Thursday, March 31, 2016

Weston James - 3 months




















This precious boy has changed and grown SO much over the last month! It's amazing to me that he seems to be doing things even faster than his brother and sister, including those dang ear infections. Rounds 2 and 3 this month. On watch for one more and then it's tube time. As usual, this exhausted mama can't decide whether to pray for more ear infections (and tubes) or no more infections.

On the positive side, Weston has started rolling more, reaching for toys and our faces, talking constantly (especially to pretty girls), sucking his thumb and chuckling a little bit. He is such a happy guy (other than the ear infections, colic and reflux!) The tummy troubles are getting easier to manage, I think. Crying spells are shorter most days.

We had a wonderful Easter, and Weston made it through an entire church service (sleeping, of course). He delights so much in his brother and sister, always craning to see them when he hears their voices. He saves some of his biggest smiles for them. He got to meet cousins Julia and Lila over spring break. This boy loves to be outside, loves bath time and loves to be naked. He also really loves his mama. :)

Weight: 14 lbs 2 ounces (officially surpassing Hutch at this age)
Length: Probably 21-22 inches

New things:

  • Holding full conversations and meetings while sitting in our laps. He has so much to say!
  • Rolling from tummy to back occasionally, much more in the past few days. Also rolling from back to his sides sometimes. He is a wiggly little guy!
  • Chuckling ... not quite a full laugh yet, but precious all the same. Can't wait to hear this guy's big belly laugh in due time. 
  • Holding his head up so well while on his tummy, in his Bumbo or sitting (assisted) in our laps. He does get tired after a while and need to rest that big noggin.
  • Discovering his hands. He constantly sounds like he's going to eat them. I'll hear all kinds of loud chewing/sucking and think one of my bigs has gotten into some candy, and then realize it's just Weston and his fingers.
  • And, sucking his little thumb. Be still my heart. I left one arm out of his swaddle last night for the first time and multiple times heard him sucking that thumb during the night.
  • Taking longer breaks between feedings, usually close to 3-4 hours during the day.
  • Sleeping from 10 pm till 4-5 am many nights, then back to sleep till around 7. He still requires multiple paci replacements during the night, but maybe this thumb-sucking phenomenon will help that!
  • A reflux diagnosis to go along with the colic diagnosis. Thankfully, meds seem to be helping that, too.

Likes:

  • Bath time, which we've taken to doing in the kitchen. Baby tub inside of the big farm sink. He loves to kick and splash.
  • Talking to me while nursing. He loves the eye contact and conversation. So does his mama.
  • His crazy mom's silly voices and songs.
  • When daddy comes home.
  • Being read to. Doesn't matter if it's one of his books or one of brother and sister's, he starts swinging those little arms and legs with excitement.
  • Music. 
  • The TV. Especially if it's on one of brother or sister's shows with kid-friendly music.
  • Being in the moby wrap, mostly because it means he's close to mama.
  • Ocean play mat, Taggie puppy and mirrors.
  • Being outside.
  • Lights and ceiling fans.
  • Pretty girls. He loves to stare at and talk to them. He was completely enamored with our friends'  6-month-old baby girl, but he's equally happy to hang with grandmas. 
  • Naked kicking time. He smiles when his clothes come off, just like two other babies I know.
  • His brother and sister. He delights in their faces and voices. And the feeling is mutual. 


Dislikes:

  • Ear infections.
  • Sleeping away from mama when he feels yucky. 
  • The nose sucker.

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