Sunday, March 17, 2013

4 to 6 Weeks Old

Can't believe this little angel is already 6 weeks old.  I know I'll probably continuously say this, but it seems like just yesterday I was pregnant.  The first night we came home with Jett I think we woke up 10 times.  I remember thinking I'd never survive getting up that much during the night.  I like my sleep! But, miraculously, we've adjusted and now my body is used to less sleep.  He's already growing so fast! All of his "firsts" (they're listed below) are so fun... I know that even more fun ones are yet to come.  Jon & I just look at Jett and are so in love with him already. 

At One Month:
Clothing Size: Newborn
Diaper Size: Newborn
Feeding: Between 3-4 oz. each feeding
Sleeping: Very consistent at every 3 hours.  I think we got lucky with a few 4 hour stretches during the night! During the first month he fought us on being swaddled, but ended up giving in & going to sleep. 

All smiles at 1 Month 

At 6 Weeks (St. Patricks Day):
Weight: 10 lbs, 12 oz.
Height: 21 3/4 in.
Clothing Size: 0-3 & some 3 month outfits.
Diaper Size: Size 1
Feeding: 5-5.5 oz. breastmilk each feeding---Jett likes to eat!
Sleeping: Starting to sleep a little longer now.  During the night he sleeps between 4-6 hours at a time.  Just waiting for him to sleep through the night! And, he's come around with his swaddle! :)
Nickname:  Woodpecker---when this baby is hungry he looks like a little woodpecker on the side of the tree!

6 Weeks Old on St. Patricks Day

6 Week Appt--Kicking away & showing muscles


Milestones:
  • Coming into this world :)
  • Taking a bottle
  • First Bath in his green bathtub
  • Real tears when crying around 1 month old
  • First road trip to Hot Springs---and was an absolutely wonderful traveler
  • First trip to the mall shopping (and subsequently, Mommy & Daddy's first experience in remembering to pack extra clothes in the diaper bag in the future!)
  • First "real" smile at Mommy & Daddy
  • Sucking his thumb
  • Getting close to Emma pup
  • First professional pictures made (and they're precious!)
Finally found it!

 Not sure how he feels about Emma just yet,
but she's warming up to him
 
 First Bath
 
After his first professional pictures

Likes:
  • Loves his bouncer
  • Cuddling & sleeping on mine or Jon's shoulders
  • Loves his carseat & stroller
  • Holding his head up & looking everywhere
  • Being only in a diaper
Loves the bouncer & blanket!
 

Snuggling with Daddy

Dislikes:
  • Being swaddled during the first month (thankfully he got over that!)
  • Diaper changes---but LOVES peeing/pooping while getting changed
  • Diaper rash
  • Not getting feed instantly--once again, loves to eat!
 Such a thinker during a diaper change
 
Getting ready to be swaddled

Things we can't live without:
  • Fisher Price SnugaMonkey Bouncer
  • Chicco KeyFit 30 Carseat
  • Graco Pack & Play
  • Gripe Water/Gas Drops
  • Diaper rash ointment

2 comments:

  1. He's precious, Jessica!! I love the first of forgetting the extra outfit. It's a rookie mistake that we ALL make!! :) Looking at these pics of your sweet little one makes me get a little baby fever...but then it passes! Ha! :)

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  2. He is precious, Jessica! Know y'all are completely head over heals in love with him! Hoping we can come and meet him in a few weeks!

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