Length: 23.5 inches (75th percentile)
The Pumpkin is 2 months old! As I alluded to in the previous post, the first month was smooth...a little too smooth apparently because we got our bottoms kicked by this little one in month two. He went from being the baby that never cried to the baby that always cried. For several weeks we thought he had colic: crying for about 4 hours a night most every night. It eased up during his 8th week so we're hoping it is a sign of better things to come. He's being dealing with a lot of reflux issues too - a lot worse than his brother's. He was arching his back and neck so much that I was worried...never look up what neck arching is a symptom of besides reflux. In fact, note to self: never look up any other symptoms ever again. Of course, when I took him to the doctor to discuss these symptoms, the Pumpkin was smiling and cooing at the doctor like he didn't have a care in the world.
The one good thing about the colicky behavior was that the Pumpkin would sleep for 5-6 hours after it. Otherwise he eats about every 2-3 hours. He has definitely been awake more and we've tried out some of his toys. By far his favorite is laying on his changing table and looking up at a fish painting and a whale painting on the wall above him. I swear he can only see the edges of each of the paintings but he coos and smiles and laughs at both of his friends. There is a starfish up on the wall too, but it is either too far away from him to see or he is anti-starfish. When we lift him up to see the whale and fish straight on, he purses his eyebrows and stares at them like he doesn't recognize them. I'll just say it - it is weird but whatever makes him happy!
Like most babies, he is the happiest being held but he sleeps in his rock n' play pretty darn well. When he is crying though, very little will calm him down for long. I'm hoping the reflux medicine he is on now and just being older will help him feel better. He seems to be enjoying laying on his play mat more. My mom said that she thought Sweet Pea was the happiest baby ever but Lil' Pumpkin might have him beat. He really wants to be happy, and vocalizes and smiles a ton more than his brother did at this age. And his smile is adorable - full on dimples!
Pumpkin, though the last month has been rough, I feel like all of us might be figuring things out. It is hard getting all your body parts and functions online but things seem to be coming together for you more and more. You are already thrusting your head up like you want to sit up and do enjoy sitting up straight and looking around. You surprised and delighted your Daddy by sitting through most of an Aerosmith concert on TV. You love being bounced and vibrated and rocked in every kind of way, fall asleep soundly in the car every single time, and watch your brother's antics thoughtfully. You actually seem to watch most of the things in your world thoughtfully and curiously. But when you are happy or hangry, you express yourself loudly and full force. From the delight you take in your whale and fish friends to the absolute need for a bottle RIGHT THIS MINUTE some things need to be shared! I hope you keep it up and don't get drowned out by your dramatic older brother. You're too special.
You like looking out windows and at ceiling fans but people capture your interest as well. We kept the tree up as long as possible so because seeing the lights would calm you down. You hate having air blown in your face - you act like you're being attacked. You don't fall asleep on people too much but need to be rocked to fall asleep. When you are being held by someone, you move around constantly until they stand up, then you seem more content. We're still getting to know who you are but so far you are the sweetest little pumpkin.
Love,
Mom
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