2 Months

My little munchkin is two months old today! I cannot believe how fast time has flown. It feels like yesterday I was terrified to leave the hospital because I felt like I had no idea what I was doing. Now I feel like a professional changing diapers and figuring out what his little noises mean.
Finally got a smile after sleepy head would not cooperate this morning!Lifting his head! What a big boy!
Nana using her props during a photo shoot!

Dear Patrick,

I am so sad that you are already two months old! You are growing more and more everyday and I wish I could just freeze you in this moment. On the other hand, I love how you are changing everyday. You are starting to make more noises and we have 'conversations' back and forth. You are starting to smile on cue and it is the cutest thing in the world. Even though you smile a lot for Mommy, you think Daddy's faces are pretty funny too. You have also started to track more objects and turn when you hear noises, trying to figure out what they are and where they are coming from. You love the ceiling fan in your room and any kind of lights. You just stare and take everything in. Your neck has always been very strong, but now you are starting to push up on your arms and life your head much better when you are on your tummy. You do a great job at Nana's doing this, but I have yet to see it!

You are still a very content baby, although you are starting to get more vocal about what you want. For instance, if you don't like laying in one position you will grunt until we move you a different way...then you are good to go! You still love your swing and can lay on your playmate for awhile too.

After a small setback of sleeping in the swing, I have you back in your crib! Everytime you laid flat on your back your would spit up which would then wake you up. We had some very long nights. When I went back to work I didn't have the energy to try to get you back to sleep in your crib, so I just let you sleep in the swing. Daddy and I finally ordered a wedge to put in your crib so your head is a little elevated. This has done wonders and you are sleeping very good in your crib - no spit up at all! Last night you even slept for a 6 hour stretch! I was so happy! Normally you sleep for 4 to 5 hours, and then every two to three hours after that. I am hoping the 6 hours continue though!

You are in size 1 diapers and size 0 to 3 month clothing. You keep getting bigger and bigger so I am sure it's only a matter of time before you grow out of those too. I am not quite sure how much you weigh now, but my best guess is 11 to 12 pounds. I weighed myself and then held you, but we will know for sure next Thursday when we visit the Doctor for your check up.

You are still drinking strictly breast milk and this gives me a sense of pride knowing that I am getting you bigger and stronger! I am not quite sure how much you drink everyday, but when you go to Nana while I work you drink around 11 ounces from 8 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon. My best guess is probably around 24 ounces a day. I still always worry if this is enough but you have plenty of soiled diapers so I am sure you are fine.

I love seeing you grow and change everyday. I can't wait to see what you start to do in the next month. Daddy and I love you very, very much.

Love,
Mommy