Jon is one month old! As per blog tradition, I’m back to sharing monthly updates!

When Amelia was born, I knew I wanted to keep track of her baby milestones so I started writing letters in a journal each month of her first year (and now I update it every six months), and I also started a baby book calendar (but I was less successful keeping it updated… I just finished it a few days before Jon was born!). And of course I updated the blog with most of the same info.

I want to do the same for Jon, but to simplify the process I’m using the same prompts that the baby book provides (& still keeping the monthly letters private). Even though 3 different updates might seem like overkill, it still makes sense to me… documenting is kind of my love language, so I enjoy it when it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The calendar only covers the first year, the journal I plan to continue updating throughout childhood, and of course a blog is the perfect place to combine photos & words, so here we are again!

One Month Old

Likes: being held all day, bath time, rocking, staring at the fan or light fixtures

Dislikes: diaper changes, belly pains, sitting by himself (especially during dinner time)

Sleeping patterns: lots of naps all day, waking up more in the morning and late afternoon. Nights are still inconsistent, sometimes we’ll get a stretch of 4-5 hours and some nights he’s up every 2 hours

Feeding schedule: nursing on every 2-3 hours but prefers snacking all day

Size: ~10 lb, size 1 diapers, 0-3 month clothing

Sounds and motions: the noisiest grunting, squeaking, and coughing, waving arms, focusing on faces, smiling occasionally

Favorite toys and games: waving arms to reach hanging toys, scooting during tummy time

Learning to: love the swing, nap without being held, hold up head

Firsts: two doctor visits, meet family – big sister Amelia, Gaga and Pop, Grandma Peachie & GG, Uncle Brock, cousins Bob & Brenda, meet family friends, two play dates at our house, bath time with Amelia, stroll in the neighborhood

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And now, a photo recap of our first month with Jon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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One of the best parts of having a personal blog is being able to look back at the archives. So just for fun, here’s a quick comparison to Amelia’s first month:

Amelia at One Month Old

November 2016

Likes: nursing, sleeping on anybody’s chest, peeking one eye open, rootin’ and tootin’

Dislikes: not being held, sleeping by herself

Size: 10 lbs, 20 in long; newborn diapers and clothes

Doing: opening her eyes, looking at faces, nursing every hour

Firsts: smile, sink bath, two pediatrician visits, stroller walk in the neighborhood, bottle, visit to the voting polls, babysitters (Grandmom and Grandpop), photo shoot with Hannah, Halloween

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We love you both so much, Jon and Amelia!