Jack's 4 Month Update!!

I feel like a complete cliche when I say the time flies with a baby. But boy have I learned that's true! Jack is already 4 months old and it's incredible to see how much has changed. If I could offer any advice to a mom-to-be it would be to keep a journal! Or maybe even just start a blog! It is so neat to go back and look at all of the different changes because I have forgotten so much and I love going back and reading all of the different things Jack used to do. Something I have decided that I miss is the weekly updates because it just seems like they change so much over the course of a month that I enjoy the little things from week to week. I've been inspired by another mommy blogger (freshmommyblog.com) to start doing Wednesday Hump Day Dump Day! Basically what it is is I will take the photos that I have taken that week from my phone (or camera if I venture to get it out and brush the dust off) and post them with a short description of highlights from the week. It is not only a neat way to keep photos organized and remember what they're from but to again have an opportunity in the future to look back on all the fun we have :)

So back to Jack!! My little man is growing growing growing! He went to the doctor on Monday and he weighed just under 15lbs but is only a little over 24 inches tall. He is in 9month clothes with the exception to a few 6-9 month outfits. But let me tell you his poor legs get lost in how long they are! Good thing rolling pants up looks cute ;)

Another super fun update is that Jack is now starting his first step towards solids! His doctor recommended we start feeding him 2 tbsp of baby rice a day with a spoon to get him practicing eating for when the real stuff comes (around 6 months according to his doc). It is so precious watching his eyes get huge when the spoon is coming his way he just grabs it and shoves it half way down his throat. I think it's safe to say that he is enjoying it!

Jack is also FULL on teething now. Holy moly he puts ANYTHING and everything in his mouth. He has learned to put his pointer finger and thumb in his mouth at once to get both sides covered. He is also drooling a ton. It's super funny sometimes he will just look at me and yell (not scream) a loud yell and just chomp down on his hand. Poor thing is in pain but I can't help but smile because it is super precious.

Sleeping is going really well for the most part. We still have him in his bassinet but the weight limit is 15lbs so he will be making the move probably in the next week (yikes!). He typically will sleep from about 9pm-6:45am which makes mommy and daddy very happy!

He is talking away more than ever lately and loves to hear his own voice. We like to have "conversations" all the time. He is also super close to being able to sit up on his own but he's still a little too wobbly to fully master that.

Jack had 2 holiday's since his last update! Thanksgiving AND Christmas! Thanksgiving went super well he got a little fussy though towards the end. We are learning that he doesn't do super awesome with tons of people and noise. We've noticed this a lot when we go out to eat-- major over stimulation! Christmas was good too but like most parents we learned that Jack loved the tissue paper and wrapping paper more than his gifts. He got lots of clothes, a new high chair and a few toys. He is eagerly anticipating his last Christmas stop at other Grandma and Grandpa's house! :)

His acid reflux is almost nonexistent now with the help of his new medication and he usually only cries if it's time to eat (we do our best to get his bottle before this time) and if he's getting tired. Our normal routine is to eat, play for about an hour and then he's ready for a nap which typically lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the time of day.

After rereading his 3 month update I can confidently say this past month has been a lot better. We, like all first time parents, are learning the tricks of the trade and what Jack needs to thrive. It's hard because no book or article can prepare you fully because every baby is different. You just have to stay calm and learn on!

Here are our pics from the past month.