So yesterday Judah turned 5 months old and I can hardly believe it! My sweet bebe is growing all too fast! But with the growing comes the learning which is so much fun to witness! My sweet boy is full of personality (and sass) and is just a pleasure to be around... usually :) We didn't have an appointment this month, so I am not exactly sure what his weight is, but if I had to guess I would say 16 lbs! He is a big boy!
Sleep- (or lack there of!!) ha, jk! It could be MUCH worse! Jude's sleep patterns are not as consistant as I would like, but such is life. He has good nights and bad, but is generally waking up a bit more these days (teeth, growth spurt, ???) who knows why. He goes to sleep around 7:00, so it's nice that Doug and I get some time alone in the evenings! I would like to get more sleep myself, but I guess waking up 2 times in the night isn't so bad. It is the early time of 5:30- 6:30 that he wants to be up for the day that gets me. That is just a tad too early for this mama! His naps range from 30 min to 2 hours, but I feel very lucky if I get a 2 hr one! He naps usually every 1 1/2 hours and can be unswaddled during naps, but for some reason can't handle it at night just yet. (I know, I'm bad... still swaddling after rolling over. I need to figure out how to wean him from that!) Very rarly will he fall asleep if you just lay him down drowsy, so I end up rocking him to sleep, which I enjoy while he will let me, but also feel guilty when I read the books because they all say I am robbing him from the ability to know how to put himself to sleep. I have thought about the "cry it out" method, and might try it in the future, but for right now I am not ready.
Still breastfeeding every 2-3 hours and gets a 5oz bottle (of breastmilk) right before bed. We got the go ahead at his 4 month apt to start on rice cereal. I really had no desire to give him rice cereal due to some articles I had read, but I was told that it would make him sleep through the night and I was desperate for some sleep so we tried it for 4 nights and it made not one bit of difference. So we stopped that and plan on starting him on solids (avacado, sweet potatoes, and bananas) that we make at home after he turns 6 mon. We have the baby bullet so I am actually pretty excited to start making his baby food! He turns 6 mon right around Thankgiving too so that will be something fun we can do when family is in town!
Teeth- None as of now but can I say DROOL FACTORY! This kid produces so much drool it's not even funny! He is also gnawing on everything and trying to eat my face half of the day. When he gets fussy I sometimes put some baby oragel on his gums or give him some highlands teething tablets and he usually calms down, so I am convinced that there is one working it's way up and will be here very soon!
Play- Jude still loves his activity mat on the floor, but has to roll over everytime he is laying down. He tries to roll while he is holding on to one of his rings and then gets stuck half way, this confuses him, and entertains me :) He also LOVES his jumper, but only for about 10 min at a time, and then he's all like "get me outta here mama!!" in baby talk! He is very in to toys that crinkle when he squeezes and chews on them. We have an Eric Carl firefly thing that he really likes! He will sit and listen to books, but doesn't really seem very interested yet. He has no time for swings/seats any more! He is far too busy for that (unless he is really sleepy).
Temperment- Still pretty happy most of the time, but has shown a bit more fussy (diva-ish) behavior recently. Especially when you aren't paying attention to him and he thinks you should be! Can you say spoiled! I have come to terms with him being a bit high maintenence :( I really really wanted him to be that mello go with the flow baby, becaue that's how I am, but looks like he took my looks and his dad's personality :) hehe! He sometimes gets frusterated when he is on his tummy and you can tell he wants to move so badly, but just doesn't have the army crawl down yet. Poor guy will get it soon I bet!
New Stuff- he has learned to spit/blow bubbles so he is constantly doing that (more slobber!!) and sticking his tongue out! Riley thinks it's hilarious when he sticks his tongue out at him! Sweet big brother :)
He has started reaching for you a little bit when you go to pick him up. He also will rest his head on my shoulder and put his arm around my neck when he is tired... the best thing is when he puts his little hand on my cheek! Talk about melting my heart!!
He will cackle/laugh when you blow rasberries on his neck or belly. SO cute!
His eyes follow me around everywhere I go, and seems a bit concerned when I leave the room. I have to admit, I love that he loves me so much :) Being his mama feels good!!
He is in 6-9 month clothes. Very few 3 mon outfits still fit. He has the BEST chubby legs :)
He loves to go on walks and usually falls asleep.
He tolerates being out "mommy shopping time" but gets fussy if we are out for too long.
Talks and coos ALL. THE. TIME. Probably gonna be like his brother who NEVER stops talking!
He is sitting up on his own for just a few seconds on his own.
He WANTS to stand so bad!
What a joy this little dude is! I love watching him grow and learn new things. I can't believe how big he is getting! I know I am his mom, but I think he is WAY cute!!
I have always been someone who second guesses my decisions. I go back and fourth a million times, and then wonder if I made the right one. I find myself doing this with parenting decisions also. I hate that about myself. I wish I could make a decision and have complete confidence in it! Somehthing to work on I guess! This parenting gig is tough work, but so worth it!!
Can't wait to see what the future brings with this little love of my life!!
