January 6, 2011

8 weeks

At 8 weeks, Coleton...

  • Smiles, coos and giggles - especially at his Daddy during midnight diaper changes or when you talk to him

  • "talks" to you and even "sings" with Mommy, which is SO fun!
  • Is growing, growing, growing and is growing out of those newborn clothes; 2 month well check-up is 1/19 so we'll get his official weight and length at that visit
  • Enjoys his bouncer, swing, and tummy time mat
  • Goes ~3 hours between feedings during the day and 3-5 hours at night

  • Naps ~30-60 minutes 2 times a day, usually in the swing or bassinet
  • Still sleeps in the bassinet in Mommy and Daddy's room at night... don't know how much longer we'll do this, but it is so convenient for those middle of the night feedings (and we have about 2 a night)

  • Loves to rock with Daddy at night
  • Mouths his right hand all the time and occasionally sucks his thumb

  • Is starting to get control of his head; he can hold it up when lying against your chest or shoulder and even briefly when sitting (if you hold his trunk)
  • Continues to not have hair on the front of his head; it does not appear that any more has fallen out but I don't think any is growing back yet either!

I had a friend once tell me that each new stage of her child's development became her favorite, and now I understand what she meant! It's so fun to watch Coleton's personality start to show. He melts my heart every time he laughs or smiles at me :)

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