Where does the time go? Here we are 5 months later!
Weight: we are unsure until you 6 month check up but you are definitely at least 15 pounds
Height: We will know next month
Health: You had a pretty healthy month knock on wood!
Sleep: You were doing SO well at sleeping through the night, then right before the end of the month, the 4 month sleep regression hit. I was hoping maybe this was going to miss us but it lasted just over a week. A couple nights were rough and you were waking up every 2 hours. I tried to let you cry it out and you would put yourself back to sleep but just to wake up a couple hours later. A few times I had to go in during the middle of the night for you to nurse. Luckily it didn't last and you went back to sleeping until about 5-5:30 before needing to eat again. You will still sometimes fuss in your sleep but will almost always put yourself back to sleep. You tend to be starving though first thing in the morning so if mama is already getting ready for work by the time you get up Daddy will give you at least a 7oz bottle. You are mostly in your crib all the time. If you fall asleep in the car and are still needing to nap I will sometimes just put you in your swing so you keep sleeping.
Routine: Your bath time is no later than 7pm and sometimes even 6:45 if you are struggling. Napping is still tough you will take any where from 30 minute to a 2 hour nap with the average usually being about an hour. During your sleep regression you had a tough time napping in your crib without crying hysterically but that passed.
Diet: 100% breast milk still. This will be our last month before starting you on some food!
Baby Gear: you are more and more into toys which is fun and you also don't mind being on your tummy! Sometimes you will just roll over but you can hold your head up so well that you just lay there and play. We also attached a travel seat to our counter and you like to sit with us while we eat dinner. The jumperoo is still a favorite and keeps you very entertained.
Crying: still the same, hungry, bored, tired
Milestones: this months biggest milestone was hearing you giggle. O.M.G I could listen to that sweet sound all day long. You love giggling at me and your daddy when we tickle you or make funny noises. I am sure we look a little ridiculous sometimes but it is totally worth it
Another milestone this month was you first overnight trip to Nanny and Grampy's house! You slept through the night for them so I am sure they will be happy to have you again.
You went on your first trip to a hotel this month! I was so nervous about taking you away and having you sleep in your pack and play for the first time but you did awesome! You came up to Waterville with me and Stef and you absolutely loved it. You love being outside and looking at everything. We went on lots of walks and although I had to pack A LOT it was totally worth it and I am so glade we made the trip
You have only been having to go to your daycare once a week this summer since your Auntie Allie has been watching you on Wednesdays which has been great!
You also love to slam your legs down. You even do it all throughout the night in your sleep its the funniest thing.
I am not sure how 5 months have already gone by but you continue to amaze me everyday. xoxo
