4 Months ~ Hunter

Your mom has been a total slacker as of late. Between school, you, your brother and sister, and everything I have to complete at home this post is WAAAY late. As in you'll be 5 months next week kind of late. I hope you can forgive me!

This month has been an absolute blast! I enjoyed spending the last of my work free days with you and your siblings at home. We packed the last few weeks with as much fun as we possibly could. You have become a social butterfly and continue to amaze me with your growth daily!

Stats:  14lbs 9.5ozs (55%) and 25.25in (55%)

4 Month Appointment:  Mommy has been a little worried about one of your eyes and your neck muscles. Your doctor was out on maternity leave this month, but the new doctor that we saw assured me that you are developing normally. She says you're just a tad too lazy to work your neck and your eye muscles. Yes, she called you lazy. The plan is to continue monitoring your growth and progress with the hope that you'll outgrow both problems. :0)

They also believe that you have a dairy sensitivity and have taken me off of all dairy products. I'm doing it because I love you, but this. is. awful. Late in the month you broke out in a horrible rash and had to be taken to Urgent Care. Let's not do that again. We're unsure of the cause, but it was either due to a virus or a reaction to dairy and we're guessing it's the dairy.

Sleep:  You're still going to bed around 7:30/8:00 and sleeping until around 4 or 5 for a quick snack and then resume sleeping until 7:00. You're still sleeping in your Rock n' Play right next to mom and dad.

Likes:  You love to be tossed around (gently of course), kisses on your neck, bath time, and playing with your muslin and taggie blankets. Daddy put your crib up (I think it's just for looks) and you'll lay and watch your mobile for hours.

Dislikes:  Being left alone, sitting still for diaper and clothing changes, and waiting for more than 3 seconds to eat.

Favorite toys:  Taggie blankets, muslin blankets, playgym

Eating:  You're nursing every 2 to 3 hours when I'm home, and eating a 3 oz. bottle every two hours at daycare.

Milestones:  You're pulling yourself up to sit, began reaching for objects early in the month and are now pretty accurate, holding your head up at a 45 degree angle during tummy time, rolling over onto your side and putting objects into your mouth to chew. You can also recognize our voices and faces.

Toothcount:  None, but I'm sure they're coming soon!

Words/Sounds:  This month you have found your high pitched squeal! You also have been playing with the sounds you are making to see how loud, quiet, and squealy you can become!

Clothes:  You are still in 3 to 6 month clothes and are in a size 2 diaper.

Firsts:  You went on your first boat ride this month and spent your first day at daycare. :(

You have been a tremendous blessing to our family. We couldn't have asked for a better baby. Your personality lights up the room and everyone that meets you immediately falls in love.