Sam: two months

My little boy is getting so big! Stats from his two month check:
Height: 24.5 inches (93rd percentile - he's so tall!)
Weight: 10.5 lbs
Head: 15.5 inches

Milestones:
Sam started smiling AT us a few weeks ago!!! Smiles, at you, from a new little baby = joy in its purest form. He holds his head up by himself and is super strong. Loves to 'stand' and put weight on his legs, and sometimes he'll follow me when I move across the room. It's fascinating and so fun to watch him grow!

Playtime:
He makes fun little coo-ing noises, and likes to play! We sing songs, he bats at the rattle on his playmat, and we bicycle his (looooong) legs. Samuel loves to 'stand' on your lap and look at you, smiling and cooing while you make faces or talk to him.

Eating:
Breastfeeding has come easily to us. I don't take this for granted and am so very thankful. I think, with how slow my body is healing, that if nursing wasn't going well I would lose it. Sam eats like a champ! We nurse about 8 times a day, which includes one-two sessions at night. I'm pumping a little bit after most nursing sessions, which results in about 4oz a day that I can store in the freezer. Sam takes a bottle like a pro. Daddy's given him a few, and grandma gave him one last night. Since I work from home, I don't really need a huge stockpile, but it's nice to have back-up.

Sleeping:
Sam usually sleeps from 11-330, nurses, and sleeps from 430-730. He'll nap during the day, but only if he's in the moby wrap - falling asleep on his own is just not his thing right now. I don't mind holding this sweet bundle while he sleeps, but it would be nice to also take a nap or get something done =) Once in a while I'll side-lie and nurse him, and he'll pass out. During these 'naps' I'll doze too - we are just too cozy! Plus I'm not worried about squishing him or anything, because I'm a very light sleeper and never fall all the way asleep.

Crying:
If I had written this last week, I would have told you that Sam cries all. the. time. Not at night, but during the day. Since 5 weeks old, he has been a screamer (do the math - that is almost 5 weeks of daytime screaming). However, starting Sunday we have had great days! Minimal crying and screaming, more smiling and happiness. THANK GOD. I'm hoping this sticks, because oh my stress. Please pray for us - that this daytime sweetness will continue.

Samuel, we adore you! Can't believe it's been two months (10 weeks now) already. You've changed my heart more in that short time than in the 29 years before it. I love you dearly.
-anna
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