2 Months!

Our handsome little guy is 2 months old!

• Stats - 12 lbs (50%tile) and 23.5 inches (75%tile) long
• Sleep - Calvin continues to love his crib.  He goes down very easy and often soothes himself to sleep. The night time sleep segments continue to get longer.  He is starting to wake up once in the night at around 2:00 or 3:00 am and then again around 7 am.  Patrick and I were sitting in the Pediatrician's office yesterday morning and across from us in the waiting room was a set of parents with their one-week-old little baby.  They both looked so incredibly tired and exhausted.  Patrick and I immediately looked at each other with a smile and sense of relief after seeing those new parents.  We may feel tired at times now, but nothing compared to how tired we felt when Calvin was 1 week old.  It made us realize how far all 3 of us have come!
• Eat - Calvin continues to take the bottle and Mom continues to spend lots of time pumping.  Dad.....you'll find him at the kitchen sink :)  Calvin is now eating 3-4 ounces every 3 hours during the day.
• Doctor's Appointment - Calvin had his 2 month check-up yesterday.  He is hitting his milestones as expected.  He socially smiles often and the doctor complemented Calvin on his excellent eye contact.  Of course, Patrick and I had a lengthy list of questions regarding Calvin's every red spot, rash, cry, bump and lack of poopy diapers.  Thankfully, we have the most amazing Pediatrician and he listens very patiently to all of our questions and provides us with lots of answers to ease our worries.  The appointment ended with Mom lightheaded, sitting in a chair, eating a snack while Dad held Calvin's hand as he received all of his shots.  There we a few tears shed, but Calvin was back to himself in no time!
• What's New - Calvin is getting so fun (and we hear it only continues to get better)!  Feedings and diaper changes are filled with lots of smiles and coos.  He likes his play mat and is starting to bat at and "talk" to the toys.  He tolerates our singing and enjoys many of his books.  

I'll leave you with some 2 month snap shots and heart-warming smiles.

Love,

PAC