Five Months Old: February 19, 2013

Five Months Old

February 19, 2013

Your Monthly Stats

**I did these this month since we didn't have a doctor's appointment.  

Height:  28 inches long

Weight: 17 pounds, 14 ounces

Head Circumference:  43 cm

Hair: Your hair has gotten so much thicker this month.  It is still coming in very blond and fine.  And--your hair always smells so yummy.  Love that baby smell!

Eyes: Your eyes are still the lightest blue.  I could stare at them all day....and sometimes, I do.

Diaper Size: You were having major leaks and explosions out of the size 2's, so we have officially jumped to size 3 diapers.

Clothes:

You are wearing 6 and 9 month clothes and 6-12 month sleepers.  Many people bought us short-sleeved clothes in the 6-9 month sizes thinking that you wouldn't reach that size until springtime.  Well--we're already there.  And you're growing so fast!  So, you still wear them with a long sleeved white onesie underneath to keep you warm.  We've had to buy some bigger socks, because your feet just didn't seem to fit in the 6 month socks anymore.  They were ALWAYS falling off!  

Eating:
You've continued to be a really great eater.  You still nurse every 2-3 hours during the day.  You usually make it through the night without eating.  Along with eating your hands, you're trying to put EVERYTHING in your mouth these days---especially your own feet.  You think it is SO funny!  We're still planning on holding off on solid foods for another month or so unless you seem to need them sooner.  This week, you did try to drink a little bit of water out of Lulu's glass---and boy did you think it was funny!  

Yummy Toes

MMMMMmmmm, I finally got you, toes!

Likes:
*giggling.  Mommy can get you to giggle until you are out of breath.  You love it when we give you lots of kisses on your belly and neck.  
*other kids and babies.   You're especially interested in watching other babies when they're babbling or crying. 

*bathtime.  This is still your favorite part of the day.  You love splashing and kicking in the tub.  

*mornings.  You are ALL smiles as soon as you wake up in the morning.  Occasionally you will cry because you're hungry when you wake up.  But, most days you just sit there with your eyes wide open babbling away to yourself.  

*the dogs' tails.  You LOVE to be held up on the floor as the dogs walk by.  Their tails wag in your face and you just smile from ear to ear.  You follow them as they move around the room, and your eyes get really big when they start to bark.  
*your exersaucer.  You're more into it this month.  You're grabbing the toys and lifting yourself out of the seat to stand and reach the toys on top.  You have figured out how to touch some of the toys that have sound effects.    
*the Sleep Sheep.  We started using this again to help you fall asleep. Your favorite sound is the ocean sound.  You're just like your mommy. 

Laying on your head---Getting ready for your favorite yoga positions--downward facing dog and the side plank. 

Dislikes:
*sitting still.  You're a wiggler, and like to be moving, bouncing, jumping, kicking as much as possible.  You're fine being held by someone as long as they are moving or bouncing you.  I don't think this will ever change.  
*naps.  Particularly being put down for naps.  Most days I am able to get you to nap, but only if you are asleep on top of me.  The minute I put you down, you are W-I-D-E awake.  We need to work on this.  

Social Skills: 
We've continued to go to our Babysteps class most Thursdays.  Here we get to hang out with other babies and their mommies.  Each week, we've had a few playdates with other friends too.  I've been researching other classes we can take together too, and I think we'll start music class, swimming lessons, or baby sign language soon.

Sleep:
Last month, we had a hard time getting you to like sleeping in your crib again.  Now, you are back to sleeping in the crib.  BUT, you went on a sleep strike for the past 2 weeks.  You have decided to boycott all naps and have started waking up in the middle of the night again.  WHAT IS GOING ON HERE??  Once again, you just don't want to miss anything!  The past couple of nights, you have slept for longer stretches again (8:30-4:00).  Phew!  When you were waking in the middle of the night (at 11:00, 1:00, 2:15, etc.)  you were not hungry.  So, we've been turning the Sleep Sheep back on, sticking the binky back in, and usually you're able to put yourself back to sleep.  I know that when you nap well during the day, you always have better nighttime sleep.  So, we need to get those naps figured out too!

Strength: 
You spend much of the day doing crunches, and everyone always says that it looks as if you're trying to sit up on your own.  You roll over easily and often from your belly to your back.  However, you've only rolled from your back to your tummy once.  At night when you're sleeping in your crib, I watch you on the video monitor.  Even in your sleep, your legs are straight up in the air as if you're doing a sit-up crunch.  Silly boy!



Dear Mr. Max, 
     How is it that you are already 5 months old?  I feel like we just brought you home from the hospital yesterday.  Yet, at the same time, it feels like you've been with us forever.  I LOVE the fact that I get to stay home with you and see all of the new and exciting changes you go through each day.   You really are such a happy baby, and everywhere we go strangers comment on your sweet smile.  

     Through your struggles with sleep this month, I love our time we spend together in the dark hours of the night and early morning.  As we transitioned you back into the crib, I would often bring you back to bed with me in the mornings (especially when Daddy is away).  Sometimes if you aren't ready for sleep, we just lay on the bed and look at each other.  I rub your hands or your belly, and eventually we both fall asleep together.  I know that it's probably not a good habit to create, but I love that special time with you.  And you will only be this little once.    

      We've started to read more books together this month, and they hold your attention for longer than they have.  You especially like the tactile books that are fun for your to touch.  Looking in the mirror has also become a fun activity this month.  When I get ready in the morning, I will lay you down on the floor of my closet so that you can see yourself in the floor length mirror.  It keeps you occupied and happy while I am getting ready for the day.   I've started wearing you more again in the baby carrier too.  You love to face outward and look all around as I'm doing things around the house.  I can't wait until it becomes nicer outside so that we can take walks like this.  Happy 5-Months my sweet little punkin.  XOXO

Love, Mommy