2 Months!

Sean is 2 months! Where is time going? 

He had his 2 month check up on Wednesday and he's doing well! 

Sean and I braved our first road trip to Napa at 7 weeks and we survived. If I had the choice to do it again or not, I would choose not. It was long and frustrating, and it really messed up Sean's schedule. Not to mention I got serious 'mommy guilt' over him being stuck in the car seat for so long. I'm thinking it'll be awhile before we drive the whole trip again. 

My big 2 month old!

Height/Weight: He is now 13lbs 1oz and 23 inches long. That means he's gained 5lbs in 6 weeks, and has grown over an inch since birth. That explains the fussiness we've been experiencing the last few weeks.

Other growth/actions: He started getting eyelashes! Also, all of the hair that fell out when he was born is starting to grow back darker. 

Routine: We are usually up around 5am, and he goes back to bed right away. That's what I call my 'mommy time' as he usually sleeps for 3 hours during this nap. Then we're on a 2 hour cycle for the rest of the day. He eats, lays on his activity mat/does some tummy time on mommy and then back down for a nap. 

The evenings have been rough lately. Usually around 5pm, he just can't be appeased. Doesn't want to eat, diaper is dry and doesn't need to burp. So, we've just been *attempting* to put him down for a nap. We usually get him to take a 30 minute nap (enough time to shove some food in our faces), and then he's up again. I feed him, and he's down for the night. Phew!

Then, he usually sleeps until 12 or 1, and then 3 and 5.

Eating/Feeding: He eats around every 2 hours during the day, and every 3-4 hours at night. I'm hoping the every 3 hours during the day schedule is coming soon.

Sizes: I had to pull out the 3-6 month clothes last night. Oh gosh, my sweet baby is growing so fast! I'm glad he's healthy and gaining well, but man! Slow down!

Milestones: Still smiling and cooing. He keeps acting like he wants to laugh, but it doesn't stick. Also, with all of the long naps, he hasn't had a ton of time for socializing. I'm thinking in the next week or so I'll get some laughs and less of the 'startle' reflex. 

Again, I'm sooooo happy he's healthy and growing quickly, but I am so sad he's not tiny anymore. Everyone was right when they said just to enjoy it while it lasts. I really can't wait until he starts sitting and playing, but I'm sure I'll miss this time then as well.

xoxo, Kelsey