You are still exclusively breastfed, and are thriving! At the end of your third month, you were 13 lbs, 12 oz and 24” long! You continue to nurse every 2-3 hours, as you decide is necessary. Your Daddy gives you a bottle of breastmilk about 2x per week so we can get practice before you have to start daycare at the end of July. You don’t seem to mind a bottle and usually chow down!
Your sleep has been a little erratic for about a week this month. Bedtime is at 7:30/8ish, and you, typically, sleep uninterrupted anywhere from 8-10 hours each night. Then, after wake-up to eat, you go back to sleep for 2-4 hours. We started weaning you from your beloved swaddle earlier this month after our pediatrician thought it was time to start. You are doing very well, and most nights, you even put yourself to sleep very easily without your arms wrapped.
You smile all the time, Lucas! It’s the best sight in the world!! You always give Daddy a big smile when he comes home from work and talks to you. You love having conversations and, we think, you love hearing your own voice – which gets louder and louder every day! You are so very expressive and your facial expressions when you “talk” are just so adorable. You love to squeal and giggle! We haven’t heard a true belly laugh yet, but we’re sure that isn’t far off! Oh yes, and you LOVE to have conversations while and after you get your diaper changed – that is usually when you are the most talkative.
Your sleep has been a little erratic for about a week this month. Bedtime is at 7:30/8ish, and you, typically, sleep uninterrupted anywhere from 8-10 hours each night. Then, after wake-up to eat, you go back to sleep for 2-4 hours. We started weaning you from your beloved swaddle earlier this month after our pediatrician thought it was time to start. You are doing very well, and most nights, you even put yourself to sleep very easily without your arms wrapped.
You smile all the time, Lucas! It’s the best sight in the world!! You always give Daddy a big smile when he comes home from work and talks to you. You love having conversations and, we think, you love hearing your own voice – which gets louder and louder every day! You are so very expressive and your facial expressions when you “talk” are just so adorable. You love to squeal and giggle! We haven’t heard a true belly laugh yet, but we’re sure that isn’t far off! Oh yes, and you LOVE to have conversations while and after you get your diaper changed – that is usually when you are the most talkative.
You have also just started grabbing at toys that are hung or placed in front of you. You LOVE your Logan the Lion Lamaze toy – he can keep your attention long periods of time! He makes a distinct “roaring” sound that you seem to like. I also think you are starting to put two and two together – if you move your arms while holding onto his rings or feet, he will make that fun sound! Grammy and Grandpa Bob bought you another Lamaze toy for Easter – Jacques the Peacock – and you seem to love his fun crinkle sounds too!
You continue to do very well with tummy time and don’t seem to get bothered by it until about 10 minutes in. Tummy-to-tummy time on our chests is probably still your favorite. You have had very good head control ever since you were born – and now you only seem to be a little bobble head when you’re tired. You haven’t rolled over from your tummy to back yet, but you kick away and can actually move yourself over a bit, so we are sure rolling isn’t too far off!
You love bath time and smile as soon as we start showering you with the little whale water cup! You kick and splash with your legs the entire time – it looks like you are having so much fun in your tub! And at the last bath I gave you, I decided to move your baby tub from the kitchen island into the bathroom tub since you splash so much and get water everywhere!! There’s less cleanup in the bathroom!
You continue to do very well with tummy time and don’t seem to get bothered by it until about 10 minutes in. Tummy-to-tummy time on our chests is probably still your favorite. You have had very good head control ever since you were born – and now you only seem to be a little bobble head when you’re tired. You haven’t rolled over from your tummy to back yet, but you kick away and can actually move yourself over a bit, so we are sure rolling isn’t too far off!
You love bath time and smile as soon as we start showering you with the little whale water cup! You kick and splash with your legs the entire time – it looks like you are having so much fun in your tub! And at the last bath I gave you, I decided to move your baby tub from the kitchen island into the bathroom tub since you splash so much and get water everywhere!! There’s less cleanup in the bathroom!
Lucas, you are so very interested in the world around you. You no longer tolerate being held in a cradle position (unless you are eating or need to be rocked!). Ever since the beginning of month 3, you will fuss if someone cradles you as you love to be sitting up and looking around. Kerrigan lent you her Bumbo seat and you look so cute sitting up in this little baby chair! No doubt, you love the view of the world it gives you. You are such a happy and alert baby, and you’re very talkative like your mom’s side of the family! You are no longer a passive observer that is still trying to transition into this world from the womb. You are learning more and more each day, and it is so amazing to watch you soak everything in and become an active participant in our life.
Sweet Baby Boy, you are such a joy and you bring smiles to our faces and laughs to our lips many times a day! Our life is so much richer with you in it and we thank God everyday for blessing us with such an incredible gift! We love you more than words can express!!
Sweet Baby Boy, you are such a joy and you bring smiles to our faces and laughs to our lips many times a day! Our life is so much richer with you in it and we thank God everyday for blessing us with such an incredible gift! We love you more than words can express!!
