I can't believe Daxton is three months old already! Wow, we have come a long way. It is almost a year ago that I got preg (give or take a week).. So it is crazy to think how much has changed in the last year. I cant imagine him not being part of our family. Being a mom has truly changed my life in such a great way. He has humbled me and taught me patience. He has also taught me to really live in the moment and love like i never have before. I couldn't ask for a more amazing son.
Baby stats
Sleep: Dax has been pretty consistently sleeping 8 hours straight now which is so amazing! We put him in his bassinet around 930 after change, bath, pjs, and a feed and he doesn't wake up until 6ish. Yay! Then ill feed him and he sleeps again til 8-830. And then often he will feed again and then we hang out in bed and he will nap til 1130-12. It works out nicely right now since Neil is off and likes to sleep in late. People tell me it won't last (him sleeping that long) but I will take it!
Feed: I still feed on demand and have stopped logging in my phone. I am getting better at remembering what side was last. He still feeds for 7-10mins only, one side per feed. I know I am so lucky!!
Daily Routine: we don't have much of a routine these days due to summer holidays but Dax seems to be ok with it. When we are at home he likes to have a nap in the morning. I definitely find naps are becoming shorter and he gets bored more easily. Luckily he is more into his toys now. So the day consists of tunmy time, play mat, mamaroo, jumperoo (just the last week) with feeds, naps and freshies in between. Routine at night works well though.. Feed, change, bath, pjs, feed, bed :) now if only I went to bed when he did lol.. But it is nice to get a few hours of me time.
Weight: 13lb 7.5oz
Length: 26in
Diaper size: size 1
Clothing size: 3 months but a lot of his onesies are getting too tight :( even his sleepers as he is long and his feet fill the footies. I can't believe he will be wearing 6 months soon! He is growing too fast :( it is fun buying him new outfits but it still amazes me how fast he is growing!
Hair Color: dark blonde.. Still doesn't have much. He has a bit of cradle cap (I try not to pick it!!) which we are using olive oil and it seems to be helping
Eye Color: still gray but I see flecks of hazel around pupil
Baby favs:
- Oscar the Octopus on his play mat.. I think they are BFFs he loves smiling and talking to him
- He is starting to like his toys now, he watches them intently and reaches for them (rattle, tigger finger puppet, farm animals). He can grab his rattle on his own and shake it.
- high 5s!! That is what made him first giggle
- singing to him and making him dance lol
Baby not so favs:
- poopy diapers
- laying down too long (unless he's sleeping he gets bored after awhile on his back)
- being hangry lol
Challenges: He is getting bored more easily now so it is finding ways to keep him entertained.. Especially on trips away from home. Usually if you can pick him up so he can check things out he is more content.
Funniest moment: I went out for dinner with a gf and Neil texted me that Dax had just said his first word. I was like omg no way!! Neil said Dax said "hi" to Oscar the octopus on his play mat! Lol obviously it was by accident but still so cute! It makes me not want to miss anything!!
Dax had a massive spit up on this chicks silk dress. Funny cos I don't really like her. Lol
Milestones: He is sleeping through the night now (8 hrs straight!). It is so nice!! Now we can put him to bed, put on the baby monitor and go watch tv etc and watch him.
He is getting really good at holding his head up now. He can hold it for over a minute when doing tummy time. When you hold him he can pretty consistently hold it up. He loves looking around! It makes the ergo way better too as he can check out things while I walk around. He is just starting to use a jumperoo and although he hasn't figured out the jumping part yet he likes the sights and sounds. He is definitely so much more alert and aware of surroundings, it is pretty cute!
He is getting a lot better at using his hands.. First he just stared at them, then they started going in his mouth and now he is purposely grabbing things.
He is getting more of a coo vocabulary and can be quite vocal. When you talk to him he likes to talk back.
Firsts: - first time using hands (stares at them, rattle in hand and he shakes it, put hands in mouth alot!!)
- first giggle (July 29)!!! Best sound ever :) I almost cried I was so happy! I was at hotel with my mom when he first did it. Too bad Neil missed it :( but I know there will be many more!
Events in the past month:
I had another shower thrown by my aunt in Vancouver so we took Dax over for the day. It was a lot of fun and Dax was pretty good with the long car rides. I am getting more comfortable being out of the house and Bfeeding which is good. Dax got to meet lots of family and got so spoiled (again!!).
- we have been to the beach lots. We got a uv tent which is great so he can hang out in the shade wherever we are. Most of the time he just sleeps at the beach. It is probably the sound of the waves (like his sleep sheep).
- took him to Costco in the ergo. He did really well!
- for our anniversary we stayed at tighnamara resort and went out for dinner. Baby D joined us (of course) and was super good :)
- we went to Victoria to my friends baby shower. He was such a sweet boy... Other than the spit up issue lol.
- stayed overnight in Van to visit memere and do some shopping. Dax was a trooper spending so much time in his carseat. He shared my hotel bed with me and kicked me all night lol
- dad was away for a week fishing but baby D was really good for me and the week went by fast :) I am so lucky to have great family and friends to keep me busy.
Some fav pictures:
Looking forward to:
More giggles!!! Dax being able to use his jolly jumper. Hopefully in the next month he will be able to :) The next thing I look forward to is him sitting by himself. But I don't want the next month to go by fast as Neil goes back to work in Sept :(
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