Happy 2 Months, Wells!

My sweet baby Wells. Oh, how I love your snuggles and sounds. You are laid back (perhaps because of your birth order), and you are pure sweetness. Your only real cries are to eat. You do cry when Paisley gets too close. I understand. We've called her 'the blonde monster' a few times. She want to take care of you and reminds us of your needs. Looks like you have two mamas, Wells.

 

We went for your 2 month check up on January 14, the day you turned 8 weeks. You're a healthy one! It is incredibly rewarding to see that you are growing and nourished by my body. What a special bond we are able to share outside the womb.

You are in solid 3 month outfits. You can wear 0-3 month in Gap footed outfits, but you're in 3/3-6 month sizes in Target one pieces. (Can you tell where we shop for you?) You grew to a size 1 diaper just a week after your birth, and our next diaper purchase will be size 2. (!!!!!) You're growing so fast!!

You aren't a tummy time fan, but when I hold you upright you're great at controlling your head. Surely that's equivalent to tummy time, right?

Acid reflux still bothers you so we are giving you medicine for that twice a day. Dr. Jeanie increased the dosage because of your hearty size, and it's helped you rest. She pointed out a slightly flat spot on the right side of your head where you tend to lay. I learned that babies with reflux do this because it relaxes the esophagus and decreases the acid burn. Interesting. So I turn your head to the right when you lay down... I hope that isn't going to relocate a flat spot... :-/

 

 You've started smiling a lot, and it melts me! I claim you're a mama's boy. At this age you are pretty attached to me, and your dad is caring for your brother and sisters when I'm with you. It's been a crazy couple of months, but we are blessed... truly blessed. This cup continues to overflow.

You have given me 4-5 hours at night since you turned 8 weeks. Thank you! You'll nurse at 9/10 and then wake about 2/3. Then it's every couple of hours until we get up to start the day.

The co-sleeper is still beside me, and I'm not in any hurry to move you. Soon enough you'll be in your own room. :o)

 

We love you, precious boy!

 

-mom and dad