4 Months

My sweet baby boy is 4 months old!

We had Will’s 4 month check up at the same time as James’ 2 year.  Here are his stats:

Weight: 13lbs 1.6oz (5%)

Height: 25.75 in (66%)

Head Circumference: 16.5 (49%)

Eating: He is still doing great on formula.  He eats 5-6oz every 3 hours during the day.  We decided to keep him on Alimentum formula for a little while longer since he’s doing so well.  His doctor gave us the go ahead to start solids so we might try that in the next couple weeks.  I’m not in a big rush to start but I probably need to pretty soon to get him some extra calories since he’s so little. 

Sleeping: I started sleep training him at around 3.5 months.  I was SO nervous because I hate hearing him cry but I knew it was necessary and would pay off in the end.  He did GREAT!  He barely cried at all and most of the time went down with just a little fussing or none at all.  Since sleep training his night sleep and naps have improved a lot this month.  He goes to bed between 7:30-8 and usually wakes once between 4-5:30 but has slept all the way through until 7.  We are getting there!  When I feed him in the night I only feed him a couple ounces.  My plan is to start reducing that by a half an ounce every few days until there is no feeding in the night.  I’m sure there will be some crying involved but I know he’ll get it.  His naps still aren’t perfect but he is better about putting himself back to sleep during the transition time (30-45 minutes into his nap).  He is still on 4 naps/day which seems like too many to me.  I hope to get him on more predictable nap schedule sometime in the next month or so.  He should be ready to drop the fourth nap by now so we are going to work towards that.

Clothes/Diapers: He is now in almost all 3-6 month clothes but can fit into a few 0-3 month onesies still.  He is wearing size 2 diapers.

   

He has rolled over a couple times from stomach to back but not very consistent with it yet.  I guess he’s doing things in his own time :).  He loves his playmat and tries to put any toy he can get his hands on in his mouth.  He can roll onto his side and loves playing with his feet.  He has really started to notice his big brother and will turn his head as far as it will go just so he can see what James is doing.  He is such a happy, laid back baby and most importantly healthy.  We are so very thankful for that.

Here is the monthly comparison pictures – James on the left, Will on the right.  They are even in the same onesie :).

James’ eyes are a brighter blue and Will’s are a little darker.  They have their own looks but I still think they look a lot alike.

5 months is just around the corner…hopefully I can be better at keeping up each month!