You've had a busy 2nd month my little man. It started with getting your upper lip and tongue tie corrected because we were having some issues with nursing. You handled it pretty well, but you did not like your arms being held down while the procedure was done. You cried the most blood curdling cry and it made me so sad, I started crying too. After the procedure was done, you were totally fine and nursed right away. We decided to have them both corrected because I was in quite a bit of pain while nursing you and you weren't getting a good suction, so you were swallowing a lot of air that made you gassy and uncomfortable. It took a few weeks for my pain to go away while nursing, but it's so much better now and I'm thankful we had it done.
You're breastfeeding like a champ and growing so fast! This month you started wearing size 1 diapers and are in 3-6 month clothes. You're a chunky monkey and have so many adorable rolls. You had your 2 month check up and shots today. You're in the 75th percentile for length and 80th percentile for weight. You cried when you got your shots, but stopped almost immediately when they were done. You're such a strong boy!
Eating is still one of your favorite things to do, but you also love being outside and exploring the world around you. You are so much more alert this month and really seem to be analyzing everything that catches your eye. You can hold your head up pretty well, but still have bobble head moments and you've head butted me more times than I can count. It doesn't seem to phase you, but I'm just waiting for the day I get a black eye or bruised nose! You found your thumb this month, but most of the time that silly little thing can't make it into your mouth so you result to sucking on your hands instead. You love laying on your back and kicking your legs and arms out. Sometimes out of nowhere, you'll throw your arms and legs out at once and we call that "Starfish." It's pretty exciting.
You love looking at ceiling fans, lights and pictures. You don't mind getting your diaper changed and you still pee on us from time to time. We're just not fast enough with diaper changes yet! Baths are still one of your favorite things too and you just love laying in the water. You started splashing and being more active in your bathtub this month as well. This month you went in the pool for the first time at Grandma Desiree and Grandpa Jim's house in Arizona and you loved it! You're such a water baby.
You're smiling so much more and you definitely know who your mom and dad are. My heart melts when I change you in the middle of the night and you look at me with a huge smile. It makes it all worth it! You've discovered you can make so many different sounds with your voice. You grunt, gurgle, coo and squeal. I love "talking" with you and hearing your crazy stories.
You're a pretty independent and easy going baby. You don't fuss much and when you do, it's usually because you're hungry, tired or want to change positions/see something new. You're not a clingy baby and sometimes you don't like to be snuggled when you're fussy. Most of the time if I try to cuddle you to soothe you, you fight me even harder so I'll lay you down and you're perfectly content. You're able to self soothe and put yourself to sleep most of the time. You're still sleeping in your Rock 'n Play in our room, but we're starting to slowly transition you to your crib. We rarely turn on the rocking motion any more so that you get used to sleeping without it and so far, you're doing pretty good. We've tried putting you down in your crib for naps during the day and the most you've slept is about 10 minutes. You don't really care for your crib right now, but we're working on it. You gave us one 5 hour stretch of sleep this month! It was amazing. For the most part, you'll sleep for 3 1/2-4 hours then wake up to nurse and go back down for 2 more hours. You've been napping more in the mornings and after 12/1, you're usually awake until you go down for bed between 9 and 10.
I officially resigned from my job this month so I can stay home with you. Your dad and I worked hard to pay things off so we could make it possible and I'm very thankful for this opportunity. Money might be a little tight, but I couldn't imagine dropping you off with someone else to take care of you during the day while I go to work. You change so much and I want to be the one to experience all of your "first" rather than hearing about them. I can be selfish, I'm your mommy!
This month you met the man who made our dreams come true when we took you to Huntington Reproductive Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Dr. Norian was so excited to meet you and hold you. He's really a pretty awesome guy and we're looking forward to working with him again in the future to give you a sibling, if we don't get pregnant on our own.
You're such a good baby, Caleb. I love you more and more every single day and am honored to be your mommy. Thank you for being mine.
Momma
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