Dear Cole,
This month has been a fun one because you are almost always smiley and interacting so much with us.
Likes- You like to be around people and enjoy watching whats going on around you. You are no longer content to lay in our arms. You want to be sitting up and taking in all that's going on around you! You especially love to watch your brother (from a distance). As he moves closer, you always end up with a furrowed brow or a worried look.
Dislikes- There isn't much for me to write here! You obviously dislike things like the nasal aspirator and getting your nails clipped, but you don't even protest TOO much for those things! Your brother seemed more upset about your shots than you did! When the nurse came in with the shots, Levi looked at her and said, "I'm outta here!" Even when she tried to explain that they weren't for him, he headed for the door and said, "I'm leaving" You cried for 30 seconds- Levi cried/pouted longer!
Eating- Not much has changed in this department since last month. During the day, you're still eating about 4 or 5 ounces every three hours. At night, I wake you once before I go to bed for a dream feed, and you'll usually sleep 6 or 7 hours until your next feeding. You still haven't gained much weight, so the doctor has us supplementing with some high calorie formula. We'll go back in to the doctor in a few weeks to check your weight, so we're hoping to see a growth spurt this next month!
Sleeping- You're sleeping for good long stretches at night. Last night you even slept from 10 until 6 this morning! During the day you're still in a good routine of napping before each feeding. I've been laying you down when you're still wide awake, and so far, you've been really good about talking to yourself for just a bit and then faling asleep. Hopefully it stays that easy! :)
Playing- You've found your hands and your feet! You love to suck on your hands and work really hard trying to get your entire fist in your mouth. You are enjoying your play mat and bouncer and seem interested in your toys. You've started reaching for them and every once in a while you get lucky and grab one!
We have moved into size 1 diapers but really only because we were out of newborns. You'd probably still fit in them! Your 0-3 month clothes are still really big (especially your pants!) At your 4 month well check, you weighed 11 pounds and 1 oz and were 24 inches long.
You're a tiny little guy, but you're full of smiles, sweet coos and giggles. We are so thankful God blessed our family with you! We love you sweet boy!
