One Month Old

It's amazing, but one month has passed since Jason joined our family. For someone who dreaded the newborn stage, this month has not been too bad. I remember with Sydney that there was a definite improvement once she was 6 weeks old, so I am so hopeful that although I have not been as neurotic with Jason in his first month as I was with Sydney- we will still see that 6 week "marker" improvement. Most notably getting more sleep at night!

Dear Jason,
In the first 3 weeks of your life you were a very content baby. When awake you were perfectly content to look around, you liked to be held- but did not demand it, you were easy to put to sleep (& slept lots), and we could quite often forget that there was a baby in the house (I always thought that was a wives' tale, but it was true with you on many days). In the last week, you have modified some of your ways & give us more reminders that you are around.

When you are awake you really like to look around and are drawn to looking at lights. Unfortunately you seem to want to always look to the right & therefore I am worried that you are going to get a lopsided head, but you don't seem open to my suggestions to lying the other way. Tummy time takes place on a regular basis & it is nice that you don't put up the fight for it that your sister did.

Nighttimes are still a variety of experiences. Some nights you completely spoil me and will sleep until 3am, eat quickly & go right back to sleep until 7am- I love those nights. Other nights you are on a definite 3 hour cycle, take longer to eat & burp, don't settle as easily, and therefore leave me very tired by the morning. I treasure sleep, so I am so hoping that your body rhythms out soon!

Daytime sleep is also still all over the map. Sometimes you will nap really well & easily. Other days you are just in & out with cat naps & spend a lot of time in the bouncey chair for those naps. I am determined that you will be a better napper than your sister, so hopefully I do not turn into the Sleep Dictator too soon- although it's a bad sign that I am already reading "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" to be sure that I do not miss an important opportunity.

We go to the doctor on Tuesday, so your weight & length will need to be updated at that time. You seem bigger & more filled out, so I am sure that we will see a big increase in your weight at Dr. Koole's.

In the last week you have made a few "cooing" type sounds, so it will be fun when those increase in number & we are also starting to see a hint of what your smile will be like...so we can't wait for that milestone!!!

Overall, you are a very good baby & we cannot wait to see what the next month will bring. Hopefully a return to your "contented state" for your well-being & ours.