What a difference a few weeks makes! Instead of saying that Henry was fussy, I'd now say he was chilled out and easy. Of course I wish he didn't wake up 3 times in the night now (it used to be 2 or sometimes 1), but he is pretty awesome during the day. Being ridiculously cute certainly helps too. And the smiles. Gotta love those smiles. Instant mood booster.
In the past 3 or 4 weeks he has started to have naps in the crib as opposed to only in the bouncy chair or on the road. Of course a walk in the stroller, or a car ride will help him sleep quickly. When he is awake he likes being held and walking around the house, or being held in the standing position, or hanging out in his bouncy chair. He's really beginning to like the jumper, although i have a pillow under it and he just chills out rather than bounces. The bumbo seat is good for a couple of minutes but not much more. He hasn't started to hold anything yet but is beginning to swat at the toys on his activity mat, or on the bouncy chair bar.
I took him for a weigh in at the doctor a couple of days ago, so a week and a half after he was officially 3 months, and he weighted 12lbs 6 oz. He definitely seemed a lot bigger recently. He's still not a chubby baby, but is definitely a lot longer. Rose was the same weight at 2 months so maybe he is the smallest of the 3 for now, but hopefully he'll be the tallest.
His gas and digestive problems appear to be gone. Still a lot of spitting up but anything seems like a lot when the other 2 didn't spit up at all.
He is definitely teething and we're eagerly awaiting for the teeth to pop out. I assume at 4 months they will. If he's on track with his sisters he could roll over in a few weeks too.
It was really sad the other day when I had to retire the first batch of clothes. He's generally onto size 3-6 months, but lots of the 0-3 still fits, just depends on what it is. I realized that he would need some summer clothes for florida in the winter so I just had to do some online shopping for him (darn!) and get some summer clothes on sale in size 12 months...I assume those will be ok for a 9 month old...even if a bit big he'll use them in the summer.
Loving every minute with him. But whoever said going from 2-3 kids was easier than 1-2 was wrong! Well some of it is easier as the girls entertain each other, but really adding an extra kid is just going to be more work no matter what. Of course now is the summer and all 3 are home. Things will change in the fall....
