Dear Ben,
4 months already?! You are up to 11# and 4 oz and you are just shy of 23 inches. You are still fitting in some of your 0-3 month clothes, but they are definitely a little snug. I think you're a pretty good eater. You love to eat with momma and do not like to take a bottle for momma or daddy! You sure know what you want! You eat anywhere from 3 to 5+ ounces ever time you eat from a bottle, which you only do with your Nanas when momma is at work. Momma is not a fan of pumping, but it is so worth it since you totally love eating with your momma!
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You continue to be the happiest baby in the world! There isn't a day that goes by that you don't wake up with a HUGE grin on your sweet little face. Along the sleep line, you are getting better at doing that at night! For awhile, you were sleeping from around 7:30-3:00/4:00 every night, you'd wake up to eat, and then you'd go right back to sleep (AMAZING). However, you must have decided you like seeing your momma and daddy more often so you went back to getting up every 3-4 hours (LESS AMAZING, though we love seeing you too). I'm hoping someday soon you go back to the longer stretches! This whole house has been a bit under the weather lately, so I can see why you haven't been sleeping too well. You had your first ear infection last week. Momma and daddy were sad about this, but it didn't seem to bother you too much. Actually, the only reason I brought you in was because you were not eating well one night and it wasn't as easy to console you. Of course, this was the 1 night that I was alone with you overnight because daddy was out of town! Luckily Nana was able to take off of work the next day and she came to the doctor with me. I was pretty tired that day! You recovered over the weekend with no need for an antibiotic. Hopefully this house will stay germ free for the rest of the winter! (and ever!)
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| NICU hat = way too small! |
You are doing so many new things! You are now giggling on occasion, which we love. You are also rolling over! Nana has seen you go from your back to your tummy, and daddy and I have seen you go from your tummy to your back. You don't really know what to do after you roll, but you are so smart so I'm sure you'll figure it out in no time at all! You are getting really good at lifting your head up when you are on your tummy. You love to look around! Your head control is great, and has been for quite some time now. You still prefer being in a standing position versus sitting, so we are trying to get you to sit more to strengthen those tummy muscles. We have taken you to a few parties and you are always the center of attention and you LOVE it! I wonder if you will be social like your daddy when you get bigger or if you will be more on the shy side like your momma.
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Happy birthday, Uncle Joe!
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Well my little love, you are stirring so I am going to get going. Your daddy and I love you SO much! You are the best little baby ever!
