Kiersten’s Blog

I took the little man in for his 4 month checkup yesterday and was surprised at the findings.  I wasn’t surprised that his weight was 13 lbs, 13 oz and only in the 25th percentile.  I was, however, kind of surprised that he is now 25 1/2 inches tall and in the 69th percentile.  How did I get a tall kid?  I’m so happy for him!  Oh, and his head is 17 inches around, putting him up in the 75th percentile.  He’s growing a big brain in there.  The doctor says he’s a healthy little guy.

Here’s what’s been happening this month.  We still don’t sleep through the night and I still have a messy house.  These things have to change soon.  We have slacked off on our walking because the stroller has been out of commission.  Hopefully we’ll be up and running soon and I hope he remembers that he likes his stroller once he has to get back in it.  He is smiling a lot more and gurgles and talks a lot.  He loves checking himself out in the mirror, especially while he’s getting his diaper changed.  He has a new favorite toy: his teddy bear.  It’s soft and snuggly.  When he’s upset, we give it to him.  He snuggles it up to his face and calms right down.  He definitely loves to snuggle and we still swaddle him whenever he goes to bed.  He’s a strong little guy and stands up and stomps his feet every chance he gets.  He’s also to the point where he can almost sit up, but he’s still not rolling over.  He’s not a fan of tummy time or any time in the car seat, which is unfortunate.  Now that he likes to play with toys, I may be able to distract him a little from the pains of being in the car.  He’s sure a fun little guy to have around.

Oh, and for those of you wanting a nursing update, I gave up.  I’m pumping and we’re all happier (except for Taylor when he has to get up to feed the baby in the middle of the night).