Happy 2 Months Nathan!

Nathan you are now 2 months old as of May 1. 

Weight: You weighed in at 11 pounds 7 ounces! Growing strong my boy!

Height: 23 inches

Health: We think you had your first little cold this month and it was the saddest thing ever. You were so stuffy and you were so upset which made mommy just as upset. Luckily this only lasted 1-2 days and then you were back to your usual self! You developed a slight fever after your shots this month but we gave you a little tylenol which seemed to help. You also had a little eczema on your forehead so the dr recommended using Cereve cream which is helping!

Sleep: Oh sleep. This month was a real struggle trying to get you to sleep in your crib. You will sleep 6-7 hours sometimes in your swing but your crib is another story. You wake up about every 2 hours screaming crying and will eventually refuse to even go back in. We are still swaddling you every night but I think you hate being in such a big space all alone. We are going to try moving your swing into your room and then try a bassinet and see if this helps. 

Routine: We have settled into quite a routine now. You are pretty much in the sleep, eat play repeat routine. Once you have been awake for too long you start to get fussy which we know is the sign for a nap. We sometimes try napping your crib but you nap best in your swing of course and at nap time we turn it on for you which helps to soothe you to sleep. Naps can range from 30 mins to 2 hours. We love it when you nap for 2 hours! Your bedtime routine is pretty consistent. We give you a bath between 7:30 and 8 which you really seem to enjoy. Then we do a mini massage with some calming lotion, swaddle you up and daddy gives you a bottle of pumped milk and will usually sing you some songs while you eat.

Diet: Still 100% breast milk! I am loving that I have the ability to give you everything you need to grow and thrive. We are still using the nipple shield but once you have get going we can usually take it off and you can nurse without it. Still no problems taking a bottle. We are using Dr Browns still and are taking around 4oz during the day and we up your night time bottle to about 5.5oz. You are still spitting up quite a bit but the Dr assures us this is normal.

Clothes: I have officially packed away all your newborn clothes which is so sad to know you will never be that small again. You are wearing mostly 0-3 months and some 3 months depending on the brand

Baby Gear: You still LOVE your swing and also your BabyBjorn air sitter is a favorite. We are starting to read books and you love to just sit there and watch our mouths move. 

Crying: When we put you in your crib! You also tend to get fussy every evening around 6:30 just in time for daddy to get home. We have started using the Avent pacifiers which help to soothe you during this time until you go into the bath. 

Likes: You are happiest right after you nurse. If you stop before you are full you let me know with a big wail and will nurse until that belly is full. You like when we talk to you and you give us great big smiles!

Milestones: You celebrated your first holiday this month Easter! I put together an Easter basket for you with things we already had around the house. I promise next year it will be all new stuff! We also celebrated your Baptism. You did amazing and slept through the whole thing even when the holy water was poured over your head. We had lots of family and friends attend and it was a beautiful ceremony. 

You love to kick your legs like crazy. I keep saying you can't wait to be on the move! Something tells me you are going to be quite the busy little boy. 

I can't believe another month has come and gone. We love you more and more everyday and you continue to amaze us! Now lets just get you sleeping in that crib!!