Monthly Update

Life is good as a family of four. It has been really challenging at times, but my maternity leave is just about over so I'm soaking up every minute possible. 

Cooper is "sleeping through the night" by most definitions. When he goes to sleep around 10pm he will often not wake up for a feeding until 6am or so. He can go 5 hour stretches regularly, and that is a good amount of sleep to me. 

Although I don't have a ton of pictures yet, he is very smiley. My heart melts when he sees my face and coos. Drew says it's just a matter of time before he's a daddy's boy like Griffin. We'll see!

Weight: 12 lbs - 49th percentile
Height: 23 1/2" - 64th percentile
Head: 39 1/2 cm - 31st percentile
Diaper size: 1
Clothing size: 0-3 or 3 months

Mr. Griffin is quite a character. He likes to "tattle" now. For example, "Mommy's being mean to me!" is a favorite phrase. He also has become somewhat of a liar. When he doesn't get his way, he generally says, "(Insert name) said I could!" 

He hasn't had a daytime potty accident in quite some time, and the occasional night time bedwetting is usually predictable and our fault.

He is still an awesome big brother.

And here's a summary of photos from my phone from the last month:

2 Months Old!

Drew took Griffin to his 2 month appointment on Tuesday without me. I am finishing my second week back at work and had complete confidence in him to handle it by himself. Hopefully, I will make it to his next visit at 4 months. Griffin handled the shots as well as a baby possibly can but has been quite fussy the past 2 days and not his usual mellow self. I'm hoping it will pass soon. I called our doctor's office and talked to our nurse today about it. We have been really impressed with them since Griffin was born. Besides following up with phone calls to check and see how he is doing, she also has quite a memory. At the end of our conversation about him being fussy and wanting to eat more often she added, "Daddy did really well the other day when they came for his shots." I was surprised she knew I was the wife of the fearless father in the office this week by himself. 

2 Month Stats:

12lbs 7oz - 66th percentile

23" long - 50th percentile

16.14" head - 73rd percentile

= short and fat with a big head

For the most part, I'm enjoying being back at work. I was afraid I wouldn't remember how to do anything but it is all coming back. The first morning was hard and getting all of the "babysitters" through their first days was a little stressful but I think things will go much smoother now. I enjoy having my own time during the day to focus on work and not have someone depending on me. It also makes me appreciate our time together at night so much more. I sure do miss him and get very excited to see him as it gets close to 5.....something to look forward to each day!


Big thanks to Caitlin who is making it possible for us to see how he is growing and changing.