Thursday, February 24, 2011

Rule #102: Dr Seuss rules

Big G little g, What begins with G?
Graham's Gigantic noGGin,
G..G..G

Graham had his four month check-up two weeks ago. He's doing well, growing well, and his head is huge! :)

Weight: 13 lbs 9 oz (20%)
Height: 25 3/4 inches (80%)
Head: 17 1/4 inches (90%)!!!

This week I've been overwhelmed with how lucky I am. I have two healthy, happy boys that the Lord has trusted me with. I don't know what I would do without them. Not everyone gets this lucky, and I don't ever want to take it for granted. (remind me of this when I start potty training Evan)

What Graham's been up to:
~He coos and giggles all day long
~thinks Evan is the funniest person on the planet and loves to watch his every move
~As of a few days ago, he can now roll over from front to back. He gets such a kick out of it too. I've never seen him so happy to figure something out!
~He can grab hold of toys within his reach, and every day gets a little more control of those cute hands.
~Has given us a few nights of full sleep. Still not a habit yet, but it's getting closer!
~Loves to cuddle and is so happy all of the time, well, most of the time :)
~Has started having some stranger danger anxiety.
~Eats like it's going out of style :)

On that note, in a previous post I had talked about my struggles with breastfeeding. I continued to fight for every drop, and had placed it in my mind that I would like to make it to March, to try and get him through most of RSV season with my protection. Not even a full 24 hours after deciding that, my supply to a turn for the worse. But I just wasn't ready! I wanted to get to March! Then a small miracle happened. My supply rose just slightly, and maintained through all of February. On March 1st, I barely made two oz. (that's practically nothing). So, with a little help I made my goal of providing milk until March. I'm still pumping about 2-3 times a day, if there is a little milk to be found, I don't want it to go to waste. But he's basically a formula fed baby now. I'm jut thrilled that it lasted twice as long for Graham!

I don't look the best, but here is my four month old fatty, grinnin'. It's the look you'll see most often on his face these days :)

5 comments:

Tiffany said...

It's sure a cute nogggin though! I'm proud of you and your pumping efforts. You are one fabulous mommy. Looking forward to working with you this week. ;)

April Weeks said...

That picture is SO cute!

Mary said...

I love that picture of you with Graham. :)

And I commend you for your breastfeeding efforts! Way to go!

Marie said...

He's so adorable! I'm so glad you were able to make it as long as you did. That's fantastic! You are such a wonderful mom.:) And I love that picture of you two!

Chrissy said...

I think he's got his mama's grin. Both of you are adorable! :)