Dear Benjamin,
Are you really 2 moths already? Time is sure flying quickly! I feel like you are getting bigger every day! You were 8 pounds 12 ounces and 21.5 inches at your last doctor appointment. That puts you in the 3rd percentile for height and you're not quite on the charts for weight, but you continue to grow nicely. I am not surprised that you're growing because your little appetite has certainly increased. I think you have been going through a growth spurt recently! You are eating about every 2-3 hours during the day, sometimes more. Your sleeping is also getting better. Actually, you have always been a great sleeper, you were/are just a little particular about where you sleep! I think your favorite place to rest is in someone's arms. However, you are getting a little more social so now instead of sleeping in my arms, you like to be awake in my arms. You also went through a phase where you only wanted to sleep in mommy and daddy's bed. You would sleep like an angel in there, sometimes for 5-6 hours at a time, but we know that that wasn't the safest place for you. Although you were not a fan of your bassinet for awhile, you are now sleeping in there again, at least at night! You are waking up usually twice a night to eat, and then you go back to sleep so nicely! You are also becoming quite the talker, and it is so cute! Daddy and I just love the little noises you make! We have conversations everyday. You tell me all of your thoughts! We got the OK from your surgeon to put you on your tummy more, so we are going to increase your tummy time. You are really good at lifting up your little head! It is still a little floppy at times, but it is definitely improving. Your little baby legs are super strong! You like to stand up when I'm holding you. I think that is because you like to have a better view of the scenery. As I am writing this, you will be 10 weeks tomorrow (Thanksgiving ) and that means only 2 weeks until I have to go back to work...boo! I wish I could hang out with you all day everyday! At least you will be in good hands. I love you soooo much!
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| Maggie's 30th Birthday party! Dress like the decade you were born in. |
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| You got to meet your future wife, Maddie, finally! |
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| Snuggling is your favorite! |
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| On November 5, you had a bilateral hernia repair. Momma was a mess, but you were so brave! |
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| We went to Jen & Tyler's wedding while you stayed with grandpa. We all had a blast! |
