Michael's 2nd month

Michael turned 2 months old on May 8th!

Our Sweet Baby Boy!

Nursing:  Michael is still eating like a champ! We have a pretty good routine down now. He usually eats from just one side per feeding and is done after 15 minutes. I started to pump in order to have a freezer stash built up for when I return to work and it has gone well so far. I have been able to get up early (4 a.m.) and that has been the most productive. Michael does well taking a bottle as long as it is from someone other than me.

Sleep: He started sleeping through the night (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) most nights of the week around 6-7 weeks. He still has nights were he gets up and wants a snack but I am definitely not complaining. He will take 2-3 naps during the day ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. He still likes to nap in his car seat if we take a ride anywhere.

Mr. Blue Eyes

About Michael: His eyes are still very blue! His hair seems to be lightening up on the top of his head and is very dark on the sides and in the back. He weighed 12.7 lbs. and was 24 inches at his 2 month check-up. He got 3 shots in his legs at that appointment and it broke my heart. I nursed him right after the nurse left the room and then he was fine. He slept on and off the rest of the evening and the next morning he was back to his happy self.  He is in size 1 diapers and 3-6 month clothing. He has become more aware of his surrounding and enjoys looking at the ceiling fans or his little friend on the play mat. He still loves music and white noise; it calms him down 90% of the time. He started to smile this month and it is the sweetest thing I have ever seen. If he gets really excited he will cover his mouth with his hands.

Hiking Tallulah Gorge with Aunt B

Postpartum: I went for my follow up and the MD said everything inside and out looked great. He cleared me to resume all normal activities as tolerated. I started with some workout DVDs and I plan to keep up with the long walks around the neighborhood. I have lost 40 of the 45 lbs. that I gained so I am slowly but surely getting back to my new normal. 

The many faces of Michael

Supporting the home team!