13lb 14oz (77%) 25inches (98%) head-16inches (85%)
The baby is two months. He continues to be a sweet, easy-going baby. Can I get a Praise The Lord?!
He has rolled from front to back a few times. First time was at six weeks, but I'm wondering if it was more of a tip than a roll. ;)
His night time sleeping is progressing. His best night has been two 4.5 hr stretches. Glory!
We are at the smiley stage and I almost eat him daily. He will coo and squeal. He seems to be happiest in the morning. I will claim that trait because heavens know he didn't inherit that from his dad!
He's a hot one. All of my kids are warm blooded. Wanting to only be in their undies is a sign of it. If Rocky is fussing I know he's either hungry, tired or too hot. I think that is why he gets fussy in the car. I usually have the windows down and the air blasting in the car to prevent a baby scream-fest. We all know there isn't much that is more stressful that driving with a screamer in the back.
Veda is up in his grill all the live long day. Just when I think she's crossed a line and really annoyed him he starts to smile. Surprises me every time! I'd think for sure her hair in his face would tick him off, or her manipulating his arms to dance around. But he likes it.
He's doing much better with eating (suck, swallow, breathe) so the burps and toots discomfort is minimal now. We also stopped the reflux meds because they caused so much tummy issues with the poor guy. He's not a spitter-upper or fussy so we figured some minor relux was better than a ticked of baby with an upset stomach.
Rocky's preferred method of falling asleep is to bury his head in my armpit as I rock or bounce him. Once in a while he'll fall asleep on his own in the day-time while sitting in his bouncy seat, but usually he squawks and wants help getting to sleep. Which is fine with me, I love the snuggles.
I feel like this time around- round three with a 3.5 year gap in there - is different. Granted he is a calmer baby, but I feel less stressed about most everything. I think it's because I know from experience (as opposed to logic) that the hard times end. And then those itty bitty baby moments are just memories. When I feed Rocky at night I sit in a rocking chair in our upstairs nook. Straight ahead I see the photos I have up the stairwell. Veda is 10 months and Silas 2 and a half in the pictures and I realize how fast they are growing and changing and it reminds me to soak up every moment. Even the tough ones. I realize that if Rocky was a screaming wreck I might feel differently. But even in the chaotic moments ( like when all 5 of us went to the mall to find me a dress for a wedding...) I just laugh. Because one day I will remember back and think about these days and smile.
And although I'm not as stressed with all things baby as I thought I would be, life with three stresses me out in a different way. There isn't enough of me. That is my stress. And maybe things will ease up once the baby needs me less, but I feel like I break promises more often and I am just not "there" as much as I want to be for the two big kids. Some days go by and I feel like I hardly connected with the either of them and it makes me sad. I feel like I am always feeding Rocky or telling the kids to be quiet and as much as I want time to inch along, I am also looking forward to being available every night at bed time again and to finish a boardgame with the kids without a baby screaming at me. I know Veda acts up when she doesn't get enough quality time with me and on those days I go to bed sad. Man, motherhood is not for the weak!
With all that to say, we are enjoying this new life and are excited to see all the adventures ahead.
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