He seems to be (finally) settling into some natural rhythms this week. Over the last week, I've discovered that he enjoys being swaddled so I have been wrapping him up to sleep and it's made quite a difference. He has been going to bed between 8:30-9:00 at night after getting a bath and a nice big bottle. He will sleep until anywhere between 2am-4am to eat, will go back to sleep, and wake up around 7ish. His naps are still iffy, but he does sleep relatively well during the day. Today he slept for three hours in the pack n' play (we are at Grammie and Grampie's house) and he's conked out again in the swing.
He has been eating better as well. I decided a few days ago that we were finished with breastfeeding and he is 100% on bottles now. I was tired of fighting with him to stay latched, it was uncomfortable, and exhausting. Had he been my only child, perhaps we would have continued longer but I have another child to take care of as well and I couldn't spend hours at a time nursing him, only to have him start rooting 20 minutes later. It just wasn't working for our family anymore and I am okay with that! He is doing great on formula and doesn't seem bothered in the slightest. He is eating about 6-7 times in 24 hours. Most times he will drink 4oz but sometimes he will want 5oz or even 6oz. I always make a 6oz bottle for the last one before bed, but he usually only drinks about half of it.
He is starting to get a lot more interactive this week. He has been super smiley all week, giving the little smirks and the big gummy smiles. He focuses on us a lot more and will "talk" to us, moving his mouth to imitate us and makes a lot more noises besides his usual grunts and groans.
He isn't too bothered by tummy time, usually (although - I'll be honest - I don't do it much because it's not a very natural position for babies to be in ... I prefer carrying him upright or holding him to strengthen his neck muscles) but today he got so angry about being on his tummy, he actually ROLLED from belly to back! I couldn't believe it. He was determined, haha! Normally, though, he just lays there and puts his head down, and watches the world.
He is definitely getting bigger and bigger every day. I'm not sure exactly what he weighs now, but I weighed myself and then myself + him this morning and the difference was 10.6 on the scale. So 10lbs now? He is wearing 3 month clothing (still a little big on him, but 0-3 is too tight). His hair is still a dark blonde(ish) colour and his eyes are still blue! I wonder if they will change...
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