2.24.2010 - 2 months

Cole has been smiling a lot more often these days and cooing a little bit, too.  He sleeps 7-8ish hours at night between feedings- which works out really well for me.  I feed him around 10 or 11 before I go to bed for his final feeding, and then he sleeps til 5 or 6, and then goes back to sleep until 9 or 10 or so.  He has been wanting to eat a lot during the day.  I think some of it is for comfort (he wants to be held, wants me to help him fall asleep, etc.) but he still doesn't really like the paci, but it could be a growth spurt.  I tried giving him a bottle again yesterday.  He fought it at first, then sucked down 2 oz, and then wanted nothing else to do with it, so I nursed him.  Thankfully, I love cuddling and nursing my baby boy, so I don't mind. 

He really likes the swing and seems to tolerate the bumbo seat, which is nice when the kids and I are doing a project (cooking, etc) in the kitchen.  The bouncy seat is alright, too.  I started going through Cole's dresser to pull out things that are too small.  I bought 3-6 month long sleeved onesies since the other ones are too small (lengthwise).  He is getting a little long for some of his pajamas and 1 piece 0-3 month outfits, so I think it's time for me to look through the 3-6 month clothing bin.

Phil moved the crib mattress up last night.  I had been thinking about doing that the other day, but never got around to it nor mentioned it to him, so it was a nice surprise for me to see when I got home from shopping last night.  I need to wash the bumper pad and wash and switch sheets and then Cole might get a chance to sleep in the crib soon!!  (Not sure how soon...  I like having him close to me and am concerned about his siblings bugging him/waking him up when they wake up in the morning, or me waking them up when Cole wakes up at 6 to eat...)  But he is resting in there for a little nap right now.  Sooo different from seeing my big girl, Ellee, sleeping in there.  He looks so tiny, but also so big, compared to seeing my other newborn babies in there for the first time.  Guess that makes sense since he is already 2 months old!!

Cole just goes with the flow for the most part.  He usually only cries to let us know he wants or needs something, although lately part of what he wants is to just be held.    I love bringing him shopping with me- when it's just me and him.  He cuddles up in the sling and falls asleep or just looks at me.  People comment about how sweet he is or what a good baby he is and it makes me feel so proud. 

And now for the stats:  At 2 months, Cole weighs 11 lbs (17 %) and is 23 inches long (31 %), per my measurements.  Tomorrow is his 2 month well check, so we will see what they say then!



He was so happy that I wanted to take his picture!  He heard me talking to him, looked up, and started grinning.  Perfect!