Month 2 Stats

Caiden had his 2 month check-in this morning. He is now 24 inches tall (85%), weighing in at 13lbs 6oz (85%), and has a 40.5 cm head circumference (62%). He got a stamp of approval from the doctor, who once again said that Caiden is "thriving". The only thing we need to work a little extra on is his head. The doctor could tell that Caiden prefers looking to his right, and it's making one side of his head slightly flat. He said it was nitpicking, but that we should try to get him looking left.

Unfortunately todays visit also included 2 shots. This poor little man does not like shots! He turned almost purple he was crying so hard. So hard to watch! He's been fussy ever since. Hopefully he feels better soon!

This picture is unrelated to today's event... but it's cute! Auntie Margaret met us for a quick shopping trip yesterday. Caiden had a nice little snuggle!

2 months old!

Remember this little peanut?

Well now he looks like this:

What a difference 2 months make! Here is what this little man has been up to the past few weeks

He discovered his tongue, and loves to stick it out. This also means drool! I know it will get worse when he starts teething, but he can really get going!

He loves to stand and sit, with help of course

He can even sit in the bumbo by himself, although he starts to slump after a little bit

He loves to watch the action from the bouncy chair

He still hates tummy time, but it will last a little longer if he is propped up a little

He is turning into quite the Chatty Cathy. Every day he discovers new noises. Grunts, squeaks, coos, goos, all his way of communicating. He is still sleeping well. 8 hour stretches are becoming more frequent, although 6-7 hours is still the norm. Occasionally he regresses back to 3 or 4 hours, but that's the exception these days. His daytime napping is starting to show a hint of a pattern, I'm working on getting him down for real naps (as opposed to letting him fall asleep wherever he is).

Moving on

Today was my last mother's group, we had fun taking lots of photos of the babies all together. Hopefully we'll stay in touch and get together occasionally.

Where's Waldo? Err... Caiden?

Our little chunker next to his friend Jack (to the left), who is a few weeks older but almost 4 pounds lighter than Caiden.

Future girlfriend?

Moms and babies

Road trip!

Yesterday Grandpa Jack took us to visit Caiden's Great Grandma Esther in Connecticut. He did very well, snoozing through most of the car ride, and he was on his best behavior during lunch. He was the hit of the dining room, where there were lots of Grandparents and Great Grandparents who could relate to Grandma's excitement.

Caiden's Chitter Chatter

What Caiden has to say these days!

First Thanksgiving

We had a big Thanksgiving at my Aunt Laura's house in Weston. In attendance was my mom, Grandmother, aunt, uncle, 5 cousins, 2 sisters, and significant others. A big crowd! And, unfortunately, a cranky Caiden.

A quick summary of the day:

Caiden hung out while his Mom and Dad got some work done around the house

Then we went to the Keery's where the guys played football

The gals played with the baby

Everyone ate a lot of food

Caiden watched the meal from a swing

He also got to spend time with his Gigi (Great Grandma)

And then Caiden slept for 8 hours in a row for the first time! What a great Thanksgiving!

Caiden Update

The move has seriously slowed down the blogging, sorry! Hopefully I'll be back on track now that we're getting settled (and have internet again!)

At Caiden's one month checkup, he weighed in at 11lbs 5oz and measured 21.75 inches. That put him at around the 80th percentile for weight, 50th percentile for length. I can't remember his head circumference, I'll try to get that next time! Once again the doctor seemed amused but impressed by Caiden's weight gain. I asked if it was too much (over 2 lbs since his 2 week appointment, geez!), but the doctor said no- he is "thriving". And when he heard that Caiden scarfs down his daily vitamin drops, the doctor was shocked. He said he never hears that. Usually parents can't get their babies to eat those drops, or the baby spits it up, or cries a lot. Not our baby... he laps that stuff up like it's candy. He loves to eat!

Caiden has become much more animated over the past week. As long as he is well rested and fed, it's pretty easy to get him to smile and chat. He is getting good at vowel sounds- lots of oooohs.

He still likes his wiggle time, and doesn't like to be hot or cold. He seems to get overwhelmed by crowds pretty easily. After a week or so where he would only sleep 2.5-4 hours at a time, Caiden has had two awesome nights. Last night, he slept from 10pm to 6am!! Wow. Now, I just need to learn how to sleep through the night again ;)