Blake's third month

To Blake:

We're still struggling with getting enough sleep this month. But, on the plus side, I read a magical book that should come as a user's guide to with every newborn called "The Happiest Baby on the Block" about halfway through the month. It told me how to calm you down and get you to sleep better. Lo and behold, the first time I followed the book's instructions on swaddling, I got an hour and half nap. From that point on, we've been getting slightly better every day, with a few days of backsliding thrown in for good measure. Finally! Even Faith has gotten the hang of this and "jiggles" you when you sit on her lap if you're fussing.


So, you're still eating every two hours or so, but sometimes it's 2 and half or three. And at night we can often get you to go for a couple of three hour stretches. It's amazing what a difference this makes. Of course, Gramma thinks this is because you're a little like Uncle Ryan and just eating so much because you're growing like crazy! A couple of days before your 3 month mark, you weighed 10 lbs, 10 ozs!

The cooing and gooing continues. In fact, you're almost laughing now. You especially like doing this with your sister, who sings made-up songs to you while you smile and coo at her. My favourite sounds are the "ah-goo" sound you make with me when I talk to you. No sweeter words were uttered. :) Actually, the picture below is you saying "ah-goo" to me!


You also had your first cold at Easter. Ughh. Luckily it wasn't too bad...mostly lots of gross excretions from your nose. On the plus side, it let you sleep for a 6 hour stretch without eating...although I think we can find a better way to get you to sleep longer. You were still pretty happy through your cold, unlike your Dad who was laid low for a few days during tax season by the same bug.

I've started trying to give you a baby massage when you have your afternoon bath. So far, you like this about half the time. You like your feet rubbed (who doesn't?) but it all falls apart at your arms. Part of the problem is that you get tired so quickly after you wake up (about an hour max) that fitting in the massage and bath before you start getting cranky is a little difficult. All the books say to wait an hour after eating before you get a bath/massage, but we have to cut this a little short. Consequently, you like to puke on yourself in the tub. Hopefully you remember none of this. :)

You have officially met all of your aunts and uncles now. Easter was at our place, and you were passed around to Uncle Duncan and Deanna for the first time. I think they were impressed with you...you didn't puke all over them, which was good. Grampa was not so lucky. When he showed up, you immediately puked all over his good shirt. It was a sign of love right?

You keep getting more fun as you grow more alert and smile more and more. Your big blue eyes just draw people in and you have this way of looking around that seems like you're processing everything at an amazing rate. I can practically see your synapses firing!

But the best times are when you put your head on my shoulder and rub your soft hair on my cheek. I'm like a great big security blanket and there's nothing better for me.