Two Months

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others." Audrey Hepburn

Here's what I've been up to in month TWO:

I am now 100% formula fed... but my tummy is pretty sensitive, so I am on "sensitive" formula. Mommy and Cici were concerned about how much I've been spiting up and the fact that I get colicky/gassy after I eat. After we made the switch from regular formula to sensitive formula, Mommy and Cici decided to try out the Dr Brown's bottles, binkys, and Colic Calm drops. I feel a lot better, now.

I had my first over-night stay without Mommy and Daddy while they went on a "staycation" at the MD Resort gratis Grandma and Grandpa Turnell. They said they had fun and got some much needed sleep and relaxation. I got to stay at Cici's and play with Cici, the squishy face kitty, Zoe, Uncle D and RB for a couple of days. I also made a trip to Dallas to visit Great Grams and Shark and Great Uncle Craig. Back in Prosper, I heard some strange noises coming from outside, Cici says they are chickens and I will get to meet them when I'm old enough!
 Grandma Jennie and Grandpa Jim came to get me on Sunday and I played at their house with all of their dogs (Jake, Vadar, and Mickey) and saw Grandma Jennie's goats and sheep... I can't wait to feed them when I'm old enough!! Mommy and Daddy did pretty well leaving me for the first time... though I think the pictures and videos Cici send Mommy helped her.

I am smiling a lot more now and even making sweet squealing and giggling noises when I'm really happy. I love when Daddy steals my nose and play's "This Little Piggy" with my toes and I love when Mommy plays the "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" singing game. 

I recognize Mommy's voice when she comes to get me out of bed in the morning...I get really quiet because I love to listen when she sings the "Good Morning Song" and gives me morning kisses. 
I have been sleeping through the night (though Mommy doesn't like to brag for fear that it will end). After Mommy and I go through my bedtime routine (eating, bath, playtime, then cuddle/reading time) Mommy puts me to bed around 9:30 pm and I sleep through the night until about 7:30 am (usually I sleep 8.5-9.5 hours). 
In the middle of my 6th week of life I decided that it's really fun when Mommy puts me in bed to push myself up on my arms and look around. I also have better control over my head, so I can look around when Mommy or Daddy hold me. I am also starting to test the waters of flipping to my back. I scare myself when I do get from my tummy to my back. I am also slithering around on my tummy when I'm in bed or on the floor for my "tummy time." 
I can also "walk" when Daddy holds me up on his chest... getting stronger every day. 
I really like to "sit" in my Boppy pillow or on Mommy or Daddy's lap to look around.

Almost overnight, I outgrew all of my newborn clothes, so I am now in 3-6 month sizes... but I had another growth spurt, so I'm almost busting out of my 3 month footies! 
I celebrated the last few days before my 2 month birthday with a stuffy nose and not feeling good. Mommy did not like me not feeling good because there is really nothing she can do about it other than attack my nose with the booger grabber--which I hate--and rub my chest with baby vicks. I think this stuffy nose-ness has convinced Mommy and Daddy to get a humidifier soon, though.
Month Two Dr. Visit:
           

2 Months  (01/24/12)         
Weight  10 lbs 10.5 oz (51%tile) 
Length   23.25 in (82 %tile)   
Head     15.13 in (46 %tile) 
Shots     DTap, IPV, HiB, HepB, PCV13, Rotateq

1 Month  (12/29/11)         

Weight  9 lbs 1.5 oz (48%tile) 

Length  21.5 in (63%tile)   

Head     14.63 in (51%tile) 

Shots     HepB       

Newborn (11/28/11)

Weight  7 lbs 11.5 oz (62 %tile)

Length  20 in (75%tile)

Head     14 in (75%tile)

Shots     None   

One Month

"I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it."   Audrey Hepburn

Whew! It has been one crazy month, I must say.
The first couple of weeks were pretty rough, since I was learning how to sleep, eat, and potty. I think I have the hang of it now. I eat about 3-4 ounces per feeding, and I eat about 8-10 times each day. Mommy breast fed me for the first 3 weeks, but because I have latch-on problems that leave Mommy crying with pain (and me crying with frustration... followed by Mommy crying with frustration... followed by me crying because Mommy's is upset --what a cycle!), I am now on formula. Because of the crazy cycle of tears, Mommy started pumping and bottle feeding me breast milk and supplements with formula but that made Mommy produce less milk, so I am now a formula fed baby. Mommy felt pretty guilty at first, but now she is really glad she gets to enjoy spending those sweet moments feeding me.

Mommy and Daddy are glad that I am such a good baby... I usually only cry when I am hungry, need a diaper change, if I am gassy, or really tired. Otherwise, I am a content baby, looking around or sleeping. Mommy spends so much time with me that she can usually tell what I am crying about... that's some Mommy skills!

My vision is getting better and better. I am focusing on Mommy and Daddy's face and I started looking at the mobile birds flying above my swing and I love to lay on my play mat and look at the mirror and dangling things. I am also starting to "talk," though Mommy thinks I sound more like a little piglet with my grunts, thus my recent nickname "Mommy's Little Piglet." I also make really cute sighing and cooing noises when I am eating (and content) or when I'm cuddling with Mommy and Daddy as I fall asleep. I make everyone laugh when I grunt really loud and it's followed by a diaper explosion! I am getting pretty strong, too. I can hold my head up for a while now when being held or when working out (aka-Tummy Time). I started sucking my thumb, too... but I still don't really pay too much attention to my hands or feet (unless I need to suck on my hands while waiting to be fed). I have also been smiling. The first couple of weeks I "smiled" with my mouth only ("they" say it was just gas though), but as of recently, I will smile with my whole face in response to Mommy and Daddy's smile or when Daddy steals my nose or when Mommy sings the "Good Morning" song or gives me sweet smooches!

I sleep pretty well for a one month old. I go to bed around 10:00-10:30pm and wake up around 4:00-4:30am to eat, and then I go back to sleep for a few hours. One of my and Mommy's favorite morning activities is our cuddle time. Sometimes we sleep, but sometimes we just lay in bed cuddling and playing.
I have a short colicky period toward the end of the day, but it only lasts for about 15-20 minutes during the time when Dad gets home. There's just so much going on around this time of day (4:30-5:30pm), I get frustrated and over-stimulated, so Mommy has to plan dinner after this time since the only thing that really makes me happy is to cuddle with her. After I calm down, I take a short nap (which is perfect for Mom and Dad since they get to eat while I sleep).
When I wake up, it's time to play with Daddy - I've missed him all day and I love it when he plays with me. Sometimes he takes my nose (how does he do that?!) and I think it is *so* funny.
Mommy has been trying to get me on a bed-time schedule/routine. We start off by playing with Daddy for a little while in Mommy and Daddy's bed while Mommy gets my bath, bed, and food all situated. Then I get in the bath, which I love... it's so warm and relaxing, I really love the lavender bath bubbles. Then Mommy gives me a nice massage (she figured out that if she does this while I'm still in the tub it's not so cold with the lotion and I enjoy it more). Then Mommy wraps me up in my towel like a little burrito and puts me in my PJ's while she gives me lots and lots of kisses. We say goodnight to Daddy (if he's not already asleep) and head into my room to read a bedtime story or listen to lullaby music while I eat, and then Mommy puts me in my bed and I fall right to sleep.

Month One Dr. Visit:
The Dr. says I am beautiful and doing great (and that Mommy and Daddy are doing a great job).
                          
Newborn (11/28/11)
Weight  7lbs 11.5 oz (62 %tile)
Length  20 in (75%tile)   
Head     14 in (75%tile) 
Shots     None   
1 Month  (12/29/11)         
Weight  9lbs 1.5 oz (48%tile) 
Length  21.5 in (63%tile)   
Head     14.63 in (51%tile) 
Shots     HepB