Poor second born, forgot to blog about Bennett at 4 and 5 months so we will just do a lumped together summary of what has been going on the past three months for this little guy. My friend of 4 kids claims that it isn't the first three months that are hard with a newborn, it is the 3-6 month range. I would have to agree! I kept wondering why he was so fussy when previously he was the happiest little baby. I realized, "Oh! You need an actual schedule now! I am not giving you any naps!" I was just letting him stay awake for however long he wanted. When I finally tried putting him down for naps at consistent intervals, it made a huge difference. Aren't I supposed to be smarter the second time around?
Bennett's "Firsts": Rolling over belly to back, camping, laughing, trying food, riding a Merry Go Round
High of the Month: I love how he interacts with us now. I can tickle him and make him crack up. It is also fun how he laughs at Gwen. I know all babies like to be talked to, but it seems like he really likes it. Maybe he will be the extrovert of the family!
Low of the Month: Sleep... I am having déjà vu back to Gwen's baby days. Lots of pacifier plugs, bouncing to sleep, tip-toeing out of the room, etc. Last night I got 5 hours of sleep in a row for the first time in months! We started sleep training last night so here's to hopefully getting some better sleep soon.
Eating: Still every three hours during the day and once overnight.We have had a rough go with his feedings the last few months. I am slowly transitioning to formula because I just can't keep up with him. I tried for awhile but it only resulted in a very stressed out and angry baby and momma. It has been frustrating and makes me an emotional rollercoaster. I feel like I don't have a choice which is what makes it hard. If I had it my way, I would keep breastfeeding for the full year, but it is better for him that I don't. I know once this is all over I will look back and wonder why I made it such a big deal, but for now it is a big deal to me. It has nothing to do with "keeping it fair" between kids, but more that I feel like I failed. Being a mom is hard guys!
Sleeping: It is funny that last update I said I wasn't worrying about a schedule. Well, I should have been! He loves sleeping on his belly. We have given up the swaddle and are hoping once he is sleeping better overnight to transfer him upstairs to his room.
Gwen vs. Bennett at 6 months: I prepared myself that no two kids are the same and that just because something worked with Gwen doesn't mean it will work with Bennett. Well, it is strange how similar they are. Really strange. Here are some of the striking similarities: huge spitters, small in height and weight, completely bald, no desire to roll over, nowhere near sitting up, fight sleep, "easy" as long as well fed and rested, and if refusing a bottle, go on a walk and then it will work. The only two differences I can think of are that Gwen looks identical to David (Bennett does not) and Gwen would sleep in her carseat. That's about it so far.
Eating: Still every three hours during the day and once overnight.We have had a rough go with his feedings the last few months. I am slowly transitioning to formula because I just can't keep up with him. I tried for awhile but it only resulted in a very stressed out and angry baby and momma. It has been frustrating and makes me an emotional rollercoaster. I feel like I don't have a choice which is what makes it hard. If I had it my way, I would keep breastfeeding for the full year, but it is better for him that I don't. I know once this is all over I will look back and wonder why I made it such a big deal, but for now it is a big deal to me. It has nothing to do with "keeping it fair" between kids, but more that I feel like I failed. Being a mom is hard guys!
Sleeping: It is funny that last update I said I wasn't worrying about a schedule. Well, I should have been! He loves sleeping on his belly. We have given up the swaddle and are hoping once he is sleeping better overnight to transfer him upstairs to his room.
Gwen vs. Bennett at 6 months: I prepared myself that no two kids are the same and that just because something worked with Gwen doesn't mean it will work with Bennett. Well, it is strange how similar they are. Really strange. Here are some of the striking similarities: huge spitters, small in height and weight, completely bald, no desire to roll over, nowhere near sitting up, fight sleep, "easy" as long as well fed and rested, and if refusing a bottle, go on a walk and then it will work. The only two differences I can think of are that Gwen looks identical to David (Bennett does not) and Gwen would sleep in her carseat. That's about it so far.
Facts for the Month:
Loves: pacifier, swing, Ergo, talking
Hates: being overtired, hungry, Gwen smacking him
I don't have a whole lot of pictures because I just did a phone dump and its easiest to choose pictures from my phone. Here are a few from the last week:
Loves: pacifier, swing, Ergo, talking
Hates: being overtired, hungry, Gwen smacking him
I don't have a whole lot of pictures because I just did a phone dump and its easiest to choose pictures from my phone. Here are a few from the last week:
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| Poor kid in the girl bib and purple Bumbo |
