue like your dad’s. I don’t
know if they will stay that way (we think they’ll eventually turn green-ish),
but so far, they’re not budging.
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Noteworthy news this month is that it’s official.
Mom called her boss and let them know that I’d decided to submit my resignation
and stay home with you. It was a big decision, but honestly, not a hard one. I
love my job, my coworkers, and career. The company I work for is amazing. But
nothing compared to spending my days with you. I can’t imagine having someone
besides me watch you 50 hours a week. No. Thank you. I may continue to do some
work here and there, but we’ll see.
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Weight: 10 pounds 6 ounces
Height: 22.75 inches.
The
doctor said as far as size goes, you’re tall, but quite petite in the weight
department. They assured us that you’re still healthy though, and gaining
weight consistently, so the amount you’re eating is fine. Also worth mentioning
is that your head circumference skyrocketed at a much higher rate than your
height or weight. I thought you may have an average size head like your dad,
but looks like you’ve inherited the big noggins that run in my family. Note the too small hat below.
Nicknames: Pea, Pea Pod, Peanut Butter, Nori, Nor
Eating: You’re eating six times a day, at around the same times every day,
including one middle of the night feeding. Praise the Lord for that one. The
amount you eat per feeding is all over the board. Usually anywhere between just
under three ounces, to just over four ounces. We’ve been doing a lot of pumped
bottles as opposed to nursing and that’s working out pretty well. I feel a
little bit of guilt about not nursing all the time, but frankly, it just stressed
me out. Maybe we’ll go back to it. Maybe not. We’ll see.
Sleeping: This is getting so much better. I wanted you in our room for a while
longer, but I was getting NO sleep with all the noises you make. Your little
sound effects had me awake every 30 minutes, and a chronically exhausted Momma
just is not a good thing. We moved you to your crib, and things are so much
happier. You go to bed sometime in the 8 o’clock hour, then wake up at 1:30am
for medicine and a bottle, then go back to sleep till around 7:00am. The
bedtime and wake time are flexible, but the 1:30am wake up is consistent. I
think if we didn’t have to wake you for your meds, you would sleep much longer,
so I can’t wait for the day we get to find out.
You
were/are doing this thing where around 5am you wake up fussing. You’re not
hungry, you just want your paci, or you’ve busted out of your swaddle. We’ve
noticed if we unswaddle you you’ll go right back to sleep. I think you get a
little gassy and cant really work yourself out when you’re all bundled up. I’ve
been bringing you into our room at this time so we can keep an eye on you for
the rest of the morning as you doze in and out of sleep.
We’d
had you in the Halo Sleep Sacks, which you busted out of consistently at this
early morning wake up. Last night we tried the Miracle Blanket and it worked
like a charm! I will be retiring the sleep sacks for now for sure. We also
bought you a bat suit, aka the Love to Dream swaddle, and you love this one
too. I feel like it’s weird to use all night, but you love to sleep with your
hands up, so this is the go to now for naps and the last few hours of the
morning when you are uncomfortable from being all wrapped up all night.
Long
story short, you still aren’t a fan of being swaddled, but you wake constantly
otherwise, so we’ve almost figured out what works for us.
You
are also all about the white noise. Static sounds or ocean wives instantly calm
you and usually put you right out.
Naps
are still kind of all over the place, but we’re getting there. Still napping
better in the mornings than you do in the afternoon.
Diapers: Still rocking Pampers Swaddlers in the daytime and Pampers Baby Dry at
night, both in size 1. I want to try out Target brand diapers the next time we
run out of Pampers, so we’ll see how that goes.
Clothing: I had to pack up most of your newborn clothes, and it was quite sad.
You still fit better in newborn onesies, but you’re up to 0-3 months when it
comes to pajamas/sleep and plays and any full body outfits. Pants it depends on
the pair. Honestly you’re in between, so most of the time your pants are too
big or too small.
Social: You are still pretty happy no matter who holds you, unless you’re
over stimulated or need a diaper change. You went through a little phase where
I think you preferred to be laid down rather than being held. Or maybe I just
try and hold you too much? Is there such a thing? Maybe you’re just an
independent little lady. We’ll see! We’re having some family and friends over
Sunday after your baptism, and I have to admit I’m a little nervous. I don’t
think you appreciate being held by a lot of people in a short period of time,
and I know everyone will want their turn. Hopefully there aren’t any melt
downs!
Likes: The Kick n Play piano gym is your jam right now. You are content
there for up to maybe 45 minutes at a time, and love to bat your hands at all
the hanging animals. The swing is growing on you too. You’re a fan of anything
hanging around you that you can hit/look at like your crib mobile, fans, overhead
lights, etc. I can tell you’re really starting to notice your surroundings,
which is so cool.
Dislikes: Still not a fan of your medication, but I’m getting more efficient
at giving it to you, so it’s not so bad. Naps. You always fight sleep when we
try and put you down during the day. Your number one hated activity is still
being strapped into the car seat.
Firsts: Met more friends. Trip
to Dayton for a birthday party. Sleeping all night in your own room.
Intentional smiles and expressions (I think).
Mama: I think I’m starting to get into the swing of things and feel like a
normal person again. Most of the time. Mostly just loving you and all of your
cuteness.
Daddy: Loves playing with you after work, dressing you up in UC clothes, and
taking silly pictures with you. He is a rock star dad, as expected.
What we're looking forward to: The holidays. You becoming more alert and
just enjoying all your firsts.
We love you Little Pea and
there is no way in the world anyone could be happier about anything than I am
to be your mamma. I can’t wait to spend every day of the next 18 years, God
willing, playing with you and helping you and watching you grow!
One Month Update
One Month Update
She is gorgeous! Seriously loving all the new little facial expressions she's making :)
She looks like a little doll! So precious.
She looks like you more in these pictures
I've never seen her blue eyes until now. My gah she gorgeous! And that's a huge decision about sahm. If my mom wasn't watching Coral I think id have a lot of trouble going back. But good for you that you are on your way! And omg in jealous of your sleep schedule. Sigh. Off to google the miracle blanket and that other swaddle thing you mentioned. Lol! Xoxox
She is just GORGEOUS!! I can't get over it! And congrats on the big job change! You'll never regret it! I'm totally jealous.
Such a little cutie! She does look like she changed a lot in the past month but still as adorable as ever.
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