You are one month old now! At your checkup, you weighed 9 lbs, 15 oz, were 22 in long, and your head circumference was 15 in. You are in the 50th percentile for both head and weight, and 75th for length. Dr. Cross was quite pleased with your progress! It's amazing how much we have learned about you in just this short time. It has been a learning experience for both dad and I, and every day it seems like we uncover something new about you. You are also changing so quickly! Right now, the most exciting development is that you are holding your head up for longer periods of time, and you are starting to follow objects with your eyes. You love to lay in your crib and look at the letters and objects on your bumper, and we recently started practicing tummy time with you. You are a great eater, but it sure is hard to get a burp out of you! You love to be swaddled, as long as your arms are free, and your favorite thing by far right now is being wrapped up in the sleepy wrap and carried around by dad or me. I read so much about the benefits of "babywearing" while I was pregnant, and so far, it seems to be true- you are so happy as long as you are being held and you also don't cry much- except when you are gassy or need to burp- and then you really let it out.
When we got home from the hospital, your Nana was here to help us out for the first 2 weeks, and I don't know what we would have done without her! She cooked, cleaned and got up with us at night after I fed you to burp and soothe you so I could get some sleep. The first few weeks were really hard and a big adjustment, so I'm so happy she was here to help out! The first weekend we were home, your Grandpa Paul and Grandma Retta also came to visit. While they were here, we went on our first picnic and your dad and I went on our first outing alone- a big trip to Babies R Us to pick up some more diapers for you.
Miss Morgan is getting used to having you around also and she often is the first one to come to check on you when you cry- she is very curious. She knows you are part of the pack now, and we are working on making sure she knows she is in 4th place. I think you and Morgan will hopefully be best buds someday when you are older.
Here is a picture of your first bath- this is the only picture that you are not screaming- you did not like the bath much. Since then, your umbilical cord has come out, so we can give you a full bath now. I hope you will like bathtime someday! Right now, it's still a torture for you, but seems to be getting better each time.
You snuggling with dad and Morgan...
Us on one of our first walks in your sleepy wrap...
Your hair has come in thick in the back, and your dad jokes that you have a mullet. He always says "business in the front, party in the back" and this picture kind of shows it: We think it's adorable of course. Speaking of your hair- its tri-color right now. Sometimes it looks red, sometimes blonde and sometimes light brown!
This picture was taken right before we left you alone for a second time. We were going to Sam's surprise birthday party and Nana was still here, so we decided to take advantage of the free babysitting while we could. I'm pretty sure you were held the whole time we were gone :)
Dad has become a pro at changing diapers. We have both been sprayed, and you have sprayed the wall too, but we are learning...
One other thing I love is that you are so expressive! Right after I nurse you, you usually go into something I call "faces." I can tell you are in a light sleep and you will start smiling, frowning, pouting, pursing your lips, etc., one right after the other. It is so adorable. You have also started grabbing onto my hair- I can see why lots of mom's cut thier hair short or wear a pony tail because your grib is strong!
Mike and Lindsey got you this Tigers outfit, and everytime your dad dresses you, this is what you end up wearing! You have several other sports clothes, but this is the one thing you can fit into now. You will start fitting into some of the MSU gear soon, and then I know you will be sporting alot of green and white when dad dresses you.
It has been so fun having you this first month and I can't wait to see what the second month will bring! You are growing and developing so fast- sometimes I swear that I put you down for a nap and when I pick you up again, you have gotten bigger in that short time!
Love,
Mom
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