Peanut- 2 Months

What’s new? 

A lot has happened this last month. Jack has discovered his hands! I catch him staring at them on a regular basis. Or shoving them in his mouth. He's getting really good at holding on to the rings of his activity gym and can entertain himself for long periods of time. He especially loves his monkey that plays 3 different little tunes when you pull on it. Wes and I know the songs by heart and the order in which they're played. Jack hasn't been able to pull the ring to make music yet but I think we're just a week or two away.  He coos and makes noises and smiles ALL the time. He has one very big dimple on his right cheek and what I think is a slight dimple that will show more once he's older on his left. He's been very drooly lately. So much so, that I've been putting bibs on him to keep him from getting his outfits wet. With all this extra spit, he has mastered the art of blowing bubbles. 

Stats:

At his 2 month appointment, Jack weighed in at 12lbs 2 oz. and 24" long. He is currently in the 85th percentile for height and the 35th for weight. It's been a little over a week and it feels to me like his head has grown and he's gained another pound. I'm wondering if he'll be tall and skinny!

Hair:

Jack's hair is still very blonde. He has a little dark patch on the back of his head at the top of his neck, (which I love). His hairs are getting much longer too! I'm hoping he'll have a nice thick head of hair like his dad. (Fingers crossed). His eyelashes are coming in long and full as well. Those are from me. 😁

Eyes:

It's hard to tell what color his eyes are. I look at him sometimes and they seem very blue and then other times they look like they could be going brown. Either way, I can't wait to see what they'll become. One thing is for sure- they'll be pretty!

Clothes:

Jack is fitting into most 0-3 month clothes and comfortably in 3 month sleepers. He's very long and his feet are huge! When he starts out growing his sleepers it will be because his feet are too big for the jammie feet or his legs are to long. Not because he's pudgy.

Feeding:

From day one he's been eating like a champ. He has a good latch and can open his mouth fairly wide for it being so little. Lately he's been very touchy feely while on the breast. Already such a boy! He still takes the bottle from Dad but only if I'm not in the room. I pump sometimes but mostly use my hand pump, it's easier for me and I feel like less of a milk cow. I have a small freezer stash collecting, mostly from my haakaa pump.

Likes:

Jack likes getting his diaper changed, his pacifier, playing on his activity gym and as of recently sitting up in mommy or daddy's lap. He still has a fascination with lights and the ceiling fan as well as the paintings in our living room. He's a big comfort nurser and will take nice long naps in his swing. He also really likes going for walks in his stroller or the baby carrier.

Dislikes: 

Jack dislikes being put to bed before we go, he has to be VERY tired to go easily before us if we want to stay up for adult time. He has no problem going to sleep in his swing in the living room. Guess he just likes being part of the party! He really like baths but is not a fan of the after bath routine of drying off and his coconut oil rub down- unless the oil is near or around his mouth. Then he loves it! 

Mama Update: 

Mama is doing well! Starting to feel like my normal self but still feel like there's a ways to go before real normal Kate comes back. I was able to put my wedding ring back on last week, so that's a good start. I've noticed that my beautiful, clear, oil free pregnancy skin is disappearing and my regular, not so clear, oily skin has come back. Lame.😒

Looking Forward To:

Looking forward to our East Coast trip in a couple of weeks. I can't wait to get Jack and Brooklyn together and be apart of Andy and Christine's wedding! Having major anxiety for traveling though. I am also looking forward for Jack to start laughing. He's made a few funny sounds that could maybe be the start of a giggle but nothing pronounced as of yet.

 

Monthly format lovingly borrowed from 'This Season of Life Blog' 😍