Will {one month}

A month goes by so quickly. With late night feedings and taking care of both boys during the day - I guess I'm really not surprised it has been 4 weeks with this little guy already!

 

We are so in love!

 

It has been challenging. Going from 9 hours of sleep a night to 5-6 (broken) hours. But honestly, it is the best kind of tired to be.

 

This little face makes it all worth it.

When I think about how blessed we are to have him around, I am overcome with emotion.

 

Will at one month:

 

-Attempts several morning naps, often in our arms, the carseat tucked away in our closet, the swing or in the Ergo. The crib or bassinet? Not so much!

-You really have to catch him before he gets too tired or he will fight it!

-Gets extra fussy in the evening hour around 5:00.

-Wakes every 2-3 hours to eat during the evening hours.

-Has the hardest time going back to bed after his 5:00 am feeding.

-Nursing is going well, he is gaining. We are both finishing up some medication for thrush. I will spare you the details, but trust me when I say it has been no walk in the park! :)

 

We have been out and about! Will has traveled with us to t-ball, Joann's, My Gym, Kroger, the splash park, strawberry picking, the pool and library story time. I pretty much nurse him whenever and wherever so that I can go about my days with Chase!

 

His one month doctor's appointment went well. We had a lot of questions about his lack of sleeping and his possible reflux and general fussiness. And of course in my tired state I shed a few tears. It was nice to hear that most babies DO have a hard time sleeping for long stretches and he should still be nursing every 1.5-3 hours.

We left with a low dose antacid and also a recommendation to start him on a probiotic. We've started the reflux meds but I'm waiting a few days to see the results before starting something else new.

That way I know what worked and what didn't.

 

1 Month Stats:

Weight: 10 lbs. 6 ounces (54%) (can we all just pause and praise the Lord for that?!)

Height: 22 3/4 inches (76%)

OFC: 15.5 inches (65%)

 

Some photos of little mister!

 

 

 Happy One Month sweet boy!