10 weeks!

First time up to the cabin
Pure talent to balance a nuk like that
I love Halloween!
Time is flying by! I can't believe it's almost November. That means Halloween is right around the corner! Jack is very excited! He said that he can't wait till next year when he can actually go trick or treating!
Jack is growing so quickly. Each week and sometimes each day he does something new! He recently went through a growth spurt which wasn't fun during the night. But I think we are back on track for being a good sleeper again! Some of the biggest changes I have noticed are, he is awake longer during the day, he smiles so much more at people, he eats more and takes naps much better! For instance today when I put him down, he was still awake but I could tell he was tired because he was yawning and rubbing his eyes. Well by the time I got downstairs he was talking up a storm, but no fussing. It lasted maybe eight minutes and I was just about to go up there and then there was silence. He was asleep!! I hope that he remains a good napper!
Along with being awake more, it's harder for me to find time to get ready in the morning. So I put him in his bouncy chair and brought him into the bathroom with me while I took a shower. Half-way through I could hear some banging. I peeked out and didn't see anything out of the ordinary. So I went back to showering and again I heard it and this time I could hear his toys swinging on the bouncy chair. When I looked out, I knew the banging was coming from him, but I didn't know how! So after I watched for a little bit, I found out that he learned that if he banged his leg on the bouncy chair (3 times), it would bounce and then the toys would swing. He got a big smile after he would do this. I was and still am amazed at how smart my little guy is! He even did it again later, so I hope he does it when Chad gets home.
This is what was swinging

2 months!

On my way to get pumpkins (before)
I think I have just enough (after)
Jack had his 2 month check up this past Tuesday. He did very well and loved being the center of attention. Unfortunately he did have to have shots which was very hard for me to see. Let's just say I am not looking forward to the next times he needs shots! One of the biggest reasons is that my normally happy baby cried most of the day! So sad :( Here are his stats:
Weight: 11 lbs 9 oz
Height: 23 .7 inches
Head circ: 15.75 in

Other stats:
Hours slept at night: 7-8 hour stretch with a 2-3 hour stretch following that
Food during the day: 5 oz every 3-3 1/2 hours
Favorite things: Getting my diaper changed (I love to kick and make it difficult)
Looking at faces
Eating!

Jack also went to the pumpkin patch for the very first time! He had fun. It was just like the zoo, he slept. Oh well, mommy had fun :)

8 Weeks

I am going to play here some day!



First and foremost, Jack just slept 9 hours. I am in total shock. I guess it was coming because a couple of weeks ago he went up to 6 hours and the other night he did 8 hours. However, I figured the 8 hours was just luck. I should definitely knock on wood though :) I am hoping this is the new trend!
Jack and I went to Como Zoo the other day with our friend Lorri and her little girl Ruby. Ruby was born 2 1/2 weeks after Jack. They had a lot of fun! Can't you tell from the pictures ?! HAHA. Well, Lorri and I had fun for sure. It's nice to have someone who is going through the same thing right around the same time too. Jack also has started to smile in response to my smiles. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I take so many pictures each day. And even more recently he has started to make a variety of noises and some squeals! Chad was able to experience it the other evening when he got home from work. I have never seen Chad so excited over a baby. It was really sweet.
This week I went into work for 2 hours the other day. It was nice being there but I really liked the fact that I could go home and see my little guy! It will be hard to be away from him for a whole day when I start back. I am glad though that it won't be every day. I don't think I would be able to do it! Thankful that Chad is working so hard so I can raise our son. What a good husband!

Just couldn't wait a week to post pics!!

Appointment

Jack's ultrasound went really well this morning! They didn't find anything wrong with his digestive system. He was also really good for the lady doing it. He just layed there without crying. The medication has also worked! He has had several feedings now without any crying or spitting up!!! He is back to being my happy baby! Life is good :)

Week 7

Tummy time!
Sleeping on my mom with Ally
Daddy's mini-me
I like frogs!

Jack recently had been diagnosed with reflux. At the time it wasn't too bad. He would occasionally spit up while eating and sometimes be fussy after a meal. However, it has become worse over the last several days. Today we went to the Dr. and she put him on medication for it. Tomorrow he is scheduled to have an ultrasound done to make sure his digestive system has developed correctly. Please pray that everything looks fine and that all he needs is the medication. Thanks!