Simon: Three Months

Weight:  At Simon's last appointment at the end of November he was 11lbs 13oz, I'd think he's over 13 at this point

Height:  Again at the last appointment he was 23.5inches long, but probably (possibly) longer now

Medical Issues:  He had his first fever this month... and really it wasn't much of a fever - 99.1.  He slept a lot (and I may of snuggled with him a lot) and gave him a couple of rounds of Tylenol and he was all better.

Sleep:  It goes back and forth... not super consistent over night, but we did get ourselves into a routine by the end of the month which is a good thing.  He will go between three and five hours between feedings at night.  Hopefully it starts to get more like five hours every night :)  During the day he's getting into a more consistent routine with napping.  He has longer wake periods. 

Clothes/Diapers (size):  He's in size one diapers and three month clothing

Diet:  He eats pretty good, but now it's more snacking at times instead of feedings.  He eats very well at his middle of the night feeding (finishing the bottle fast).  I've been giving him a dream feed before I go to bed which to me is topping off the tank before I head to bed to maximize my sleep time.  In the mornings he'll slowly take a bottle over the course of a couple of hours.  He's still getting all breast milk.  I got into a routine of pumping five times a day and still making plenty for his bottles plus some to freeze.  Just a moment of patting myself on the back - I've made it three months of exclusively pumping.  In the beginning it wasn't always easy but here I am into a really good routine - yay!

Baby Gear Love:  We use the rock n play a lot still.  He loves his swing and the bouncer.  The halo sleep sack works great (honestly now I wonder what will happen when we have to stop using it... but a story for a different day)  He started using the play mat a lot more... loving the more interactive baby.

Milestones/Firsts:  A big first milestone - he smiled at me for the first time. One of those I know who you are and you make me happy smiles... melted my heart.  He celebrated his first Thanksgiving this month and saw Santa for the first time.  How fun it's been having him around for the holidays.  Above I told you about the fever.  Also, he lost his first grandparent this month.  Dan's mom passed away.  We are just so happy that she was able to meet him and love on him before she passed.  She may not be here but she'll always be in our hearts and he'll always know what an amazing woman she was.  He's started to reach and play with some toys but I don't feel like it's totally clicked yet.  Simon also was watched by both his grandma (my mom) while Dan and I went on a fancy date and grandma and grandpa while we attended Charlotte's celebration of life service.  Another first - getting a baby cousin. Simon is no longer the youngest in the family. He got a whole 2 months. 

Likes:  He likes to stare at the ceiling/lights.  He likes to smile (especially in the mornings).  He really likes to sit up instead of laying down.

Dislikes:  Doesn't like being cold after baths and has become slightly more fussy in the car at times (if it's not moving... sometimes when it is).  Really he's a happy baby.

Things I Don't Want to Forget:  That smile... oh it melts my heart.  I love just how happy he gets so so adorable.  Also, sometimes when he's crying he'll get so mad his leg will shake with fury.  I also don't want to forget the joy he brings everyone around him.  He's such a happy baby and while at times he's more fussy overall he doesn't mind getting passed around at family gatherings.  He is so loved and I can't believe he's our baby.

Simon: Two Months

Weight:  At his last doctor's appointment (6 weeks) he was 9lbs 12oz, I'm sure by now he's over 10lbs

Height: At his last doctor's appointment he was 21 inches.  Before this appointment I thought he was feeling big for his age, but come to find out he's in like the 25th percentile for both height and weight, so smaller than average.  Although he does have a big head.

Medical Issues:  This category is much shorter this month and that's a great thing.  No real medical issues to speak of.  He had his six week check up and it went well - everything looking good.  He got some shots which of course he screamed when it happened, but he calmed down pretty quickly afterwards. 

Sleep:  He is getting to be more awake during the days, some days he will have a stretch of 3 hours awake.  He has gone up to 5 hours between feedings (which I woke up and had a minor freak out and went to check on him).  He mostly goes between 3-4 hours in between which helps at night. He's a good sleeper and loves sleeping on our chests.  Seriously I think he'd sleep there for hours if we let him.  He is able to sleep on his own and we (ok I) have been trying to be better about him sleeping in his crib at night.

Clothes/Diapers (size):  I've been putting him in 3 month clothes (although some still seem big on him) and size 1 diapers.  Just bought our first box last week (before that we had been using ones we got as gifts)

Diet:  Still eating good!  Simon will eat between 3.5 to 4.5 ounces at each feeding.  Most of the time I put a little over 4oz in a bottle and he more often than not finishes those bottles.  Sometimes he leaves a little.  I've been giving him at least one bottle a day of frozen milk.  I was running out of space in our freezer and I started to read how long milk would stay good in our type of freezer and decided it was worth it to start using some of it (rotating the stash).  Although it really didn't help with the space since I was adding more than I was taking out (not something I should be complaining about eh?)  I started just using the stuff I had pumped while he was in the hospital (since those were in storage bottles (vs bags) the hospital gave)  When I use that frozen milk I've given him more than 4.5oz at times, but he sucks it down just fine.  The only time he will really start crying a bunch is when he's hungry and I'm not getting his bottle to him quick enough.  I've been pumping while I feed him so sometimes it takes a minute to get that set up before I get to feeding him.  I've found that pumping while I feed him makes better use of my time.  It also ensures that I'm pumping as often as he's eating.  Another thing to note about Simon eating is how loud he is. You canhear him gulping down the milk from pretty far away. 

Baby Gear Love:  We still love the rock and play.  He sleeps in there quite often during the day (and sometimes at night).  He's getting more use out of the play mat (he especially seems drawn to the mirror part).  I'm very reliant on the pump and love the hands-free bra part.  Also use the boon drying grass all the time (plus it's so darn cute!).  He still uses a paci from time-to-time.  I've used the Moby wrap I'm borrowing from Susan and that's come in handy.  He's also enjoyed the bouncer at times.  Finally we are borrowing a swing from Dan's sister Amy and he tolerates that pretty well.

Milestones/Firsts:  Let's see, he had his first stroller outing to visit his Aunt Lindsey at work at the zoo... he slept the entire time.  We've also eaten out at restaurants and he mostly sleep through that too.  He's smiling more, but he's not to the point where we can make him smile (I'm really looking forward to this).  We left him with a family member for the first time.  His grandma Charlotte watched him while Dan and I went out to dinner together.  Later in the month my mom (and sister) watched him while I went to a doctor's appointment.  He visited my work for the first time (and was quite the crowd pleaser.).  He also visited my mom at work and was loved on there too. Simon had his first Halloween and dressed up as a skeleton. He spent most of the time that night in the moby wrap.   He also got his first package in the mail from his uncle Keith and aunt Sarah - a Halloween card with his skeleton onesie. 

Likes: Laying on our chests, being jiggled/bounced, eating, looking at lights

Dislikes:  Being hungry, the nose sucker thing, getting naked

Things I don't want to forget:  When Simon sneezes he makes this adorable moan afterwards.  Pretty couldn't care less about his presence, but I've noticed that Stitch will not come around when he's with me.  Simon tolerates Bella's kisses quite well... and Daddy's sniffs.  I'm loving that he's smiling more - there's nothing more adorable.  I say he's a chill baby a lot, but he's really a chill baby.  He's a happy little guy.  He doesn't mind tummy time for the most part - kicks his legs and has good head control... but sometimes tummy time ends up being nap time for him.