One Month Old!

December 16, 2013

the bink lasted about 2 seconds.

     I know parents always say this...but I can't believe my baby is already a month old!! Time has gone by so fast and he is already so much bigger!
At his 1 month doc. appointment he was:
9.11 lbs.
43%
22 inches.
69%
15 in. head.
74%

if you've ever seen Nate yawn, it looks just like this.

     He did jump up a whole growth curve (according to a chart the doc. had) in both height and weight. We were all very pleased with his weight as he gained 2 whole pounds in 3 weeks! It was about time he started growing!

like father, like son!

     At 1 month Spencey has terrible baby acne!! Here's hoping it clears up soon! He still hates to have his diaper changed and cries and screams the whole time. He also doesn't really like to fart or poop. He doesn't like to be naked or be on his belly. And up until 2 nights ago, he REALLY didn't like sleeping in his own bed. He is still not a big fan of the bink and makes really awful gagging noises and faces if we try to give it to him.

     Now for the stuff he DOES like! He LOVES the water! Showers and baths are his favorite, even listening to running water can usually calm him down. He loves to nurse, even if he's not hungry (his mom is really not a fan of this habit). His favorite trick is waiting until his diaper is off to pee! He likes to just be held and we love that!!

     Another trick he's really great at is casting spells! But seriously, it is the funniest thing...when Spencer is asleep and we go check on him he gets spooked or something and shoots his arms up in the air really fast! Nate kept calling him a wizard and I didn't understand why until he said it when we were both checking on him sleeping. It was hilarious and he really does look like he's a wizard casting spells on us! I keep trying to get a video, but he must be on to me because he will never do it when the cameras out! ;)

     Finally, after a whole month we have gotten into a bedtime routine that has him sleeping more in his own bed and only waking up twice a night! We start getting ready for bed at 8 which includes a little bath, some lotion (this lasts about 10 seconds because he doesn't like to be naked and starts screaming), swaddling, lights off, calming music, and nursing! This puts him to sleep anytime between 8:30-9:30. If I let him sleep on me for about 5 minutes after he's done eating I can put him in his bed and he will sleep till midnight when he wakes up. At midnight we do a diaper change, reswaddle, turn the music back on, and he nurses for 30-45 min. when I can then put him back in his bed. He will then sleep till 4-4:30 when we repeat the same procedure and he will go back to sleep until anywhere between 8-10am! He is definitely his father's son with his sleeping habits!

     We love having him here with us!! I sometimes miss being pregnant and I definitely worry about him more, but we have really enjoyed him and can't wait to watch him grow!

the best we could get...

I couldn't resist...I love this cute bum!