That's right, three months already! A quarter of a year!
Sleep: Owen is progressing well with his feeding schedule. He has his last night time feeding between 8:30 and 9:00 and sleeps until 5 or 6. So he is now getting a good 8 hours of sleep each night. When he wakes up between 5 and 6 he eats and goes right back to sleep. This is so awesome because on the weekends we can feed him and go right back to bed! We usually have to wake him up between 8 and 9 for his next feeding, or he would sleep even longer.
He is now sleeping in his crib each night and has grown to love it! After his night time feeding he goes straight to his crib and falls asleep with no fussing at all. Once he got used to sleeping in the crib he is a super easy baby to put to bed each night. He has started to take some of his naps in his crib as well, but awakens more because he doesn't sleep as deep during the day.
Size: Owen weighs about 15 pounds (or so) now. I'm guessing he is around 24-25 inches long now. He goes to the doctor for his four month appointment next month, so then we will have a more accurate weight and length.
He is fitting pretty snugly into his 3/3-6 month outfits right now. He can also fit into his 6 month outfits, but I'm trying to get more use out of the 3/3-6 month outfits before I pack them away and move onto the 6 month ones! I'm starting to put him in long sleeves and pants because it's getting cooler outside.
Special Visits: Jimmy's brother Phil finally came over to meet the little guy! It was nice for Owen to meet the last of his 5 uncles!
Special Trips: Owen goes everywhere with us. We are very comfortable just packing up his diaper bag and taking him with us wherever we go. The only place we used to go often and cannot take him is the movie theater. That we'll need a babysitter for!
We've been enjoying walks in the evening now that the weather is just perfect! We also take him to Fairfax Corner and walk around, or get something to eat and sit outside.
We've been enjoying walks in the evening now that the weather is just perfect! We also take him to Fairfax Corner and walk around, or get something to eat and sit outside.
Firsts: This month Owen had his first 9 hour stretch of sleep. One night he slept from 9:30 to 7:00! Hopefully this length of sleep will become more consistent soon!
Developmental Milestones: Owen now rolls over to his side consistently. He LOVES sleeping on his side. As soon as I put him down in his crib he rolls to his side!
My little snuggle bug!
Owen is now reaching for objects and grasping some of his toys. He also giggles and smiles on a regular basis. He loves to play, especially with his Pops!
Playing Around!
Owen is also starting to pull himself up on his own. When he is sitting in his swing, or someone is holding him at an angle, he will crunch his stomach (like he is doing a sit-up) and try to sit up!
He is very active and loves to kick his legs and move his arms when he is laying on his play mat!
He is now talking consistently. Lots of goo's and aahhh's. He will also talk back to you, in his own little language, when you talk to him! He just LOVES to interact with you!
Family Update: We are having Owen's 4 month photo shoot in October. I cannot wait to have these photos taken, as Ali is just amazing! I will be sure to share her blog on facebook and in my blog.
I'm also returning to work on October 22nd. I've been so blessed to have 4 months at home with Owen. I know most women don't get as much time as I did, so I'm definitely thankful for every moment. I'm also thankful that Jimmy works from home about 20 hours a week. So we're going to try and have Owen home with him while he is working from home. It makes me feel a lot better knowing that he will only be in day care for 5-6 hours a day.
The other morning Jimmy was watching Owen while I took a shower and I came into the office to find him playing guitar for Owen! Owen was just mesmerized. Of course, I had to snap some photos!
I even caught a picture of Owen singing along!
I swear this boy is going to be musically inclined. He loved music in my belly, and music always calms him down now. I couldn't believe he was making noises along with the guitar!
Here are a few more adorable pictures!
Straight Snuggin.
That's right, Ma!
Cracking himself up!
Holding Pops' hand. :)
Whatcha doin' Mama?
Chatting away!
How you doin'?
Yes, he put himself in this position!
I love that you can see his blond streak in this picture. :)
I hope everyone is having a great start to their fall! I love fall in Virginia. It's such a beautiful time!
Love,
Judi and Jimmy
